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LG Candy launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

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Brahmjot Singh
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LG Candy comes with switchable back plates to suit the occasion.

LG India has launched a new budget smartphone, LG Candy in India. It is priced at Rs. 6,699 and will be made available starting September 1 in both online and offline markets. The USP of the device is its interchangeable backplate which helps the users customise the device as they want. The device is available in Blue, Silver, and Gold colour options, which the users can change even after purchasing the device thanks to the interchangeable back plates. Key features of the device include IP68 dust and water resistance rating, MIL-STD 810G certification, and facial recognition features.

Specifications:

LG Candy sports a 5-inch HD+ display with huge bezels on all four sides and a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor along with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The device features a separate microSD card slot which supports up to 32GB. It runs Google's Android 7.1.2 Nougat operating system. All of this is backed by a 2,500mAh battery, which for the price seems decent enough.

Coming to the optics, LG Candy sports an 8-megapixel primary camera on the back paired with an LED flash. On the front, it features a 5-megapixel camera for selfies paired with an external flash.

Alternatives

Xiaomi Redmi 5A

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Xiaomi Redmi 5A runs on Android Nougat-based MIUI

Xiaomi Redmi 5A is one of the most popular options when it comes to the entry-level smartphones. The smartphone features a 5-inch IPS LCD display and it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor. The dual-SIM handset comes with up to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage and it is available at a starting price of Rs. 5,999. We would highly recommend waiting for the Xiaomi Redmi 6A which is expected to launch on September 5.

Also Read: Here’s how you can grab the Xiaomi Redmi 5A for as low as Rs. 4,000

10.or E

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10.or E comes with a FullHD display

10.or E does not impress anyone in terms of the looks. However, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC coupled with up to 3GB of RAM. The device sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 5,699.

Also Read: Here’s when the 10.or E and 10.or G will receive the Android Oreo update

Yu Ace

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Micromax Yu Ace sports an 18:9 HD+ display

Micromax’s sub-brand Yu has made a comeback to the smartphone industry with the launch of their new entry-level smartphone, the Yu Ace. The highlights of the smartphone include the 18:9 display and the 4,000mAh battery. With a price tag of Rs. 5,999, the Yu Ace is set to go on sale exclusively via Flipkart starting September 6.

Also Read: Micromax Yu Ace launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

Nokia 1

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Nokia 1 comes in attractive colour variants

Nokia 1 is one of the first smartphones to come with Android Oreo (Go Edition). The smartphone features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display. It is powered by the entry-level MediaTek MT6737M processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The Nokia 1 gets 8GB of storage which is expandable using a microSD card. It is currently available in India for a price of Rs. 4,999.

Also Read: Top five Android Go smartphones: Nokia 1 to Moto E5 Play

Micromax Bharat Go

Just like the Nokia 1, Micromax Bharat Go also offers similar specifications. The major difference between the Bharat Go and Nokia 1 is the brand and the build quality. The Micromax Bharat Go is available for a price of Rs. 4,399.

Also Read: Micromax Bharat Go launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

Lava Z50

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The Lava Z50 was one of the first Android Go Edition smartphones to enter the Indian market. Just like the Nokia 1, the Lava Z50 also comes with a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display and the MediaTek MT6737M processor. What differs the two of them is the battery size and the cameras. Lava Z50 is up for sale in India with a price tag of Rs. 4,399.

Micromax Yu Ace launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

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Devesh Arora
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Micromax Yu Ace sports an 18:9 HD+ display

Micromax's sub-brand Yu has made a comeback to the smartphone industry with the launch of their new entry-level smartphone, the Yu Ace. The highlights of the smartphone include the 18:9 display and the 4,000mAh battery. With a price tag of Rs. 5,999, the Yu Ace is set to go on sale exclusively via Flipkart starting September 6.

Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Micromax Yu Ace features a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720x1440 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. At the heart of the Yu Ace sits the MediaTek 6739 chipset. The dual-SIM handset packs in 2GB of RAM coupled with 16GB of internal storage. It runs on Android Oreo out of the box and the company assures an Android Pie update in November. All of this is backed by a 4,000mAh battery.

In the camera department, Micromax Yu Ace sports a 13-megapixel camera at the back. To the front, the device gets a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.

Also Read: LG Candy launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

Alternatives

Xiaomi Redmi 5A

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Xiaomi Redmi 5A runs on Android Nougat-based MIUI

Xiaomi Redmi 5A is one of the most popular options when it comes to the entry-level smartphones. The smartphone features a 5-inch IPS LCD display and it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor. The dual-SIM handset comes with up to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage and it is available at a starting price of Rs. 5,999. We would highly recommend waiting for the Xiaomi Redmi 6A which is expected to launch on September 5.

10.or E

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10.or E comes with a FullHD display

10.or E does not impress anyone in terms of the looks. However, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC coupled with up to 3GB of RAM. The device sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 5,699.

Also Read: Here’s when the 10.or E and 10.or G will receive the Android Oreo update

iVoomi i2 Lite

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iVoomi i2 Lite runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box

iVoomi i2 Lite is a great alternative to the Yu Ace as it comes with an 18:9 display and has a lot of similarities. It features a 5.45-inch display with a resolution of 1440×720 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the same MediaTek MTK6739 chipset and comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage. The handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and it is available with a price tag of Rs. 6,499.

HTC U12 Life launched: Here are some alternatives available in India

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Devesh Arora
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HTC U12 Life features a dual-tone design at the back

The Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer, HTC has launched its new mid-range smartphone, the HTC U12 Life in Europe. The highlights of the smartphone include the dual-tone back design and the dual-camera setup at the back. The company has not yet revealed whether they will bring the smartphone to India or not. In Europe, the HTC U12 Life is available at a price tag of EUR 349 (roughly Rs. 28,900).

Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the HTC U12 Life features a 6-inch LTPS display panel with a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. The dual-SIM handset packs in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Under the hood, there is a 3,600mAh battery which charges using a USB-TypeC port on the device.

On the optics front, the HTC U12 Life sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 16-megapixel primary and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. Up front, there is a 13-megapixel selfie snapper with f/2.0 aperture.

Alternatives

The HTC U12 Life will most likely not make its way to India. Even if it does, at the price of around Rs. 30,000 there are better alternatives available.

Also Read: Realme 2 launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

Xiaomi Mi A2

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Xiaomi Mi A2 lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack

Xiaomi recently launched the Mi A2 Android One smartphone in India and even though it is available for almost half the price of the HTC U12 Life, it comes with a way more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. The smartphone packs in up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The Mi A2 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 16,999.

Xiaomi Poco F1

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Poco F1 comes with a notch up front

Xiaomi recently shook the smartphone industry by launching the Poco F1. The Poco F1 comes with flagship grade specifications at a price of a budget smartphone. In case you are willing to give up on the premium look that the U12 Life provides, the Poco F1 can offer way better specifications. The Poco F1 comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and it is available at a starting price of Rs. 20,999.

OnePlus 6

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OnePlus 6 features a glass sandwich design

Also Read: OnePlus 6 vs Asus ZenFone 5Z: Battle of the affordable flagships

At a price of EUR 349, the HTC U12 competes against the likes of the OnePlus 6 and the Asus ZenFone 5Z. However, at that price, the OnePlus 6 offers way better specifications and is just a better overall package. The OnePlus 6 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The OnePlus 6 can be yours at a starting price of Rs. 34,999.

Xiaomi to soon launch its own UPI-based app, the Mi-Pay

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Tech Desk
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Mi-Pay will be a new UPI based payments service in India

Xiaomi India is now getting serious about the Indian market since it overtook Samsung to become the leading smartphone brand in the country. The company is now working on its own UPI-based payment service platform which is said to be called Mi-Pay. It will be a digital payment service and will work quite similar to Google Tez (now Google Pay).

As per a recent report by Hindu Business, Xiaomi is currently waiting for an approval from Reserve Bank of India as it is important before any company starts a payment service. The report further claims that Xiaomi has also started conducting trials for its Mi-Pay payments service. The company has also tied up with leading private lenders in India for their upcoming application.

However, Xiaomi Mi-Pay is not a whole new concept. The company introduced the application in their home country, China back in 2016. In China, the app is available for debt and credit card holders of select Chinese banks. Unlike China, India will get another version of the Mi-Pay app which will use UPI in order to make a transaction.

Also Read: Xiaomi Poco F1 to go on flash sale again on September 5, Kernel Source Code released

In other news, Google recently rebranded Google Tez as Google Pay in India. With the new Google Pay app, users can make payments across 15,000 retail stores in the country. The app can also be used to make payments at the Google Pay's partner websites like Goibibo, BookMyShow, RedBus and even Uber.

Xiaomi Poco F1 to go on flash sale again on September 5, Kernel Source Code released

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Tech Desk
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Xiaomi Poco F1 is available at a starting price of Rs. 20,999

Xiaomi sub-brand Poco recently unveiled the Poco F1 in India and it soon grabbed a lot of attention as it comes with flagship grade specifications at a price of a budget smartphone. The smartphone went on a flash sale for the first time on August 29 via Flipkart and Mi.com. Interestingly, the sale ended in around 5mins and in under 5mins Xiaomi managed to sell over 1 lakh units of the same.

In case you were not one of those 1,00,000 lucky people to get your hands on the new Poco phone, you need not worry as the next flash sale is not far enough. Xiaomi has already announced that the next sale will take place on September 5 via Flipkart and Mi.com at 12 PM. We would highly recommend purchasing the device from Flipkart as in the first sale we noticed that Mi.com was out of stock before Flipkart.

Also Read: Xiaomi Poco F1 vs OnePlus 6: Battle of the affordable flagships

At the time of launch of the Poco F1, Mr. Jai Mani, Xiaomi's Lead Product Manager announced that they will soon release the Kernel Source Code of the Poco F1. The code will help developers in porting custom ROMs easily for the smartphone. The company kept up to its promise and Xiaomi has finally released the kernel source code. So, if you are a developer and have the Poco smartphone with you, you can head over to GitHub and get the code to start developing.

Samsung Galaxy S8+ now available for Rs 39,990: Here are some alternatives

By
Devesh Arora
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Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ are the company's 2017 flagship devices

Samsung recently launched their latest flagship, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. The launch of the flagship meant a price drop for last year's flagship Galaxy Note 8. Now the company has even dropped the price of the last year's S-line flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S8+. The Galaxy S8+ can now be grabbed at Rs. 39,990 from offline retailers.

Specification

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ features a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display with resolution of 1440×2960 pixels and an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Exynos 8895 octa-core SoC. The dual-SIM handset packs in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. The device runs on Android 8.0 Oreo and comes with a 3,500mAh battery.

On the optics front, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ bears a 12-megapixel dual-pixel sensor at the back with f/1.7 aperture. Up front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera.

Also Read: Top 5 older flagship smartphones that can still perform well in 2018: From Galaxy S8 to iPhone SE

Alternatives

In case you are willing to let go of a few features, here are some alternatives that were launched in 2018 and perform way better.

OnePlus 6

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OnePlus 6 sports a dual-camera setup at the back

If you are willing to save some money and also prefer performance over features, look no further than the OnePlus 6. It features a 6.28-inch FullHD+ Super AMOLED display and it is powered by the 2018 flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. The device comes with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. OnePlus 6 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 34,999.

Asus ZenFone 5Z

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The Asus ZenFone 5Z also has a glass sandwich design

Asus ZenFone 5Z is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone features a 6.2-inch FullHD+ IPS LCD display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and a notch. The dual-SIM handset comes with up to 256GB of internal storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. The ZenFone 5Z is available at a starting price of Rs. 29,999 while the top of the line variant is available for Rs. 34,999.

Also Read: OnePlus 6 vs Asus ZenFone 5Z: Battle of the affordable flagships

LG G7 ThinQ

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Just like most 2018 flagships. this one also has a notch

LG recently launched their 2018 flagship, the LG G7 ThinQ in India. At Rs. 39,990, the G7 ThinQ comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and 6GB of RAM. The smartphone features a 6.1-inch QHD+ display and comes with 128GB of expandable storage.

Google Go can now read aloud web pages in more than 28 languages

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Tech Desk
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Google Go can now read web pages aloud in different languages

Google recently announced a few interesting and exciting features for its suite of Android Go applications. The Google Go application which is a lighter version of the Google app can now read web pages aloud in several different languages. Currently, the language support includes some of the most used Indian languages like Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi and Tamil.

Android Go was introduced by Google back in 2017 and since then it has gained immense popularity especially in markets like India. In India, most people are still unaware of the smartphone world and Android Go allowed manufacturers to bring better entry-level smartphones for the people who just cannot afford mid-range or flagship Android smartphones.

Also Read: Here’s everything we know about the Google Pixel 3 XL

Since India has one of the largest Android Go users, Google is concentrating on bringing features for the particular market. Now with Google Go reading web pages aloud in specific regional languages, people who are illiterate can also start using a smartphone and grab quick information from the internet. It will also help people who do not know English as Google Go will immediately translate the text and read it aloud in the preferred language.

The new feature on Google Go needs an internet connection to work and the way it is optimised allows the feature to work even with 2G connections and uses minimum cellular data. The company aims to bring the website detection feature to its other line of products as well.

LG Q7 launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

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Tech Desk
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LG Q7 comes with an 18:9 display and IP68 certification

The South Korean giant, LG has launched a new mid-range smartphone in India, the LG Q7. It is a successor to the LG Q6 and will go on sale via online and offline markets in India from September 1 at a starting price of Rs. 15,990. Interestingly, at this price, the LG Q7 comes with IP68 certification which makes it dust and water resistant.

Specifications

As for the specifications, the LG Q7 features a 5.5-inch FullVision Display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek MT6750S processor paired with the Mali-T860MP2 GPU. The dual-SIM handset comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which is further expandable up to 512GB using a microSD card. All of this is backed by a 3,000mAh battery which comes with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.

On the optics front, the LG Q7 sports a 13-megapixel camera at the back f/2.2 aperture, PDAF and a LED flash. Up front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie shooter with f/1.9 aperture.

Also Read: Vivo X21, Vivo V9 receive price cuts in India ahead of Vivo V11 Pro launch

Alternatives

The LG Q7 is not that impressive in terms of specifications. So, here are some alternatives that can offer the best value for your money.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is priced quite aggressively which is why it offers the most value at under Rs. 15,000. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display without a notch. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. The device runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo and comes in at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is one of the best selling smartphones in the segment

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is superior to the LG Q7 in both, the build and the spec sheet. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with 4GB or 6GB of RAM. It gets 64GB of internal storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,999.

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

Xiaomi Mi A2

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Xiaomi Mi A2 is a part of Google's Android One program

The LG Q7 is priced at Rs. 15,990 and if you spend just Rs. 1,000 more, you can grab the base variant of the Xiaomi Mi A2. The Mi A2 is a part of Google's Android One program which brings stock Android 8.1 Oreo with quicker updates. The handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display. The Xiaomi Mi A2 is available at a starting price of Rs. 16,999.

Realme 2 launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

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Lalit Wadhwa
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The overall look of the smartphone is great.

Oppo launched a new sub-brand with the name Realme a few months back. After the wild success of their first smartphone, the Realme 1 the company cut ties with its parent company to become an independent smartphone manufacturer. Now, the company has unveiled the Realme 2.

The Realme 2 is not a successor to the Realme 1. Instead, it is another smartphone by the company.

Specifications

The smartphone sports a 6.2-inch full HD+ IPS LCD display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. The smartphone sports a notched display to achieve the 19:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC coupled with 3GB or 4GB RAM depending on your variant.

Also Read: Vivo X21, Vivo V9 receive price cuts in India ahead of India Launch

For the optics, the Realme 2 sports a dual camera set up consisting of 13-megapixel f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor at the back. for the selfies, there is an 8-megapixel f/2.2 aperture with AI capabilities for better selfies and Face Unlock.

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The Realme 2 sports the same diamond back as the Realme 1

The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with Color OS skin on the top. The smartphone also sports a rear fingerprint sensor which the Realme 1 missed out on. All of this is backed by a 4230mAh battery.

Price and Availability

The Realme 2 will be available as a Flipkart exclusive. The smartphone will cost Rs. 8,990 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant while the bigger 4GB RAM and 64
GB storage variant will cost Rs 10,990.  The smartphone will be available Diamond black, Blue, and Solar Red starting September 4th at 12 Noon.

Alternatives

10.or G

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Apart from the display, the 10.or G is better in every aspect.

The 10.or G sports a better camera than the Realme 2. Along with that, it sports no notch. However, it has a 16:9 aspect ratio display with huge bezels, however, it has a more premium build with metal back instead of plastic on the Realme 2. Also, the 10.or G runs on stock Android and sports a Qualcomm  Snapdragon 626 compared to Realme 2's Snapdragon 450. The lower price of the 10.or G compared to the Realme 2 should put the smartphone ahead of the Realme 2.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1

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The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is best mid-segment smartphone till date.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is one of the best mid-range smartphones right now. Sure the ZneFone Max Pro M1 does not sport a diamond design or a notch up front. However, what you get is a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset coupled 3GB, 4GB or even 6GB of RAM. Unlike the RealMe 2, this one runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo. The whole package comes in at a starting price of Rs. 10,999 while the top-end variant costs Rs. 14,999.

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