A few weeks back, leaks came up for the Realme GT Master Edition smartphone. Later, the phone got a launch date i.e. July 21st, and only recently, rumors revealed that there would also be another higher-end sibling dubbed Realme GT Explorer Master Edition. Although some of its specs have been already revealed, a fresh screenshot of the phone’s settings page shows some more details.
According to the picture, the Realme GT Explorer Master Edition runs on Android 11 out of the box. It seems to boot Realme v2.0 UI on top of it. The device is confirmed to come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, and it will have 12GB of RAM. The smartphone also seems to have a virtual RAM feature of up to 3GB.
As learned earlier, the phone’s model number is RMX3366, and it supports DC dimming feature. While the screenshot from the Weibo leaker reveals the specs, a render leak from OnLeaks showcase the phone in all its glory and further confirms the GT Master series’ monikers.
Because there seems to be some confusion ahead of the #RealmeGTMasterEdition launch, the variant pictured below (RMX3366) will be marketed as the "Explorer Master Edition", along with the "Master Edition" (RMX3361) I've leaked few days ago… You're welcome…😏 pic.twitter.com/CxxbcouYSw
The device looks identical to the Realme GT Master Edition but has pill-shaped LED lights. It is worth noting that the GT Master edition has the RMX3361 model number. Regarding its specs, the device would be a mid-range phone with Snapdragon 778G and 8GB of RAM. The phone will feature a 120Hz screen similar to the Explorer Master Edition. It is expected to boast 64MP triple rear cameras and a battery capacity of 4,300mAh.
Earlier this year, Redmi launched the Redmi 9 Power and Redmi 9A smartphones in India at affordable prices. Today, these phones have got a price hike in both online and offline Xiaomi stores across India.
The Redmi 9 Power has received a ₹500(~$7) price hike, now retailing at ₹13,499(~$181) from its original ₹12,999(~$174) pricing. On the other hand, the Redmi 9A, which used to retail for ₹7,499(~$101)is now available for ₹7,799(~$107).
Redmi 9 Power and Redmi 9A Specifications
The Redmi 9 Power and 9A are budget smartphones featuring a 6.5-inch screen. The display on the Power is Full-HD+, whereas, the 9A has an HD+ resolution screen. The phones have a single selfie camera on the front. The 9 Power has a quad-rear camera system – 48MP main, an 8MP ultra-wide, and two 2MP sensors for macro and depth shots.
Under the hood, the Power has a Snapdragon 662 SoC, whereas, the 9A has a MediaTek Helio G25 chipset. The phones have a base configuration of 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage.
As for the batteries, the 9 Power has a whopping 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The Redmi 9A packs a 5,000mAh battery with standard charging speeds.
There is a lot to look forward to next week. OnePlus will be unveiling a few products including the highly anticipated Nord 2. We will also get to see new products from Redmi and Realme. Here is a roundup of what is coming next week:
Redmi Note 10T 5G – July 20
The Redmi Note 10T 5G is scheduled for a July 20 launch in India. The smartphone will be the first Redmi-branded 5G phone to launch in the country. If you want to know what it packs, just take a look at the POCO M3 Pro 5G which is already sold in India. It is the same phone in a slightly different body and with a different name.
Samsung has a new Galaxy M series phone coming on Wednesday. The device is the Galaxy M21 2021 Edition and Amazon has revealed that it will have an AMOLED display, 48MP triple rear cameras, and a 6000mAh battery capacity. It will also have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
OnePlus Nord 2 and OnePlus Buds Pro – July 22
The OnePlus Nord was one of the best-selling mid-range phones launched last year and we will be getting a successor on Thursday, July 22. The Nord 2 will be powered by a MediaTek processor, a first for the company. This is no ordinary MediaTek chip but a custom Dimensity 1200 with tuned-up AI features.
Alongside the OnePlus Nord2, the manufacturer will also announce the OnePlus Buds Pro. It has been confirmed that the earbuds will have adaptive noise cancellation.
Realme Watch 2 Pro, Realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo, and Realme Buds Q2 Neo – July 23
Realme will be bringing its Realme Watch 2 Pro smartwatch to India on Friday, the 23rd of July. The square-faced smartwatch launched earlier this year in other markets. It won’t be coming alone as the Realme Buds Q2 Neo and Realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo a new pair of earbuds and Bluetooth neckband-style earphones respectively will also tag along.
Last year, Realme announced its first fitness tracker – the Realme Band. Now, it is set to announce a successor, and renders of the wearable called the Realme Band 2 show the manufacturer is going with a new look but one that is familiar.
The Realme Band 2 adopts the full-screen design we have seen on fitness trackers like the Honor Band 6 as seen in these renders courtesy of OnLeaks and Digit. The display is bigger but it is still surrounded by thick bezels, and a line below the screen seems to be a marker for a capacitive button. The tracker has a curved frame that appears to be made of metal but it might be plastic.
Another visible change is the design of the straps which do not have a seamless fuse with the body like that of the Realme Band. On the underside, the upcoming band features more sensors which might mean it will have support for blood oxygen level detection.
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We want to believe the Realme Band 2 will come with a magnetic charger that attaches to the underside but the two circles at the top appear to be sensors and not contact pins. We do not know if this is an error from the creator of the renders or if the band changes in a different way.
The Realme Band 2 is said to have a 1.4-inch display, a big upgrade from the 0.96-inch display of last year’s model. Its dimensions are given as 45.9 x 24.6 x 12.1 millimeters. The device will have Bluetooth 5.1 according to a listing on Bluetooth SIG when it launches later this year. We can also expect support for more sports modes.
Realme will launch its first tablet this year and it will arrive as the Realme Pad. The manufacturer already gave us an idea of what the tablet looks like via an official render but a new set of CAD-based renders have surfaced that provide us with even more details.
The Realme Pad will have a dual-tone finish as shown in the renders from Steve Hemmerstoffer (OnLeaks) in collaboration with 91 Mobiles. The display is bordered by equal-sized bezels and the edges of the frame are flat just like the iPad Pro 11 though they are not as curved at the corners.
There is a single protuding camera on the back and a magenta line runs through it from the top. This line separates the two-tone finish of the back of the realme Pad. The manufacturer’s name is also written in the same magenta color at the bottom right corner.
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realme Pad render
The Realme Pad has its power button at the top (when in portrait mode) and on the right side is the volume rocker, two microphones, and what appears to be a tray for a MicroSD card. This tray may also house a SIM if there is a version with 5G. The right bezel (in this portrait position) is also where you have the front-facing camera.
There are four speaker grilles – two each at the top and bottom (in portrait mode). Alongside the grilles at the bottom is a USB-C port and a hole at the far left which has been reported to be a slot for a stylus.
The source reports that the display is about 10.4-inches in size. The device itself measures 246.1 x 155.8 x 6.8 millimeters (8.4mm thick with the camera). We reported earlier that the tablet will have a 7100mAh battery capacity. It is also expected to come with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage when it arrives later this year.
Research firm Counterpoint Research has released its outlook of the global refurbished smartphone sales for 2020 and 2021. The research covered global sales of refurbished smartphones in 2020, with some solid projections for 2021.
The Counterpoint research showed a jump of 4% in global sales of refurbished phones in the second half of 2020, compared to the first half of the year. The overall performance in 2020 was also better than the previous year, 2019, which globally saw a decline in the market volume.
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, many countries worldwide experienced substantial dips in their economies, with significant job losses reported in all the regions. This could have contributed to the rise in the patronage of refurbished phones, as shown by the Counterpoint research. Counterpoint also notes a sharp rise in demand and supply of refurbished smartphones in 2020, mainly in the second half of the year. Resell volumes and trade-ins were observed to have gone up in all the regions covered by the survey.
The regions covered by the Counterpoint research are the US, Latin America, Europe, Southeast Asia, India, and Africa. With the average selling price of Apple refurbished phones up to three times higher than the average of other brands, greater preference was observed for the brand ahead of other brands in the secondary market. The more extensive rollout of 5G technology across 150 mobile operators in 70 countries did not affect the increased appetite for Apple phones, as shown by the numbers released by the Counterpoint Research.
The outlook for 2021, according to the research, remains bright within the secondary phone market globally. The sometimes significantly lower average selling prices of products in the secondary market could be fuelling the demand for products from the market. At the same time, supply may have been driven by several possible factors, including a dip in the global economy that has limited the purchasing power of some segments of consumers.
We have put together this article to tell you all you need to know about Zepp OS, and it contains details from the launch as well as exclusive information provided to us by Zepp Health.
What led to the decision to create Zepp OS?
Zepp Health revealed to us that their plan was to build an OS that has thousands of developers with tens of thousands of mini smartwatch apps that form a fitness ecosystem that helps users better manage their health.
As of the end of 2020, Zepp Health had 40 million users and also had the technology to enable its version. Thus it created Zepp OS to replace the previous OS, Amazfit OS.
What are the top features of Zepp OS?
Zepp OS is one of the lightest smartwatch operating systems. Based on the FreeRTOS microkernel open source code, Zepp OS is only 55MB in size, which is 1/10 the size of Amazfit OS and 1/28 the size of Apple’s WatchOS 8.
The operating system is compatible with both low-power and high-performance chips as well as devices with just a few KB of RAM to those with dozens of MB of RAM.
The OS also has better power consumption. According to Zepp Health, its power consumption is 65% lower than that of the Amazfit OS and results in a 190% increase in battery life.
Zepp OS has an improved interface compared to its predecessor. The animations are smoother and the UI runs at more than 60FPS. It also features 150 dials, of which 15 are dynamic dials.
Zepp OS also supports 4G/5G modules, Wi-Fi, and integrated TCP/IP network protocol.
Does Zepp OS support apps?
You won’t be able to install apps from the Play Store like on the WearOS but “Zepp OS supports internet cloud service applications for music, voice commands, and fitness such as NetEase Music, Spotify, Alexa, Joyrun or Strava.”
Internet cloud service applications are practically web apps, so watches will have to support connection to the internet on their own like in the case of the Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM, or via a tethered phone.
What are the plans to get developers to create more cloud service apps for Zepp OS?
Zepp Health says it has 40 million active users which is a sizeable share of the smartwatch market and should be enticing to developers of cloud service apps from various countries.
The manufacturer revealed to us that it will open its Zeus Mini Program framework for developers to create new cloud service apps that leverage the high-quality data and intelligence from its proprietary biosensor array and AI chip. There is also a graphical development environment that allows developers to create custom dials.
Will more features be added to Zepp OS via updates?
Yes, Zepp OS will be regularly optimized to improve the user experience. These updates will include refinements that improve communications, processing for apps, enhanced security, etc.
When will the first Zepp OS watch arrive?
Huami says Zepp OS will be released in the fourth quarter of this year. The company also revealed to us that the first Zepp OS watch will launch in the fourth quarter of the year.
Will older Amazfit and Zepp smartwatches get updated to Zepp OS?
Zepp Health hasn’t revealed if this will happen but informed us that we should stay tuned on this. Notwithstanding, we want to believe that we should see some older watches get the new OS.
An official press statement revealed that Zepp OS was tested on one of its current smartwatches. The testing was for power efficiency and the result showed an increase of 190% in battery life compared to the Amazfit OS. This is proof that the OS is compatible with at least one model in its current lineup.
What does seem plausible is that only select models will be upgraded if Huami does plan on updating its current smartwatches to the new OS.
Will Zepp Health launch a Wear OS-powered watch in the future?
No, this won’t be happening. In the company’s own words “If we have invented a better and more efficient smartwatch OS, why would we put someone else’s on our devices?”
Conclusion
Zepp OS does sound really promising especially with its top features one of which is improved battery life. This is an important factor for buyers picking up a watch. The manufacturer already boasts smartwatches that can go up to 3 weeks on a single charge and an increase of 190% in battery life will translate to up to 9 weeks on a single charge!
One of the complaints users had about Amazfit OS is the lack of app support but that changes with Zepp OS. It already showed us cloud apps from Spotify and Strava, and we can expect more popular apps will be available for the platform.
With the new operating system, we can only expect Zepp Health to grow its share of the market and see it become one of the top three wearable companies in the world.
Two highlight features that have defined the trajectory of headphones and earbuds are active noise cancellation (ANC) and wireless connectivity. These two features seem to impact the pricing of headphones and earbuds generally. Boult Audio, a fast-rising audio company, has announced a new offering to its Indian customers. The Boult Audio ProBass Anchor Wireless Headphone comes with active noise cancellation, wireless connectivity, and several other features that guarantee consumer satisfaction for its starting price of Rs. 3999 (~$53).
The Boult Audio ProBass Anchor Wireless Headphone is an all-black headphone with a strong bass output courtesy of its large 40mm drivers. The new Boult Audio ProBass Anchor Wireless Headphones support multiple Voice Assistants like Google Assistant and Siri and boast up to 30 hours of entertainment courtesy of its strong lithium battery. The lightweight headphones have a net weight of 150 grams, and the device is ergonomically designed to give extended comfort to the user. The ear cups and ear bands also contribute to a nice listening experience, as they are made of soft protein leather padding that guarantees comfort.
The active noise cancellation feature of the Boult Audio ProBass Anchor Wireless Headphones ensures a smooth and interference-free listening of audio content without the disruption of noise around the user. It provides crisp sounds, making it possible for the user to enjoy the lowest notes from the input source.
Interested buyers can get the Boult Audio ProBass Anchor Wireless Headphones from Amazon India at the stated price of Rs. 3999 (~$53). There is no indication at this time on rollout plans for the product in the global market.
There have been multiple reports that there will be three models in the Honor Magic3 series based on the fact that three models were submitted for certification. It turns out there will actually be four models according to a new leak from a reliable source.
The info comes from @RODENT950, one of the sources that originally reported there will be three models. In a tweet posted earlier today, he disclosed the name of all four models in the Magic3 series.
According to the tweet, the models are the Magic3 SE which is similar to the Huawei Mate 40, the Magic3 which is like the Mate 40 Pro, the Magic3 Pro, and the Magic3 Pro+.
At the moment, we do not know the specs of these four devices but there is a possibility the Honor Magic3 SE won’t feature a Snapdragon 888 Plus processor but either a less-powerful Snapdragon chipset or one from MediaTek.
Honor has confirmed that it will announce the Magic3 series at a global event on August 12. We do not know if all four models will be announced at the global event. We also can’t rule out the possibility of some models being exclusive to select markets.
Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi, launched the Redmi Power Bank in China in June 2019. Eight months later, this power accessory finally made its way to the Indian shores in February 2020. Almost one and a half years since its debut in the country, the product has achieved a major milestone in the region.
According to the official Redmi India Twitter account, the brand has managed to sell over a million units of Redmi Power Banks in India since its launch. For those unaware, this battery pack comes in two variants (10,000mAh, 20,000mAh) and they are slightly cheaper than the Mi Power Banks.
The Redmi Power Bank 10,000mAh and Redmi Power Bank 20,000mAh currently retail for ₹799 and ₹1,499 respectively. Interestingly, they are still selling at their launch price even more than a year later. They can be bought in either White or Black color options.
The Redmi Power Banks are assembled in India, just like the Mi Power Banks. In November 2020, Xiaomi revealed that it had sold more than 10 million ‘Made in India’ Mi Power Banks to date.
Usually, whenever Xiaomi announces any achievement of a product, it releases a successor to that product. Hence, there’s a chance that the firm could announce new Redmi Power Bank models in the coming days.
Redmi has not launched any new Power Bank other than the original models in China. Hence, if Xiaomi is set to debut a new one in India, it could be a rebadged version of one of the many Mi Power Banks sold in China.
A recent leak by 91mobiles claimed that the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G will be debuting in India in August. The publication has now learned the pricing of the Galaxy A22 5G through its retail sources. To recollect, the smartphone had debuted in European markets in June and now it is all set to debut in India.
The publication revealed that the Galaxy A22 5G will be available in two options in India. The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variants of the A22 5G will be priced at Rs 19,999 (~$268) and Rs 21,999 (~$285), respectively. Probably, the handset could be heading to the offline markets with these prices.
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G specifications
The Galaxy A22 5G has a 6.6-inch LCD FHD+ display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel, and its rear-facing triple camera unit has a 48-megapixel main camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
The Dimensity 700 chip is present under the hood of the device. As mentioned above, it has 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, and it comes with built-in storage of 128 GB. For more storage, it has a dedicated microSD card slot.
The A22 5G has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W rapid charging. The power button available on the right spine of the device doubles up with a fingerprint scanner.
In November 2020, Huawei announced that Honor is no longer its sub-brand as it will continue to function independently. Fresh information reveals that Huawei may have given away its Maimang line of smartphones to China Telecom. The reason behind it is that China Telecom has recently confirmed that it will be launching the Maimang 10 SE at 2:30 PM on July 19 in China. The launch date poster has no Huawei branding, which suggests that Huawei will not be manufacturing or marketing the device.
Last year, Huawei announced the Maimang 9 smartphone in July. At that time, the R&D, manufacturing, and marketing of the device was done by Huawei. The Maimang 9 handset had carried Huawei’s logo. Since Huawei is not mentioned in the launch poster, it is unclear whether the device is involved in the manufacturing of the device. Since China Telecom does not have a mobile phone manufacturing plant, probably it has worked with an ODM to build the Maimang 10 SE.
Maimang 10 SE specifications (Rumored)
Fresh leaks have revealed that the Maimang 10 SE has a 6.5-inch LCD 60Hz display with a teardrop notch. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The display notch houses a selfie snapper of 8-megapixel.
The squarish camera on the backside of the device has a 13-megapixel main camera, and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors. The Snapdragon 480 5G chipset is present under the hood of the device.
Maimang 10 SE live shots
The handset is expected to arrive with a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 22.5W fast charging. At present, there is no information on the pricing of the device. Shown above are the live shots of the Maimang 10 SE. As can be seen, the device does not feature a Huawei logo.
The OPPO A16 is in the news since late May. The budget smartphone finally goesofficial in Indonesia. It comes with an entry-level MediaTek chipset, a triple camera setup, and a large battery. Let’s take a detailed look at the handset’s specs, price, and availability.
OPPO A16 Specifications and Features
The newly launched OPPO A16 sports a plastic build like any other affordable smartphone. It measures 163.8 x 75.6 x 8.4mm in dimensions and weighs 190g. The device comes in three colors, namely Pearl Blue, Space Silver, and Crystal Black.
On the front, the phone sports a 6.52-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 720×1600 pixels (HD+), 269 PPI, and 60Hz refresh rate, and 60Hz touch sampling rate. The screen has a 71% NTSC color gamut, 1500:1 contrast ratio (typical), 480 nits brightness (typical), 88.7% screen-to-body ratio, and a dewdrop notch.
Under the hood, the device houses a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC coupled with 3GB LPDDR4x RAM and 32GB eMMC 5.1 storage. There’s also a 5,000mAh battery with support for standard 10W charging. As for software, the handset runs ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11.
Talking about optics, the rear panel of the smartphone flaunts a triple camera setup consisting of a 13MP primary sensor, a 2MP monochrome sensor, and a 2MP macro snapper. Whereas, for selfies and video calls, the device uses an 8MP shooter.
On the connectivity front, the phone supports dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS), USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Other features include a MicroSD card slot and sensors like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
OPPO A16 Price and Availability
The OPPO A16 is priced at IDR 1,999,000 ($138) in Indonesia. There’s no official word from the company regarding the handset’s availability in other markets. However, there’s a chance that it could launch as OPPO A37 (2021) in some regions.
Korean tech giant Samsung can boast of a wide range of business segments that puts it up there as one of the largest businesses in the world if the totality of its businesses is considered. The company offers its latest high-capacity three-door convertible refrigerators to the Indian market, with extended cooling features.
The 2021 Samsung 3-Door Convertible Refrigerators offer fast cooling of food and liquid content, using the power cool and freeze technology. A 4-liter water dispenser is also attached to the refrigerators, offering chilled water on the go without opening the refrigerator.
Indian customers can now access the latest Samsung 2021 range of three-door French Door refrigerators. They offer twin cooling technology, together with power cool and freeze technology for a strong cooling effect. The refrigerator also offers all-round versatility, as it can also serve as a Water Dispenser.
The Samsung 2021 3-Door refrigerators are convertible, giving users greater width in how they use their refrigerators. The freezer can be converted into a fridge when needed, providing greater storage of food items above freezing levels when the need arises.
The twin cooling plus technology makes it possible for the refrigerator to optimize its performance and minimize temperature fluctuations because it has two separate evaporators for the fridge and freezer. This, in turn, maintains a higher humidity for food preservation. The refrigerators also come with more space inside, including 21.7-liter crispers, bigger bins, an expansive freezer sporting two shelves, and a movable ice-maker.
Samsung India hopes that its latest 3-Door Convertible refrigerators will satisfy the yearnings of the Indian customers as a worthy complement to their modern kitchens while also strengthening the company’s market position. Two models are available for purchase from Samsung India and retail outlets across the subcontinent. The 579L models are priced at Rs. 95,990 (~$1,285), while the 580L models cost Rs. 89,990 (~$1,205).
Recently, Honor confirmed that it will be holding a global launch event on Aug. 12 to unveil the Honor Magic 3 series of flagship phones. Reports have claimed that the lineup includes two handsets namely, Magic 3 and Magic 3 Pro. Fresh information has revealed the pricing on both models.
The Honor Magic 3 and Magic 3 Pro are expected to debut as the world’s first flagship phones powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. According to My Drivers, a tech blogger revealed that the Magic 3 will be priced around 4,000 Yuan (~$617), whereas the Magic 3 Pro with a more powerful configuration will cost around 5,000 Yuan (~$771).
Honor Magic 3 render
Recent reports have revealed that the Magic 3 will feature a waterfall screen with a dual punch-hole. It could be a 6.76-inch display that may offer a resolution of 2772 x 1344 pixels. The device may come with up to 12 GB of RAM and it could be fitted with a quad-camera setup. The handset is expected to carry support for 66W fast charging.
On the other side, the Honor Magic 3 Pro is speculated to arrive with an in-screen camera and 1228p high-resolution display. Like the Magic 3, the Pro model could be arriving with Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC. This device is expected to carry support for 100W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.
Rumors have it that the Magic 3 Pro will be equipped with the main camera with a high-pixel sensor and a periscope telephoto lens with 100x zoom. Apart from offering impressive long-distance shooting experience, it is also expected to offer a top-notch low-light photography experience.
The Oppo Reno6 Z 5G smartphone is scheduled to launch on July 21 in Thailand but ahead of its arrival, a youtube channel has unboxed the smartphone. The unboxing video is from the Vy Vo Xuan channel, and it reveals most of the details of the upcoming smartphone.
Starting with the pricing, the video claims that the phone is priced at $410, and it comes in Black and Silver color options. The smartphone comes in a Blue colored box packaging which includes the handset, a 30W charging brick, a USB Type-C cable, and a pair of earbuds.
Coming to the Reno6 Z 5G, the smartphone has a 6.43-inch AMOLED punch-hole display with a Full-HD+ resolution. The display also doubles up as an in-display fingerprint scanner for added security.
It has a 32MP selfie camera and a triple rear camera system. The device boasts a 64MP primary lens, an 8MP wide-angle camera, and a 2MP macro sensor. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset and has up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Additionally, the phone has virtual RAM support of up to 3GB.
The device packs a 4,310mAh battery with support for 30W quick charging technology. It runs on ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 out of the box.
Now that the unboxing, along with the pricing and specifications is revealed, the only thing left to learn is the availability and launch for the global markets.
POCO M3 was first unveiled at the end of November 2020. However, the smartphone made its way to India only in February 2021. Five months later, the handset now receives its first price hike in the region instead of getting a price drop though it has become older. The device also gets a new memory variant.
POCO M3
The POCO M3 now comes in three storage configurations in India – 4GB + 64GB, 6GB + 64GB, and 6GB + 128GB. The newly introduced 4GB + 64GB version is priced at ₹10,499. Whereas, the older two variants debuted at ₹10,999 and ₹12,499 respectively.
Six months later, the Xiaomi brand has increased the price of the older variants. The mid and the top version of the device gets a ₹500 price hike. Hence, the phone now retails for the following price tags in the country.
POCO M3 Variants
Old Price
Price Hike
New Price
4GB + 64GB (New)
₹10,499
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₹10,499
6GB + 64GB
₹10,999
₹500
₹11,499
6GB + 128GB
₹12,499
₹500
₹12,999
The POCO M3 has received positive reception in India ever since it was released in the region. The brand sold over 1,50,000 units in the first sale, followed by 2,50,000 units in less than 10 days. The handset crossed half a million units in sales a month after its launch and over 7,50,000 units after four months since release.
We will have to wait and see whether the increase in price will affect the sales of POCO M3 in India.
There are still a few days left before we get to see the OnePlus Nord 2 in all its glory. Ahead of its July 22 launch, the OnePlus mid-ranger has appeared in a new poster revealing its back panel.
OnePlus India on its Twitter handle, yet again confirmed the Nord 2 will debut on July 22 at 7:30 PM IST. The company also shared a teaser poster that showcases the entire back design of the smartphone. Interestingly, the smartphone looks identical to the flagship OnePlus 9 smartphone.
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It has a vertical rear camera module holding three rear cameras, just like the OnePlus 9. The only difference between the two phones is that the third lens is shifted to the left on the Nord, with an LED flash beside it. The OnePlus 9 has an LED flash in-between the two upper sensors.
It seems to have a slightly protruded camera island and a OnePlus branding at the center. It also has curved corners, again similar to the OnePlus 9.
Apart from this, the smartphone’s pricing and color variants were recently revealed. The phone is tipped to come at a starting price of ₹31,999 (~$450) for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It will go all the way up to ₹34,999(~$470) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. It is expected to come in two colors – Blue Haze and Grey Sierra.
Regarding its specs, the OnePlus Nord 2 will feature a 6.43-inch punch-hole display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 90Hz refresh rate and a thin-bezel design. The smartphone is expected to flaunt a triple rear camera system with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP monochrome unit.
The phone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It will pack a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W Warp Charge technology. Recently, OnePlus confirmed that the phone will run on OxygenOS(Android 11) and it will get only two major Android updates.
Amazfit completed three years in the Indian market and to celebrate the success, Zepp, a Huami subsidiary that owns Amazfit, announced its first Zepp branded smartwatch dubbed the Zepp Z in the Indian market. The new Zepp Z is a premium smartwatch that comes with over 50 watch faces and Alexa voice assistant support.
The Zepp Z watch is priced at ₹25,999, which converts to roughly around $350 and will go on sale starting July 20 in India. This is cheaper than the Chinese pricing of CNY 2,699 (~$417). But do note that the Chinese edition features ECG support, which the Indian edition lacks.
Zepp Z smartwatch Specifications
The Zepp Z smartwatch features a circular dial with a 1.39-inch color display and a resolution of 454×454 pixels. It is a touchscreen AMOLED panel with 500 nits of peak brightness and 326 pixels per inch. The screen has a protection of 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3.
The smartwatch comes with over 50 watch faces and has three buttons on the right. It comes with multiple sensors like a heart monitoring sensor, an oxygen level monitoring sensor, and also features a stress and sleep monitor.
It has 90 sports modes and supports GPS. Its major highlight is the Alexa voice assistant support that also works offline. The Alexa assistant comes with support for 58 voice commands for a hands-free experience.
Lastly, the smartwatch has a 340mAh battery that is said to last for up to 15 days. It can be fully charged with the magnetic wireless charger in 2.5 hours.
Smart wearables, including smartwatches, are increasingly being deployed for important health and fitness monitoring that has proved to be life-saving in some instances. The list of body functions that current smartwatches could monitor is expanding rapidly, which offers lots of data that could be employed to understand our health and fitness better.
The need for greater monitoring functionality may have driven budding accessories provider, Noise to launch the ColorFit Ultra to the mid-and and low end of the Indian market, with an introductory offer of Rs. 4499 ($60).
Noise has grown in popularity, especially for its affordable and decent audio products. It is now gradually delving into the wearables space in India with its latest budget offering, the Noise ColorFit Ultra. The new smartwatch comes with 60 sports modes, a 1.75-inch full-touch display, and over 100 cloud-based watch faces, which could also be customized to suit the user’s mood. It also features SPO2, heart rate, and sleep monitoring sensors that provide data on the user’s fundamental statistics. The sleep tracking feature also includes Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep monitoring.
The Noise ColorFit Ultra smartwatch comes in a waterproof body (IP68-rated), and it’s also dust-resistant. The ColorFit Ultra has functionality for basic smartphone features and applications like a stopwatch, weather monitoring, timer, alarm, and a phone finding application, among much more functions. It has a 300mAh battery that offers up to 9 days of usage, while it can stay for up to a month (30 days) if the device is on standby. The Noise ColorFit Ultra uses Bluetooth version 5.1 to connect with smartphones running on Android 5.1 or iOS 9 or later. It also features a Menstrual Cycle Tracker, Stock Market information, and SMS quick reply for Android devices.
Three color variants of the Noise ColorFit Ultra are already available via Amazon India or Noise’s official website. They are Space Blue, Gunmetal Grey, and Cloud Grey color variants, all priced at Rs. 4499 ($60) for the Indian market.
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