Pixel 9a launched last month globally with the latest features and hardware upgrades over the predecessor, i.e., Pixel 8a. The new joy bundle for the enthusiasts features IP68 water and dust resistance. The smartphone is already on sale in the US, Canada, Germany, France, and several other countries. Pixel 9a finally made it to India for the price of Rs 49,999 via Flipkart. The interested users can grab a Rs 3000 discount via HDFC Credit Cards, making it available for Rs 46,999.

If you’re looking to grab the smartphone with an exchange offer, then you can get an additional Rs 2000 discount. Overall, it is making the final total down to Rs 44,999, inclusive of Rs 3000 HDFC Credit card discount.

Pixel 9a Features and Specifications

Pixel 9a packs Google’s AI prowess via the means of Google’s AI assistant, i.e., Gemini. It enhances the overall experience on the smartphone with the finest AI features present in every nook and corner of the default proprietary apps on the phone. The all-new two-way natural conversations and AI image generation are worth mentioning.

Further, the new “Add Me,” “Macro Focus,” and “Best Take” features in the camera application make the phone truly worth the dime spent. Furthermore, the other features to edit photos, including the ability to expand images with AI, are some finest camera features on the smartphone.

The smartphone bundles a 6.3-inch OLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. Google Tensor G4 powers the device, and the Titan M2 security chip enforces stricter security algorithms. It houses a dual rear camera setup of a 48MP primary sensor and a 48MP ultra-wide lens. There’s a 13MP front-facing single rear camera. It is powered by a 5100 mAh battery that supports 23W fast wired charging and 7.5 W wireless charging.

Apart from the new enhancements, the smartphone bundles a year of warranty and ships with a 14-day replacement policy.

It is up for grabs at the price of Rs 49,999 from Flipkart.

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t’s hard to deny that flagship phones have reached a point of similarity. The latest Snapdragon processor, OLED 120Hz display, super-fast charging, impressive cameras – it all blends together. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the tech, but the excitement of a new flagship launch isn’t what it used to be. The real innovation seems to be happening in the entry-level and mid-range markets. To stay competitive, manufacturers are bringing features once exclusive to $1000 phones down to the affordable models. Now, Oppo will be a prime example, offering IP68 certification and curved display on their $100 phones. Here are the details…

Oppo Packs $1000 Flagship Features into $150 Smartphones

According to a recent report by Digital Chat Station, Oppo is working on a new phone with IP68 water and dust resistance certification. Currently, there isn’t much information available about the device. However, we know the affordable Oppo smartphone will come with a curved screen and a 5000 mAh battery.

The price point is particularly exciting, as the company aims to target the budget-friendly category with a price tag expected to be below $150 (1000 Yuan). Unfortunately, we have limited information on this phone right now. DCS hasn’t leaked a release date. However, the IP68 certification hints at an imminent launch. As someone living in a country with economic challenges, I’m glad to see these features on affordable models.

Also as a tech editor, this kind of innovation excites me. Other brands, like Xiaomi, offer impressive mid-range features, but none have matched this level of affordability yet. Hopefully, Oppo’s move will encourage more competition in this area. Perhaps we’ll even see better SoCs in budget-friendly Android phones soon.

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iQOO is gearing up to launch the iQOO 12 series of flagship smartphones in its home market of China. But ahead of the official announcement, a fresh leak has hinted at some of the key specifications of the top-end iQOO 12 Pro model.

iQOO 12 Pro Key Specs Revealed

The news arrives from a known tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website). The Chinese smartphone maker’s next gen flagship smartphone will apparently sport the latest E7 AMOLED display made by Samsung. This panel might come with curved edges and reportedly house an integrated ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor from Goodix. For those unaware, this screen is expected to offer 1.5K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate.

The tipster adds that the iQOO 12 Pro will arrive with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. Meanwhile, the iQOO 12 is rumored to arrive with an IP64 rating for protection against the natural elements. This is all the information that was shared by the tipster. However, our previous reports have hinted at some of its other key specifications. Under the hood, the device will likely be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC that is paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage.

A large 5,400mAh battery pack could power this device, which supports up to 120W fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. On the rear, the high-end smartphone will apparently feature an OmniVision OV50H 50-megapixel primary sensor and an OV64B 64-megapixel periscopic zoom lens. The camera module will probably house an ultra-wide-angle sensor as well.

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Noise is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in India right now, and to keep growing its market share in the smartwatch space, the Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 smartwatch was launched in India on Thursday, Dec. 23. It is the successor to the Noise ColorFit Ultra which was launched not too long ago, back in July 2021.

Compared to its predecessor, the Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 smartwatch has an upgraded screen as it features a 1.78-inch AMOLED screen accompanied by an Always-on display feature, allowing the smartwatch to display the time and health data at all times. The smartwatch adopts a squarish design similar to the Apple Watch with one button on its side.

As for the build quality, the Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 smartwatch is in a stainless steel body, rated with IP68 water and dust resistance to keep the smartwatch running during rainy days or sunny beach days. Compared to the only two color options of its predecessor, the Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 now comes in 4 brand-new colors: Jet Black, Navy Gold, Olive Green, and Silver Grey.

For fitness lovers, the Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 comes with the Noise Health Suite, which allows users to keep track of their health via the NoiseFit App. The smartwatch can measure blood oxygen levels(SpO2), stress, and sleep cycles. It also comes with 24/7 heart rate monitoring, and support for over 60 sports modes. There is also a female health feature that helps women to track their menstrual cycle.

For software customization, users can jazz up their smartwatch with over 100 watch faces, including some customized animated, cloud-based, and customizable watch faces.

Other features of the ColorFit Ultra 2 include weather forecast, reminders, calls & SMS quick replies, world clock, music, stocks, flashlight, Smart DND, and calculator among others. Noise claims that the new ColorFit Ultra 2 can offer up to 7 days of runtime on a single charge.

The Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 is on sale at an introductory price of Rs. 4,499 (USD 60), and it is listed on Amazon India and the Noise official website. After the sale, the smartwatch is retailed officially at the price of Rs. 8,999(USD 120).

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It is not easy to make a phone with moving parts water-resistant. This is one of the reasons why the ASUS Zenfone 6 and Zenfone 7 series which have motorized cameras are not water-resistant. Now that ASUS is dropping that design, it has confirmed that the Zenfone 8 will have an IP68 rating.

In its latest teaser for the upcoming compact flagship phone, ASUS revealed that the Zenfone 8 will have an IP68 rating which means that alongside being able to withstand dust, dirt, and sand, it can also survive immersion in water up to a depth of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you and I were Protected, 6oth of us? https://t.co/ig6HaxNLtQ #Zenfone8 #BigonPerformanceCompactinSize

— ASUS (@ASUS) May 2, 2021

The Zenfone 8 will be the first ASUS flagship phone with an IP68 rating in years. Even before the Zenfone 6 and Zenfone 7, water-resistance is not a feature found in ASUS phones, so this is a big addition for the brand.

So far, ASUS has confirmed that the Zenfone 8 will also have an audio jack and its teasers have shown the phone has a hole punch at the top left corner of the screen for the front-facing camera. It will also have a display with a high refresh rate and a  Snapdragon 888 processor.

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Days before the OnePlus 8 series launch, a leak surfaced on OnePlus 8 Pro’s water resistance. At the launch, OnePlus made it true by launching the first-device with IP68 Water and Dust resistance. Although the OnePlus 8 Pro has it, the non-Pro doesn’t come with an official IP rating. Now, tipster Max Jambor says that the OnePlus 9 series will continue the same trend.

According to Max, the OnePlus 9 Pro will have the same IP68 Water and Dust resistance as the predecessor. This shouldn’t come as a surprise considering its a feature that companies don’t generally downgrade with iterations. Anyway, Max also says that the OnePlus 9 and 9E will mostly not have an official IP rating.

In case you aren’t aware, IP-rating is an  Ingress Protection Code according to IEC(International Electrotechnical Commission)’s EN 60529 standard. It basically awards the degree of protection given to a mechanical/electrical enclosure. Based on the type and intensity of intrusion, the rating varies.

For instance, IP68 means devices can withstand dust, dirt, and sand. They are also resistant to submersion up to a maximum depth of 1.5m underwater for up to thirty minutes. Anyway, if the leak turns out to be true, the OnePlus 9 series will once again have only a device with an IP rating.

Besides, as mentioned above, OnePlus phones have had water resistance in the past. But the company didn’t really get an official IP rating. In fact, it stated the additional cost burden as the reason for the OnePlus 7 Pro. Not to mention the carriers like Verizon getting the official rating for the non-Pro(eg. OnePlus 8 Verizon-exclusive) shows that even the watered-down models have the necessary build.

Anyway, we hope that the OnePlus 9, 9E models don’t compromise on the build quality too much to match the price-performance ratio. Talking about models, reports say that the OnePlus 9 series will have three models this time. While OnePlus has already confirmed its flagship series with Snapdragon 888 for H1 2021, leaks say that launch is around mi-March.

Regarding the specs, the OnePlus 9 will probably have a flatter display(like the 8T) and the 9 pro a curved display. Rumors say that the former will be a 6.65-inch while the latter will be a 6.72-inch AMOLED 120Hz displays. Other expected features are 65W Warp Charging, OxygenOS 11, dual-48MP cameras(OnePlus 9), and more.

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Cat, a brand known for making heavy-duty machines and equipment, has also been making smartphones since past few years. Now, the company has added a new device to its portfolio of rugged smartphones, dubbed as Cat S32.

Instead of the on-going trend in smartphones such as high-powered processor, edge-to-edge or bezel-less display, the company’s focus lies on battery longevity and the phone’s durability in extreme weather conditions.

The Cat S32 smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch HD+ display with 1440 x 720 pixels screen resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. Further, the display is protected by DragonTrail Pro Glass and the company claims that the phone can also be operated with either wet fingers or while wearing gloves.

The smartphone’s body is rated IP68 for water resistance (1.5m up to 35 minutes) and is MIL SPEC 810G compliant for shocks and vibrations with the company claiming that it has been drop tested from 1.8m onto steel.

Also, the housing of the device is made of a rubberised material that offers excellent grip so that you don’t need to put the phone into a case. It also offers a customizable key on the left that can be useful for push-to-talk applications.

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Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek Helio A20 quad-core chipset, coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Connectivity options on the device include CAT 6 LTE speeds VoLTE, and Wi-Fi calling along with Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The device features a 13-megapixel camera sensor on the back and comes with a 5-megapixel front-facing shooter for taking selfies and video calling. The phone is powered by a 4,200mAh battery which is claimed to offer two days of battery life.

The Cat S32 smartphone, which carries a suggested selling price of €299, will be available for purchase from the company’s official website CatPhones.com. If you want to opt for an established brand, then Samsung XCover rugged smartphone has also been made official.

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There are a bunch of rugged phones in the market but the Nomu S30 stands out. It is not only IP68 certified but it also packs a massive 5000mAh battery, NFC and 4GB of RAM.

Nomu has been making rugged phones for almost a decade now but the Nomu S30 sets a new standard for rugged phones. It sports a 5.5″ Sharp FHD display, 64GB of storage, and is powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core processor.

The main camera is a 16MP (interpolated) Sony IMX214 camera while you have a 5MP (8MP) shooter up front. That massive battery also supports Quick Charge 3.0.

Since the Nomu S30 is waterproof and shockproof, what better way to put it to test than by throwing it in a washing machine? Does it come out unscathed? You’ll have to see for yourself.

The Nomu S30 still has some other neat tricks under the hood too. It has glove mode support and also has a NXP smart PA module that lets it churn out louder sounds than its competitors.

READ MORE: Nomu S20 Review – A Good Budget IP-68 Rugged Smartphone

You can grab the Nomu S30 here for less than $250. For that price, you get a rugged phone with dual SIM slots, dual band WiFi, alongside the other specs mentioned above.

You can check out the Nomu website for more phones or the Nomu S30 product page for more information about it.

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After much speculations, rumours and leaks, South Korean tech giant Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S8 along with the Galaxy S8 Plus in a ceremony today. The Samsung Galaxy S8 launch is the biggest event the tech giant is hosting since the Galaxy Note 7 saga so, the event was a highly anticipated one.  As you already know, the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus were billed to be the first smartphones to pack Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 chipset and indeed they were launched with the powerful flagship chip. But whether you’ll get to buy the Snapdragon 835-powered version of the S8 or S8 Plus will depend on where you live.

Design & Hardware

The Samsung Galaxy S8 features a design which isn’t entirely different from its predecessors but it comes with an unusually high screen-to-body ratio. A large display ensured the traditional home button which sits at the front of the screen under the display was absent. Instead, the Galaxy S8 features a virtual home button. The bezels are thin and the display is a curved one.

On the specifications, the Galaxy S8 sports a 5.8-ich Super AMOLED display with a resolution of  2960 x 1440 pixels and 570ppi. The processor is an octa-core Snapdragon 835 chipset clocked at 2.35GHz on some version while there is another version powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 8895 chip also clocked at 2.35GHz. The United States will get the Snapdragon 835-powered version while other international countries would get the Exynos 8895-powered version. China is said to also get the Qualcomm-powered version but there is no official word on that yet. Both versions are backed by 4GB of RAM while there is 64GB of storage onboard which is expandable via a microSD slot.

Camera, Battery

On the camera aspect, the Galaxy S8 packs a 12MP rear camera with a f/1.7 aperture, OIS and LED flash and at the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera with a f/1.7 aperture and autofocus. We are yet to see camera samples of theGalaxy S8’s camera but we believe it would be a very powerful setup. Keeping the lights on is a generous 3000mAh battery which should do a good job in that regard.

Connectivity, Other Features

Other features include a USB Type-C port, NFC and MST for Samsung Pay, IP68 water and dust resistance and yes, it still packs a 3.5mm headphone jack. There is also a wireless charging support as well as Cat. 16 LTE. Others include Bluetooth 5.0 which is capable of streaming to two devices at the same time and Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac. The Galaxy S8 isn’t too wide despite its large size, packing a dimension of 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm and it weighs just 155g. The device runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box and also comes with Samsung’s new Bixby Assistant which is launched by pressing a dedicated physical button located on the side of the phone.

Pricing & Availability

As for the pricing, Samsung left that out unfortunately but the Galaxy S8 is expected to start at around $750. Both the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will be up for pre-order as from tomorrow, March 30 while they will be officially released in the US on April 21. Each pre-order qualifies you to get a free Gear VR headset with a controller and a set of games. The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will be available in black, gray, and silver in the US while Gold and blue are the options on the international edition.

	SAMSUNG GALAXY S8	Galaxy S8 Plus
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0 mm, 155 grams	159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm, 173g grams
DISPLAY	5.8-inch 2960 x 1440p (570 ppi) OLED	6.2-inch 2960 x 1440p (529 ppi) OLED
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 @ 2.3 / Exynos 9 @ 2.3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 @ 2.3 / Exynos 9 @ 2.3
MEMORY	4GB + 64GB MicroSD: Yes	4GB + 64GB MicroSD: Yes
CAMERA	12MP f/1.7 OIS 8MP f/1.7 Front Camera	12MP f/1.7 OIS 8MP f/1.7 Front Camera
BATTERY	3000mAh Fast Charging Wireless Charging	3500mAh Fast Charging Wireless Charging
OS	Android 7 Nougat	Android 7 Nougat
SPECIAL FEATURES	IP68 Certification	IP68 Certification
COLORS	Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue and Maple Gold.	Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue and Maple Gold.
PRICE	$750 (Expected)	>$750 (Expected)

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Huawei recently launched the P10 and P10 Plus flagships at MWC 2017 and in addition to the two smartphones, the company also announced its latest smartwatch, the Huawei Watch 2. The Huawei Watch 2 joins LG’s smartwatch as the first two watches which runs on Google’s Android Wear 2.0.

Apart from Google’s latest OS running inside the Huawei smartwatch, the Watch 2 comes with a sportier body and equally has a Classic model with a black paint job and leather straps. The Watch 2 sports a circular 1.2-inch face. The display is surrounded by etched ceramic bezels which add a premium feel to the device. It is powered by a Snapdragon 2100 chipset and features NFC which can be used for Android Pay. There is also the prospect of LTE support onboard, depending on your region.

The Watch 2 is a complete fitness band, packing features like heart rate monitor, fitness features for monitoring activities like running, cycling or working out on the treadmill. There is also IP68 level of protection against water and moisture, so there is no cause for concern about using the device in wet conditions. Huawei did well in cramming a large 420mAh battery inside the device which can last up to 25 days under the Watch mode. Under normal usage, though, the smartwatch can last up to 2 days.

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The Huawei Watch 2 also comes in gray, yellow, black and bright orange variants and carries a price tag of 329 Euros ( around $350). The device will start shipping to the US in April, while some European countries would get a feel of it earlier on in March.

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Most of us have smartphones these days but some people either tend to break their phones quite often or they work in the environment that is full of dust, humidity etc. Therefore, we have rugged smartphones and if you want to still be using your device even after severe drops on concrete or into the pool, the Nomu rugged phones are currently on sale at Gearbest.com.

In fact, we have already reviewed the Nomu S30 and we were mostly positive about it.

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The Nomu S10 is the cheapest out of the pack but the phone still has quite a lot to offer for the price of just below $120. Obviously, the phone is designed to withstand the punishment of dust, humidity and severe temperature changes.

Also, the IP-68 certification assures the water-resistance, so you can use the phone under water for 30 mins.

Finally, the phone sports some decent specs for the price that include a quad-core MTK6737 chip (1.5GHz), 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. 

The Nomu S20 is a slightly more expensive ($150) phone but it has a much larger 6.0 display that assures a better multimedia experience.

In addition, the phone has the Gorilla Glass 3 protective glass and it is shatter-resistant (up to 1.5m), which is a great feature if you work in some dangerous environments like construction sites.

Obviously, the S20 keeps the same IP-68 rating that allows this phone to take a beating. Finally, the phone is more powerful as it has the same quad-core MTK6737 chip (1.5GHz) but it sports 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. 

Finally, the Nomu S30 is one of the most powerful budget rugged phones you can buy at the moment. Even though the phone is pretty expensive ($230), it has some great specs. The phone ships with an octa-core Mediatek Helio P10 chip with the clock speeds of 2.0GHz, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.

One of the key selling points is a huge 5000mAh battery that will allow you to use the phone for at least a few days.

The Nomu S30 has the IP-68 rating and it is water, dust, shock and temperature-resistant. Naturally, all the ports are covered with flaps to avoid any water damage.

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In addition to launching the Honor 6X, Huawei also unveiled its new smartwatch dubbed Honor S1. The Huawei Honor S1 smartwatch brings with it a Nordic style modest design, molded with metal material and weighing only 35g. The device also comes in three cool and attractive colors of Navy blue, gray, and orange. The device also features a removable strap which can easily be replaced by users and easy dial-type design.

The Huawei Honor S1 smartwatch isn’t just a time checking machine but also a smart gadget that monitors the heart rate, calories, distance covered, pace and other vital data beneficial to health and wellness. The smartwatch comes in as a versatile  piece of machinery because it comes in handy in a variety of sports including swimming, running, walking, cycling, treadmill etc.It shouldn’t surprise you that the smartwatch functions under water during swimming and other water sports. This is possible because the smartwatch comes with IP 68 waterproof and dustproof protection and can stay up to 50 meters under water.

The Huawei Honor S1 smartwatch can also be used for payment sevices like Ali pay whereby in a situation where a user forgets his or her wallet or smartphone, they can easily pay by scanning. There is also a security feature which ensure the payments made via the device are secure.

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The Huawei Honor S1 carries a price tag of just 699 Yuan ($104)and would go on sale for the first time on October 25 at 10am. The sales can be access exclusively via Vmall, Jingdong and Lynx in China.

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Blackview has a couple of rugged smartphones in their lineup. Last year, the company announced the BV5000 rugged smartphone which did quite well, and now, this Chinese company is all set to update the lineup with a new model, the Blackview BV6000. The new phone will retain the rugged characteristics of the previous model, and will upgrade the specs to a great extent.

According to the latest information, the upcoming Blackview BV6000 will come with the MT6755 Helio P10 chipset under the hood clocked at 2GHz. This octa-core chip is the one which drives many mid-range flagships in the market, so it’s good to see it inside the new Blackview device. For memory, the phone will come with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. This will be further expandable up to 32GB via MicroSD.

Being a rugged smartphone, the phone will be IP68 certified, so it will be dust proof, water proof and shock proof, making it an ideal outdoor companion. Further, the phone comes with a large 4500mAh battery to make sure that it lasts more than a day easily. This should be enough given that the screen is compact, measuring 4.7-inches with 720p resolution.

The BV6000 will run on the new Android 6.0 Marshmallow version out of the box. Other features of the phone include an 18MP rear camera (could be interpolated) and an 8MP front facing shooter. It will support GPS as well as GLONASS. Finally, this is a 4G enabled smartphone with support for FDD-LTE 800/ 1800/ 2100/ 2600 bands. You also get dual SIM dual standby on the device.

The Blackview BV6000 will be announced sometime in the middle of 2016 for a pricing of less than $200. Stay tuned for more details.

Meawhile, the super cheap Blackview A8 smartphone is up for grabs via various retailers. You can purchase it from here.

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