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Samsung launches Galaxy J6, J8, A6, and A6+ in India

Will Samsung be able to take back the market it’s losing to Xiaomi?

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Samsung announced four new devices — the Galaxy J6, J8, A6, and A6+ — at an event in Mumbai, India today. The J series duo is intended for the lower-midrange market while the A series is intended for the higher midrange.

The Infinity Display is their one common feature, meaning they have smaller bezels and chins just like Samsung’s flagship, the S9. The physical home and back keys are gone while the fingerprint scanner has been shifted to the back. All of them also feature a soft LED flash on the front, as well as Samsung Mall and other Samsung-exclusive apps.

The budget Samsung Galaxy J6 has been launched in two variants: 4GB RAM and 64GB storage or 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. It has a 5.6-inch HD+ (720p) display with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. It’s powered by an octa-core Exynos processor backed by a 3000mAh battery. On the rear is a 13-megapixel camera while the front sports an 8-megapixel sensor. The first variant is priced at INR 13,990 (US$ 205) followed by the second one at INR 16,490 (US$ 241). It will be available from Flipkart and Paytm starting May 22. Launch offers include cash back on ICICI Bank Credit and Debit cards, and Paytm.

The Samsung Galaxy J8 features a 6-inch HD+ AMOLED display and is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 450 processor. It has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage along with a 3500mAh battery. It owns a dual-camera setup on the rear consisting of a 16- and 5-megapixel setup along with a 16-megapixel front camera. It’s priced at INR 18,990 (US$ 278) and will go on sale from July.

The Samsung Galaxy A6 has a 5.6-inch HD+ AMOLED display and is backed by an octa-core Exynos processor. On the optics front, it ships with a 16-megapixel camera on the rear with an f/1.7 aperture, and a 16-megapixel front camera with an f/1.9 aperture. It has 4GB of RAM and storage options of 32GB or 64GB. It sports a 3000mAh battery and metal unibody construction. It’s priced at INR 21,990 (US$ 322) for the 32GB variant and INR 22,990 (US$ 337) for the 64GB variant. It will be available on Amazon.in and offline retailers starting May 22.

The Samsung Galaxy A6+ has a 6-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display and runs on a Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor paired with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a 35000mAh battery. It has a dual rear camera setup consisting of 16-megapixel main and 5-megapixel secondary sensors, along with a 24-megapixel front camera. It has been priced at INR 25,990 (US$ 381) and is available from Amazon.in starting May 22 along with the A6.

All the phones run on Android Oreo out of the box and are assembled under the Make in India campaign.

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Realme X2 Pro with Snapdragon 855+, 50W charging launches

The new flagship killer?

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November 20, 2019

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Realme has been on a tear in 2019 and the company has no plans of stopping  after finally launching the Realme X2 Pro. It’s filled to the brim with latest features and will be going up against Xiaomi’s K20 Pro as well as the OnePlus 7T.

After its official unveiling in China and Europe last month, the Realme X2 Pro has now made its way to India. The phone has a premium design consisting of glass and metal.

On the front is a 6.5-inch Full HD+ AMOLED panel with 90Hz refresh rate and a small water-drop notch on the top. Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 855+ processor along with 8GB RAM in the base variant. For authentication, an in-display fingerprint scanner has been provided along with support for face unlock.

The camera is a major highlight and the flagship phone houses a set of four sensors on the rear: a massive 64-megapixel primary lens, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel portrait lens. The front water-drop notch houses a 16-megapixel camera for selfies.

The battery capacity is 4,000 mAh and it comes with support for blazing-fast 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge. Realme claims it can completely charge the phone within 35 minutes.

On the software front, Realme is sticking with Android 9 Pie and ColorOS 6.1 but an update to Android 10 is already in the works.

Realme X2 Pro is priced at INR 29,999 (US$ 417) for the 8GB+128GB option and INR 33,999 (US$ 475) for the 12GB+256GB variant.

The company also launched Realme X2 Pro Master Edition in Red Brick and Concrete color variants with 12GB+256GB configuration costing INR 34,999 (US$ 486). The sale for the Master Edition will start during Christmas.

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Vivo Y19 is an affordable phone with triple rear cameras

A phone that gets everything right

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November 19, 2019

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The affordable segment has seen a wide range of new phones this year thanks to a raging war between Xiaomi and Realme. While the two are constantly trying to undercut each other, brands are striving to take advantage of the situation.

Vivo has unveiled a new phone dubbed the Y19 and it’s being launched in India as well as the Philippines. The design is rather different and incorporates a 3D design that can mimic a wide range of reflective colors. The phone will be available in Magnetic Black and Spring White color options.

On the front is a 6.5-inch LCD Full HD+ display with a tiny water-drop notch on the top. Powering the phone is an octa-core MediaTek Helio P65 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage.

In terms of optics, the triple rear camera setup of the Vivo Y19 includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The phone also gets a 16-megapixel selfie camera at the front.

It has dual SIM support and ships with Android 9 Pie-based Funtouch OS 9.2. For a better gaming experience, an Ultra Game Mode has been provided for optimization.

In India, the phone has been priced at INR 13,999 (US$ 195) and will be available for purchase via all major online as well as offline sellers.

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Motorola razr will soon come to India

Will mostly be an unlocked variant

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November 15, 2019

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There’s no doubt that 2019 has been one of the most exciting years in consumer technology. For a long time, we’ve been fantasizing about foldable displays and many brands were in a race to be the first one to grab the spot. Samsung’s Galaxy Fold was unveiled some time back and is now available for purchase in many markets.

Lenovo-backed Motorola brand has been making affordable as well as midrange phones for quite some time. Now, it’s aiming for the premium market and their first product has revolutionary next-gen technology along with old-school nostalgia.

Resurrecting the razr lineup, the all-new phone comes with a retro, yet iconic, flip-phone design that incorporates a foldable display. It has two screens — one on the outside and one that bends on the inside. Once unfolded, you’ll see a 6.2-inch flexible OLED that can completely bend without a bump.

Around the same time as the announcement, Motorola’s Indian social media handle posted teasers of the razr, hinting at its possible arrival to India in near future. Those teasers now have been confirmed.

Motorola India’s website has a dedicated page for the phone where interested folks can register their interest. This confirms that it’ll be launching in the country soon. Additionally, this will also mean that interested users around the globe could have an opportunity to buy an unlocked variant of the phone.

Currently, razr is available exclusively via Verizon in the U.S. On the other hand, the Indian market consists of unlocked phones only.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is the only foldable smartphone currently on sale in India and has sold out in each of the sales rather quickly. The razr could act as a slightly cheaper alternative for anyone specifically looking for a foldable option. The Fold is locally priced at INR 1,64,999 (US$ 2,290).

The global pricing is US$ 1,499 (INR 1,08,000), though we expect the launch price to be higher because of additional import duties and dynamic currency conversions.

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