Amazfit GTS 2 Mini New Version pricing revealed before April 11 India launch

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Apr 7, 2022

In February, Oneplus launched two smart televisions called OnePlus TV Y1S and OnePlus TV Y1S Edge alongside the OnePlus Nord CE 2 in India. The company has now released another addition to this lineup called the OnePlus TV Y1S Pro. So let’s take a look at what’s new in this model.

OnePlus TV Y1S Pro specifications

The OnePlus TV Y1S Pro offers a 43-inch 4K display with 10-bit color depth, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG support. The TV sports a premium and stylish bezel-less design. The Y1S Pro features a Gamma Engine for enhancing image quality in real-time.

The TV also comes with 24W speakers with Dolby Audio tuning to provide an immersive surround sound experience. The smartTV runs Android TV 10 and comes with a Smart Manager feature to facilitate a seamless connected ecosystem experience. Along with the smart manager, the Y1S Pro brings the OnePlus Connect 2.0 technology that allows OnePlus smartphone users to connect and cast directly to the TV without using a Wi-Fi or cellular connection. Additionally, OnePlus Buds users can automatically pause the TV by removing the connected earbuds from their ears. The TV even has a low latency mode for gaming making it a perfect fit for consoles like the Xbox One X and the Playstation 5.

At its core, the Y1S Pro is powered by a MediaTek MT9216 processor, which is paired with 2GB RAM and 8GB onboard memory. Connectivity features present on the Y1S Pro smartTV are Bluetooth 5.0 support, 1 Ethernet port, 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, and support for dual-band Wi-Fi.

Lastly, the OnePlus TV Y1S Pro is pre-installed with Amazon Prime video, Disney+ Hotstar, and Netflix.

OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro price in India, availability

The OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro will be available for sale starting April 11, priced at Rs. 29,999 ($395). You will be able to buy online via Amazon and OnePlus.in. Additionally, it will be available via OnePlus Experience Stores, Croma, Reliance Digital, and other offline partner stores.

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Honor Play 6T & Play 6T Pro with up to 10GB RAM launched: Specs, prices & availability

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 7, 2022

Huawei’s spin-off Honor may be under new ownership but that has not stopped the company from maintaining its naming system. The brand has now launched two new smartphones under the Honor Play series. The models are the Honor Play 6T and Play 6T Pro.

The most spectacular feature of the Honor Play 6T series is no doubt the smart storage expansion technology. This feature allows for RAM expansion by up to 2GB bringing up to 10GB of available RAM. Also, the entire Play 6T series is equipped with exclusive self-developed cache compression technology, which enables the expanded 2GB to achieve 3 times expansion, making 2GB equivalent to achieving a 6GB expansion effect. This effectively improves the cold start speed of apps and the hardware background keep-alive rate.

Here is a look at the full specifications, design, and prices of the two premium smartphones

Honor Play 6T Pro – Specs & Features

The Honor Play6T Pro is obviously the high-end model among the two and it shows its dominance both in the design aspect and the hardware features. The phone packs a 6.7-inch display with support for a 90Hz refresh rate and a 93.6% screen-to-body ratio. The device features a thin and lightweight build as it weighs just 175g and has a thickness of 7.45mm. The device comes with straight edges but well-chamfered corners.

The Play6T Pro is powered by a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset and supports 5G dual-SIM/dual standby. The processor pairs with 8GB of RAM and there are 128GB and 256GB storage options available.

Honor Play 6T Pro packs a 4000mAh battery that supports 40W super-fast charging. The battery can be charged up to 28% in 10 minutes and 67% in 30 minutes. Just 10 minutes of charging can deliver up to 4 hours of online play.

For photography, the Play 6T Pro is equipped with a 48MP AI main camera which uses a 1/2-inch outsole and has a single pixel size of 0.8um. The four-in-one pixel is equivalent to 1.6um. Thus, it delivers images with vivid clarity and good background detail under low light conditions.

Honor Play 6T – Specs & Features

On the other hand, the Honor Play 6T is equipped with a 6.74-inch dot notch display, which also supports a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The phone is slightly thicker at 8.62mm and weighs 198 grams.

In other aspects, the vanilla Play 6T packs a large 5000mAh battery that supports 22.5W super fast charging. This explains why it weighs more than the Play6T Pro.

In terms of photography, the Honor Play6T packs a 5-megapixel front camera while at the rear, there is a triple camera setup consisting of a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel lens combination.

Honor Play 6T and Honor Play 6T Pro Prices & Availability

In terms of price, the Honor Play 6T Pro 8GB+128GB is priced at 1399 yuan, while the topmost variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at 1599 yuan.

On its part, the Honor Play 6T 8GB+128GB version is priced at 1199 yuan and the 8GB+256GB version is priced at 1399 yuan. The models will go on sale from April 15.

The Honor Play 6T is available in Magic Night Black, Charm Sea Blue, and Titanium Air Silver color options. The two models run on MagicUI 5.0 based on Android 12.

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Oppo K10 Pro spotted on TENAA with Snapdragon 888, K10 tipped to have Dimensity 8000 SoC

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Apr 7, 2022

Oppo launched the K10 smartphone in India last month. However, it is a budget smartphone and not the previously rumored mid-range device. What turns out is that the Oppo K10 series that’s headed to China is completely different from the model launched in India. Now, the Oppo K10 Pro for China has appeared on the TENAA certification website.

According to the TENAA certification, the Oppo K10 Pro has the model number PGIM10. The listing shows the phone’s design. It has a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with a Full-HD+(1800 x 2400 pixels) resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It features a punch-hole panel that doubles as an in-screen scanner.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core SoC paired with 8GB/12GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of internal storage. It packs a 4,880mAh dual-cell battery with support for 80W fast charging technology.

The smartphone has a triple camera system at the rear with a 50MP main lens. It is expected to be a Sony IMX766 sensor. It is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP tertiary unit. It has a 16MP front camera for shooting selfies. The device has the following dimensions – 162.7 x 75.7 x 8.68mm.

Apart from this, the tipster DigitalChatStation has revealed that the vanilla OPPO K10 will be equipped with a Dimensity 8000 SoC. It is tipped to have an LCD panel as opposed to the K10 Pro’s AMOLED screen.

The details for the vanilla model are scarce, but given that the Pro model has bagged a new certification hints that we will also see the vanilla K10 in the news. The launch might happen in the coming weeks.

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Samsung Galaxy M53 5G announced with a 120Hz display and Dimensity 900 SoC

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Apr 7, 2022

Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy M53 5G in the market. It is the first M-series phone with 108MP cameras. The device brings a SuperAMOLED Plus panel and has a high refresh rate. Let’s take a look at its details.

The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G comes with a 6.7-inch Infinity-O display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It is a SuperAMOLED Plus panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and thin bezels. On the top of the screen, it has a 32MP camera for selfies and video chats. The rear has a quad-camera system placed in a rather conventional setup than a new layout.

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The rear setup goes by a 108MP primary lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP depth lens, and a 2MP macro unit. The front and rear camera on the phone can shoot 4K videos at 30fps. It is powered by the 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 900 octa-core SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It has a microSD card slot for additional storage of up to 1TB.

It houses a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. It is a 5G handset with sub-6GHz 5G support. The phone has a dual-SIM slot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.2, and GPS. It boots on the latest Android 12 OS and has OneUI 4.1 out of the box. It has a side-mounted fingerprint reader for security.

Samsung is yet to reveal the pricing of the phone but details for its colors are available. The phone has three color variants – Brown, Blue, and Green. The availability is unknown but it is expected to be on sale in European and Asian markets.

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iQOO Z6 Pro with Snapdragon 778G in the works, to launch soon: Report

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Apr 7, 2022

Last month, iQOO launched the iQOO Z6 5G smartphone in India featuring the Snapdragon 695 SoC and a 6.58 inch FHD+ LCD display. Now, a new report has surfaced suggesting that the company is currently working on the iQOO Z6 Pro.

According to a 91mobiles report, industry sources have informed that the iQOO Z6 Pro is currently in development and is expected to launch in India soon. The sources have stated that the Z6 Pro will be priced at around Rs 25,000 ($329) in India.

Coming to its specifications, the device is said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC. Unfortunately, there are no other specs of the device available right now, but it is speculated that the device might feature an AMOLED display panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. To get an idea of what to expect from the Z6 Pro variant, we can take a look at the spec sheet of the vanilla iQOO 6 5G.

iQOO Z6 5G Specifications

The iQOO Z6 5G sports a 6.58-inch LCD display with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It has a DCI P3 color gamut and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It runs on Android 12 OS out of the box with FunTouchOS 12 on top.

It comes with a triple camera system at the rear with a 50MP main lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. Upfront, it has a 16MP selfie shooter. It is powered by the 8nm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage.

It packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging technology. It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner and facial unlock for security. The smartphone has a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The dual-SIM phone has Bluetooth v5.1 and WiFi 802.11ac support.

The device debuted in India with a price tag of Rs 15,499 ($211), so considering that the Pro variant is rumored to cost around Rs 25,000 ($329), we can expect it to come with quite a few upgrades compared to the iQOO Z6 5G.

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Redmi AirDots 3 Pro Genshin Impact Limited Edition Earbuds is now available at Giztop

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Apr 7, 2022

Great news for all global Genshin Impact fans. The Redmi AirDots 3 Pro Genshin Impact Limited Edition earbuds is now available for $149 only at Giztop. The Genshin Impact edition is the result of the collaboration between Redmi and the gaming franchise Genshin Impact. It is an eye-catching earbud with a gorgeous design and unique color.

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Redmi AirDots 3 Pro Genshin Impact Limited Edition at $149 @Giztop

Redmi AirDots 3 Pro Genshin Impact Edition

Key Features:

Gorgeous design and color
9MM composite diaphragm moving coil
High-quality audio with distortionless high pitch and a thick and pure bass
35DB intelligent dual active noise reduction
Double transparency mode
69MS ultra-low latency for an excellent gaming experience
Triple microphone call noise reduction
Dual device smart connection
Multi-functional smart touch control
28 Hr long battery life
Supports wireless charging
IPX4 waterproof

You can now order Redmi AirDots 3 Pro Genshin Impact Edition for $149 only at Giztop. This unique design combined with the high-quality audio from Redmi makes this dazzling earbud a great gift option. Please note that this is a limited edition earbud. So place your order while stock lasts.

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The Best Realme GT 2 Pro Alternatives in India

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Apr 7, 2022

Earlier today, Chinese consumer tech brand Realme finally launched the Realme GT 2 Pro in India. The latest handset from the company is its first proper flagship smartphone. The device offers almost all the bells and whistles that are found on a premium phone. However, not everyone may like this handset. Hence, in this article, we have listed the best alternatives to the Realme GT 2 Pro in India.

The Realme GT 2 Pro is priced aggressively in India. It ties with the Motorola Edge 30 Pro as the most-affordable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphone in the country.

The device costs ₹49,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB variant and ₹57,999 for the higher 12GB + 256GB model. These price tags come down to ₹44,999 and ₹52,999 respectively via HDFC Bank and SBI card transactions. You can learn more about the offers here.

One of the main highlights of the smartphone is the material used for its back. The handset’s rear panel is made of biopolymer, which gives it a paper-like feel and texture. Customers can also opt for a regular glass back version. Visit this link to learn about the phone’s design.

The device will hit the shelves on April 14. If you can’t wait that long or looking for alternatives, we have got you covered.

As of writing this post, the Realme GT2 Pro does not have fierce competition in India. Despite that, we have 5 alternatives. Out of which, only two of them cost the same or more than the Realme flagship smartphone.

Let’s have a look at the competitors one by one. But before that, here’s a quick rundown of Realme GT 2 Pro’s specifications.

BUILD	Aluminum Frame + Glass/Biopolymer Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	163.2 x 74.7 x 8.18mm 199g (Glass)/189g (Biopolymer)
DISPLAY	6.7-inch AMOLED Panel 3216 x 1440 (QHD+) Resolution LTPO 2.0 (1Hz-120Hz) Refresh Rate 1400 Nits Peak Brightness Punch Hole At Top Left Corner
CHIPSET	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC
RAM & STORAGE	8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage
SOFTWARE	Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12
REAR CAMERA	50MP Sony IMX766 Main Camera With OIS 50MP 150° Ultra-wide Camera 3MP 20x Microscope Camera
FRONT CAMERA	32MP Front-facing Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GNSS NFC
PORTS	USB Type-C
OTHER FEATURES	In-display Fingerprint Sensor With Heart Rate Monitoring Support Dual Stereo Speakers
BATTERY & CHARGING	5,000mAh Battery 65W Fast Wired Charging

Best Realme GT 2 Pro Alternatives in India

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1. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

The Galaxy S21 FE is the only premium smartphone sold by Samsung in this price category in India. The phone comes in 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB memory configurations priced at ₹54,999 and ₹58,999 respectively.

With bank discounts, the handset is usually available at the retail price of Realme GT 2 Pro. Though it does not offer the latest chipset, it does come with some unique set of features.

BUILD	Aluminum Frame + Polycarbonate Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9mm 177g
DISPLAY	6.5-inch AMOLED Panel 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate Centered Punch Hole
CHIPSET	Exynos 2100 SoC
RAM & STORAGE	8GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage
SOFTWARE	One UI 4.0 based on Android 12
REAR CAMERA	12MP Main Camera With OIS 12MP Ultra-wide Camera 8MP 3x Telephoto Camera
FRONT CAMERA	32MP Front-facing Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 GNSS NFC
PORTS	USB Type-C
OTHER FEATURES	In-display Fingerprint Sensor Dual Stereo Speakers IP68 Dust/Water Resistant Samsung DeX
BATTERY & CHARGING	4,500mAh Battery 25W Fast Wired Charging 15W Fast Wireless Charging

First and foremost, the Galaxy S21 FE is the only competitor with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. It is also the only one that is guaranteed to receive four OS updates and five years of security updates. The phone currently boots Android 12.

If that’s not enough, the device offers Samsung DeX functionality and a useful 3x telephoto camera. But unfortunately, it not only ships without a charger but only supports 25W fast charging.

2. iQOO 9

iQOO 9 (India)

In our opinion, the second-best alternative to Realme GT 2 Pro in India is iQOO 9. This handset is priced at ₹42,990 and ₹46,990 for 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB memory variants in the country.

BUILD	Aluminum Frame + Glass Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	163.1 x 76 x 8.6/8.7mm 200g/202g
DISPLAY	6.56-inch AMOLED Panel 2376 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution 120Hz Refresh Rate MEMC, SDR to HDR Conversion 1200 Nits Peak Brightness Centered Punch Hole
CHIPSET	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC
RAM & STORAGE	8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage
SOFTWARE	Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 12
REAR CAMERA	48MP Sony IMX598 Main Camera With Gimbal OIS 13MP Ultra-wide + Macro Camera 13MP 2x Telephoto Camera
FRONT CAMERA	16MP Front-facing Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GNSS NFC
PORTS	USB Type-C
OTHER FEATURES	In-display Fingerprint Sensor Dual Stereo Speakers
BATTERY & CHARGING	4,350mAh Battery 120W Fast Wired Charging

Though it is cheaper, it arrives with some interesting features. For instance, its main camera has gimbal OIS and its display supports MEMC as well as SDR to HDR conversion.

The iQOO 9 also has 120W fast wired charging support and a 2.5x telephoto camera. Finally, it can be availed in mesmerizing BMW M Motorsport colorway, which officially goes by the name of ‘Legend’.

3. OnePlus 9RT

OnePlus 9RT

The OnePlus 9RT does not have any special features like the others on the list. It’s just that this phone is one of the best deals in its segment. It retails at ₹42,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version and ₹46,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant.

BUILD	Aluminum Frame + Glass Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	162.2 x 74.6 x 8.3mm 198.5g
DISPLAY	6.62-inch AMOLED Panel 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution 120Hz Refresh Rate 1300 Nits Peak Brightness Punch Hole At The Top Left Corner
CHIPSET	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC
RAM & STORAGE	8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage
SOFTWARE	OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11
REAR CAMERA	50MP Sony IMX766 Main Camera With OIS 16MP Ultra-wide Camera 2MP Macro Camera
FRONT CAMERA	16MP Front-facing Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GNSS NFC
PORTS	USB Type-C
OTHER FEATURES	In-display Fingerprint Sensor Dual Stereo Speakers Alert Slider
BATTERY & CHARGING	4,500mAh Battery 65W Fast Wired Charging

The successor of the OnePlus 9R has the same 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera as the realme GT 2 Pro. It also has support for 65W fast wired charging.

Though the device falls behind in other aspects, it is still a good buy as it costs ₹7,000 less.

4. Motorola Edge 30 Pro

Motorola Edge 30 Pro

Before the launch of the Realme GT 2 Pro, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro was the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in India. It comes in a single 8GB + 128GB memory configuration priced at ₹49,999.

BUILD	Plastic Frame + Glass Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	163.1 x 76 x 8.8mm 196g
DISPLAY	6.7-inch AMOLED Panel 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution 144Hz Refresh Rate Centered Punch Hole
CHIPSET	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC
RAM & STORAGE	8GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB UFS 3.1 Storage
SOFTWARE	My UX based on Android 12
REAR CAMERA	50MP Main Camera With OIS 50MP Ultra-wide + Macro Camera 2MP Depth Camera
FRONT CAMERA	60MP Front-facing Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GNSS NFC
PORTS	USB Type-C
OTHER FEATURES	Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Dual Stereo Speakers Ready For IP52 Rating
BATTERY & CHARGING	4,800mAh Battery 68W Fast Wired Charging 15W Fast Wireless Charging

The major highlight of this phone is that it runs close to stock Android 12. Hence, users can experience Material You. The device is also compatible with Lenovo’s Ready For desktop feature.

Other than the aforementioned features, there’s nothing interesting about this handset. But if you really care about Material You, it is the only option in the country as the Pixel 6 series is not sold here officially.

5. Xiaomi 11T Pro

Xiaomi 11T Pro

The Xiaomi 11T Pro is the cheapest alternative to the Realme GT 2 Pro in India. It retails at ₹39,999, ₹41,999, and ₹43,999 for 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB memory variants respectively. Customers can grab it at even lower prices via bank discounts.

BUILD	Plastic Frame + Glass Back
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	164.1 x 76.9 x 8.8mm 204g
DISPLAY	6.67-inch AMOLED Panel 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution 120Hz Refresh Rate MEMC, Dolby Vision 1000 Nits Peak Brightness Centered Punch Hole
CHIPSET	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC
RAM & STORAGE	8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage
SOFTWARE	MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11
REAR CAMERA	108MP Main Camera 8MP Ultra-wide Camera 5MP Telemacro Camera
FRONT CAMERA	16MP Front-facing Camera
CONNECTIVITY	Dual-SIM 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GNSS NFC
PORTS	USB Type-C
OTHER FEATURES	Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Dual Stereo Speakers IR Blaster IP53 Rating
BATTERY & CHARGING	5,000mAh Battery 120W Fast Wired Charging

Just like the Galaxy S21 FE, the Xiaomi 11T Pro also offrs a unique set of features. It is the only smartphone in the segment with a Dolby Vision-supported display, Harman Kardon-tuned dual stereo speakers, and an IR blaster.

Finally, the device is IP53-rated and it has support for 120W fast charging like the iQOO 9.

OnePlus Nord 2T specifications revealed: Dimensity 1300, 50MP cameras, and more

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Apr 7, 2022

OnePlus Nord 2T will be the upcoming phone in the Nord series. It is expected to be a budget phone with powerful internals. Last time, the phone’s release timeline was revealed, and now, the tipster Yogesh Brar(via Onsitego) has shared the specs sheet and render of the phone.

The OnePlus Nord 2T will come with a 6.43-inch punch-hole display. It will be an AMOLED panel with Full-HD+ resolution. As per the image, the phone appears to have a thin-bezel design on all three sides, but at the bottom, it still has a noticeable chin.

Moving to the back, it has a slightly tweaked camera design. It seems to have two small lenses placed below the main sensor in uncanny positions. The phone has a triple camera system with an OIS-enabled 50MP Sony IMX766 main lens. It is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide Sony IMX355 sensor and a 2MP monochrome lens. Upfront, it features a 32MP Sony IMX 709 selfie snapper.

It is said to come with the MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC coupled with 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The phone packs a 4,500mAh battery with support for an 80W fast charging system. It will have a stereo speaker setup with Dolby audio but will not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. Interestingly, the phone has an alert slider on the side which will be skipped in its sibling Nord CE 2 Lite.

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Vivo Y21G launched with a 6.51-inch LCD display, 5,000mAh battery, and Android 12 OS

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Apr 7, 2022

Vivo has officially launched the Vivo Y21G today in the Indian market. The device comes in the budget segment and has a big 5,000mAh battery. Interestingly, Vivo has offered Android 12 OS out of the box on the phone.

The Vivo Y21G is priced at Rs. 13,990(~$184) for the lone 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. It comes in Midnight Blue and Diamon Glow color variants. The phone can be purchased from all authorized Vivo stores in the country.

Vivo Y21G Specifications

The Vivo Y21G sports a 6.51-inch LCD display with an HD+ resolution. It is a water-drop notch panel with the modern 20:9 aspect ratio.

It sports a dual-camera system at the rear with a 13MP main lens and a 2MP macro sensor. It has an LED flash beside the lenses. Upfront, it has an 8MP camera for selfies. The camera has features like personalized Portrait mode, HDR, Super Macro, and more.

Under the hood, it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G70 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Interestingly, the device will also come with a RAM expansion feature with 1GB of virtual RAM.

As for the battery, it has a 5,000mAh non-removable battery with support for 18W fast charging. The smartphone will run on FunTouchOS 12 based on Android 12 OS. It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner offering added security. The phone has Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi, and dual-SIM support.

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realme Q5 series tipped to feature flagship-grade 80W fast charging

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Apr 7, 2022

Yesterday, realme vice president Xu Qi hinted on Weibo that the realme Q5 series will be launching soon, and today, some more information about the series has been exposed. Digital Chat Station broke the news that the realme Q5 series will support 80W fast charging, which has the ability to fill a 5,000mAh to 100% in just 30 minutes.

The realme Q5 series is supposed to be a budget-friendly offering, so flagship-level 80W charging is surprising. 80W fast charging is a fairly new standard and is associated with flagship-level devices since it’s seen on the likes of the OPPO Find X5 series and the OnePlus 10 Pro.

The realme Q5 earlier appeared on the TENAA certification website where its live images were also posted. The phone looks to be having a flat-edged design and has a dual-camera setup at the rear housed within a rectangular camera module.

The listing also revealed some key specifications of the devices. The realme Q5 series will come with Snapdragon 870 processors, with up to 12GB of memory and 512GB of storage.

The series will comprise two models that’ll most likely be named the realme Q5 and realme Q5 Pro. While the former is equipped with a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup, the latter will come with 13MP + 2MP dual cameras. The Pro model has a 4880mAh (dual-cell) with a body thickness of 8.65mm and 194.5g weight. The vanilla model has a thickness of 8.1mm with 190g weight.

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Realme GT Neo3 with 150W fast charging officially teased for India

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Apr 7, 2022

A couple of weeks ago, Realme launched the GT Neo3 smartphone in the Chinese market. Multiple reports indicated that the device will launch soon in India. Now, Realme has officially teased the smartphone for the Indian market and also confirmed one of its main features.

Something Neo to look forward to!⚡ pic.twitter.com/wkJh0QBagx

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) April 7, 2022

Realme Vice President, Mr. Madhav Sheth, tweeted a short video of the Realme GT Neo3 confirming that the device will be launching soon in India. The video also confirms that the device will feature the 150W fast charging capacity which was introduced in the Chinese variant of the device.

Last month, tipster Mukul Sharma claimed that the Realme GT Neo3 will be launched in April in the Indian market. However, there is also a chance that the device might debut on June 4, which is the fourth anniversary of Realme.

Realme GT Neo3 Specifications

The Realme GT Neo3 has already launched in China so we already know all its specs and features. The smartphone sports a 6.7-inch OLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. It has a 94.2% screen-to-body ratio and a maximum brightness of 1000 nits.

It is powered by the new 5nm MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It comes in two variants – a 4,500mAh battery + 150W UltraDart variant and a 5,000mAh + 80W UltraDart variant. The device has a triple camera system with 50MP IMX 766 main lens with OIS support, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. Upfront, it has a 16MP selfie snapper.

The device has an in-display fingerprint scanner for security and boots on Android 12 OS based on Realme UI. It has VC liquid cooling under the roof and has GT Mode 3.0.

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iQOO Neo6 full specs sheet leaked before the launch

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Apr 7, 2022

iQOO Neo6 is the company’s next smartphone due for release this month. The company has already set a date for its release and that’s April 13. But, ahead of its launch, the phone’s specs sheet has been revealed by the tipster Ishan Agarwal(via MySmartPrice).

iQOO Neo6 specifications (rumored)

The iQOO Neo6 is touted to come with a 6.62-inch punch-hole display with a Full-HD+(2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution. It will have a 120Hz screen refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. The display will have a 396 PPI pixel density.

It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It will be an LPDDR5 RAM and a UFS 3.1 internal storage.

As for the optics, the device will feature a triple camera system with a 64MP main lens having an F/1.9 aperture. It will be accompanied by a 12MP ultra-wide lens with an F/2.2 aperture and lastly a 2MP portrait sensor with an F/2.4 aperture. The primary camera has Optical Image Stabilization. On the front, it has a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls.

Fueling the system will be a 4,700mAh cell with support for 80W fast charging technology. It will boot on the Android 12 OS out of the box.

Other than this, the smartphone is expected to come in Black, Blue, and Orange. The pricing and availability details are yet to be known.

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Apr 7, 2022

New Xiaomi phones with model numbers 22041216UC and 22041216C were given the green flag recently by the company, and the duo is expected to be a part of none other than the Redmi Note 12 series.

The certification doesn’t reveal any useful information about the two devices aside from showing that both will support 5G. 5G will be enabled by high-performance MediaTek Dimensity series chips, tipster Digital Chat Station had tipped earlier. While flagship offerings from the chipmaker seem to be a stretch since the Redmi Note 12 series will be mid-range, the Dimensity 1300 or Dimensity 8000/8100 look within reach for the lineup.

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Aside from this, barely anything’s known about the Redmi Note 12 series currently, but we should be seeing more info leak ahead of their launch, slated to be in the second quarter of this year.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ supported 120W fast charging while the Redmi Note 11 Pro supported 67W, so we should be seeing similar speeds with the Redmi Note 12 series as well.

Last year, Lu Weibing, general manager of Redmi brand, has started a new iteration strategy where two generations will be launched each year, mainly to satisfy the increasingly diversifying needs of users. He added that the series will be focusing on performance.

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Realme GT2 Pro has an eco-friendly design and an interesting color palette

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Apr 7, 2022

Realme has officially refreshed its GT series in the Indian market with the release of the Realme GT2 Pro. The smartphone comes with revamped design and has an interesting color palette.

The Realme GT2 Pro has three color variants – Paper White, Paper Green, and Steel Black. The smartphone adopts the new design language as opposed to the predecessor and has an eco-friendly textured back.

The back of the smartphone is made with the use of biopolymer material. It is claimed to be the world’s first smartphone to use this material. It replicates a paper-like look making the phone’s in-hand grip better.

As per Realme, they tested hundreds of combinations and finally carved 5612 textures based on biomaterials for the smartphone. Lastly, the design was finalized in collaboration with Realme Design Studio and the Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa.

One interesting thing about the back design is that you can use a pencil to sketch on the phone’s back. Since it is a paper-like design, you also use an eraser to rub off the sketch. Considering the eco-friendly design and the TCO 9.0 certification, Realme plans to use this material in its future GT-series phones. One thing to note is that the Steel Black doesn’t have this paper-like finish. The Steel Black GT2 Pro is made out of AG glass material that is claimed to offer a tactile metallic feel without the weight of metal. Something different from the other two colors, and it is made for those who want a metal-like feel to their device.

Other than the back design, the phone replaces the boring triple camera array from its predecessor, where the sensors are placed vertically one by one, with a new layout where the two lenses are placed one after another and the third lens offset.

This camera positioning is similar to what we see on some new phones. For instance, the Realme 9 Pro+ has a similar camera positioning. Even the newly launched OnePlus Nord CE 2 (Review) has such a type of setup with tweaked camera positioning. On the front, the phone has a regular punch-hole display with thin bezels. Nothing fancy for the front.

What do you think about the design of the Realme GT2 Pro? Do tell us in the comments below.

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Here’s where you can buy the Realme GT 2 Pro in India

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Apr 7, 2022

After debuting the device back in January in the Chinese market, Realme has now finally launched the latest Realme GT 2 Pro flagship smartphone in India.

The new device brings top-of-the-line specs like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, a triple camera setup with two 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensors, and a fluid 120Hz QHD+ screen with the latest LTPO 2.0 technology. So, where can you buy this awesome new device from?

Realme has revealed that the device will be available to purchase from the Realme India website, Flipkart, and will also be available in offline stores of the authorized retail partners. The first sale will be live online on April 14 at 12 PM. As for the pricing, the brand is offering the flagship smartphone in India at Rs 49,999 (~$658) for the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB variant and Rs 57,999 (~$764) for the 12 GB RAM + 256 GB variant.

Separately, Realme has also announced the release date of the vanilla Realme GT 2. The company has stated that it will be celebrating its fourth anniversary on May 4 this year. The company confirmed that the vanilla Realme GT2 would be released during its fourth anniversary in India.

Realme GT2 specifications

The Realme GT2 has a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The device features a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and its back panel has a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro snapper.

Under the hood, it has a Snapdragon 888 SoC. In India, it may come with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will boot to the Android 12 OS with Realme UI 3.0 on top. The GT2 packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

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realme GT 2 Pro purchase will also fetch you the realme Watch S for free, other offers available too

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Apr 7, 2022

realme today lifted the curtains on its latest flagship device in India — the realme GT 2 Pro. The phone, aside from offering the latest and greatest in smartphone tech, also goes easy on the environment (a little) thanks to its rear panel being made of an ISCC-certified biopolymer, which also feels quite like paper.

The phone’s priced at Rs 49,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant while the 12GB+256GB variant will set you back by Rs 57,999, which is pretty neat for the features you get, but can be brought down a bit through offers and discounts.

If you own an HDFC card, either debit or credit, then you can avail of an instant ₹5,000 discount on both Flipkart and realme.com. The same price cut is available with SBI credit cards as well. Purchases through EMI will land you the same offer too.

Along with the discounts, you can also grab a Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) for only Rs 4,999 (down from Rs 7,999), while the Google Nest Mini that’s currently selling for Rs 3,799 can be picked up at just Rs 1,999.

But perhaps the best part is that a realme GT 2 Pro purchase will also fetch you a realme Watch S worth Rs 4,999 for free. It isn’t clear if this offer is a limited-time affair.

The realme GT 2 Pro’s first sale has been set for April 14th, 12 PM, and you’ll be able to pick it up in Paper Green, Paper White, and Steel Black color options.

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Realme GT2 announced in India, here’s when it will be releasing

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Apr 7, 2022

Realme announced the Realme GT2 Pro today in India. The company also announced a slew of other products such as Realme 9 4G, Realme Book Prime, Realme Buds Air 3, and Realme Smart TV Stick. At the end of the launch event, the company not only announced the vanilla Realme GT2 for the country but also revealed its release timeline.

Realme will be celebrating its fourth anniversary on May 4 this year. The company confirmed that the vanilla Realme GT2 would be released during its fourth anniversary in India. The specifications of the device are already known since the handset has already been launched in global markets and China. Like the GT2 Pro, the GT2 will sport an environment-friendly paper-inspired rear shell and will come in three colors like Steel Black, Paper Green, and Paper White.

Realme GT2 specifications

The Realme GT2 has a 6.62-inch AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The device features a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and its back panel has a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro snapper.

The Snapdragon 888 SoC is at the helm of the Realme GT2. In India, it may come with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will boot to the Android 12 OS with Realme UI 3.0 on top. The GT2 packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

The Realme GT2 is likely to arrive with other Snapdragon 888 powered flagships in India, such as the OnePlus 9RT, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, iQOO 9 SE, and Xiaomi 11T Pro. At present, there is no information on the pricing of the GT2 for India.

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Realme 9 4G with 108MP camera, 90Hz AMOLED display launched in India: Specs, pricing & availability

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Apr 7, 2022

Realme has launched multiple devices in their latest numbered series lineup like the Realme 9 Pro, realme 9i, realme 9 Pro, realme 9 Pro+, and the Realme 9 5G. Now, the company has launched the Realme 9 4G smartphone as the latest addition to the lineup. So let’s take a closer look at what the new device brings to the table.

Display & Design

Design-wise, the Realme 9 4G has a similar appearance to the other devices in the latest numbered line with a flat back and curved edges. The smartphone features a Ripple Holographic Design on the back which shows different patterns when exposed to light at an angle. The back has a rectangular camera module and housed three lenses and an LED Flash. The device is also quite slim at just 7.99mm and weighs around 178 grams.

On the front, we get a flat 6.4-inch AMOLED FHD+ screen with slim bezzles around it. The screen offers a 90Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate. The display panel has 1,000 nits peak brightness and houses an in-display fingerprint scanner capable of measuring your heart rate.

Hardware & Software

Under the hood, the Realme 9 4G features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset paired with up to 8GB RAM of ram and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Realme also offers the Dynamic Ram feature on this device letting users virtually expand the RAM capacity of the device by up to 5GB. The storage of the device can also be expanded via a Micro-SD card with the capacity maxing out at 256GB.

It boots Android 12 out of the box with the Realme UI 3.0 skin applied on top. The device houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W Dart charging. Realme has claimed that it only takes 31 minutes to achieve 50% charge capacity with the 33W fast charger. The phone also has a 3.5mm headphone jack certified by Hi-res Audio promising an excellent listening experience. Connectivity options on the device include 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

Cameras

The back panel of the Realme 9 4G features a triple camera unit headlined by the new Samsung ISOCELL HM6 108-megapixel image sensor. This new sensor comes with Samsung’s new and improved Nonapixel Plus technology combining 9 pixels into one delivering sharp details in images and improved clarity in low light conditions. The 108MP ProLight Camera on the Realme 9 4G has an f/1.75 aperture, 6P Lens, and a FOV of 83.63°.

This camera is coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper with f/2.2 aperture and 119.9° field of view and a 2-megapixel macro camera. For selfies, it is equipped with a 16-megapixel front camera with f/2.45 aperture.

Additionally, the company has also brought Street Photography Mode 2.0 to the Realme 9 4G giving users access to features like the popular 90s Pop filter, DIS snapshot, and peek and zoom. Other photography software features provided on the Realme 9 4G are 108MP Mode, Night Mode, Panoramic view, Expert, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Bokeh Effect Control, Text Scanner, Tilt-Shift, Photo Mode

Pricing & Availability

The Realme 9 4G is priced at ₹17,999 for the 6GB + 128GB configuration and ₹18,999 for the 8GB + 128GB configuration. The brand has announced that for the first sale, the device can be had for ₹15,999 and ₹16,999 respectively while using an HDFC bank card for payment or opting for EasyEMI using an HDFC bank card.

The first sale of the device will commence on April 12 at 12 noon. The device will be available for purchase on Flipkart and realme.com. The smartphone comes in three color options namely Sunburst Gold, Stargaze White and Meteor Black.

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