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Oppo RX17 Pro, RX17 Neo with in-display fingerprint sensor launched: Price and specifications
Oppo RX17 Pro and RX17 Neo smartphones have been launched in Europe. Both the smartphones sport a waterdrop-shaped notch, have a gradient shiny back and come with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Smartphones by Oppo and Vivo are known for their selfie cameras, and RX17 Pro and RX17 Neo are not exceptions. Both the smartphones house a 25MP AI front facing camera. Other specifications that are common between them include ColorOS 5.2 based on Android and a 6.4-inch display. The smartphones are rebranded versions of Oppo R17 Pro and R17 Neo that have been launched earlier in China and Japan. Let’s take a look at the specifctaions and the price of the device:
Nokia 9 leaked renders show a penta-camera setup and no fingerprint sensor
Among the most awaited phones from HMD Global is Nokia 9. And the company is just making fans longer for it as according to reports, Nokia 9 will not be unveiled this year. If you are waiting for it to launch, you will have to wait till MWC 2019.
But the rumour mill about the upcoming Nokia smartphone is still on. Although we did have an idea about what the device will look like thanks to images that have been leaked in the past, some new renders of Nokia 9 have leaked online. And the new renders, which come courtesy OnLeaks in collaboration with 91Mobiles, show the design of Nokia 9 from all angles.
You can see the edge-to-edge display with thin bezels and no notch on top. According to reports, the upcoming Nokia device will sport a 5.9-inch QHD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18:9.
Like Nokia 8 Sirocco (review), Nokia 9 smartphone will also come with a glass back panel. The glass on the back of Nokia 9 will curve around the edges of the device and since there is no physical fingerprint sensor on the device, the company may have replaced it with an in-display fingerprint scanner.
But the key feature of Nokia 9 mobile is the penta-lens setup on the back panel. The upcoming device will be the first ever smartphone to come with five rear cameras, unless some other technology company launches a device with penta-lens setup before Nokia 9’s launch.
The renders show the cameras arranged in a hexagonal pattern at the back panel of Nokia 9 smartphone. However, there are seven cut-outs and not six, as one lies right in the centre of all the other lenses. Out of these seven, five are camera sensors, one is LED flash, and the last one is expected to be used for proximity detection.
It is being said that HMD Global will be using Zeiss lenses and go for a Pureview branding. There are also reports that say that the phone will be called Nokia 9 PureView, but there are no official reports on it.
Nokia 9 will come with Android 9 Pie out of the box and will be powered by either Snapdragon 845 or 855 processor. Like most other Nokia smartphones that we have seen recently, Nokia 9 will be a part of Google’s Android One program. It is also rumoured to come with up to 8GB RAM, 128GB onboard storage and house a 4,150mAh battery.
Image courtesy: Onleaks, 91mobiles
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You can see the edge-to-edge display with thin bezels and no notch on top. According to reports, the upcoming Nokia device will sport a 5.9-inch QHD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18:9.
Like Nokia 8 Sirocco (review), Nokia 9 smartphone will also come with a glass back panel. The glass on the back of Nokia 9 will curve around the edges of the device and since there is no physical fingerprint sensor on the device, the company may have replaced it with an in-display fingerprint scanner.
But the key feature of Nokia 9 mobile is the penta-lens setup on the back panel. The upcoming device will be the first ever smartphone to come with five rear cameras, unless some other technology company launches a device with penta-lens setup before Nokia 9’s launch.
The renders show the cameras arranged in a hexagonal pattern at the back panel of Nokia 9 smartphone. However, there are seven cut-outs and not six, as one lies right in the centre of all the other lenses. Out of these seven, five are camera sensors, one is LED flash, and the last one is expected to be used for proximity detection.
It is being said that HMD Global will be using Zeiss lenses and go for a Pureview branding. There are also reports that say that the phone will be called Nokia 9 PureView, but there are no official reports on it.
Nokia 9 will come with Android 9 Pie out of the box and will be powered by either Snapdragon 845 or 855 processor. Like most other Nokia smartphones that we have seen recently, Nokia 9 will be a part of Google’s Android One program. It is also rumoured to come with up to 8GB RAM, 128GB onboard storage and house a 4,150mAh battery.
Image courtesy: Onleaks, 91mobiles
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After weeks of rumours and leaks, South Korean technology giant Samsung finally unveiled its foldable phone. The Samsung Developer Conference started yesterday, while there were reports that the company will only be showing the UI of the upcoming phone, it instead showcased the foldable tablet-sized device on the very first day itself.
Samsung’s tablet-sized device can be folded into a phone and the company calls it the Infinity Flex Display. Although the company did not talk too much about it, we now at least what actually Samsung’s foldable phone is like and that it will be made available to the masses.
Rumours suggest that Samsung plans to call its device as Galaxy F, but then, there is no official word on it yet. Samsung is being extremely careful about the information that it is disclosing about the device so far. It even went to the extent of dimming the lights and hiding the phone’s design during the presentation so that the audience could only see the display.
Speaking of the display, Samsung’s foldable phone has a 7.3-inch AMOLED screen that can be folded in the middle. The tablet then turns into a candybar phone. That’s not all. The device also has a 4.6-inch AMOLED secondary display that is placed on the outer cover and is visible when the device is folded. It comes handy when the device is being used as a phone and not a tablet.
Samsung said that the device has been designed to offer users a tablet and a smartphone in one device and further went on to say that the phone’s Infinity Flex Display is thin and can be folded “hundreds of thousands of times.”
Samsung has also come with a new interface called One UI, which can work when the device is being used as a tablet as well as when it is being used as a phone. According to the company, the minimalistic user interface of the phone is based on Android, and will show only useful content at the bottom of the screen. On unfolding the device, users get a lot of scope for multitasking as they can simultaneously run three apps on the tablet’s screen.
There is no official launch date of the device, but the new foldable device by Samsung is expected to be there at CES 2019.
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Samsung to showcase its foldable smartphone’s interface today: Report
Samsung’s developer conference is all set to begin today and the South Korean technology giant will be showcasing its foldable smartphone for the first time there. The company considers it important to get a feedback from developers on what can be the best way for apps to behave when the tablet unfolds. Or, in simpler words, how they should go from smartphone sized screen to a tablet sized screen.
Samsung’s VP of mobile communication has confirmed that the company will be showcasing the smartphone’s user interface at its developer conference. And another official from the company said that the images of the device will be revealed.
However, we may not get to the device at Samsung Developer Conference, as the company seems to be working on finalizing the design.
A source from Samsung who did not wish to be named, told Reuters, “Unlike our flagship products, the foldable phone is a completely new concept in terms of design and user experience, which requires a different approach.”
He further said, “Before we take it to the market, we want to share with developers what we’ve done so far and see what they think of it.”
The foldable smartphone by the company is currently being called Samsung Galaxy F and it is expected to launch early next year along with Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup. According to a report that surfaced earlier in The Wall Street Journal, Samsung’s foldable phone is around 7-inches diagonal when unfolded. The same report also disclosed that the upcoming smartphone has been codenamed ‘Winner’.
In an interview with Cnet, Samsung’s mobile division CEO DJ Koh said that the company’s foldable smartphone is not a “gimmick product” that disappears just six to nine months after being launched. He explained how it can work as a tablet as well as a smartphone.
He also said that unlike Samsung Galaxy Round that was only sold in its home country, the foldable phone by Samsung will be made available in globally.
CEO Koh also addressed the fact that not everyone would want their phone to come with a screen as big as Samsung is planning for its foldable device. He was quoted saying, “Possibly when we start selling the foldable phone, it may be a niche market, but definitely, it will expand. I’m positive that we do need a foldable phone.”
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How to send and download stickers on WhatsApp
Emojis, GIFs and stickers are definitely one among the factors that make conversations on instant messengers better than what they when the world was dependent on SMSes. Today, we are here to talk about Stickers, which have been available for a while on apps like Snapchat and Telegram, but just recently made their to WhatsApp. Till now, only Beta testers had access to the Sticker Store on WhatsApp, but the feature has now been rolled out to all. If you are someone who wishes to use these Stickers to make your everyday conversations better, here is how you can get started:
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1. Update your WhatsApp Android app to version 2.18 or above. 2. Open WhatsApp and open the chat of the contact whom you wish to send the sticker. 3. Click on Smiley icon on top left of the chat bar and then select then the Sticker icon on the bottom bar. The Sticker icon is the square shaped button that has rounded corners. It will be placed right next to GIF button. 4. Once you click the Sticker icon, you will see that ‘Cuppy’ stocker is already available for you to use. 5. Just click on the sticker to send it on chat. 6. WhatsApp is offering 12 sticker packs for free to its users. You can download them by going to ‘All Stickers’ by pressing the ‘+’ icon. Besides Cuppy, you have the option of using Salty by Alisa Keyzhanovaska, Komo by Sanat Rath, Bibimbap Friends by Pete Ellison, Unchi & Rollie by nu1t, Shiba Inu by Aiko Kuninoi, The Maladroits by Cole Ott, Koko by Hanasake Pictures Inc, Hatch by Hatch, Fearless and Fabulous by Ann Shen, Banan by Jayde Fish and Biscuit by Ghostbot. 7. Tap on the download icon next to the sticker packs you like to use them in chats. 8. If these aren’t enough for you, you can scroll all the way down on ‘All Stickers’ page and select ‘Get More Stickers’. 9. You would be taken to the Play Store where you can download Stickers of various themes like Game of Thrones, Diwali, Meme stickers, Donald Trump, etc.For iOS
If you are an Apple user, you can access the Stickers icon by from the right corner of chat box. Rest of the instructions are the same. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro with quad-cameras launched: Price, specifications and more
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has unveiled its Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone is Indonesia today. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro’s launch was expected to be held in China because a report that had earlier surfaced online said so. Among the key features of the smartphone are its bigger display and its quad cameras. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is available in three colour options. Here are the specifications and the pricing details of the newly launched smartphone by Xiaomi:
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro price
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is available in 3GB and 4GB RAM variants. While the base model has 32GB onboard storage, the 4GB RAM version is clubbed with 64GB internal storage. Both the models are priced at IDR 28,99,000 and IDR 32,99,000 respectively. On doing currency conversion, the price of the base variant becomes around Rs 14,500 and that of 4GB RAM model becomes approximately Rs 16,500. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is available in Black, Rose Gold and Blue colour options and reports claim that it will be launched in India by the end of this month. Earlier it was speculated that the smartphone will be available in four colour options, but that hasn’t turned out to be the case.Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro specifications
Before we begin to talk about the specifications of the smartphone, we should mention that some of the key specs remain the same as its predecessor Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro’s. This includes the dual rear cameras, the battery and the processor of the smartphone. Also note that if you compare the base models of the two phones, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro packs lesser RAM and storage. The smartphone features a 6.26-inch Full HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9 aspect ratio and comes with 2.5D curved glass. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 14nm processor, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro comes in 3GB and 4GB RAM options. While the 3GB RAM model comes with 32GB onboard storage, the 4GB RAM variant has 64GB internal storage. It is worth noticing that Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro came in 4GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/64GB storage options. So, users got more RAM and storage on buying the base model. Coming back to Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, if you feel short of storage, you can add a microSD card of up to 128GB. For imaging duties, the smartphone by Xiaomi sports two cameras on its back and two on its front panel. Speaking of the dual rear camera setup, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro sports 12MP and 5MP sensors, that are the same as Redmi Note 5 Pro’s. And as far as selfie cameras go, there is the same 20MP with Sony IMX376 sensor, however, it is clubbed with an additional 2MP camera. According to Xiaomi, the secondary selfie camera has an AI portrait selfie mode. Redmi Note 6 Pro runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with MIUI 10 and houses a 4,000mAh battery. It comes with a fingerprint sensor as well as face unlock. On connectivity front, there is support for dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5, Wi-Fi, and GPS + GLONASS. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.These two smartphones are preferred over iPhone XR by Apple fans
Many expected iPhone XR to be the best selling smartphone in Apple’s this year’s lineup, considering that it has been touted as the ‘affordable’ one among the three in the range. But it looks like that’s not how things are turning out.
According to a report in Nikkei Asian Review, sales-wise, iPhone XR is not doing well in spite of being the most affordable iPhone of 2018. And because the sales aren’t as good as the Cupertino based technology giant expected them to be, Apple has cancelled a ‘production boost’ for iPhone XR.
Apple has told Foxconn and Pegatron to hault all plans for additional production lines dedicated to iPhone XR. And this move by the company clearly indicates a disappointing demand for the ‘affordable’ iPhone. For those unaware, Foxconn and Pegatron assemble smartphones for Apple, alongside Wistron.
According to source who has been quoted, “for the Foxconn side, it first prepared nearly 60 assembly lines for Apple’s XR model, but recently uses only around 45 production lines as its top customer said it does not need to manufacture that many by now”.
In practice, this basically means that Foxconn will be making around 1,00,000 fewer iPhone XR units per day. Compared to what Apple had forecasted, this is 20% to 25% less.
The situation is not very different at Pegatron and plans of ramping up iPhone XR’s production have been suspended. The firm currently wait for further instructions from Apple. Another source confirmed this by saying that the utilization for the XR production is not reaching its maximum capacity now.
And according to supply chain sources, Wistron, which has smaller iPhone assembler for rush orders, may not receive any for iPhone XR smartphone this holiday season.
On the other hand, Apple has been ordering more of iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus models. Going by this, it’s easy to assume that customers are opting to buy the previous generation iPhones more than the current generation. Considering that iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus prices are lower than that of iPhone XR, maybe for customers they are the true affordable option. Another reason can be that some Apple fans may not have adapted to the all-screen experience that is being offered by the company in its entire lineup.
While Apple had earlier planned to sell around 20 million of iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in these two quarters, it has already order 5 million extra. So it really does look like the ‘affordable’ iPhone of 2018 is not so affordable after all.
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Samsung Galaxy S10’s camera to come with big improvements: Report
Rumours and leaks about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 are not coming to and now we know what processor the South Korean technology giant plans to use in the upcoming smartphone.
According to tipster Ice Universe, Samsung is working on a dual core NPU, which is an AI-specific co-processor, for the upcoming 7nm chipsets. He further said that we can expect to see a dual core design and a smooth performance in AI specific tasks. The NPU will be used in image processing for Samsung Galaxy S10’s camera and give a boost to video recording and voice recognition.
It is worth noticing that smartphones that are Samsung Galaxy S10’s rivals like iPhone XS, iPhone XR, and Huawei Mate 20 Pro, are all powered by 7nm chips. Furthermore, these smartphones have chip cores that are particularly dedicated for neural engines that handle artificial intelligence and machine learning features. It would have been easy to achieve this for both the companies as both Apple and Huawei manufacture their chips in-house. And Google Pixel 3 mobile, which has been touted for its photography comes with the company’s own Pixel Visual Core processor. However, do keep in mind that not all smartphones that are said to have AI features come with processors of their own. Samsung had unveiled the Exynos 7 9610 processor this year, which is the first to come with an NPU and uses artificial intelligence for automatic scene recognition and bokeh rendering. That’s not all. The Ice Universe has also tweeted the Android Pie beta for Samsung Galaxy S9 and Note 9, and it does happen to drop a hint about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10’s design. The latest version of Android beta for the current flagships of Samsung shows an outline of a smartphone with extremely thin bezels at least on the top and the right and left sides of the smartphone. The bottom edge is not visible. This can a hint towards the design of Samsung Galaxy S10.Samsung Galaxy S10 will use Samsung's self-developed world's first 7nm EUV dual-core NPU chip on Exynos 9820. One of the features of the AI chip is to enhance the camera and work with the ISP for the Galaxy S10 camera.
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) November 5, 2018
The leak indicates that Samsung Galaxy S10 would come with a very thin bezel on the top and give users an all-screen experience. So this leaves little room for a selfie camera. However, a separate leak suggest that Samsung is ditching the iris scanner and will instead go for an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor for the S10. And this completely fits with that. Also, the reason why we are not dismissing it as just an outline is the fact that Android Oreo beta for Samsung Galaxy S8 gave us a glimpse of S9’s design and Android Nougat’s beta predicted S8’s look. So it’s safe to assume that Android Pie beta update for Samsung Galaxy S9 and Note 9 is giving away the design of S10. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Galaxy Note9's Android Pie new beta version of the night mode shows a demo with almost no bezel. #GalaxyS10 pic.twitter.com/0IxPwZbaDh
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) November 5, 2018
Samsung Galaxy S10 is ditching the iris scanner for this technology
Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone would only get unveiled early next year, but rumours about it have been circulating on the internet for a few weeks now. And we have some news about it again. Going by a report that has surfaced online, Samsung Galaxy S10 wouldn’t come with the iris scanner, but instead would sport an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.
According to Gizbot, tipster Ice Universe has suggested on his Twitter account that Samsung is planning to completely let go of the iris scanner that has been present in its all flagship smartphones since it launched the Galaxy S8. Instead the South Korean technology giant is going for an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner which will cover at least 30% display of the upcoming galaxy S10 smartphone. So, there will be a much larger area on display where users can place their finger to unlock the device.
It is worth noticing that ultrasonic fingerprint sensors are not the same as the ones used in various devices from Oppo and Vivo we have seen recently. Smartphones from Oppo and Vivo and the recently launched OnePlus 6T sport an optical fingerprint sensor. To highlight the difference between the two, ultrasonic fingerprint scanners use ultrasonic pulse against the finger to map its pores and ridges and then uses it to detect the fingerprint. An optical fingerprint sensor, on the other hand, uses light to illuminate the pores and ridges on your finger and then maps it. On being compared, ultrasonic fingerprint scanners are more accurate and work faster. This is because sound is able to create an in-depth 3D map of the user’s fingerprint and the technology used by optical fingerprint sensors can only make a 2D scan of the fingerprint. This is the reason why optical fingerprint sensors don’t work well when your fingers are dirty or moist. We are really looking forward to see how the fingerprint sensor of Samsung Galaxy S10 performs and we already like the fact that the technology company is dedicating 30% of the screen to the fingerprint scanner alone. We would have to wait till the launch next year to know more about it and till then, we’ll keep you updated with whatever we know. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Yes, the S10 cancels the iris sensor and the ultrasonic fingerprint is enough to replace it.
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) November 2, 2018
OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple variant launched: All you need to know
As suggested by reports a few days back, OnePlus has launched a new colour variant of its flagship OnePlus 6T. And it’s none other than Thunder Purple colour that was reported about earlier.
However, as of now, the new colour variant of OnePlus 6T is only available in China. If you can’t wait to but the newly launched OnePlus 6T device, then you must settle for Midnight Black and Mirror Black colour options that the smartphone was initially launched in.
It is worth noticing that the gradient Thunder Purple colour variant of OnePlus 6T would only be available in 8GB RAM/128GB storage option. If one goes by Google Translate, the option listed on OnePlus’ China website is ‘Electro-optic Violet’. It will be made available for sale in China on November 6 and is priced at CNY 3,599. As of now, there is no word on the new colour variant’s India availability or pricing.
Last month, OnePlus 6T’s Thunder Purple colour variant was spotted on the company’s support page and also got listed briefly on Amazon’s Germany website. Like its predecessor, OnePlus may also launch a Lava Red or a Silk White variant of the OnePlus 6T. However, as of now, there is no word about it.
To recall the specifications of the recently launched smartphone, OnePlus 6T comes with a 6.41-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and sport a waterdrop-shaped notch on top. OnePlus 6T mobile is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and comes in 6GB and 8GB RAM options. The smartphone is available in 128GB and 256GB storage variants and does not support microSD cards.
The new offering by OnePlus runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with the company’s own OxygenOS. For imaging duties, there is a dual rear camera setup that comes with a 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor and a 20MP Sony IMX376K sensor. The cameras come with a dual LED flash and has OIS and EIS.
If you love taking selfies, OnePlus 6T’s camera comes with a 16MP Sony IMX371 sensor. Although the cameras are same as OnePlus 6, there are new modes that have been added including Nightscape and Studio Lights. OnePlus 6T smartphone houses a 3,700mAh battery that supports fast charging (5V, 4A).
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To recall the specifications of the recently launched smartphone, OnePlus 6T comes with a 6.41-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and sport a waterdrop-shaped notch on top. OnePlus 6T mobile is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and comes in 6GB and 8GB RAM options. The smartphone is available in 128GB and 256GB storage variants and does not support microSD cards.
The new offering by OnePlus runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with the company’s own OxygenOS. For imaging duties, there is a dual rear camera setup that comes with a 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor and a 20MP Sony IMX376K sensor. The cameras come with a dual LED flash and has OIS and EIS.
If you love taking selfies, OnePlus 6T’s camera comes with a 16MP Sony IMX371 sensor. Although the cameras are same as OnePlus 6, there are new modes that have been added including Nightscape and Studio Lights. OnePlus 6T smartphone houses a 3,700mAh battery that supports fast charging (5V, 4A).
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Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo is all set to launch its A7 smartphone. A report has surfaced online which claims that the upcoming smartphone is all set to launch in China on November 13.
And just days ahead of Oppo A7’s launch, its renders and promotional images have been leaked, and looking at them, we can guess a number of things about Oppo’s next smartphone.
These renders were first spotted by AndroidPure and they reveal the basic design of the upcoming Oppo A7 smartphone.
Oppo A7 is available in Glaring Gold and Glaze Blue colour options and come with gold-coloured rims and frames.
When it comes to the design of the smartphone, it does look a lot like Oppo’s Realme 2 smartphone. However, there is one key difference: Oppo A7 has a water-drop shaped notch on the top of its display.
Coming to the specifications of the smartphone, a report in MySmartPrice claims that Oppo A7 will be powered by an octa-core 1.8GHz Snapdragon 450 processor that will be coupled with Adreno 506 GPU. Oppo A7 mobile will come in 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM options. While the base model will have 32GB internal storage, the 4GB RAM variant will come with 64GB onboard storage.
It is likely the Oppo A7 will sport a 6.2-inch 18:9 FullView 2.5D curved glass display that will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Oppo A7 will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box that will be skinned with Color OS 5.2.
For imaging duties, there will be a dual rear camera setup with a 13MP sensor that has LED flash and a 2MP depth sensor. Oppo A7 will reportedly sports a 16MP selfie camera and houses a 4,230mAh battery. We will have to wait for a few more days to know what the specifications and features of the device are and till then, we will keep you updated with all that we know.
We wouldn’t be wrong to assume that Oppo A7 is a rebranded version of the company’s Realme 2 smartphone that was launched in India sometime back. The smartphones not only look similar to each other, but they have a similar set of specifications too. Speaking of the differences of the two devices, they come in different colour options, and Oppo A7 sports a bigger selfie camera and has a waterdrop shaped notch.
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Oppo A7 is available in Glaring Gold and Glaze Blue colour options and come with gold-coloured rims and frames.
When it comes to the design of the smartphone, it does look a lot like Oppo’s Realme 2 smartphone. However, there is one key difference: Oppo A7 has a water-drop shaped notch on the top of its display.
Coming to the specifications of the smartphone, a report in MySmartPrice claims that Oppo A7 will be powered by an octa-core 1.8GHz Snapdragon 450 processor that will be coupled with Adreno 506 GPU. Oppo A7 mobile will come in 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM options. While the base model will have 32GB internal storage, the 4GB RAM variant will come with 64GB onboard storage.
It is likely the Oppo A7 will sport a 6.2-inch 18:9 FullView 2.5D curved glass display that will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Oppo A7 will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box that will be skinned with Color OS 5.2.
For imaging duties, there will be a dual rear camera setup with a 13MP sensor that has LED flash and a 2MP depth sensor. Oppo A7 will reportedly sports a 16MP selfie camera and houses a 4,230mAh battery. We will have to wait for a few more days to know what the specifications and features of the device are and till then, we will keep you updated with all that we know.
We wouldn’t be wrong to assume that Oppo A7 is a rebranded version of the company’s Realme 2 smartphone that was launched in India sometime back. The smartphones not only look similar to each other, but they have a similar set of specifications too. Speaking of the differences of the two devices, they come in different colour options, and Oppo A7 sports a bigger selfie camera and has a waterdrop shaped notch.
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A good way to splurge on yourself or a loved one during festive season is by gifting gold. It is a gift that only becomes more valuable as years go by. And if you do want to buy gold for yourself or to gift someone you know this Diwali, and you are planning to shop online, then you must be extra careful. Only go for recognized websites and apps and don’t just shop from anywhere.
A few must-knows before you buy gold online are checking if the gold used is 24k or not, whether or not does the product carry any Hallmark certification, what the making charges are, if there is a return or a buyback policy being offered, and whether the website is ready to provide you with a bill and a proper packaging.
There is a lot that you must keep in mind. And that is why, you must choose a website that is reliable. Here, we list down some websites that you can trust enough to buy gold from:
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Tanishq (Titan)
Tanishq is among the most trusted brands for buying gold in India. And that is why, one can have complete faith while shopping for gold at titan.co.in – which is Tanishq’s website that is meant for online shopping. It doesn’t matter what you are planning to buy – gold coins or jewellery – you would not have to worry yourself about it being adulterated.Caratlane
Caratlane is both a website and an app. ‘A Tanishq partnership’, Caratlane was the website that started online shopping for jewellery in India. Tanishq’s association definitely makes us trust the app enough to shop from it and its ‘Try at home’ option is something we really like. In order for you to see the jewellery in person before buying, officials from the company visit your home at a time when it is convenient for you with the items that you have selected. So you can try it before you pay for it.BlueStone
BlueStone is a website and an app too, and it is one among those startups that have managed to secure a funding from that former chairman of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata. You can buy jewellery as well as gold coins on the app and like Caratlane, there is an option of trying at home too.PC Jeweller
You can head to the website of PC Jewellers, which is a very popular jewellery brand in India to shop for gold. This website is particularly helpful if you need the piece of jewellery or gold coins delivered to you on the same day. You can go to the website’s ‘Same Day delivery’ section and choose from the items on which it is applicable.Paytm
Paytm also offers its users the option of buying gold from its app. However, you can only buy for gold coins on the app, so don’t go looking for jewellery. Paytm further gives its users a cashback on most of these gold coins so it’s easy to call it a good place to shop for gold if you are looking for deals too. But no matter where you buy gold from, do keep in mid the points we told you to consider to make the purchase. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.This is when Apple plans to launch an iPhone with 5G connectivity
While most companies are in a race to launch a smartphone that comes with 5G connectivity, Apple seems to be a little laid back about it. Xiaomi’s Mi Mix 3 will get a 5G upgrade in sometime, and the likes of Samsung, Huawei and OnePlus have promised to release their devices with 5G connectivity in 2019 too.
However, according to a report in Fast Company, Apple would be relying on Intel to supply 5G modems, however, they don’t seem to meet the technology giant’s requirements.
Apple’s partnership with Intel is now new. The companies have had a tie-up since 2015 now. And the recently launched iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR were the first smartphone line-up where the Cupertino-based technology giant used Intel modems exclusively for its smartphones.
The report in Fast Company further said that Apple will be launching an iPhone with 5GB connectivity in 2020 and the smartphone would have Intel’s 8161 5G modem chip. Till the said chip remains under development, Apple will be using Intel’s 8060 modem chip to test 5G compliance.
Currently, AT&T and Verizon provide 5G in the United States and their bandwidth allocation lies in the millimeter-wave spectrum. To work with them, Intel’s modems would have to provide high performance over long durations. According to Fast Company, the Intel modems generate ‘higher than normal’ levels of heat and because of this, the iPhone’ battery may not last long. Apple is said to have had talks with MediaTek, but then, it is highly unlikely that it will break its tie-up with Intel for launch a 5G-enabled iPhone sooner. MediaTek can possibly be a ‘Plan B’ for Apple right now.
It is worth noticing that Intel is not the only one working in 5G modems for smartphones. Chipmakers including Qualcomms and MediaTek are developing their own processors with support for 5G too. And the issues we spoke about earlier aren’t exclusive to iPhone’s battery. Even Android smartphone manufacturers that have used Qualcomm’s X50 chip have also faced heating issues with the millimeter wave 5G network.
Last month, it was announced by OnePlus and Huawei that both of them are working on their respective 5G enabled smartphones. Xiaomi will also be launching a 5G version of Mi Mix 3 and Samsung is said to be a part of 5G race too.
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iPhone sales set to fall in India to the first time in four years: Report
There is no denying the fact that India is an extremely important market for Apple. However, this year in India is not proving to be as good for Apple as the last few were. According to Counterpoint, iPhone sales are set to dip by around a quarter in Q4. And this puts Apple on the course of its first full year fall in four years.
The fact that Apple is struggling to break through with India’s 1.3 billion consumers came into better focus last week. According to Counterpoint, the Cupertino based technology giant has blamed big emerging markets for its disappointing set of sales forecasts.
After publishing its third quarter results, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that sales in India were flat in the fourth quarter. It is worth noticing that the fourth quarter in India is usually a great time for sales of technology companies, given that an entire month is dedicated to festive season sales.
According to Neil Shah, a research director at Counterpoint Research, that its channel checks point towards numbers in the range of 7,00,000 to 8,00,000 units in this quarter, while a year ago it was a million.
He further said that for the entire 2018, Apple would be sell around 2 million iPhones, which is a drop of around a million from last year. The reasons for this can be the that iPhones are not priced higher, and the cost further increases because of trade tariffs and the decline in the value of Rupee.
Shah also said, “Sales are set to drop for the first time in four years. If you look at Q3 – it was 900k last year and this (year) is almost 450k. iPhones have gone costlier and the features and specs aren’t that compelling. The install base of Android has grown vastly; the new customer base (for Apple) is not coming.”
But then, not all is lost. Speaking further on the matter, Shah added that more than half the smartphones that were sold this year were older iPhone models and because they too, are priced high, Apple should at least be able to maintain a flat revenue or attain a value that is slightly higher than last year.
CEO Tim Cook has addressed the problems that the company is facing in India as “speed bumps along a very long journey”. Most analysts agree that the prestige that is attached to Apple’s brand should let the company take back its lost ground.
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Micromax launches 49-inch, 55-inch 4K UHD Android smart TVs in India: Price and specifications
Homegrown consumer electronics maker Micromax has launched two new 4K Ultra-HD smart televisions in India. The 49-inch and 55-inch screen variants of 4K Micromax Android TVs bear a price tag of Rs 51,000 and Rs 61,990 respectively and both the televisions will be available in Indi this month itself.
The televisions are promised to showcase an enhanced picture and sound quality and are being touted as Eco Energy efficient. With this, the company means that they would utilize less power without having any effect on their performance.
It is worth noticing that these televisions are the first ever by the company that are Google certified. According to Micromax, the two come with Google’s Play Store, games, movies, music and more. The Android televisions also come with Google Assistant, voice enabled search and have a built-in Chromecast.
The new offerings by Micromax come with high-dynamic range technology, which is said to result in crisper image quality.
Besides this, the new televisions also come with Pure Sound Technology that is certified by DOLBY and DTS. Micromax’s newly launched smart TV comes with two 12 watts speakers and are claimed to be Eco Energy efficient, meaning that they consume less power. They are powered by Cortex-A53 processor clubbed with 2.5GB RAM and 16GB flash storage. For connectivity options, there is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on board.
Micromax has said that its latest televisions run the latest Android version, however, it has not specified the operating system version.
Speaking about the launch, Rohan Agarwal, Director, Micromax Informatics said, “It is our constant endeavour to bring alive the best experience and connectivity through our multiple screens. Today, with the launch of our first ever Google-certified television, we have taken a step further in providing our consumers with memorable and stunning picture-quality experience and a wide array of options with Google’s PlayStore. The new range targets the consumers who want a larger than life experience and desire to access smart android content on a bigger, sharper, crystal clear screen. We are committed to grow this category further and consolidate our position in the television segment in India.”
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13 smartphones that are available with the latest Android update
It has been three months since Android 9.0 Pie’s stable update has been rolled out. And a number of technology companies have promised the update for their smartphones. However, in the latest numbers that were revealed by Google last month, Android Pie is not even visible on the distribution charts, meaning that it is currently available on less than 0.1% devices.
So, while a number of consumer electronics manufacturers have said that their flagships or other smartphones would receive the Android 9.0 Pie update, a few have actually rolled it out to their devices. And sadly, these include big players like Xiaomi and Samsung.
Overlooking these promises, we have curated a list of smartphones that have already received the Android 9.0 Pie update, or even better, have been launched with the latest Android update out of the box. While some are already available in India, some are awaited. And on some of these smartphones, the update is rolling out in a phased manner. So if your friend in a different country has received it and you haven’t, don’t fret over it because it wouldn’t take too long to reach you too.
So check out our list now, so you know which smartphone to go for if you don’t wish to wait for Android Pie update to come to your device and are willing to buy a new device that has it already:
Available in India.
Launched with Android Pie.
Read more about it here.
Available in India
Launched with Android Pie
Available in India
Launched with Android Pie
Available in India
Has received the Android Pie update
Available in India.
Has started receiving the Android Pie update.
If you are a Nokia smartphone user, you can find out when your smartphone will get the Android Pie update here.
Available in India.
Has started receiving the Android Pie update.
Available in India
Has started receiving the Android Pie update in Europe and the United States
Available in India
Has started receiving the Android Pie update in Europe and the United States.
Read more about it here.
Currently not available in India
Has received the Android Pie update.
Currently not available in India
Launched with Android Pie
Currently not available in India.
Launched with Android Pie.
Read more about it here.
Currently not available in India.
Launched with Android Pie.
Currently not available in India.
Launched with Android Pie.
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Google Pixel 3
Available in India.
Launched with Android Pie.
Read more about it here.
Google Pixel 3 XL
Available in India
Launched with Android Pie
OnePlus 6T
Available in India
Launched with Android Pie
OnePlus 6
Available in India
Has received the Android Pie update
Nokia 6.1 Plus
Available in India.
Has started receiving the Android Pie update.
If you are a Nokia smartphone user, you can find out when your smartphone will get the Android Pie update here.
Nokia 6.1
Available in India.
Has started receiving the Android Pie update.
Sony Xperia XZ2
Available in India
Has started receiving the Android Pie update in Europe and the United States
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Available in India
Has started receiving the Android Pie update in Europe and the United States.
Read more about it here.
Nokia 7 Plus
Currently not available in India
Has received the Android Pie update.
Honor Magic 2
Currently not available in India
Launched with Android Pie
Huawei Mate 20
Currently not available in India.
Launched with Android Pie.
Read more about it here.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Currently not available in India.
Launched with Android Pie.
Huawei Mate 20 X
Currently not available in India.
Launched with Android Pie.
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The week was a power-packed on for the world of technology. We saw the launch of much-awaited OnePlus 6T and the refreshed lineup of iPad Pros, MacBook Air and Mac mini.
Google’s flagship smartphones, Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, went on sale for the first time in 50 countries including India.
Besides this, Lenovo launched a smartphone with camera slider and Samsung dropped a hint that it may be getting its Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone to India soon.
Watch the episode of our weekly tech show, This Week in Tech to know more.
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Gifting ideas: 15 gadgets you can gift your loved ones this Diwali
Are you looking for the perfect gift for your loved ones this Diwali? If the answer is yes, then we are here to help you with it. Yesterday, we had listed all the smartphones that would make a good gift, and today we have curated a list of televisions, laptops, cameras, tablets and smartwatches for you. Read on and pick the perfect Diwali gift right here:
The BRAVIA series from Sony has always been a popular one. And if you do want to gift your loved ones a television this Diwali, then you can get them on from Sony’s Master Series A9F Bravia OLED TV range. The televisions are based on Android 8.0 Oreo and are available in 55-inch and 65-inch screen options that cost Rs 3,99,000 and Rs 5,59,990 respectively. Sony Master Series A9F Bravia OLED TVs come with X1 Ultimate image processor and come equipped pixel contrast booster. The new range of televisions can support 11 Indian and 14 international languages.
The recently launched Quantum Dot 4K Slim LED and Quantum Dot 4K Curved LED televisions from Haier are also good options to consider. The televisions come with features like 4K UHD and HDR display and are available in 55-inch and 65-inch screen varaints. If you want a nearly bezel-less experience, you should opt for the Slim model, but you should choose the Curved model if you are looking for a greater sense of immersion. The price of the televisions starts at Rs 2,09,990 and goes up to Rs 2,69,990.
If you want a more affordable option, you can go for the Blaupunkt Smart Sound Full HD TV, which is available in 32-inch, 43-inch and 50-inch screen sizes. The televisions are priced at Rs 16,999, Rs 28,999 and Rs 34,999 respectively. The televisions run Android 5.1 out of the box and come with a 30W in-built speaker and a detachable 60W speaker.
Samsung’s flagship tablet, Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 features a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display, has narrow bezels and houses a 7,300mAh battery. The new tablet is compatible with the S-Pen and supports the Samsung Dex functionality too. You can pick it for Rs 57,900.
Although we know about the price of new the newly launched iPad Pros, Apple has said they will be available in India ‘later this year’. So if you want to buy yourself an iPad Pro, you can go for the ones launched last year. Apple did increase the price of its older products post the iPad Pro 2018 launch, but the previous generation iPad Pros remain unaffected by it. While the Wi-Fi version of the 10.5 inch iPad Pro starts at Rs 57,900, the cost of the LTE version begins at Rs 69,900.
If you are considering to gift someone a laptop this Diwali, then Microsoft’s Surface Laptop and Surface book 2 are excellent options. The Surface laptop by Microsoft sports a full HD 13.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen and has a Alcantara fabric keyboard. It comes in 5 combinations of specs including the Intel Core i5 with 128GB SSD and 8GB RAM and Intel Core i7 with 1TB SSD and 16 GB RAM. Speaking of Microsoft Surface Book 2, it is available in 13-inches as well as 15-inches. The pricing of Microsoft Surface laptop starts at Rs 86,999 and the cost of Microsoft Surface book 2 begins at Rs 1,37,999.
Asus recently launched its VivoBook S15 and VivoBook S14 in India. While the price of Asus VivoBook S14 starts at Rs 54,990, the cost of VivoBook S15 begins at Rs 69,990. The two laptops are the first in the VivoBook Series to come with three-sided NanoEdge design.
HP ENVY x360 convertible laptop is powered by AMD Ryzen processor, comes with thin bezels and an edge-to-edge backlit keyboard. The price of the HP ENVY x360 laptop starts at Rs 60,990 and the 256GB variant is available at Rs 74,990.
If you know someone who loves photography, then there is no better gift than a good camera for them on Diwali. You can consider giving them the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX800 compact high-zoom camera that is touted by the company to have the “world’s smallest body” for its type. The camera’s range begins from 24mm and goes up to 720mm. Priced at Rs 34,990, the camera comes with 4K video recording capabilities and has Bionz X image processing.
You can barely ever go wrong with a camera from Nikon. And the company recently launched Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera in India. But if you do consider this, you will have to pay a rather big price too. The Nikon Z7 body-only is priced at Rs 2,69,950, the cost of Nikkor Z 24-70mm F/4 S + Mount Adapter FTZ Kit is Rs 3,26,950, the Nikkor Z 24-70mm F/4 S Kit comes with a price tag of Rs 3,14,950, and the price of Nikon Z7 + Mount Adapter FTZ Kit is Rs 2,81,950.
Another good option to consider is the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 instant camera. In the age of digital cameras, Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 is an analogue camera that will give you image prints instantly. The camera is priced at Rs 9,999 and its USP is its ability to print photos on the spot
Apple’s latest smartwatch is a very good buy with slew of features that have been included in it this year. It comes with a 30% bigger display and 50% louder speaker than its predecessor. It can detect hard falls and can be used to record an ECG. The pricing of the GPS version starts at Rs 40,900, and the cost of cellular version begins at Rs 49,900.
The Fitbit Versa is priced at Rs 19,999 and comes with a 1.34-inch Touchscreen Color LCD display, and offers water resistant for up to 50 meters. It is compatible with iPhone 4S and higher and devices supporting Android 4.3 or later versions. You can gift this to the fitness freak you know.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch comes in 46mm and 42mm variants that come with 1.3-inch or 1.2-inch Super AMOLED touch display sizes respectively. The smartwatch offers 5 ATM water resistance and IP68 dust resistance. The 42mm variant of Samsung Galaxy Watch is Rs 24,990 while the cost of 46mm model begins at Rs 29,990.
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Sony Master Series A9F Bravia OLED TVs
The BRAVIA series from Sony has always been a popular one. And if you do want to gift your loved ones a television this Diwali, then you can get them on from Sony’s Master Series A9F Bravia OLED TV range. The televisions are based on Android 8.0 Oreo and are available in 55-inch and 65-inch screen options that cost Rs 3,99,000 and Rs 5,59,990 respectively. Sony Master Series A9F Bravia OLED TVs come with X1 Ultimate image processor and come equipped pixel contrast booster. The new range of televisions can support 11 Indian and 14 international languages.
Haier Quantum Dot 4K LED Slim and Curved TVs
The recently launched Quantum Dot 4K Slim LED and Quantum Dot 4K Curved LED televisions from Haier are also good options to consider. The televisions come with features like 4K UHD and HDR display and are available in 55-inch and 65-inch screen varaints. If you want a nearly bezel-less experience, you should opt for the Slim model, but you should choose the Curved model if you are looking for a greater sense of immersion. The price of the televisions starts at Rs 2,09,990 and goes up to Rs 2,69,990.
Blaupunkt Smart Sound Full HD TV
If you want a more affordable option, you can go for the Blaupunkt Smart Sound Full HD TV, which is available in 32-inch, 43-inch and 50-inch screen sizes. The televisions are priced at Rs 16,999, Rs 28,999 and Rs 34,999 respectively. The televisions run Android 5.1 out of the box and come with a 30W in-built speaker and a detachable 60W speaker.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4
Samsung’s flagship tablet, Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 features a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display, has narrow bezels and houses a 7,300mAh battery. The new tablet is compatible with the S-Pen and supports the Samsung Dex functionality too. You can pick it for Rs 57,900.
iPad Pros (2017)
Although we know about the price of new the newly launched iPad Pros, Apple has said they will be available in India ‘later this year’. So if you want to buy yourself an iPad Pro, you can go for the ones launched last year. Apple did increase the price of its older products post the iPad Pro 2018 launch, but the previous generation iPad Pros remain unaffected by it. While the Wi-Fi version of the 10.5 inch iPad Pro starts at Rs 57,900, the cost of the LTE version begins at Rs 69,900.
Microsoft Surface Laptop and Surface book 2
If you are considering to gift someone a laptop this Diwali, then Microsoft’s Surface Laptop and Surface book 2 are excellent options. The Surface laptop by Microsoft sports a full HD 13.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen and has a Alcantara fabric keyboard. It comes in 5 combinations of specs including the Intel Core i5 with 128GB SSD and 8GB RAM and Intel Core i7 with 1TB SSD and 16 GB RAM. Speaking of Microsoft Surface Book 2, it is available in 13-inches as well as 15-inches. The pricing of Microsoft Surface laptop starts at Rs 86,999 and the cost of Microsoft Surface book 2 begins at Rs 1,37,999.
Asus VivoBook S15 (S530) and VivoBook S14 (S430)
Asus recently launched its VivoBook S15 and VivoBook S14 in India. While the price of Asus VivoBook S14 starts at Rs 54,990, the cost of VivoBook S15 begins at Rs 69,990. The two laptops are the first in the VivoBook Series to come with three-sided NanoEdge design.
HP ENVY x360 convertible laptop
HP ENVY x360 convertible laptop is powered by AMD Ryzen processor, comes with thin bezels and an edge-to-edge backlit keyboard. The price of the HP ENVY x360 laptop starts at Rs 60,990 and the 256GB variant is available at Rs 74,990.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX800 compact high-zoom camera
If you know someone who loves photography, then there is no better gift than a good camera for them on Diwali. You can consider giving them the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX800 compact high-zoom camera that is touted by the company to have the “world’s smallest body” for its type. The camera’s range begins from 24mm and goes up to 720mm. Priced at Rs 34,990, the camera comes with 4K video recording capabilities and has Bionz X image processing.
Nikon Z7 mirror-less camera
You can barely ever go wrong with a camera from Nikon. And the company recently launched Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera in India. But if you do consider this, you will have to pay a rather big price too. The Nikon Z7 body-only is priced at Rs 2,69,950, the cost of Nikkor Z 24-70mm F/4 S + Mount Adapter FTZ Kit is Rs 3,26,950, the Nikkor Z 24-70mm F/4 S Kit comes with a price tag of Rs 3,14,950, and the price of Nikon Z7 + Mount Adapter FTZ Kit is Rs 2,81,950.
Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 instant camera
Another good option to consider is the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 instant camera. In the age of digital cameras, Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 is an analogue camera that will give you image prints instantly. The camera is priced at Rs 9,999 and its USP is its ability to print photos on the spot
Apple Watch Series 4
Apple’s latest smartwatch is a very good buy with slew of features that have been included in it this year. It comes with a 30% bigger display and 50% louder speaker than its predecessor. It can detect hard falls and can be used to record an ECG. The pricing of the GPS version starts at Rs 40,900, and the cost of cellular version begins at Rs 49,900.
Fitbit Versa
The Fitbit Versa is priced at Rs 19,999 and comes with a 1.34-inch Touchscreen Color LCD display, and offers water resistant for up to 50 meters. It is compatible with iPhone 4S and higher and devices supporting Android 4.3 or later versions. You can gift this to the fitness freak you know.
Samsung Galaxy Watch
The Samsung Galaxy Watch comes in 46mm and 42mm variants that come with 1.3-inch or 1.2-inch Super AMOLED touch display sizes respectively. The smartwatch offers 5 ATM water resistance and IP68 dust resistance. The 42mm variant of Samsung Galaxy Watch is Rs 24,990 while the cost of 46mm model begins at Rs 29,990.
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Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is hosting an event on November 6 where it is expected to launch the Redmi Note 6 Pro. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, which is the successor to Redmi Note 5 Pro has already been launched in certain markets like Thailand, where it is priced at 6,990 Baht.
After conversion, it becomes approximately Rs 15,600, which means that like its predecessor, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will also be launched in the budget segment of the Indian smartphone market.
The event scheduled for November 6 will be held in China at 2:00 PM and it is being said that the smartphone will be called Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 there. What further adds to this is the fact that Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro was launched under the name of Redmi Note 5 in China.
It has also been reported that Xiaomi is planning to launch the smartphone in China before the 11/11 Singles Day shopping festival, which further hints that the company has plans of launching the Redmi Note 6 Pro on November 6.
Coming to the specifications, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro mobile features a 6.26-inch Full HD+ display with a pixel resolution of 1080×2280 and has an aspect ratio of 19:9. The smartphone’s display is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is available in 3GB and 4GB RAM. The smartphone comes with either 32GB internal storage or 64GB of onboard storage.
On the camera front, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro sports a dual rear camera setup with 12MP primary sensor with f/1.9 aperture and an 5MO secondary sensor with f/2.2 aperture. The cameras have support for EIS and Dual Pixel Autofocus.
For selfies, the smartphone comes with a 20MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a 2MP secondary sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 6 Pro runs Android Oreo with MIUI 9.6 baked on top.
The smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery and comes with Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi for connectivity. The smartphone is available in four colour options including Blue, Black, Rose Gold and Red.
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Facebook’s new data breach: Data and personal messages of 120 million users’ claimed to be compromised
It seems to be the year of data breaches at Facebook. The social networking website is back in news once again because of an alleged data breach. And this time, your personal messages on the platform are said to be targeted.
According to a report in BBC, almost 81,000 users’ personal messages on Facebook are published and compromised on the internet. Furthermore, the hackers are looking to make money from it.
In fact, the hackers have said that they have personal data of over 120 million people who have their accounts on Facebook and they plan to sell it $0.10 per account. However, if Facebook is to be believed, the social networking giant claims that its service has not suffered any breach. It further went on to say that the data that the hackers have been obtained by malicious extensions.
But even if that was true, it doesn’t rule out the possibility of the hackers indeed having access to users’ personal data and messages.
The report further says that most of the accounts whose personal messages and data has been compromised are based in Ukraine and Russia. However, some from UK, the US and Brazil have also been compromised.
The advertisement listed by hackers online says that if one pays $0.10 per account, they can get a complete access to personal messages. As a sample 81,000 profiles have been listed for potential buyers. However, this advertisement has now been removed.
According to BBC, who posed as potential buyers, the hackers are not linked to the Russian state or to the Internet Research Agency.
However, according to Digital Shadows, hackers’ claim to having access to 120 million users’ data could be false as Facebook would have known about such a large breach. But it did confirm that the 81,000 profiles did contain personal messages. Five of the victims were even contacted to confirm if the posts were really theirs.
According to Facebook executive Guy Rosen, “We have contacted browser-makers to ensure that known malicious extensions are no longer available to download in their stores. We have also contacted law enforcement and have worked with local authorities to remove the website that displayed information from Facebook accounts.”
The social media giant maintains that this breach did not happen because of their fault.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 image reveals a camera hole and thinner bezels
Samsung fans have been looking forward to Galaxy S10 for quite some time now and as the date of the launch approaches, the rumours around the smartphone have been surfacing on the internet every other day. Samsung Galaxy S10 is expected to launch at the MWC 2019 next year.
The latest in these leaks is a live image of the smartphone that has surfaced online. The image shows that Samsung Galaxy S10 will come with a hole on the top of its display to house the selfie camera and the sensors. And also, the bezels surrounding the display of the device will be consistently thin.
The live image of Samsung Galaxy S10 was posted by concept designer Ben Geskin on Twitter. It shows that the upcoming Android smartphone has a tall display that has a small cut-out at the top. Speaking of the bezels, they are of the same width on all the four sides including the smartphone’s chin. The image also shows the power, volume rocker and Bixby buttons. The camera hole on the top does have the potential to be a hindrance for those who love watching videos on their smartphones. When we think about it, we wouldn’t find it pleasing to have a hole on one side of the video. It can be assumed that the leaked image is of that particular variant of S10 range which has been reported to come without curved sides. It is the same variant which, unlike the other two S10 models, will come without an in-display fingerprint sensor and instead would have it placed on its side edge. Another report that had surfaced online a few days back said that Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus will feature curved OLED screens and will sport in-display fingerprint scanners. The smartphones are also said to come with a triple rear camera setup. Samsung is also said to have made some prototypes of its S10 smartphone without headphone jacks. The three S10 models will reportedly launch with Samsung’s foldable smartphone, which is likely to be showcased first at Samsung’s developer conference that is scheduled for this month. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.This must be it. #GalaxyS10 pic.twitter.com/19MMu5TZZT
— Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) October 31, 2018
This Week In Tech (October 29-November 3): All that happened
It was another power-packed week for the world of technology with the much awaited OnePlus 6T finally getting unveiled. But that’s not all. The week also saw the refreshed lineup of iPad Pros, MacBook Air and Mac mini and Google Pixel 3 went on sale for the first time in about 50 countries including India. Read our entire list to know about all the exciting happenings from the world of technology:
OnePlus finally took wraps off its latest flagship smartphone, OnePlus 6T. The smartphone’s global launch was held on October 29 in New York City, and it was launched in India a day later on 30th October. The newly launched OnePlus 6T has gone on sale in India and can be be bought from the company’s official website, Amazon India, Croma Outlets, OnePlus pop-up stores and Reliance Digital Stores. The price of the smartphone starts at Rs 37,999 in India.
Apple has refreshed its lineup of iPad Pros, Mac mini and MacBook Air. The new iPads by Apple are available in 11-inch and 12.9-inch screen variants, sport thinner bezels, come with Face ID and are powered by A12X Bionic chipset. They are compatible with the upgraded Apple Pencil. The price of the new iPad Pros starts at $800. Speaing of the MacBook Air, it features 13.3-ich Retina display, comes with Touch ID, has support for Siri and is powered by the 8th generation dual-core Intel Core i5. The price of the new MacBook Air starts at $1,199. Coming to the Mac Mini, Apple upgraded it after 4 long years and its graphic configurations are supposed to be 60% more powerful than its predecessor. The price of the new Mac mini starts at $799.
Google’s latest smartphone lineup is now up for grabs in India. If you are an interested buyers, you can head to Flipkart, Reliance Digital, Airtel Stores, Croma and other select offline stores to get the smartphones. Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL come in 64GB and 128GB storage models and are available in Clearly White, Just Black and Not Pink colour options. While Google Pixel 3’s price starts at Rs 71,000, the base model of Pixel 3 XL costs Rs 83,000.
At Samsung Galaxy A9‘s launch in Kuala Lampur last month, the company had annnounced that the smartphone will be launched globally in November. And this week, the smartphone got listed on the company’s India website. But then, there are no details about the price or availabilty of Samsung Galaxy A9. The smartphone is the first ever to come with four rear cameras and its other key specifications include Android Oreo, a 3,800mAh battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor.
Smartphone manufacturer Lenevo launched its notch-less Z5 Pro smartphone in China this week. The Lenovo Z5 Pro smartphone comes with a screen to body ratio of 95.06%, has a camera slider and sports an in-display fingerprint sensor. The smartphone comes with four cameras in total out of which two are on the back panel are two are housed in the camera slider. It has a 3,350mAh battery and as of now, there is no word on Lenovo Z5 Pro’s India pricing or availability.
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OnePlus 6T finally got launched
OnePlus finally took wraps off its latest flagship smartphone, OnePlus 6T. The smartphone’s global launch was held on October 29 in New York City, and it was launched in India a day later on 30th October. The newly launched OnePlus 6T has gone on sale in India and can be be bought from the company’s official website, Amazon India, Croma Outlets, OnePlus pop-up stores and Reliance Digital Stores. The price of the smartphone starts at Rs 37,999 in India.
Apple refreshed its iPad Pro, MacBook Air and Mac mini lineup
Apple has refreshed its lineup of iPad Pros, Mac mini and MacBook Air. The new iPads by Apple are available in 11-inch and 12.9-inch screen variants, sport thinner bezels, come with Face ID and are powered by A12X Bionic chipset. They are compatible with the upgraded Apple Pencil. The price of the new iPad Pros starts at $800. Speaing of the MacBook Air, it features 13.3-ich Retina display, comes with Touch ID, has support for Siri and is powered by the 8th generation dual-core Intel Core i5. The price of the new MacBook Air starts at $1,199. Coming to the Mac Mini, Apple upgraded it after 4 long years and its graphic configurations are supposed to be 60% more powerful than its predecessor. The price of the new Mac mini starts at $799.
Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL went on sale in India
Google’s latest smartphone lineup is now up for grabs in India. If you are an interested buyers, you can head to Flipkart, Reliance Digital, Airtel Stores, Croma and other select offline stores to get the smartphones. Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL come in 64GB and 128GB storage models and are available in Clearly White, Just Black and Not Pink colour options. While Google Pixel 3’s price starts at Rs 71,000, the base model of Pixel 3 XL costs Rs 83,000.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) got listed on Samsung’s India website
At Samsung Galaxy A9‘s launch in Kuala Lampur last month, the company had annnounced that the smartphone will be launched globally in November. And this week, the smartphone got listed on the company’s India website. But then, there are no details about the price or availabilty of Samsung Galaxy A9. The smartphone is the first ever to come with four rear cameras and its other key specifications include Android Oreo, a 3,800mAh battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor.
Lenovo Z5 Pro with a camera slider got launched in China
Smartphone manufacturer Lenevo launched its notch-less Z5 Pro smartphone in China this week. The Lenovo Z5 Pro smartphone comes with a screen to body ratio of 95.06%, has a camera slider and sports an in-display fingerprint sensor. The smartphone comes with four cameras in total out of which two are on the back panel are two are housed in the camera slider. It has a 3,350mAh battery and as of now, there is no word on Lenovo Z5 Pro’s India pricing or availability.
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[td_smart_list_end] JioPhone 2 Festive Sale announced: All that you should know
Adding on its festive offers, Reliance Jio has announced a limited period sale of its 4G enabled smart feature phone, JioPhone 2. According to Jio.com, the festive sale of the upgraded smart feature phone will begin on November 5 and go on till November 12. The festive sale of JioPhone 2 comes after the feature phone went up on flash a few times in the last few weeks.
If you are an interested buyer, be ready at 12:00pm on November 5 to buy the JioPhone 2. If you make your payment with Paytm during this period, you will be eligible to get a cashback of Rs 200. As of now, there are three prepaid plans that you can choose from for your JioPhone device. The available plans are Rs 49, Rs 99, and Rs 153. Read on to know the details of these plans:
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Rs 153 JioPhone prepaid plan
Under the Rs 153 plan, Reliance Jio gives its users 42GB of high speed data among other benefits. But this data comes with a daily limit of 1.5GB. The validity of the plan is 28 days.Rs 99 JioPhone plan
With Rs 99 plan, Reliance Jio offers total high speed data benefit of 14GB for a validity period of 28 days. This means that users get 0.5GB of mobile data at high speed till the plan is valid. Among other benefits of the plan are free voice calls and 300 SMS for 28 days.Rs 49 JioPhone plan
this is the most affordable plan by Reliance Jio. The Rs 49 plan comes with a total high speed data benefit of 1GB and has a validity of 28 days. So in total, the subscriber gets 28GB of high-speed data for 28 days. Like all other Jio plans, the calls are free and this plan offers 50 free SMS for the entire validity. In all the three plans, even after the daliy high speed limit is over, the data continues at 64kbps, according to Reliance Jio. The company’s JioPhone recently got support for apps like WhatsApp and YouTube. The entire suit of Jio apps like MyJio, JioMusic, JioCinema, JioPay and more are pre-installed on JioPhone 2 and teh customer can download other apps that run on KaiOS too. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) to reportedly come at this price in India
Last month saw the launch of the world’s first smartphone that comes with four rear cameras, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018). And this week, the smartphone was spotted on the company’s official website in India.
Although as of now, there is no official word on when the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) will be launched in India, a report that surfaced online claims that the smartphone’s launch event will be held on November 4.
And now a new leak has come in, according to which, Samsung’s website code may have revealed the smartphone’s price in India.
According to a report in 91mobiles, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) will be priced at Rs 39,000. At this price, the smartphone will compete directly with the recently launched OnePlus 6T smartphone. OnePlus 6T’s base model, that comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, is priced at Rs 37,999 in India.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) bears a price tag of 599 EUR in Europe. After converting, this becomes around Rs 49,740, based on the current exchange rate. However, with savings from local manufacturing, Samsung may be able to deliver the smartphone at Rs 39,000.
To recall the specifications of the smartphone, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. There is only one 128GB storage option and the smartphone can hold microSD card slots of up to 512GB.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) runs Android Oreo out of the box and houses a 3,800mAh battery that supports fast charging.
Speaking about the cameras of the mobile, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is the first ever to come with a quadruple rear camera setup. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) sports 24MP+10MP+8MP+5MP sensors. While the first one is the main primary camera, the second one is a telephoto lens, the third is an ultra-wide sensor and the fourth one is a depth sensor. They come with f/1.7 aperture, f/2.4 aperture, f/2.4 aperture and f/2.2 aperture respectively. For selfies and video calls, there is a 24MP front shooter that comes with an f/2.0 aperture.
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Gifting ideas: 10 smartphones you can gift to your loved ones this Diwali
Diwali is just around the corner and if you are planning to make it special for your loved ones, gifting a new smartphone is just the thing you need to do. Here, we have listed down smartphones across different price segments that will make excellent gifting options this Diwali. Read on and decide which smartphone would you want to gift someone this Diwali:
No gift can be better than the newly launched iPhone XS this Diwali. The latest smartphone by Apple is powered by the A12 Bionic processor, sports 5.8-inch OLED HDR Super Retina display and comes with a dual rear camera setup with 12MP wide-angle lens with and a 12MP telephoto lens. For selfies, there is a 7MP TrueDepth camera. The new iPhone is available in 64GB, 128GB, and 512GB storage variants and its price starts at Rs 99,900.
If you think that the iPhone XS is too expensive, then you can go for Apple’s affordable offering iPhone XR. It shares some of the specifications of iPhone XS including A12 Bionic processor, iOS 12 and the primary camera. iPhone XR sports a 6.1-inch LCD Liquid Retina screen and does not come with dual rear cameras. The smartphone’s base model is priced at Rs 76,900, whereas the high-end models with 126GB and 256GB storage cost Rs 81,900 and Rs 91,900 respectively. It is available in six colours including Black, Blue, Coral, PRODUCT (RED), White, and Yellow.
If you are not an Apple fan, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is an option that you can consider. The smartphone comes with 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity display and is powered by Exynos 9810 processor. The smartphone is available in 6GB RAM/128GB and 8GB RAM/512GB storage options and houses a 4,000mAh battery. For imaging duties, it has a dual rear camera setup with 12MP sensors and for selfies, there is an 8MP front facing snapper. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo and comes with the upgraded S Pen. The base model of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is Rs 67,900 and the 8GB RAM/512GB variant is priced at Rs 84,900.
We had to include the Vivo Nex in our list because we found it to be extremely futuristic. It has been designed to give an all-screen experience to users and comes without a notch and has a pop-up selfie camera. The smartphone sports an in-display sensor, is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Soc and comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo and houses a 4,000mAh battery. The Vivo Nex is priced at Rs 44,990 in India.
If you want to gift someone the latest smartphone, you should go for the OnePlus 6T. The price of the smartphone begins at Rs 37,999 and it comes with high-end specifications including Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB/8GB RAM options, 128GB/256GB storage variants, Android 9.0 Pie, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and the same cameras as OnePlus 6.
If one smartphone company really tried to give competition to OnePlus 6, it was Asus with its Zenfone 5Z smartphone. The smartphone’s specifications included Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, 6GB/8GB RAM options clubbed with 64GB/128GB/256GB onboard storage variants, 12MP+8MP dual rear cameras and 3,300 mAh battery. At its launch, Asus Zenfone 5Z’s base model was priced at Rs 29,999 and the most high-end one at Rs 36,999.
If you want to go for a smartphone that is beautiful to look at and yet affordable, we recommend the Honor 8X. The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch fullView display and has a glass back panel. It comes with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and is powered by an octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor. There is a dual AI camera setup on the back with 20MP and 2MP sensors and a 16MP AI selfie camera. Honor 8X’s base model comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and is priced at Rs 14,999. The most high-end model has 6GB RAM and 128GB storage that costs Rs 18,999.
Go for Nokia 6.1 Plus if you want to gift a budget smartphone that will last. The smartphone falls under Google’s Android One program and will get Android updates for the next two years and security patches for three years. Nokia 6.1 Plus has a 5.8-inch full-HD+ display, is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor clubbed with 4GB RAM/64GB onboard storage. It houses a 3060mAh battery and is priced at Rs 15,999.
As far as the budget segment goes, there is no denying the fact that Oppo’s Realme 1 is one among the best smartphones launched this year. It comes in 3GB RAM/32GB storage, 4GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage variants that are priced at Rs 8,990, Rs 10,990 and Rs 13,990 respectively. On specifications front, there is a 6-inch full-HD+ display, MediaTek’s 12nm octa-core Helio P60 processor, ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo, 13MP primary and an 8MP selfie camera.
If you are looking to gift an entry-level smartphone, then Asus Zenfone Max M1 is a good option to consider. Priced at Rs 8,999 the smartphone is available at Rs 7,499 as a part of an introductory offer. Asus Zenfone Max M1 sports a 5.45-inch LCD screen, is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 430 processor and comes with 13MP primary snapper. It runs Android Oreo skinned with ZenUI 5 and houses a 4,000mAh battery.
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iPhone XS
No gift can be better than the newly launched iPhone XS this Diwali. The latest smartphone by Apple is powered by the A12 Bionic processor, sports 5.8-inch OLED HDR Super Retina display and comes with a dual rear camera setup with 12MP wide-angle lens with and a 12MP telephoto lens. For selfies, there is a 7MP TrueDepth camera. The new iPhone is available in 64GB, 128GB, and 512GB storage variants and its price starts at Rs 99,900.
iPhone XR
If you think that the iPhone XS is too expensive, then you can go for Apple’s affordable offering iPhone XR. It shares some of the specifications of iPhone XS including A12 Bionic processor, iOS 12 and the primary camera. iPhone XR sports a 6.1-inch LCD Liquid Retina screen and does not come with dual rear cameras. The smartphone’s base model is priced at Rs 76,900, whereas the high-end models with 126GB and 256GB storage cost Rs 81,900 and Rs 91,900 respectively. It is available in six colours including Black, Blue, Coral, PRODUCT (RED), White, and Yellow.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
If you are not an Apple fan, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is an option that you can consider. The smartphone comes with 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity display and is powered by Exynos 9810 processor. The smartphone is available in 6GB RAM/128GB and 8GB RAM/512GB storage options and houses a 4,000mAh battery. For imaging duties, it has a dual rear camera setup with 12MP sensors and for selfies, there is an 8MP front facing snapper. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo and comes with the upgraded S Pen. The base model of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is Rs 67,900 and the 8GB RAM/512GB variant is priced at Rs 84,900.
Vivo Nex
We had to include the Vivo Nex in our list because we found it to be extremely futuristic. It has been designed to give an all-screen experience to users and comes without a notch and has a pop-up selfie camera. The smartphone sports an in-display sensor, is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Soc and comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo and houses a 4,000mAh battery. The Vivo Nex is priced at Rs 44,990 in India.
OnePlus 6T
If you want to gift someone the latest smartphone, you should go for the OnePlus 6T. The price of the smartphone begins at Rs 37,999 and it comes with high-end specifications including Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB/8GB RAM options, 128GB/256GB storage variants, Android 9.0 Pie, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and the same cameras as OnePlus 6.
Asus Zenfone 5Z
If one smartphone company really tried to give competition to OnePlus 6, it was Asus with its Zenfone 5Z smartphone. The smartphone’s specifications included Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, 6GB/8GB RAM options clubbed with 64GB/128GB/256GB onboard storage variants, 12MP+8MP dual rear cameras and 3,300 mAh battery. At its launch, Asus Zenfone 5Z’s base model was priced at Rs 29,999 and the most high-end one at Rs 36,999.
Honor 8X
If you want to go for a smartphone that is beautiful to look at and yet affordable, we recommend the Honor 8X. The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch fullView display and has a glass back panel. It comes with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and is powered by an octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor. There is a dual AI camera setup on the back with 20MP and 2MP sensors and a 16MP AI selfie camera. Honor 8X’s base model comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and is priced at Rs 14,999. The most high-end model has 6GB RAM and 128GB storage that costs Rs 18,999.
Nokia 6.1 Plus
Go for Nokia 6.1 Plus if you want to gift a budget smartphone that will last. The smartphone falls under Google’s Android One program and will get Android updates for the next two years and security patches for three years. Nokia 6.1 Plus has a 5.8-inch full-HD+ display, is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor clubbed with 4GB RAM/64GB onboard storage. It houses a 3060mAh battery and is priced at Rs 15,999.
Oppo Realme 1
As far as the budget segment goes, there is no denying the fact that Oppo’s Realme 1 is one among the best smartphones launched this year. It comes in 3GB RAM/32GB storage, 4GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage variants that are priced at Rs 8,990, Rs 10,990 and Rs 13,990 respectively. On specifications front, there is a 6-inch full-HD+ display, MediaTek’s 12nm octa-core Helio P60 processor, ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo, 13MP primary and an 8MP selfie camera.
Asus Zenfone Max M1
If you are looking to gift an entry-level smartphone, then Asus Zenfone Max M1 is a good option to consider. Priced at Rs 8,999 the smartphone is available at Rs 7,499 as a part of an introductory offer. Asus Zenfone Max M1 sports a 5.45-inch LCD screen, is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 430 processor and comes with 13MP primary snapper. It runs Android Oreo skinned with ZenUI 5 and houses a 4,000mAh battery.
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