Honor Play to launch in India on August 6 as Amazon exclusive

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July 25, 2018

Honor, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer launched the Honor Play in China last month. The company is now working on bringing the smartphone to the Indian markets. A teaser banner of the upcoming smartphone is already up on Amazon India which also means that the smartphone will be exclusively available via Amazon. The key highlights of the smartphone include its GPU Turbo boost technology.

Specifications

In terms of specifications, the Honor Play features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the company's flagship HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset. The dual-SIM handset packs in 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo-based EMUI 8.1 out of the box. Under the hood, there is a 3,750mAh battery powering up the internals.

As for the optics, the Honor 10 bears a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 16-megapixel primary lens with f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel secondary lens for depth sensing. Up front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

Also Read: Here are the Top 5 alternatives to the Honor 9N

The Honor Play is already available in China for a price of CNY 2,000 which roughly converts to Rs. 20,400. If Honor decides to price the smartphone somewhere near this amount in India, the Honor Play can give tough competition to the likes of Asus ZenFone 5Z, OnePlus 6 and even the upcoming Xiaomi Mi A2.

Sony Xperia XZ2 launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

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Devesh Arora

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July 25, 2018

Sony first unveiled their 2018 flagship Xperia XZ2 back in MWC this year. The smartphone has now finally made its way to India. The Sony Xperia XZ2 is priced at Rs. 72,990 and it directly competes against the likes of Apple iPhone X and the Samsung Galaxy S9+. The key highlights of the smartphone include its HDR display and 4k HDR video recording capability.

Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Sony Xperia XZ2 features a 5.7-inch TRILUMINOS HDR display with a resolution of 1080x2160 pixels and an X-Reality display engine. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. The dual-SIM handset packs in 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 400GB using a microSD card. The smartphone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. All of this is backed by a 3,180mAh battery which supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.

On the optics front, the Sony Xperia XZ2 sports a 19-megapixel Motion Eye camera at the back with autofocus burst, predictive hybrid autofocus, 4K HDR recording, 960fps super slow motion, 8x digital zoom and SteadyShot technology. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie shooter with wide angle lens and SteadyShot.

Alternatives

Sony Xperia XZ2 looks good on paper but it is a bit costly. At a similar price range, there are better smartphones available. So, here are the alternatives for the Xperia XZ2.

Samsung Galaxy S9+

Samsung Galaxy S9+ is the perfect alternative to the Sony Xperia XZ2. The smartphone is powered by the Exynos 9810 octa-core processor coupled with 6GB of RAM. The Galaxy S9+ boasts a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440x2960 pixels. The device also comes with a bunch of extra useful features like Samsung Pay, Always-on Display and Super Slow-Mo video recording. The Galaxy S9+ is available at a starting price of Rs. 55,900.

Apple iPhone X

If you are willing to spend more money, the Apple iPhone X can be a great option. The smartphone comes with a stunning design and has no bezels on the sides and the bottom. Yes, it does have a notch but that packs in the powerful selfie camera alongside the FaceID tech. Apple iPhone X is available at a starting price of Rs. 88,999.

Google Pixel XL

Google Pixel XL has one of the best smartphone cameras of 2017. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM. The handset runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and will be one of the first smartphones to get the Android P update.

Here are the top 5 smartphones in India: Q2 2018 Edition

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Devesh Arora

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July 25, 2018

xiaomi, asus, zenfone max pro m1, 6gb ram — Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro was the second most selling smartphone in Q2 2018

Smartphones like the Apple iPhone X and the Samsung Galaxy S9+ are one of the best smartphones available out there. However, when it comes to the top 5 most selling smartphones in India, these flagships don't even come anywhere close. The phones like Xiaomi Redmi 5A and Vivo Y71 made it to the list because of their pricing or marketing strategies.

Xiaomi Redmi 5A

According to the Counterpoint research, the Xiaomi Redmi 5A was the most selling smartphone in India in the second-quarter of 2018. The smartphone is one of the most popular choices when it comes to entry-level Android smartphones. The Redmi 5A made it to the top of the list by covering 9 per cent of the market share.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

xiaomi, redmi, redmi note 5 pro, review, reviews, specifications, camera, design, price — Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is one of the most popular mid-range smartphones

With not much of a surprise, the second spot on the top 5 list is also held by a Xiaomi smartphone. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro which is currently one of the most popular choices in the mid-range segment holds 6 per cent of the market share. The smartphone is popular because of its pricing, performance as well as a tremendous battery life. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,999.

Samsung Galaxy J6

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Samsung recently launched the mid-range Galaxy J6 is India and it has already made it to the top 5 list of most selling smartphones of Q2 2018. The Samsung Galaxy J6 is marked third with covering 5 per cent market share. Samsung Galaxy J6 offers a Super AMOLED Infinity display at an affordable price point. The base variant of the smartphone can be grabbed for Rs. 13,990.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Again with not much of a surprise, the fourth position is held by the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. Just like the Redmi Note 5 Pro, the Redmi Note 5 also delivers decent performance and a great battery life at an affordable price point. The smartphone is available in two variants and while the top-end variant is priced at Rs. 11,999, you can grab the base variant for only Rs. 9,999.

Vivo Y71

Vivo Y71 secured the fifth position in the top 5 most selling smartphones list. The Vivo Y71 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC coupled with 3GB of RAM. Though the specifications here do not justify the price, the smartphone was still able to make it to the list due to Vivo's strong marketing stratergy.

Honor 9N Launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

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Lalit Wadhwa

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July 24, 2018

Honor 9N, Honor, Honor 9N specifiacations, Honor 9N price — The Honor 9N comes with great specifications at the price point, but is that enough?

Huawei's sub-brand Honor unveiled their latest budget-segment offering in India. The Honor 9N comes packed with dual camera's, 19:9 aspect ratio full-screen display with Notch and more. The smartphone starts at Rs. 11,999 for the base 3GB plus 32GB storage variant.

The bigger 4GB and 64GB storage variant cost Rs. 13,999 while the top of the line 4GB plus 128GB storage variant costs Rs. 17,999. The smartphone will go on Sale on 31st July at 12 noon and is Flipkart exclusive.

Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Honor 9N features a 5.84-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080×2280 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Honor's HiSilicon Kirin 659. The hybrid-dual sim card smartphone comes with a 3GB or 4GB of RAM depending on your variant. The smartphone also comes with 32GB or 64GB or 128GB of storage depending on your variant. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. All of this is backed by a 3,000mAh battery.

For the optics, the Honor 9N features a 13-megapixel plus a 2-megapixel dual camera set up at the back with PDAF. Up front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

Alternatives

Here are some alternatives to the recently launched Honor 9N:

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is the perfect alternative to the Honor 9N. Unlike the Honor 9N, the Zenfone Max Pro M1 sports no notch and a stock Android software. The Stock Android helps deliver the most of the device's performance as it eliminates any bottleneck caused by skins on top of it. The Zenfone Max Pro M1 sports a Snapdragon 636 and up to 6GB of RAM. The device starts at a price of Rs 10,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is currently the best selling smartphone in the budget -segment range in India. The smartphone sports Snapdragon 636 along with 4 or 6GB of RAM. Although the device runs on MIUI 9, the smartphone performs reasonably well. The 5.99-inch smartphone also packs a great camera setup both at the front and back. The smartphone starts at a price of Rs. 14,999.

Xiaomi Mi A2 launched: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

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Brahmjot Singh

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July 24, 2018

Xiaomi has finally taken the wraps off the much awaited Xiaomi Mi A2. The successor to the Mi A1 is now unveiled and this one is also a part of the Google's Android One program. The key highlights of the smartphone include its 18:9 display and the stock Android interface. The Mi A2 is launched at a starting price of EUR 249 (roughly Rs. 20,000) while the lighter Mi A2 Lite is available at a starting price of EUR 179 (roughly Rs. 14,500).

Specifications

As far as the specifications, the Xiaomi Mi A2 features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x2160 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. The dual-SIM handset gets up to 128GB of onboard storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. The device runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Under the hood, there is a 3,010mAh battery powering up the internals.

In terms of optics, the Xiaomi Mi A2 gets a 12MP+20MP dual-camera setup at the back. Up front, there is a 20-megapixel selfie shooter.

Alternatives

In case you just cannot wait for the Xiaomi Mi A2 to go on sale, here are some alternatives you can consider.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

Zenfone Max Pro M1n nokia 6, nokia x6, nokia 6.1 plus, specifications, price, alternatives — Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box

In case you want to save some money and still want to get some decent hardware with stock Android, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 can be a great option. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM. The device runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo and features a FullHD+ display. The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is available at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

When it comes to mid-range smartphones, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is considered as one of the most popular options. Carrying a similar camera setup, the Redmi Note 5 Pro makes for a great alternative to the Xiaomi Mi A2. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset and runs on MIUI 9 out of the box. The starting price of the Redmi Note 5 Pro is set at Rs. 14,999.

Nokia 7 Plus

In case you are looking for similar specifications and Android One from a tier one brand, the Nokia 7 Plus makes for a great alternative to the Mi A2. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. The dual-SIM handset runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. The Nokia 7 Plus is priced at Rs. 25,999.

Huami Amazfit Bip and Amazfit Stratos launched in India: Price and Alternatives

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Tech Desk

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July 24, 2018

Huami, Xiaomi's subsidiary company, has launched two new smartwatches in India. The Huami Amazfit Bip and Amazfit Stratos are two new smartwatches that target different types of audiences and are hence priced in different manners. The Amazfit Bip is more of a fitness tracker and it is priced at Rs. 5,499. The Amazfit Stratos, on the other hand, is priced at Rs. 15,999. Both the smartwatches will be exclusively available via Flipkart.

Amazfit Bip

The Amazfit Bip features a 1.28-inch LCD display with a resolution of 176x176 pixels. The watch supports always-on feature which even when turned on can deliver up to 45 days of battery life. The watch comes with a bunch of sensors which include 3-axis acceleration sensor, a barometer, electronic compass, GPS, geomagnetic sensor, and an optical heart rate sensor. The device is also IP68 rated which makes it dust and water resistant and allows users to take it with them even on a swim.

Amazfit Stratos

Unlike the Bip, the Stratos comes with a ton of features. The Amazfit Stratos sports a larger 1.34-inch LCD display with a resolution of 320x320 pixels which also supports the Always-on feature. The device is powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz processor. The watch packs in 512MB of RAM and 4GB of onboard storage. With a 290mAh battery, Huami claims a battery life of up to 5 days.

Both the smartwatches can connect to your smartphone using Bluetooth. The users can download the MiFit app to synchronise the data between the watch and the phone.

Alternatives

In case you were not impressed by the all-new Amazfit Stratos or the Bip, here are some alternatives that you can consider.

Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro

Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro sits somewhere between a fitness band and a smartwatch. Priced at Rs. 10,900, the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro is exclusively available via Flipkart. The smart band features a 1.5-inch curved AMOLED display. The Gear Fit 2 Pro runs on Samsung's own TizenOS and has a bunch of watch faces as well as apps available via the company's own app store.

Fitbit Blaze

Fitbit is known for providing some of the best fitness trackers with mostly accurate results. The Fitbit Blaze is the company's smartwatch offering that is available at a price of Rs. 12,999. The Blaze features a 1.25-inch OLED display with a resolution of 240x180 pixels. The smartwatch does fitness tracking as well as brings your smartphone's notifications to the watch screen itself.

Here are the Top 5 alternatives to the Honor 9N

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Devesh Arora

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July 24, 2018

Honor, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer launched a new mid-range smartphone, the Honor 9N in India today. The Honor 9N is launched in 4 different attractive colours. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 11,999 for the 3GB+32GB variant while the 4GB+64GB variant retails for Rs. 13,999. There is also a 128GB variant which is priced at Rs. 17,999. Here are some alternatives to consider.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is the perfect alternative to the Honor 9N. Unlike the Honor smartphones, the ZenFone Max Pro M1 runs on a stock version of Android. Stock Android removes any bottlenecking from the hardware and delivers the best possible performance. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC and comes with an 18:9 display. The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is available at a starting price of Rs. 10,999 and comes with up to 6GB of RAM.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is currently one of the most popular mid-range smartphones in India. The latter smartphone comes with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset coupled with 4GB or 6GB of RAM. Though the device runs on MIUI 9, it still performs much better than most of its competition. The dual-SIM handset sports a 5.99-inch FullHD+ IPS LCD display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device offers 64GB of onboard storage and it is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,999.

Huawei P20 Lite

In case you are willing to put in a little more money for a better set of cameras, the Huawei P20 Lite is worth considering. The P20 Lite sports a dual-camera setup at the back as well as the front. There is a 16MP+2MP setup at the back while the front features a 16MP+24MP setup. The device is powered by the Kirin 659 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM. The Huawei P20 Lite is priced at Rs. 19,999.

Nokia 6 (2018)

The Nokia 6 (2018) might not look as attractive as the Honor 9N, but it surely is more rugged. The Nokia 6 (2018) features a 5.5-inch FullHD IPS LCD display. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM. Under the hood, it carries a 3,000mAh battery. The dual-SIM handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

Moto Z2 Play

Moto Z2 Play was launched with a price tag upwards of Rs. 20,000. However, as the smartphone is now a year old, it is available for around Rs. 18,000 which makes it a great alternative to the Honor 9N. Though the smartphone is a year old, it still packs in some powerful hardware and stock Android just makes it even better. The Z2 Play also supports Moto Mods which allows you to attach an extra battery pack or a speaker directly on to the smartphone.

Comio X1 launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

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Tech Desk

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July 23, 2018

Comio India has launched a new budget-oriented smartphone in the country. The Comio X1 comes in at Rs. 7,499 and it compares directly against smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi 5. The key highlights of the Comio X1 include dual 4G VoLTE/ViLTE and facial recognition. The smartphone will be available via both major online and offline channels.

Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Comio X1 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720x1440 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek MT6739 processor. The dual-SIM handset packs in 2GB of RAM coupled with 16GB of onboard storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. All of this is backed by a 3,050mAh battery.

On the optics front, the Comio X1 features a 13-megapixel camera at the back with f/2.0 aperture and a LED flash. Up front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.

Alternatives

Here are some alternatives to the recently launched Comio X1:

Xiaomi Redmi 5

Xiaomi Redmi 5 is one of the most popular options when it comes to a budget smartphone. It sports a 5.7-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC coupled with 2GB, 3GB or 4GB of RAM. For storage, the dual-SIM handset is available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage options. The Redmi 5 is available at a starting price of Rs. 7,999.

10.or G

The 10.or G offers a stock Android experience with much better specifications at a similar price tag. However, what you lose here is the 18:9 panel as the 10.or G comes with a traditional 16:9 panel. The latter phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with 3GB or 4GB of RAM. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 7,699.

Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite launching tomorrow: Here's everything you need to know

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Tech Desk

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July 23, 2018

xiaomi, mi a2, mi a2 lite — Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are globally launching tomorrow

Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, is now all set to launch the much-anticipated Xiaomi Mi A2 and the Mi A2 Lite. Both the smartphones will be a part of Google's Android One programme. The launch event will be held tomorrow, July 24 in Spain.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Specifications

In terms of specifications, the Mi A2 features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x2160 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. The device packs in 4GB/6GB of RAM coupled with 32GB/64GB/128GB of onboard storage. The Mi A2 runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. All of this is backed by a 3,010mAh battery.

Xiaomi Mi A2, mi a2 lite, specifications, price — Mi A2 is an Android One powered smartphone

On the optics front, the Xiaomi Mi A2 sports a 12MP+20MP dual-camera setup at the back. Up front, there is a 20-megapixel selfie shooter.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the reports suggest that the Mi A2 Lite will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC. The smartphone will feature a 5.84-inch display with a resolution of 1080x2280 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The dual-SIM handset will come with 3GB/4GB of RAM paired with 32GB/64GB of onboard storage. Just like the Mi A2, the Mi A2 Lite will also run on stock Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Under the hood, there will be a 4,000mAh battery powering up the internals.

In terms of cameras, the Mi A2 Lite will feature a 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual-camera setup at the back. Up front, there will be a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.

Top 5 reasons why not to buy the BlackBerry Key 2

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Devesh Arora

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July 23, 2018

Blackberry just launched the KeyOne successor, the BlackBerry Key2 in India. The smartphone is mainly focused towards productivity. The key highlights of the smartphone are the physical QWERTY keyboard and the dual-camera setup at the back. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should not spend Rs. 42,990 on this device.

Small Display

The BlackBerry Key2 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x1620 pixels. The display is quite small as per today's standards. The smaller display was actually expected due to the fact that BlackBerry has to fit in a full-fledged physical QWERTY keyboard in there. However, the company could have done something like the BlackBerry Priv in order to give more screen and the keyboard would still be there when needed.

Mid-range specifications

BlackBerry is putting the Key2 right up against the Galaxys and the Pixels. However, the smartphone isn't powerful enough to compete against those flagships. The BlackBerry Key2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM. Yes, the 6GB RAM will help in a flawless multi-tasking but the processor is not anywhere near the flagship Snapdragon 845.

Cameras

The BlackBerry Key2 features a 12-megapixel dual-camera setup which seems to be quite impressive at least on paper. However, considering that the KeyOne was not anywhere near other flagships, we do not expect much from the Key2's cameras.

Also Read: BlackBerry KEYone Limited Edition Review: The Business Smartphone?

Not made for everyone

Unlike the iPhones and Samsung smartphones, the BlackBerry Key2 is not made for everyone. The company has developed the smartphone keeping in mind that they are targetting only a small group of audience. Someone who consumes a lot of media or plays a lot of games on his smartphone, the Key2 isn't made for him. On the other hand, for someone who uses his smartphone for productivity like sending and receiving a lot of emails, the Key2 is a viable option.

Price

BlackBerry has always been a premium smartphone manufacturer and usually likes to compete against Apple, Samsung and Google. This makes the brand value go high which ultimately increases the prices of their products. The BlackBerry offers quite less on the paper and asks for too much. The Rs. 42,990 price tag will make people think twice before opting in for the Key2. We feel that even if the company wants to charge a premium, a price tag of around Rs. 30,000 would have been appropriate.

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Samsung Galaxy S9+

Apple iPhone X

Google Pixel XL

Xiaomi Redmi 5A

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Samsung Galaxy J6

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Vivo Y71

Specifications

Alternatives

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Specifications

Alternatives

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Nokia 7 Plus

Amazfit Bip

Amazfit Stratos

Alternatives

Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro

Fitbit Blaze

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Huawei P20 Lite

Nokia 6 (2018)

Moto Z2 Play

Specifications

Alternatives

Xiaomi Redmi 5

10.or G

Xiaomi Mi A2 Specifications

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Specifications

Small Display

Mid-range specifications

Cameras

Not made for everyone

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