Poco F1 Armoured Edition will soon be available with 6GB of RAM: Price, Specifications and more

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November 30, 2018

Armoured Edition poco f1, poco f1 special edition, 6gb, 64gb — Poco F1 Armoured Edition gives a better look to the phone

Xiaomi launched the Poco F1 a few months ago, and since then the phone has gained immense popularity. The amount of specifications it provides for the price has got people thinking why to even look at other phones. Now, the rumours are that the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is bringing the better looking Armoured Edition phone for the base variant as well.

Previously, Poco F1 was available in Armoured Edition only with the 256GB variant at a price of Rs. 29,999. The standard edition 256GB variant, on the other hand, costs just Rs. 28,999. As the company is bringing the special edition to the base variant, people will pay Rs. 21,999, in oppose to Rs. 20,999, to get the same.

As the standard edition is built out of polycarbonate plastic, the Armoured Edition Poco F1 will offer a much better look. Apart from the better looks, everything remains quite the same with the Armoured Edition. It is said to be available for the base variant and the 128GB variant in the coming weeks via Flipkart, Mi Home and Mi.com.

Also Read: Top 5 smartphones under Rs. 25,000: From Poco F1 to Vivo V11 Pro

Specifications

Poco F1 features a 6.18-inch IPS LCD display with a notch and a resolution of 1080x2246 pixels. It is powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with Adreno 630 GPU. The phone comes in three variants, 6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB. All of this is backed by a 4,000mAh battery which supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.

On the optics front, the Poco F1 sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 12-megapixel primary and a 5-megapixel secondary lens. Up front, there is a 20-megapixel selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture.

Top 5 Gaming smartphones: Asus ROG Phone, Razer Phone 2 and more

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Devesh Arora

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November 30, 2018

Honor, Honor Play, Honor Play Smartphone, Honor Play while Gaming — Games like PUBG Mobile have got really popular these days

Since the introduction of high demanding games like PUBG Mobile and Fortnite, smartphone gaming is taking a boom. This has made smartphone manufacturers get into manufacturing smartphones that are targeted only towards gamers. Higher performance chipsets and high refresh rate screens are a few key features of these phones. Here are the top 5 gaming smartphones to get in November 2018.

Asus ROG Phone

Asus has recently expanded its portfolio in India by introducing the ROG Phone in the country. Republic of Gamers is a brand that every gamer has heard of and also has a lot of fans. ROG Phone comes with RGB lighting and a fast refresh rate of 90Hz, that too on an OLED panel. It also sports a connector for the various ROG accessories. In India, the phone is available with a price tag of Rs. 69,999.

Razer Phone 2

Razer has recently unveiled the successor to the much popular Razer Phone. Razer was one of the first companies to enter the gaming smartphone market. Razer Phone 2 features a glass sandwich design, glowing logo at the back and a 120Hz IPS display up front. The phone is available in the US for USD 799.

Nubia Red Magic Mars

Just like most gaming smartphones, the Nubia Red Magic Mars also needs to be imported as it is not available in India and other countries as of now. The smartphone comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and up to 10GB of RAM. It also offers DTS 7.1 audio support and runs on Google's latest Android Pie operating system. It is selling in China at a starting price of CNY 2,699.

Xiaomi BlackShark 2

Xiaomi has a sub-brand called BlackShark made specifically for gaming smartphones. Their latest offering, BlackShark 2 is available for CNY 3,199. It is the first Android smartphone to offer up to 10GB of RAM. Being a gaming phone, it also has RGB lighting on its sides. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and features a 6.01-inch AMOLED display.

Xiaomi Poco F1

If you are willing to give up on the build and design that other gaming phones have, the Poco F1 will save you a ton of cash. It comes with a liquid cooling system and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip, which makes it one of the best gaming smartphones under Rs. 25,000.

Top 5 alternatives for Nokia 7.1: Xiaomi Poco F1, Honor Play and more

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Tech Desk

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November 30, 2018

HMD Global has just launched yet another smartphone in India, the Nokia 7.1. It comes with a notched display and a few segment first features. The smartphone brings the company's PureDisplay screen technology and ZEISS optics for better imaging. Priced at Rs. 19,999, the Nokia 7.1 might seem overpriced for some people. So, here are a few alternatives to that can get a better value for your money.

Poco F1

If pure performance is what you require in your next smartphone and you are ready to compromise a bit on quality, the Poco F1 deserves a look. It offers flagship grade experience at a relatively lower price point. The handset is powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 20,990.

Honor Play

Just like the Poco F1, the Honor Play also offers a better value for your money. It also features a better build quality and a notched display. It is powered by the company's own flagship Kirin 970 chipset and comes with up to 6GB of RAM. The Honor Play is available at a starting price of Rs. 19,999.

Xiaomi Mi A2

In case you are looking to save some money and still want decent performance, the Mi A2 is a good option for under Rs. 20,000. It packs in Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chip which is way better than the 636 found on Nokia 7.1. Backed by Google's Android One program, the dual-sim handset is available with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The price tag of the base variant is set to Rs. 15,999.

Nokia 6.1 Plus

While the Nokia 7.1 offers Snapdragon 636 at Rs. 19,999, the Nokia 6.1 Plus brings the same chipset for Rs. 15,999. Sure, there are differences between both phones. But if what you really want is performance, the Nokia 6.1 Plus can be a better value for money.

RealMe 2 Pro

RealMe 2 Pro offers the most value for your money. The dual-sim handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. It also comes with a water drop style notch and up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 13,999.

Top 5 alternatives for Honor 8C: RealMe U1, Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro and more

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Devesh Arora

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November 29, 2018

Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Honor has launched a suecessor to the Honor 7C, the Honor 8C. The new smartphone comes with a notched display and a dual-camera setup at the a back. It is available at a starting price of Rs. 11,999. Here are some alternatives you can look out for in the Indian market.

RealMe U1

RealMe has recently launched the RealMe U1 smartphone which currently brings the most value for your money in this price range. RealMe U1 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P70 processor. It packs in up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The dual-SIM handset is available at a starting price of Rs. 9,499.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro

Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Review: A notch above other budget phones

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is also a worthy competitor to the Honor 8C. The smartphone features a notched display and comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC. It packs in up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. All of this is backed by a 4,000mAh battery. The Redmi 6 Pro is available at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is quite old now but it still holds up well. Though it does not ide. It features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display and it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. ZenFone Max Pro M1 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.

Also Read: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 In-Depth Review: Budget smartphone king?

Nokia 5.1 Plus

If you are looking for something that comes from a more trust worthy brand, the Nokia 5.1 Plus is what you should be looking for. It packs in a MediaTek Helio P60 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM and comes with 32GB of storage. The storage is further expandable using a microSD card. Nokia 5.1 Plus is currently available at a price of Rs. 10,999.

RealMe 2 Pro

If you are willing to put in a little more money in exchange for extra power, the RealMe 2 Pro should serve the purpose. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdraon 660 SoC, the smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 13,999.

Nubia Red Magic Mars with 10GB RAM and Snapdragon 845 launched

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Tech Desk

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November 29, 2018

Nubia has launched a new gaming smartphone, Nubia Red Magic Mars with 10GB of RAM. It is the successor to the company's older Red Magic gaming smartphone. It is available in Meteorite Black, Flame Red, Camouflage colour options. The Camouflage colour option is only available for the highest model and comes with a special fingerprint-resistant coating. All the three colour options come with an RGB lighting strip on the back.

The device is priced at CNY 2,699 (approximately Rs. 27,413) for the 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage variant. The 8GB RAM/128GB internal storage variant is priced at CNY 3,199 (approximately Rs. 32,492). Whereas the 10GB RAM/256GB internal storage variant is priced at CNY 3,999 (approximately Rs. 40,617).

Nubia Red Magic Mars sports a 6-inch full HD+ LCD display with a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor paired with Adreno 630 GPU. The device comes in three RAM/storage variants 6GB/8GB/10GB RAM along with 64GB/128GB/256GB internal storage.

Also Read: Nubia Z18 Mini with an 18:9 Display launched: Price, Specifications and more

The smartphone features two touch-sensitive shoulder buttons and a linear motor, which enables 4D shock haptic feedback. It also comes with dual heat pipes and convection cooling technology. Nubia has added stereo speakers with DTS 7.1 audio support. It runs Google's latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system with the company's own Red Magic OS UI skin on top. All of this is backed by a 3,800mAh non-removable battery.

Also Read: ZTE Nubia X launched: Top 5 alternatives available

In the camera department, Nubia Red Magic Mars features a 16-megapixel primary camera on the back. On the front, it sports an 8-megapixel shooter for video calls and taking selfies.

Top 5 alternatives for the Asus ROG Phone: Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Huawei Mate 20 Pro and more

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Brahmjot Singh

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November 29, 2018

Asus India has finally launched the ROG Phone in the country. With the smartphone, the Taiwanese giant is aiming at the audience who like to game on their phones. The key features of the ROG Phone include the 90Hz AMOLED display and RGB lighting. It is priced at Rs. 69,999 and here are some alternatives around the price point.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

If you are looking for a complete flagship experience from your next smartphone, the Galaxy Note 9 from Samsung should serve the purpose. It is powered by the Exynos 9810 octa core processor coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. It also comes with features like liquid cooling which keeps the smartphone cool even during long gaming sessions. The smartphone is currently available at a starting price of Rs. 62,999.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Huawei has recently launched the Mate 20 Pro smartphone in India. The Mate 20 and ROG Phone have a similar price tag, which makes the former a great alternative. Huawei Mate 20 pro is powered by the company's own flagship Kirin 980 chipset. It comes with a notched display and a triple camera setup at the back.

Also Read: Huawei Mate 20 Pro First Impressions: In one word, Impressive

Xiaomi BlackShark 2 Helo

In case you are willing to import your next smartphone from China, you should be looking for the Xiaomi BlackShark 2. It is the first Android smartphone to offer up to 10GB of RAM. Being a gaming phone, it also has RGB lighting on its sides. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and features a 6.01-inch AMOLED display.

Nubia Red Magic Mars

Just like the BlackShark 2, the Nubia Red Magic Mars also needs to be imported as it is not available in India as of now. The smartphone comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and RGB lighting.

Apple iPhone XS Max

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If you play Fortnite more than PUBG on your smartphone, the Apple iPhone XS Max should be your choice. The game is more optimised for iOS devices and also Apple's latest A12 Bionic chip is way better than Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845. The iPhone XS Max is available in India for a starting price of Rs. 1,09,299.

Detel D1 TV First Impressions: Too good to be true?

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Lalit Wadhwa

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November 29, 2018

Detel recently unveiled their latest television, Detel D1 TV, which the company states is the world's most economical television. It is priced at Rs. 3,999 and has become the cheapest 19-inch television you can buy right now. However, at such a low price, many compromises have been made. To find out how the company was able to price the television so aggressively and what compromises have been made read our first impressions below:

Detel D1 TV: Specifications

Detel D1 TV sports a 19-inch (48 cms) A-grade LCD display panel with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels and a 300000:1 contrast ratio. The company claims it has a brightness of more than 200 Nits. The TV comes with an HDMI port, a conventional video output port, 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB port. The TV can also be used as a desktop monitor also.

Detel D1 TV: Display and Performance

The TV sports extremely large bezels, which house the backlighting for the LCD and two 12 watt speakers. The TV comes with built-in control buttons on the side. The TV ports are placed on the back. The display gets bright enough for normal usage. However, its viewing angles are very bad. From the front, colours look good, however, from sides the colours and really bad. But at that price point, that compromise is acceptable.

Also Read: Detel D1 TV Launched: Worlds Most Economical TV

Overall the sharpness and contrast aren't that good. The display is only 720p, but then again you cannot expect more considering the price.

The ports are more than enough for daily usage

The remote feels cheap.

The 12W in-built speakers get quite loud. Clarity of the speakers is little questionable. We weren't able to play out some good audio video clips to test out the full capacity of the speakers, which we will be doing in our full review. From our initial usage, we deduce that the speakers will hold out the test of time.

Detel D1 TV: Conclusion

The ability to use this TV as a monitor will be most beneficial for most casual users, as viewing angles don't matter for a lot for that. Also, the ability to use it as a TV will be beneficial for the people who cannot afford to spend a lot on a TV, or want to have a secondary TV just to play games or view one or two games then and now.

Also Read: Detel 32-inch smart TV Review: One of the most economical smart LED TV

All of this combined with the fact that Detel offers free on-site warranty making this deal a very good one to say at the least. So unless you are a tech enthusiast or a gamer, Detel D1 TV is a great option for you to get.

The bottom line here is, for the price Detel D1 TV is a great basic TV or monitor for the masses. However, we will recommend that you wait a bit for your full review before making a purchase decision.

Top 5 alternatives for RealMe U1: Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1, Nokia 5.1 Plus and more

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Devesh Arora

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November 29, 2018

After much rumours and speculations, RealMe has finally launched their new budget smartphone, the RealMe U1. The key highlights of the smartphone include its water drop notch and the dual-camera setup at the back. If these were not enough to impress you, check out some of its alternatives.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro

With a 4,000mAh battery inside, the Redmi 6 Pro from Xiaomi promises a two-day battery life to its users. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC. It packs in 3GB or 4GB of RAM coupled with 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage.

RealMe 2

While RealMe 2 and RealMe U1 look quite similar, the cheaper price point might lean you towards the former. RealMe 2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC coupled with the Adreno 506 GPU. It packs in up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The dual-SIM handset is available at a starting price of Rs. 9,499.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 has a successor on the way but it still holds up quite well even today. Though it does not looks as pretty as the RealMe U1, it does have enough power inside. It features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display and it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. ZenFone Max Pro M1 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.

Nokia 5.1 Plus

If you are looking for something that comes from a renowned brand, the Nokia 5.1 Plus should serve the purpose. It packs in a MediaTek Helio P60 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. It comes with 32GB of storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. Nokia 5.1 Plus is currently available at a price of Rs. 10,999.

Also Read: Top 5 alternatives to Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: From RealMe 2 Pro to Mi A2

Moto G6

Moto G6 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset and comes with a 5.7-inch IPS display. It features a glass sandwich design and a front-facing fingerprint scanner. The device runs on stock Android which is better than the RealMe's ColorOS. At the time of writing this article, the Moto G6 is available for Rs. 10,500 via PayTM Mall.

Here's everything Huawei is going to launch in India in the coming months

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Devesh Arora

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November 28, 2018

Huawei recently hosted an event in New Delhi, India where they finally launched the much-awaited Mate 20 Pro smartphone. The company also showcased a couple of devices that will be making their way India in the coming months. These line of products include the Huawei Matebook X, Mate 20 RS and much more.

Huawei Mate 20 RS

Huawei Mate 20 RS is a special edition smartphone and it is the costliest in the whole Mate 20 line-up. The Chinese firm has designed the smartphone in collaboration with Porsche Design. It certainly looks more attractive than any other smartphone out there. Also, it is going to attract all the car enthusiasts.

As for the specs, it shares a lot with the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, which means this one is also powered by the Kirin 980 processor. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a 6.39-inch notched AMOLED display.

Huawei Matebook X

The Chinese smartphone recently introduced their all-new Matebook X, which is their latest thin and light laptop offering. It is here to compete against the Apple's MacBook and Microsoft's Surface lineup. It comes with an almost bezel-less display and a fingerprint scanner that is embedded right on to the power button. It is said to make its way to the shelves in India sometime in Q1 2019.

Also Read: Huawei Mate 20 Pro First Impressions: In one word, Impressive

Huawei AI Cube

Just like Samsung and Apple, Huawei is now also entering the smart speaker market with the AI Cube. It is powered by Alexa, which means it is going to have more compatibility. Apart from Alexa, the company has also added a few more AI-based features. It will be available in India soon and make the smart speaker market tougher.

Disclaimer: The author is currently in New Delhi on behalf of Huawei India to attend the launch of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Huawei Mate 20 Pro First Impressions: In one word, Impressive

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Devesh Arora

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November 28, 2018

Huawei Mate 20 Pro FI — Huawei Mate 20 Pro sports a notch up front

Huawei has finally launched the Mate 20 Pro in India at an event in New Delhi. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has brought a Mate-series phone for the first time to India. Priced at Rs. 69,990, the Mate 20 Pro offers a lot more than the competition. How? Let's find out in our first impressions.

Specifications

Huawei Mate 20 Pro sports a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a notch up front. It is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor paired with Mali-G76 MP10 GPU. The dual-SIM handset packs in 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage which is further expandable using a nano-memory slot. Under the hood, there is a 4,200mAh battery which supports Huawei's latest Super Charge technology.

As for the optics, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro features a triple camera setup at the back consisting of a 40-megapixel f/1.8 primary sensor, a 20-megapixel f/2.4 Wide-Angle lens and an 8-megapixel f/2.2 telephoto lens. Up front, there is a 24-megapixel selfie snapper with f/2.0 aperture.

First Impressions

Just like most smartphones these days, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro also features a glass sandwich design, which of course gives it a more premium look. The gradient back design on the Twilight Blue variant looks beautiful. Unlike the P20 Pro, the Mate 20 Pro has left a matrix design to its triple camera setup, which looks quite impressive. Up front, the phone comes with a notch and it is here for a reason.

The Mate 20 Pro has a curved glass design at the front which makes holding the phone a bit easier. It also gives the phone an even more premium look. The notch right above consists of the earpiece, front facing camera and a 3D sensor that is used to bring a more secure face unlock to the phone.

Once you go through the list of features the Mate 20 Pro has, you will remain awestruck. It comes with a 40W Super Charger right inside the box, reverse wireless charging, triple camera setup powered by Leica, in-display fingerprint scanner and much more.

During our time with the device, we were able to test out some of these features. The in-display fingerprint scanner worked flawlessly and seemed to be quite quicker than the other phones with similar tech. The reverse charging also worked as advertised when I placed by Samsung Galaxy S8 on the back of the Mate 20 Pro.

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With the triple camera setup on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, we were able to grab a few shots around the event. While clicking the picture of the chandelier, when we turned on the wide-angle mode, it brought in way more details into the frame. Even the portrait mode seemed to work quite well with a couple of toys.

In a nutshell, the 15 minutes that we got with the device were enough to impress us. The number of features that the Huawei Mate 20 Pro packs are much more than most other smartphones. However, we will have to spend more time with the device before giving our final verdict.

Disclaimer: The author is currently in New Delhi on behalf of Huawei India to attend the launch of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro

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