Xiaomi Youpin mini PC weighing just 250g announced

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Feb 14, 2022

Recent leaks have claimed that the Samsung Galaxy A23 will be made available in 4G and 5G markets like the predecessor Galaxy A22 from last year. A new Samsung phone with model number SM-A325F has been benchmarked on Geekbench (via). The listing has revealed that it could be powered by the Snapdragon 6-series chip.

The Galaxy A23 Geekbench listing states that it is powered by an octa-core processor by Qualcomm. The chipset includes four CPU cores working at 1.90GHz and the other four CPU cores ticking at 2. 4GHz.The chip is mentioned with its “holi” codename, which is associated with a couple of Qualcomm chips.

The source code of the Galaxy A23’s Geekbench listing that it has 4 GB of RAM. The Samsung phone can be seen running on the latest Android 12 OS. The handset secured a score of 384 in the single-core test and a score of 1612 in the multi-core test. All the details of the CPU that can be deduced from the listing suggest that it is powered by the Snapdragon 680 mobile platform.

Unfortunately, there is no information available on the specifications of the Galaxy A23 4G. Like the predecessor Galaxy A22, the A23 may ship with an OLED display and a big battery of around 5,000mAh capacity.

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G renders by OnLeaks / CollegeDunia

Recently, reliable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer teamed up with publication CollegeDunia to share the CAD renders of the Galaxy A23 5G. The images revealed that the device will be coming with a teardrop notch display of around 6.6 inches, a 50-megapixel quad-camera unit, and a side-facing fingerprint sensor. The major specs of the device are under the wraps..

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OPPO Reno7 Z design revealed through leaked renders, may launch next month

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Feb 14, 2022

OPPO had just recently launched the Reno7 5G series in India. But recently, we have reported on the company working on another phone within the same series, which is the Reno7 Z 5G. And now, the official design of this smartphone has been leaked.

The leaked renders arrives from @TheLeaks3 on Twitter. It showcases the design of the upcoming smartphone in all of its glory. Looking at the images, we can observe a relatively thin smartphone with a triple camera setup on the rear, consisting of two large sensors and a smaller one in between. Meanwhile, the front sports a punch hole selfie camera. Furthermore, the renders also reveal that the Reno7 Z 5G will launch in two color variants as well.

Interestingly, the Reno7 Z appears to be quite similar to the Chinese brand’s OPPO A96 5G that was launched last month. This model has a design that resembles the leaked renders but it only featured a dual camera setup on the rear, rather than three on the Reno7 Z. Although, the A96 5G features a LED ring lights that surrounds these two sensors. So, we might see it make an appearance on the Reno7 Z as well, considering the Reno7 Pro featured a similar feature as well.

Apart from sharing the official renders, the leakster did not reveal any other finder details regarding the smartphone. Although, our previous report has revealed that it carries the model number CPH2343 and will be powered by a Snapdragon SoC. This chipset could be the Snapdragon 480+ SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM and Android 11 OS. The smartphone will also feature TUV Rheinland certification and is powered by a large 4,500mAh battery pack that supports 33W fast charging. While the launch date is still unknown, another tipster @chunvn8888 claimed the smartphone will launch alongside the Reno7 in Vietnam in March 2022. So stick around for more updates.

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Huawei developing 3D camera tech for facial skin health analysis

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Feb 14, 2022

Huawei is working on a 3D camera technology that should make it possible to analyze one’s face and skin structure, a new patent has revealed.

The patent was filed by the company with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in July 2021 and was released on 27 January 2022 (via LetsGoDigital). The 43-page documentation details a triple camera system capable of taking 3D facial images with the goal of performing accurate facial analysis.

huawei 3d camera facial skin — Image: Technizo Concept x LetsGoDigital

The cameras have been positioned accordingly, with the first and second cameras being perpendicular to each other. The third camera is placed in between the two and at the center of the camera module lies a large display.

However, Huawei may implement the camera technology in a way it sees fit since the patent is actually a “utility patent.” A couple of the different ways are as an optional accessory or even as a removable camera.

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During recording, on-screen instructions for capturing a complete 3D model of the face will be provided. It is likely that you’ll have to move your head around for the process. While the system is designed for human faces, it also recognizes animals like cats and dogs.

The output following the process will be some elaborate details about your pores, wrinkles, acne, blackheads, color spots, red region, dark eyes, or a combination of these. Tips and recommendations will be provided accordingly to help improve the condition of the skin.

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TECNO POVA 5G on sale in India: Price & Launch Offers

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Feb 14, 2022

A few days back TECNO POVA 5G was announced in India. For the unaware, it is Tecno’s first 5G smartphone. Almost a week later, the handset is finally up for sale in the country. Let’s check out how much it costs in the region along with its launch offers.

TECNO POVA 5G India Price and Launch Offers

The TECNO POVA 5G is up for grabs in India at an introductory price tag of ₹19,999. The phone is sold exclusively on Amazon India in a single Aether Black color option. It is on sale since 12 PM today.

The brand says that the first 1,500 buyers of the smartphone will get a free power bank worth ₹1,999. The freebie for the eligible customers will be dispatched separately and they will be notified regarding the same when it happens.

Anyway, all buyers can avail a flat 10% discount on Federal Bank cards. This offer is valid on transactions through credit cards, debit cards, and debit card EMI.

TECNO POVA 5G Specifications

The handset sports a 6.9-inch 120Hz display (LCD) with a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) and a centered punch hole. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset paired with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

It has a 50MP + 2MP + AI lens triple camera setup on the rear and a 16MP selfie camera. It offers a dedicated MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Unlike most 5G phones in the segment, it comes with 11 5G bands and WiFi 6. It runs HiOS 8 based on Android 11. Finally, the device is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

Motorola Edge 30 Pro India price hinted in a leak

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Feb 14, 2022

The Motorola Moto Edge X30 is the world’s first smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The handset made its debut in China in December. The device is expected to hit the international markets with a new name – Motorola Edge 30 Pro. The launch event is scheduled for February 24. Ahead of that, a leak hints at the price of the phone in India.

Snapdragon 8 Gen1 on Moto Edge X30 Performance featured — Motorola Moto Edge X30

An industry source of MySmartPrice has revealed the box price of the upcoming Motorola Edge 30 Pro in India. The smartphone’s retail box is said to carry a price tag of ₹55,999.

For those unaware, the retail boxes of handsets in India include the MRP (Maximum Retail Price) of the product and not the actual selling price. Usually, the selling price is way lower than the price mentioned on the box.

Hene, we can expect the phone to retail under ₹50,000 in India. Perhaps, it might cost ₹49,999 or even lower.

It’s predecessor Motorola Edge 20 Pro was released in the country at ₹36,999. Hence, there’s a chance that the device may cost around ₹40,000.

Anyway, as the global launch of Motorola Edge 30 Pro is still more than a week away, we expect to learn its exact pricing for multiple markets, including India in the coming days.

Until then, let us know how much it will cost in the comment section below. For context, the smartphone starts at ¥3,199 ($503) in China for the base 8GB + 128Gb memory configuration.

India to begin 5G spectrum auctions in May: Report

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Feb 14, 2022

Despite various delays and issues, it seems like 5G auctions in India are set to kick off soon. The spectrum auctions leading to 5G’s commercial launch in India will reportedly begin in May 2022.

According to a new report, a senior official from the TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) has revealed that 5G spectrum auction is on its way and will begin sometime in May 2022. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnav had previously stated that the TRAI has confirmed that it would be submitting its recommendations for the 5G spectrum auction by March 2022. Furthermore, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is also working on accelerating the entire process to ensure that the auctions are held as soon as possible.

Telecom Secretary K Rajaraman added that following the submission from TRAI, it should take another month for the DoT to make a decision. He said that “TRAI has indicated that they will send it (recommendations) by March. Thereafter, it will take us a month to make a decision around it.” Previously, we had reported on the Indian government kicking off 5G auctions later this year, with a commercial roll out beginning sometime next year. In other words, the news is also in line with previous reports.

The government had taken around 60 to 120 days to start the bidding rounds in previous spectrum auctions after receiving recommendations from the TRAI. So we can also expect a similar timeline this time as well.

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Redmi K50 Gaming Edition’s 4,700mAh battery can be filled up in just 17 minutes

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Feb 14, 2022

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition has been officially confirmed to be launched on February 16th in China, and ahead of the release, company officials have continued to tease the device. The latest teaser brags about the charging capabilities of the gaming phone.

Redmi GM Lu Weibing today through a post on Weibo revealed that the 4,700mAh battery on the Redmi K50 Gaming can be filled up in just 17 minutes. This has been said to be the “fastest charging Snapdragon 8 series mobile phone that has been listed.”

The charging system on the phone has been likened to mid-air refuels, allowing heavy gaming even when plugged in. The USB-C-end of the charging cable has been angled so as to not interfere when the device is being held horizontally. An elaborate cooling system complete with cooling fans also means that gaming while charging should not result in overheating.

Lu had earlier revealed that the Redmi K50 Gaming uses an MTW multi-pole battery, which has a lower internal resistance and lower heat generation. This has been paired with dual high-speed cells for higher charging efficiency.

Another recent official teaser had revealed the camera specs of the gaming phone. There’s a triple camera setup at the rear, with the primary being a 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor. On the front side, there will be a 20MP unit for selfies and video calling.

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition will likely be selling with a different moniker globally. Take the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition that made its global debut as the POCO F3 GT, for example.

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India bans over 50 Chinese apps, including Garena Free Fire: Report

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Feb 14, 2022

India has apparently banned another 50 applications. The government has blacklisted more than 50 smartphone apps, which are most likely from China, and mark the latest wave of app bans in the country.

For those unaware, the Indian government had banned around 60 apps back in 2020 and another 60 a few months after. Now, it is rumored that the government has banned another 50 applications, which includes certain apps that had resurfaced as clones of previously banned ones. One of the notable bans may include the popular battle royale title, Garena Free Fire. Although, there is still no official list that reveal the names of all the applications that have been banned from the country.

According to ET Now on Twitter, sources have claimed that the new app ban wave is primarily to remove resurfaced applications that were clones. Furthermore, Garena Free Fire being pulled from Google Play Store and Apple App Store in India is likely due to Tencent having a major stake in the game’s parent company. However, there are currently no official news regarding why the game was removed from these app stores. So it is unknown if it was due to the government’s ban or some other reason.

Govt of India to ban 54 Chinese apps that pose a threat to India’s security: Sources

— ANI (@ANI) February 14, 2022

A separate report has suggested that the list of banned apps include, “Sweet Selfie HD, Beauty Camera – Selfie Camera, Equalizer & Bass Booster, CamCard for SalesForce Ent, Isoland 2: Ashes of Time Lite, Viva Video Editor, Tencent Xriver, Onmyoji Chess, Onmyoji Arena, AppLock, Dual Space Lite,” all of which were removed due to supposed threat to India’s national security.

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Google dLight is a smart lamp that you can probably never buy

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Feb 14, 2022

Google has seemingly got a hand in seemingly every tech product in existence lately whether it’s phones, laptops, or even smart home goods like speakers and thermostats. It would hence not come as a surprise that the California-based company has also engineered a smart lamp.

Cleverly named “dLight,” as in “delight” or “the light,” the lamp is colored pure white and has a circular base with a pill-shaped component from which light is outputted. The pill can be turned around per requirement, allowing the illumination to be pointed straight at you or downwards (via 9to5Google).

Google designer Ben Gold, who revealed the product to the world, also says that dLight isn’t confidential or anything, but will “likely never be for sale outside of the company.”

Still, we are positive that the lamp would sell like hotcakes if Google ever makes it available to all. It carries those typical minimalistic ‘Google’ aesthetics that go well with the company’s other smart home products. Support for Assistant is obviously present and the lamp also appears in the Google Home app like any other light bulb.

The single shared image doesn’t show any power cable but the dLight does come with a USB-C port and even gets OTA updates.

The lamp’s FCC documents also show that it features 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and that it’s manufactured by HCC Teletron (HK) Technology Co., which looks to be a Foxconn subsidiary. Lamp input stands at 24V and the thing is rated 14W. The base also has a QR code slapped on it, possibly for easier setup.

Again, the Google dLight smart lamp has been created for internal purposes alone and will likely never be sold outside of the company’s internal stores. Ben says that it’s part of a greater effort to improve WFH situations and improve video conferencing.

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Global variant of POCO X4 5G appears on Geekbench

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Feb 14, 2022

POCO is expected to launch the POCO X4 5G very soon. The device is in the news for the last few days as it has been appearing on certifications and benchmark websites. Today, the handset has been spotted on Geekbench yet again with a different model number.

Earlier this month, the Indian variant of the POCO X4 5G with model number 2201116PI was benchmarked on Geekbench. Now, the Global version of the phone with model number 2201116PG has also made its appearance on the website of a popular benchmarking application.

According to these two listings, the smartphone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with 6GB RAM. There could be other memory variants as well. As for software, it will boot Android 11.

The aforementioned model numbers are nearly identical to that of the model numbers of the international Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. Further, Geekbench mentions the motherboard of these devices as ‘veux’, which is actually the codename of the international Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.

This means the upcoming POCO X4 5G will most likely be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. It may have a few changes in the design and we cannot rule out the possibility of some changes in the specs.

Neither POCO Global nor POCO India has scheduled a launch event for POCO X4 5G. The current latest handset from the brand is the POCO M4 Pro 5G. This one is heading to India tomorrow three months post its initial debut.

Redmi K50 Gaming Edition invitation box arrives with Mercedes-AMG F1 Car

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Feb 14, 2022

Prior to the launch of the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition, the company has sent out a number of invitational boxes to various publications in China. And now, we have a look at all of what’s inside the special invitation box.

For those unaware, the Chinese smartphone maker had recently announced that it was partnering up with the Mercedes-AMG F1 racing team for the upcoming device. ITHome was one of the publications in China that has received this package and have shared images and details. The most highlighting aspect of the invitation box is a small Mercedes-AMG F1 racing car model. Looking at the model, we can see all the details of the F1 race car along with the AMG Petronas branding as well.

Apart from this, the brand even shared three packaged heat sinks as well, which is another major feature of the K50 Gaming Edition. Since it is a gaming smartphone, it arrives with top notch specs to ensure that users receive a great gaming experience. However, powerful specs also mean higher temperatures. So, it isn’t surprising that the device also has capable cooling mechanisms as well. In a previous teaser, Redmi revealed that its device will also include industry’s largest dual VC heat dissipation system, with a size of 4861mm².

Under the hood, the handset will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition will sport a 6.67 inch OLED Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 480Hz touch sampling rate along with Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The device is set to be unveiled on 16th February 2022, so stay tuned as we will be covering the launch event.

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Infinix ZERO 5G launched in India with Dimensity 900 SoC, 2x telephoto camera, and more

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Feb 14, 2022

As scheduled, the Infinix ZERO 5G has been launched in India today. The device is the brand’s first-ever 5G smartphone. It made its global debut in Nigeria last week. Let’s take a look at what the phone has to offer.

Infinix ZERO 5G Specifications and Features

The design of Infinix ZERO 5G is inspired by the OPPO Find X3 series. The handset measures 168.73 x 76.53 x 8.7mm in dimensions and weighs 199g. It arrives in three colors, namely Cosmic Black, Horizon Blue, and Skylight Orange.

The smartphone is built around a 6.78-inch IPS LTPS LCD panel with a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), up to 120Hz refresh rate, and a 20.5:9 aspect ratio. The centered punch-hole display supports up to 240Hz touch sampling rate and 500 nits brightness.

It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. If required, both the RAM and storage can be expanded via a virtual RAM feature (up to 5GB) and a dedicated MicroSD card slot respectively.

Further, the device has a triple camera setup on the rear. The system comprises a 48MP primary shooter, a 13MP telephoto unit, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it sports a 16MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

Connevitiy options of the phone include dual-SIM, 5G ( 13 5G bands), WiFi 6, Bluetooth, GNSS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. It has all the sensors like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass.

Finally, the headset runs Android 11-based XOS 10 and gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery, which has support for 33W fast charging.

Infinix ZERO 5G Price and Availability in India

The Infinix ZERO 5G is priced at 19,990 in India. In other words, it costs around the same as TECNO POVA 5G and offers a telephoto camera, faster charging, a better touch sampling rate, and more 5G bands.

The handset will be sold by Flipkart. Its first sale is scheduled to take at 12 PM on February 18.

Nubia Z40 Pro to be first Android phone with magnetic wireless charging tech

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Feb 14, 2022

Nubia Z40 series of flagship phones are expected to launch soon in China. The lineup may include Z40 and Z40 Pro. While the details of the vanilla model are not known yet, the Pro variant is expected to arrive with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. Today, the company confirmed that the Z40 Pro will be equipped with magnetic wireless charging technology.

Apple has been offering MagSafe magnetic wireless charging tech since the release of the iPhone 12 series in 2020. Last year, Realme became the first Android brand to introduce magnetic wireless tech by announcing the Realme Flash concept phone. However, the company is yet to make it available to the general public.

Hence, it appears that the Nubia Z40 Pro will debut as the world’s first Android smartphone with magnetic wireless charging support. While Realme Flash offered 50W wireless charging, there is no word on the charging capabilities of the Z40 Pro’s magnetic wireless charging tech.

Recent reports have revealed that the Nubia Z40 Pro will be the first smartphone to house the Sony IMX787 camera sensor. It is expected to deliver a 35mm focal length and an f/1.6 aperture. The handset was recently spotted at the Geekbench 5 benchmarking platform with a single-core score of 1228 and a multi-core score of 3379.

The Geekbench listing of the Nubia Z40 Pro revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered device will be accompanied by 16 GB of RAM, and it will run on Android 12 OS. In addition, the device will be equipped with an aerospace-grade heat dissipation unit. Nubia is expected to soon confirm the launch date of the Z40 series.

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Feb 14, 2022

Samsung recently launched the next-generation Galaxy S-series flagship smartphones which include Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra. The devices come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Samsung Exynos 2200, depending on the region.

In India, the Galaxy S-series phones come powered by the Samsung Exynos series chipsets but that isn’t the case this time. It has been confirmed that the Galaxy S22 lineup in the Indian market is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

This was an expected move and there were a few reports in the past weeks indicating that the South Korean could start offering Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered devices in the world’s second-largest smartphone market.

The development is quite interesting, especially for a market like India where customers have been demanding Samsung bring its Qualcomm-powered premium phones to the market and the company has finally delivered.

It remains to be seen how these devices perform in the market in terms of sales. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, which was launched in India last year, is also powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon series chipset instead of the Exynos 990.

The has started taking pre-reservations for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphones in India with ₹1,999 as a refundable deposit. It is also giving away a Galaxy SmartTag for free to those who pre-reserve these devices.

While Samsung has not yet confirmed this, it seems that the pre-booking for the device will be from 21st February and the sale will commence from 11th March. But do note that the South Korean giant has not yet officially confirmed these dates. Samsung is yet to reveal the memory variants and pricing details of the Galaxy S22 series in India.

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Realme 9 Pro, 9 Pro+, 9i pricing for Europe leaked before official announcement

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Feb 14, 2022

The Realme 9 Pro series will be announced in Europe and India on Feb. 16. While the Realme 9i has debuted in other markets like Vietnam and India in recent weeks, it will be made official with Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ in Europe on Tuesday. Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has tweeted the variants, color options, and pricing of the Realme 9i, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro+ smartphones.

Ambhore revealed that the Realme 9i will be coming to Europe in two variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These variants will be priced at €219 (~$248) and €239 (~$271), respectively. Both models will be priced €10 more in Italy. The device will come in Prism Black and Prism Blue.

The Realme 9 Pro will come in two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage in Europe. They are priced at €319 (~$362) and €349 (~$396), respectively. The base model will cost €10 more and while the higher model will carry the same pricing in Italy. The Realme 9 Pro will be available in three colors such as Midnight Black, Sunrise Blue, and Aurora Green.

In Europe, the Realme 9 Pro+ will carry pricing of €379 (~$429) for an 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version. Some European markets will get 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage edition of the 9 Pro+. In Italy, it will come in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models will be priced at €399 (~$452) and €439 (~$498), respectively, in Italy. It comes in the same colors such as Midnight Black, Sunrise Blue, and Aurora Green.

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Infinix Zero 5G price in India leaked before launch

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