Xiaomi Black Shark Helo launched: Top 5 Alternatives

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October 24, 2018

Xiaomi-Black-Shark-Helo — Xiaomi Black Shark Helo comes with RGB lighting on the sides and the back

Xiaomi has finally launched a successor to their Black Shark gaming phone, the Black Shark Helo. The new smartphone is currently available in China for a starting price of CNY 3,199 (roughly Rs. 33,800). There is no word on if and when the smartphone will make its way to India so here are some alternatives to choose from.

Asus ROG Phone

If you are really into mobile gaming and want one of the best gaming smartphone's available, you should look for the Asus ROG Phone. The ROG Phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of onboard storage.

Razer Phone 2

Razer recently launched the successor to the Razer Phone, the Razer Phone 2. The new smartphone also comes with a 120Hz display up front and has one of the best set of speakers on any smartphone. Also, the Razer Phone 2 looks more premium when compared to the Xiaomi's Black Shark Helo.

OnePlus 6

Also Read: Here’s why OnePlus has preponed the OnePlus 6T launch event

Currently, there is no such gaming phone available in India. So, if you want the best of the power that Android has to offer, check out the OnePlus 6. The OnePlus 6 sports a 6.28-inch FullHD+ Super AMOLED display. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. OnePlus 6 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 34,999 while the top of the line variant would cost you Rs. 43,999.

Poco F1

In case you are on a tight budget and still do not want to make any compromises, you can go for the Poco F1. The Poco F1 also comes with liquid cooling which means the phone won't throttle no matter how much you game. The Poco F1 is powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 20,990.

Also Read: Xiaomi Poco F1 can’t stream HD content from Netflix or Amazon Prime, here’s why

Honor Play

Similar to the Poco F1, the Honor Play brings top-tier gaming to a budget. The Honor Play 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.

Here are the top 5 alternatives to the Oppo R15x

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Devesh Arora

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October 23, 2018

Oppo has just launched the Oppo R15x in China for a price of CNY 2,499 which roughly converts to Rs. 26,500. The key highlights of the smartphone include its in-display fingerprint scanner and a water drop notch up front. The phone will be available in China starting November 1. Here are the alternatives you can get in India right now

Vivo V11 Pro

In case you really want an in-display fingerprint scanner, the Vivo V11 Pro can serve the purpose. The V11 Pro is also powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM. It features a 6.41-inch AMOLED display with a fingerprint scanner. All of this comes at a price of Rs. 25,990.

Poco F1

In case you are willing to give up on that in-display fingerprint scanner and water drop notch, you can get the Poco F1 which can offer much better performance in exchange. The Poco F1 is powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor 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

Quite similar to the Poco F1, the Honor Play also offers flagship grade specifications at a relatively cheaper price point. The Honor Play 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.

Asus ZenFone 5Z

If you are willing to spend a little bit extra, the ZenFone 5Z is worth a look. The phone comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. The device comes with up to 256GB of onboard storage and it is available at a starting price of Rs. 29,999.

RealMe 2 Pro

RealMe 2 Pro can offer similar design and specifications at almost half the price of the Oppo R15x. At a starting price of just Rs. 13,999, the RealMe 2 Pro brings in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. It also comes with a water drop style notch and up to 8GB of RAM. However, to achieve all this greatness, RealMe decided to go with a plastic build.

Here's how you can get the Digital Wellbeing feature on your Android One device

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Devesh Arora

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October 21, 2018

When Google announced the launch of the Android 9 Pie operating system, one of the most anticipated features was the Digital Wellbeing feature. However, the company has still not brought the feature to the stable version of Android. If you are interested you can get the Beta preview of the application on your Pixel or Android One smartphone running on Android 9 Pie.

How to get the Digital Wellbeing feature

Head over the Google Play Store
Search for Digital Wellbeing
Download and install the top result by Google LLC
Once you have installed the application you will now see a Digital Wellbeing option in your phone's Settings

For those who are unaware, the Digital Wellbeing is a feature developed by Google for their latest version of Android. It is a hub where people can see the statistics of their phone activities, app usage and much more. The application also helps you to control over how much you can use a certain application. For example, if you are addicted to Instagram, the Wellbeing feature can lock down the app after a certain period of time. This feature will help you concentrate more on your work and also stay healthy.

Also Read: Nokia slashes prices of the Nokia 6.1, Nokia 8 Sirocco and other phones

Currently, the application is in a Beta stage and it is only available for Google Pixel and Android One users running on the latest version of Android. As of now, the Nokia 7 Plus and the Nokia 6.1 Plus are the only two Android One smartphones running on Android 9 Pie.

Nokia slashes prices of the Nokia 6.1, Nokia 8 Sirocco and other phones

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October 20, 2018

nokia, hmd, nokia 5.1 — Nokia 5.1 is now available for just Rs. 12,999

HMD Global recently launched a couple of new smartphones in India including the Nokia 3.1 Plus. As the new phones are here, the company decided to slash down the prices of some of the older smartphones. Here are the new pricing details for some of the mid-range and flagship Nokia smartphones.

To begin with, the Nokia 3.1 (3GB+32GB) which was launched at a price of Rs. 11,999 will now be available for Rs. 10,999. The Nokia 5.1 has received a price cut of Rs. 1,500 bringing its price down from Rs. 14,499 to Rs. 12,999. Notably, the recently launched the Nokia 5.1 Plus and the Nokia 3.1 Plus currently retail for Rs. 10,999 and Rs. 11,499 respectively.

The Nokia 6.1 Plus is currently selling for Rs. 15,999 which is why HMD Global had to bring down the prices of the Nokia 6.1. The Nokia 6.1 is now available for Rs. 13,499 and Rs. 16,499 for the 32GB and 64GB variants respectively. The Nokia 6.1 was launched in India for a starting price fo Rs. 16,999.

Also Read: Discounts on Xiaomi phones via offline stores: Redmi Note 5 Pro to Mi Mix 2

HMD Global has even slashed the price of the flagship Nokia 8 Sirocco smartphone. The flagship was launched in India with a price tag of Rs. 49,999. The phone has seen a price cut of Rs. 13,000 which brings down its price to Rs. 36,999.

Meanwhile, HMD Global is now gearing up to launch a new smartphone soon, the Nokia 8.1. The smartphone is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM.

Here's why OnePlus has preponed the OnePlus 6T launch event

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Devesh Arora

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October 20, 2018

oneplus, oneplus 6t — OnePlus 6T will be Amazon exclusive in India

On October 8, OnePlus made an official announcement that they will be launching their next flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 6T on October 30. The company was set to hold the event in New York as well as in New Delhi, India. However, due to certain circumstances the company had to change the dates just 10 days ahead of the launch. Here's why OnePlus changed the dates at the very last moment.

Recently, Apple made an announcement that they will be hosting a launch event on October 30 in Brooklyn, New York. The company is said to launch new iPads as well as much anticipated Macs. Now due to the Apple event, the technology news section of every publication in the world will be filled with stories related to the new Apple devices which is why OnePlus will not get the attention it wants.

So, OnePlus decided to step back and change the launch date to October 29. Now, this has caused the company a lot of expenses as the Chinese firm had booked tickets, hotel rooms and event venue for the media and other important guests. There were also some OnePlus fans who booked the tickets to the launch event and might have made other plans. This has affected the company's finances as all the above-mentioned arrangements were made and even the advertising costs need to repeat.

Also Read: OnePlus 5/5T and OnePlus 3/3T Android Pie update delayed: Here’s what you need to know

Interestingly, OnePlus cares about its community, its followers and the fans which is why they have announced that if people will not be able to make it for the October 29 event, they will be eligible to apply for a full refund.

The OnePlus 6T launch event is now scheduled for October 29 and will begin at 11AM EDT in New York City. As of now, the New Delhi launch event of the OnePlus 6T remains unchanged which means the event will kick off at 8:30PM on October 30.

Discounts on Xiaomi phones via offline stores: Redmi Note 5 Pro to Mi Mix 2

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October 19, 2018

xiaomi, mi, mi mix 2 — Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 gets a discount of Rs. 3,000

The festive season has come and all the e-commerce websites are offering heavy discounts on a wide range of products including smartphones. However, the customers who believe in offline shopping did not have an option until today. Xiaomi has announced discounts on its smartphones via offline stores including Mi Home and Mi Preferred Partner stores.

The sale was announced by Xiaomi's Global Vice President, Manu Kumar Jain, via his official Twitter handle.

BOOM! ? Diwali festive sale across Mi Home & Mi Preferred Partner stores across the country has started.

Offers: upto ₹3000 discount + upto ₹1000 Paytm cashback + ₹500 SBI cashback.

POCO F1, Mi TVs & Mi Band 3 also launched. ✌️

We're seeing massive queues across india! pic.twitter.com/96QwqA1nFA

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) October 19, 2018

During the sale, the popular mid-range smartphone, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro will be available at a discount of Rs. 2,000 bringing its price down to Rs. 12,999 and Rs. 15,999 for the 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM variant respectively. Additionally, customers can get Rs. 500 cashback if they pay using an SBI credit card. Along with the cashback, the users can also get PayTM Mall vouchers worth Rs. 1,000.

Xiaomi Mi A2 which usually sells for Rs. 17,499 will be available for Rs. 14,999. The 4GB+64GB variant of the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 will be available for just Rs. 10,999. The phone usually sells for Rs. 13,499. Even the flagship Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 will be available on a discount of Rs. 3,000 bringing its price down to Rs. 26,999.

Also Read: Xiaomi announces Mi Super Sale: Here are the offers on Mi A2, Mi TV and more

Notably, the popular Poco F1 will also be available offline via Mi Home and Mi Preferred Partner stores. However, there is no discount or offers currently on the flagship smartphone.

Here are the top 5 alternatives to the Lenovo S5 Pro

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Brahmjot Singh

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October 19, 2018

Lenovo has just launched the Lenovo S5 Pro smartphone in China. The smartphone comes in with a price tag of RMB 1,398 (roughly Rs. 15,000). The highlights of the smartphone include the notch up front and 6GB of RAM. The company has not yet said whether the device will make its way to India or not. So here are some alternatives you can buy right now.

RealMe 2 Pro

RealMe 2 Pro currently offers the most value for your money under Rs. 15,000. 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.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

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Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Review: Still the budget king?

If you do not care much about the design and want great battery life, Redmi Note 5 Pro should serve the purpose. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with 4GB or 6GB of RAM. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,999.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

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If you are willing to give up on that notch, we recommend going in with the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1. It features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display and it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The 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?

Motorola One Power

Motorola One Power sports a 6.2-inch FullHD+ display which is large enough. The smartphone comes with Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. It is a part of Google's Android One program which means it runs on stock Android out of the box. The Motorola One Power is available for a price tag of Rs. 15,999.

Nokia 6.1 Plus

In case you are looking for a notched smartphone from a trusted brand, the Nokia 6.1 Plus is the way to go. It is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. The device comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Just like the Redmi Note 6 Pro, this one also has a notched display up front. The Nokia 6.1 Plus is available in India with a price tag of Rs. 15,999.

Apple Watch Series 4 goes on sale: Top 5 alternatives

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Devesh Arora

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October 19, 2018

Apple recently announced the launch of the Apple Watch Series 4. The key features of the smartwatch are the ECG sensor and the fall detection sensor. The smartwatch finally goes on sale in India starting today but before you lock down on your purchase, we recommend checking out these alternatives.

Apple Watch Series 3

If the Apple Watch Series 4 is too expensive to fit into your budget, consider getting the predecessor to it. Apple Watch Series 3 offers most of the features that its successor offers for a much lower price. The Watch Series 3 is available in India for a starting price of Rs. 31,900.

Samsung Galaxy Watch

Samsung recently launched their new smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch. The watch is powered by the company's own Exynos 9110 dual-core processor and runs on Tizen Wearable OS 4.0. It is considered one of the best smartwatches for Android phone users. The watch is available for a price tag of Rs. 47,990.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

Samsung Gear S3

Though the Galaxy Watch is the company's latest offering, the Gear S3 comes with MFT support for Samsung Pay which is something that the Galaxy Watch lacks. Also, the Gear S3 is much cheaper. The smartwatch comes with a Super AMOLED display, which we have seen in the company's smartphones, and can easily last for up to three days. The watch comes with GPS and is IP68 rated which makes it water and dust resistant. Samsung Gear S3 is currently priced at Rs. 28,500.

Huawei Watch 2

Also Read: Huawei Mate 20 Pro launched: Here are the top 5 alternatives

Huawei makes some of the best WearOS smartwatches. The Huawei Watch 2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 2100 SoC. The smartwatch features a 1.2-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 390x390 pixels. The device packs in 768MB of RAM and 4GB of onboard storage. All of this is backed by a 420mAh battery.

LG Watch Style

The LG Watch Style 1.2-inch Full Circle P-OLED display with a resolution of 360x360 and a pixel density of 299ppi. The watch is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor clocked at 1.1GHz. The device packs in 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. The Watch Style is backed by a 240mAh battery and runs on Android Wear 2.0 out of the box.

Top 5 smartphones to buy during this Diwali: From Poco F1 to iPhone XS

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Devesh Arora

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October 18, 2018

The festive season has begun in India and this is the time when most people plan to buy new gadgets and electronics. Smartphones have now become one of the most essential parts of our life. So, here's a list of top 5 smartphones that you can consider buying for yourself or your loved ones during this Diwali.

Xiaomi Poco F1

Xiaomi Poco F1 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with the Adreno 630 GPU. The smartphone comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It features a 6.18-inch FullHD+ IPS LCD display with a notch up top. All of this comes at a starting price of Rs. 20,999.

OnePlus 6

If you do not want to spend a fortune but still want a flagship experience, you should look for the OnePlus 6. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and comes with a glass sandwich design. The OnePlus 6 is available in India for a starting price of Rs. 34,999.

Also Read: From Galaxy S8 to OnePlus 6: Smartphones at an unbelievable price during Amazon Great Indian Sale and Flipkart Big Billion Days

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

If you want the best Android smartphone available in the market, the Galaxy Note 9 should fulfil most of your wishes. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is powered by the Exynos 9810 octa-core processor. The device packs in 6GB or 8GB of RAM coupled with 256GB or 512GB of onboard storage. The Note 9 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 67,900.

Apple iPhone XS

Also Read: Here are the new pricing details of the Apple iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, iPhone 8 and iPhone X

In case you are an Apple fan or just have a couple of Apple devices, the iPhone XS should be your choice as it syncs well with other Apple products. The latest iPhone XS also manages to perform much better on benchmarks than any Android smartphone out there. The iPhone XS is powered by the company's own Apple A12 Bionic chipset and comes in at a starting price of Rs. 99,900.

Google Pixel 3

If you are looking for the best smartphone camera, the Pixel 3 should do the justice. The phone comes with a single camera at the back but Google's AI does the magic. It also packs in flagship Snapdragon 845 processor with 4GB of RAM. The phone is available for pre-orders for a starting price of Rs. 71,000.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

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Tech Desk

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October 18, 2018

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 can act as a PC with the keyboard cover accessory

Samsung has finally launched a new tablet in the Indian market. Successor to the Galaxy Tab S3, the Galaxy Tab S4 was unveiled a few months ago and has finally found its way to the Indian shelves. The tablet will be available Amazon, Samsung Online store and offline retail stores for a price of Rs. 57,900.

Specifications

As for the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 features a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 16:10. The tablet is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. The device packs in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. It runs on Android Oreo out of the box and it is backed by a 7,300mAh battery.

On the optics front, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 features a 13-megapixel camera at the back. There is also an 8-megapixel selfie shooter up front.

Alternatives

Apple iPad Pro 10.5

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Apple iPad Pro is the closest competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 and if you prefer iOS over Android, then you should opt in for the iPad instead. The 10.5-inch Apple iPad Pro is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 49,999. The tablet comes with Apple's A10X Fusion chipset and a 10.5-inch 120Hz display.

Also Read: Asus ZenFone Max (M1), ZenFone Lite (L1) launched in India: Top 5 alternatives

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

If the Rs. 57,900 price tag is too high for you and you still want one of the best Android tablets, you can check out the predecessor to the Galaxy Tab S4, the Tab S3. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 features a 9.7-inch Super AMOLED display. The tablet is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC. The Tab S3 is currently available with a price tag of Rs. 47,990.

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OnePlus 6

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Apple iPhone XS

Google Pixel 3

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