Samsung Trademarks ‘ISOCELL Vizion’ ToF sensor, could debut on Galaxy S21(S30)

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Sep 19, 2020

Microscope Surface Duo phone is a good come back for Microsoft after 4years since their last release of a mobile phone. This beautiful and expensive device was not spare by Zack Nelson a popular YouTuber with the handle JerryRigEverything who has put the device through his popular durability routine.

The result is actually surprising as the Microsoft Surface Duo seems to be one of the best foldable smartphone money can buy though expensive but could be bent to the back and front without damage to the screen.

The amount of effort put in by Zack Nelson is a little alarming as the phone was bent to both side and eventually heated with a flame and yet it was not damaged, though the screen was a bit expanded. Although the scratch test is nothing new, it still is impressive. The phone packs a Gorilla Glass 5 protection so deeper grooves appeared at a level 7.

Unlike other foldable devices, the Surface Duo is equipped with two screens and a well-crafted metal hinge on both sides to keep it whole. The plastic frame is able to hold the screens together. The device is not really fragile despite the choice of plastic as it passed the durability test. It is one of the most flexible phone money can buy and the price looks quite justifiable. However, the device can be permanently curved so maybe not too right to be placed in the back pocket and sat on.

Price Cut: Samsung’s cheapest 2020 smartphone in India is now even more affordable

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Sep 19, 2020

In late July, Samsung launched its cheapest 2020 smartphone in the form of Galaxy M01 Core in India. This device is also known as Galaxy A01 Core in certain markets. A few days ahead of its announcement, the company also launched one of its bizarre handsets of 2020 called Galaxy M01s. Now, within two months from their debut, both these devices have received a permanent price cut of ₹500 ($7).

Samsung released the Galaxy M01 Core as its cheapest smartphone of 2020 in India for ₹5,499 ($75). This price was for the base variant with 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. Whereas, the higher 2GB + 32GB storage version debuted for 6,499 ($88).

Now with the latest ₹500 ($7) price cut, this handset is even more affordable at ₹4,999 ($68) and ₹5,999 ($81) respectively. The highlight of this device is Android 10 Go Edition with One UI.

Similarly, the South Korean tech giant has also slashed the price of Galaxy M01s by the same amount and therefore, it now retails for ₹9,499 instead of ₹9,999. It comes in a single 3GB + 32GB version.

We mentioned this phone as bizarre in the introduction because despite being a Galaxy M series smartphone, the features offered by this handset pale in comparison to products from other brands as well as its own siblings.

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FCC & Geekbench reveal primary specs of TECNO Spark 6

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Sep 19, 2020

Earlier in May, TENCO Spark 5 was released by the brand in Ghana. Now, after four months, the company is all set to unveil its successor going by the name of TECNO Spark 6. This handset was spotted on FCC last Saturday and now this week, it visits Geekbench revealing its chipset as well as the amount of RAM.

The TECNO Spark 6 FCC and Geekbench listings were shared by Abhishek Yadav on Twitter. He tweeted the former last week but we missed to cover it. Since now with Geekbench, we sort of have all the primary specs of this upcoming phone, let us have a look at them together.

According to Geekbench, this forthcoming TECNO smartphone will be powered by MediaTek helio A25 paired with 4GB RAM and Android 10 operating system. It may also arrive in a lower RAM + internal storage configuration.

On the other hand, the FCC certification bureau exposes a lot about this phone, thanks to the pictures of the device and its 10W charger that are included in the certification documents. Hence, we know that it will come with a circular camera array for four cameras on the back with a fingerprint sensor below it.

Whereas, on the front, it will feature a punch-hole display. Lastly, the FCC also reveals this phone to arrive with support for a dedicated microSD card slot.

That said, TECNO is yet to announce the launch date of this smartphone. Going by its predecessor, it should be priced around $125.

Entire Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 specs leak

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Sep 19, 2020

There are only a few companies that sell Android tablets in 2020. The notable two brands are Samsung and Huawei. The South Korean tech giant had only recently launched Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ as its flagship tablet devices. Now, it seems the company will soon release Galaxy Tab Active3 whose entire specs have been now leaked.

The upcoming Galaxy Tab Active3 will be the successor to Galaxy Tab Active2 from late 2017. Samsung’s Active series of tablets are targeted at industries, hence the long interval of 3 years between the launch of each new model. For those unaware, the first one in the series was unveiled back in December 2014.

That said, the 2020 model was first spotted on Geekbench with model number SM-T575 in July powered by Exynos 9810 paired with 4GB RAM and Android 10 operating system. In case you are wondering, this chipset made its debut inside Galaxy S9 in 2018.

Now, an exclusive leak by SamMobile reveals the other remaining specs of this forthcoming Galaxy Tab Active3. According to the publication, it will be MIL-STD 810 certified for durability and will be available in 64GB and 128GB storage configurations. Customers will also have an option to get it with LTE connectivity.

Further, on the front, the tablet will sport an 8-inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels and three physical buttons below it for navigation as per SafetyKorea certification bureau. It will come with Bluetooth 5.0 and will also support S Pen with remote control option.

Last but not least, it will be backed by a 5,050mAh battery and its launch date is not known at the moment. Anyway, since its a niche product, we expect Samsung to announce it via press release in the coming days like the Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition.

Xiaomi M2007J17C codenamed Gauguin with a 108MP camera certified in China

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Sep 19, 2020

A rumour first emerged in July that Xiaomi has got a pair of smartphones in the works codenamed Gauguin and Gauguin Pro. A new Xiaomi model with model number M2007J17C has reportedly received network access permission.

The blogger who broke the news (Digital Chat Station) disclosed that the model is codenamed Gaauguin which has earlier featured in a leak. The phone will pack a 108MP main camera sensor and will be Xiaomi’s cheapest 100MP sensor-packing phone.

Since it is going to be the cheapest, that likely means it will drop under the Redmi brand. If that happens, it will make the phone Redmi’s first 100MP phone. At present, the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro and Mi CC9 Pro are the only models from Xiaomithat uses Samsung’s 100MP sensor jointly developed by Samsung and Xiaomi. The sensor has a sensor area of 1/1.33 inches, and the photosensitive area is a full 48MP sensor. The larger the sensor size, the larger the photosensitive area, the more photons captured, the better the photosensitive performance, and the better the imaging effect.

At present, the new product of the Redmi brand that has not been released is the Redmi Note 10 series, so this model is likely a member of the Redmi Note 10 series. A new Redmi model with model number M2007J22C received network certification recently. Going by the model number, it is safe to suggest that this new M2007J17C model may be the top-end Redmi Note 10 Pro. There are speculations that the phone may be launched around October.

realme Watch S gets certified by FCC and EEC

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Sep 19, 2020

Chinese smartphone maker realme launched its first-ever smartwatch called realme Watch in the month of May in India. Though the brand calls it a smartwatch, it is merely a fitness tracker disguised as a watch. Earlier this month at IFA 2020, the company teased two new smartwatches – realme Watch S & realme Watch S Pro, both of which received certain certifications a few days back. Now, the regular version also passes through FCC and EEC.

The realme Watch S Pro was certified by FCC last week (September 8). The images of the product meant for FCC certification leaked anyway though there is a confidentiality letter requesting the wearable to be kept in secrecy for 45 days. We are not sure where those images came from but it is not in the database.

Similarly, the FCC certification for realme Watch S certified on September 18 (via @yabhishekhd on Twitter) also has the same confidentiality letter. Hence, its images are too not available for the public officially. Also, they did not leak. But we assume it to feature a similar design as the Pro model.

Further, this wearable also gets certified by Russia’s EEC, other than Malaysia’s SIRIM earlier this week. All the certifications of realme Watch S do not reveal any of its specifications except for its model number – RMA207.

That said, the company is yet to announce the exact launch date for its upcoming smartwatches. They may debut alongside realme Buds Air Pro whose design patent was recently approved by CNIPA.

Alleged Realme Q (RMX2117) series smartphone emerges at TENAA along with RMX2173 phone

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Sep 19, 2020

At the beginning of this month, Realme announced the Realme X7, Realme X7 Pro, and Realme V3 smartphones in China. Now, two new phones such as Realme phones with model numbers RMX2117 and RMX2173 have appeared in the database of China’s TENAA telecom authority with a few specs.

The Realme RMX2173 and RMX2117 are 5G-ready smartphones heading towards Chinese markets. Currently, the TENAA listing of the RMX2117 shows that it measures 162.2 x 75.1 x 9.1mm and it features a 6.5-inch display. The phone is equipped with a rated battery of 4,900mAh capacity. On the other side, the Realme RMX2173 has 160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1mm dimensions and it is fitted with a 6.43-inch display. The device is backed by a dual-cell battery and the rated capacity of one of its battery is 2,100mAh.

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At present, the final product names of these phones are not available yet. Hopefully, the TENAA listings of both phones will be updated with full specs and images in the coming week.

Editor’s Pick: Realme Narzo 20, 20A, and 20 Pro prices in India leaked ahead of launch

Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has more details on the specs of the RMX2117 smartphone. He revealed that its 6.5-inch LCD panel has a punch-hole design and supports Full HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and 180Hz sampling rate. It is driven by an octa-core processor that ticks at 2.4GHz.

It has a front camera of 16-megapixel and its rear has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. The phone houses a 5,000mAh battery and it weighs 194 grams. The handset could be priced around 1,500 Yuan (~$221) in China. It is speculated that the Realme RMX2117 will debut as a Realme Q series phone.

The dimensions, screen size, and battery capacity of the Realme RMX2173 phone are an exact match with Realme X7 that has a similar model number of RMX2176. Hence, it is likely that the RMX2173 may end up as some sort of a variant of the Realme X7.

Vivo V20 and Vivo V20 SE official renders appear before official announcement

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 19, 2020

Vivo will be launching the Vivo V20 series in Thailand on Sept. 21. Recent reports have already spilled the specs of the Vivo V20 and Vivo V20 SE smartphones. Also, it is speculated that the Vivo V20 Pro is a rebranded version of the Vivo S7 5G phone that debuted in China a few months back. Ahead of the launch, Playfuldroid has shared the official renders of the Vivo V20 and Vivo V20 SE smartphones.

The Vivo V20 and V20 SE renders show that they are equipped with waterdrop notch displays. The gradient rears of both smartphones seem to be made from glass. The Vivo V20 will be available in colors like Starry Black and Gradient Blue whereas the SE phone will come in Oxygen Blue and Gravity Black colors.

Vivo V20 in Starry Black and Gradient Blue colors

The Vivo V20 SE has a vertical camera system that houses three cameras. On the other side, the Vivo V20 has a triple camera system on its back. The arrangement of the rear cameras of the Vivo V20 is like the Vivo X50 series.

Editor’s Pick: Vivo Y51 (2020) arrives with an AMOLED display and 48MP quad cameras

Vivo V20 and Vivo V20 SE specifications (Rumored)

The Vivo V20 has a 6.44-inch S-AMOLED display that delivers Full HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The Vivo V20 SE has the same display. Both phones promise a screen-to-body ratio of 90.12 percent. The FunTouchOS 11 based Android 10 comes preinstalled on the smartphone. These phones are equipped with in-screen fingerprint scanners.

Vivo V20 SE in Oxygen Blue and and Gravity Black colors

The Vivo V20 has a 44-megapixel front-facing camera with autofocus support whereas the Vivo V20 SE has a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The Vivo V20 has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. On the other side, the Vivo V20 SE has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup.

The Vivo V20 has a Snapdragon 720G chipset and a 4,000mAh battery. The V20 SE has a Snapdragon 665 SoC and a 4,100mAh battery. Both phones have 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of built-in storage, 33W Flash Charge 2.0 technology, and NFC support.

Realme Narzo 20, 20A, and 20 Pro prices in India leaked ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 19, 2020

On Sept. 21, Realme will be announcing the Realme Narzo 20 series in India. The entire specs of the Narzo 20A, Narzo 20, and Narzo 20 Pro have surfaced in recent reports. A tipster has leaked the pricing of the three smartphones before their official announcement.

Realme Narzo 20A price in India (Rumored)

The new leak states that the Realme Narzo 20A variants such as 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage are priced at Rs 8,999 (~$122) and Rs 9,999 (~$136), respectively.

Past reports have revealed that the Narzo 20A will come with specs such as a 6.5-inch HD+ display, Snapdragon 665 SoC, a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charger, an 8-megapixel front camera, and a 12-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. It will come in Glory Silver and Victory Blue colors.

Realme Narzo 20 price in India (Rumored)

The tipster revealed that the Narzo 20A models such as 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 64GB are priced at Rs 12,999 (~$176) and Rs 14,999 (~$208), respectively.

The Realme Narzo 20 is equipped with specs like a 6.5-inch HD+ screen, Helio G85 chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, a 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging, a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. Its color variants are Glory Silver and Victory Blue.

Editor’s Pick: Realme Narzo 20 Rumor Roundup: All we know about the upcoming Series

Realme Narzo 20 Pro price in India (Rumored)

The Realme Narzo 20 Pro edition such as 6GB RAM + 64GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage are expected to arrive with respective price tags of Rs 16,999 (~$231) and Rs 19,999 (~$272). Its color variants are Black Ninja and White Knight. The Narzo 20 Pro price leak could be correct as a Twitter user could find the Rs 16,999 pricing mentioned in a Google search results ad.

Flipkart accidentally leaks the price of Narzo 20 Pro, starts from 16,999,😍😍 the price seems amazing with 65W SuperDart charging⚡️!! @Sudhanshu1414 @Gadgetsdata @gizmochina @ishanagarwal24 @SGSTechHindi @AmreliaRuhez @TechnicalGuruji @realmecareIN pic.twitter.com/yGUywFq7o5

— Taran Chopra (@TaranChopra3) September 18, 2020

The Narzo 20 Pro will be coming with specs like a 6.5-inch FHD+ display, Helio G95 chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging, 16-megapixel selfie camera, and a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system.

The $40 Lenovo USI Pen brings more functions to the Duet Chromebook

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Sep 19, 2020

If you are looking to grab your first Chromebook without breaking the bank, the Lenovo Duet Chromebook is your best bet. The tablet has received several positive reviews for its value for money. Now, Lenovo has a new accessory for it that makes the tablet even more useful.

The Chromebook tablet ships with a keyboard included in the box, so you can get some work done. If you usually use a stylus such as for notetaking, graphic design, or drawing, then the new Lenovo USI Pen is a necessary purchase.

Lenovo says the stylus has 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity for natural writing, fine art, or graphic design. The stylus which weighs about 14 grams and is about 137 millimeters will last up to 150 days if you use it for just 2 hours a day. Unfortunately, it is not rechargeable as it uses an AAAA battery.

The stylus uses the USI (Universal Stylus Initiative) standard which Google is pushing to be available on Chromebooks that support stylus input. With the USI standard, you can use the Lenovo USI Pen on any device that supports the standard. So if you buy Lenovo’s stylus and eventually ditch the Chromebook Duet, you can still hold on to your stylus and use it with other compatible devices.

The Lenovo USI Pen is available on Lenovo.com for $39.99. It is cheaper than HP‘s own USI Pen which is usually out of stock but has a rechargeable battery.

Amazon sends out invites for September 24 event

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Sep 18, 2020

Amazon is one-upping Google by announcing its product launch a week before Google’s own. While Amazon’s smartphone making days are over, it is its new smart home products that will be taking on Google’s.

Invites which have been sent to the press says the event is scheduled for September 24 and will begin at 1 PM Eastern Time. The invite doesn’t tease what to expect but The Verge reports that it says the Amazon Devices and Services Team will share “some news”.

Last year, Amazon announced a bunch of products such as its very first TWS earbuds called the Echo Buds; the large Echo Studio home speaker, the third-gen Echo Speaker; and an Echo dot with a clock. It also announced some invite-only products such as the Echo Frames smart glasses and a smart ring called the Echo Loop.

Seeing as Google will be announcing a new smart speaker and a new Google Chromecast powered by Google TV, we presume we will get a new Echo Speaker(s) and a new Fire TV Stick too from Amazon.

We expect some of the new Amazon products will also make their way to India but most likely not immediately.

Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Headphones debut in India for Rs.29,990 (~$407)

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Sep 18, 2020

Sony‘s WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling headphones have been launched in India. This is an upgraded version of the WH-1000XM3 which was unveiled nearly two years ago. The headphones have earlier been launched in the US and are presently sold for $349. It brings several new smart functionalities like on-ear detection, multiple device pairing, adaptive sound control, along with better noise cancellation and more.

Sony WH-1000XM4 features improved noise cancellation with its Dual Noise Sensor technology and updated HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1. The sound quality has also been improved with a new Edge-AI used by the DSEE Extreme (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) and with support for 360 Reality Audio.

There are a number of smart features added to the WH-1000XM4, including Speak-to-Chat feature where the headphones will recognize if the user is having a short conversation and automatically reduce the volume and let in ambient sound. The Adaptive Sound Control feature can be configured in the Headphones Connect App where the headphone will automatically detect the surrounding of the user and adjust the ambient sound settings accordingly.

Other features include an improved 5-mic system for clearer calls, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, Fast Pair, wearing detection and the headphones claim a battery life of 30 hours with support for Quick Charging.

The Sony WH-1000XM4 carries a price tag of Rs 29,990 ($407) in India and will be available for pre-order at retail stores and online stores in both black and silver colours. The product is already available on Amazon.in and shopatsc.com online as well as Shop Sony Center and Sony exclusive stores offline.

Razer Blade 15, Viper mouse & TWS Earbuds launched in Mercury & Quartz colorways

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Sep 18, 2020

Razer has steadily been releasing more of its products (in both Quartz and Mercury) for the past few years, expanding its lineup offerings in more color options so its fans can customize their setups.The brand has unveiled a new gaming set for battle stations which come in both Mercury and Quartz colorways.

The hardware includes the Blade 15 notebook, Viper Wireless mouse and True Wireless Earbuds. The products are not really new releases, just that they are now available in both colours instead of the regular true matte black., you can now get your Razer gear in Quartz and Mercury giving gamers multiple choices depending on what colour you desire. Razer has also introduced a Mercury version of the Core X and the laptop stand to its lineup.

Although Razer has not given a specific release date of the Blade 15 laptop in Quartz, we expect the laptop to be available soon. It will only be available in a few regions, though. Other devices can be found on Razer’s website while the earbuds are also available on Amazon in the Mercury option.

The regions where Razer would launch this new device include the US, Singapore, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, and China. The Blade 15 will retail for $1599 and will be available in October.

The Black version of The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds in Mercury and Quartz will be sold at $99. Also, the prices for the laptop stand and the Viper Ultimate Wireless mouse are $49.99 and $149.99 respectively.

Finally, the core X new colour would retail for $299.

Redmi Note 9 Pro has begun to receive MIUI 12 update in India

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Sep 18, 2020

MIUI 12 is the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system based on Android. The company announced it in late April. Since then, it has been updating the eligible devices with weekly beta as well as stable builds worldwide. Since the firm is done updating its flagship and mid-range smartphones, it is now rolling out the update to older and budget handsets. Therefore, Redmi Note 9 Pro launched in March is getting the MIUI 12 update in India only now.

Earlier in August, Redmi Note 9 became the first device in the Redmi Note 9 series to receive MIUI 12 update. Now, after a month, Xiaomi has begun to seed the update to Redmi Note 9 Pro making it the second handset in the series to get this treatment.

That said, the MIUI 12 update for Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with build number V12.0.1.0.QJWINXM and weighs 755MB in size (via PiunikaWeb). It is currently being rolled out to limited users in the country. If there’s no major issue, the rollout will be extended for more users.

Also, this smartphone is sold as Redmi Note 9S outside India. Hence, those variants should also start receiving the update in the coming days.

It is worth noting that Google has released Android 11 but the update for this phone comes with Android 10. Fortunately, the Redmi Note 9 Pro is eligible for the latest version of Android, however, the rollout may take time as Xiaomi is right now working to deliver it to its flagship smartphones

Amazfit Band 5 launches as an upgraded and more expensive Mi Band 5

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Sep 18, 2020

Huami has announced the Amazfit Band 5, a fitness tracker that is almost identical to the Mi Band 5 by Xiaomi. The new tracker was announced today in the US and it packs some key features that Xiaomi’s own tracker doesn’t have.

The Amazfit Band 5 has a 1.1-inch AMOLED touch-display with up to 45 watch faces to choose from. Users can also choose their own pictures to use as a watch face.

The band can track up to 11 sports modes including indoor and outdoor cycling, elliptical, swimming, and skipping. There is a BioTracker 2 PPG sensor for 24/7 heart rate tracking with support for alerts when the heart rate is high. It also has sleep quality monitoring using a SomnusCare sensor; Huami’s PAI health assessment system: and stress monitoring.

The Amazfit Band 5 comes with a SpO2 monitor (OxygenBeats) for measuring blood-oxygen saturation, a feature that Xiaomi’s fitness tracker doesn’t have. The band can also track menstrual cycles and ovulation periods with alerts before they arrive. There’s Alexa’s voice assistant too which allows users to ask questions, set reminders, and control smart home devices.

There is a 125mAh battery inside the fitness tracker that should last up to 2 weeks on a single charge in typical usage mode and up to 25 days in power saving mode.

The Amazfit Band 5 will sell for $45 and will go on sale on September 21. It will be available on Amazon in the US. There is no news yet of availability in other markets.

OnePlus 7T Pro now retails for ₹43,999 in India, thanks to the latest ₹4,000 price cut

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Sep 18, 2020

The OnePlus 7T Pro launched in India in October of last year in a single 8GB + 256GB storage configuration priced at ₹53,999. Fast forward to April 2020, it received a price cut of ₹6,000 bringing down its retail price to ₹47,999. Now, after 5 months, its price has been slashed once again.

OnePlus lowered the price of the OnePlus 7T series ahead of the OnePlus 8 series launch in the beginning of Q3. Now, similarly, as OnePlus 8T is about to launch (probably on October 14), the price of OnePlus 7T Pro has been cut once again by ₹4,000.

That means, the Chinese smartphone maker’s flagship smartphone of H2 2019 is now listed for ₹43,999 on Amazon India and OnePlus online store (via Gadgets360). In case you do not know, the OnePlus 7T Pro was available at the very same price during the Amazon Prime Day sale in early August.

Further, buyers can also avail an additional ₹3,000 instant discount using ICICI debit/cards. Whereas, interested customers can get the phone on no-cost EMI for up to 6 months.

Interestingly, the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition is still selling for its ₹58,999 launch price. Since the partnership between the two companies has now ended, it is the last special edition handset from their collaboration.

Samsung Wireless Charging Trio listing reveals more details

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