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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 can be purchased for as low as Rs. 41,990: Here's how

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Brahmjot Singh
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 sports an Infinity Display

Amazon India is gearing up to bring the Prime Day sale again. The sale is set to begin at 12 noon on July 16 and will run for 36 hours. During the sale, customers can grab the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, which is currently priced at Rs. 55,990, for an effective price of Rs. 41,990. Here's how you can do that.

As a part of the sale, Amazon and HDFC have partnered up to offer Rs. 4,000 cashback on purchase of the smartphone. Users will need to complete the transaction using an HDFC debit or credit card. Also, customers can avail no cost EMI option for up to 9 months. Further, customers can use the exchange program to get an additional discount of up to Rs. 10,000. The HDFC cashback and the exchange offer together will bring down the phone's price from Rs. 55,990 to Rs. 41,990.

Specifications

As for the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 features a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution 1440x2960 pixels and an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Exynos 8895 octa-core chipset. The device packs in 6GB of RAM coupled with 64GB of onboard storage. The dual-SIM handset currently runs on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. Under the hood, there is a 3,300mAh battery powering up the internals.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy J6 now available for just Rs. 15,990: Here are some alternatives

On the optics front, the Galaxy Note 8 sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting two 12-megapixel sensors. Up front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie shooter

Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite spotted online ahead of launch

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Devesh Arora
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Xiaomi Mi A2 is just the Mi 6X with stock Android

Xiaomi has already started rolling out the media invites for an upcoming event which will be hosted in Spain on July 24. The company is gearing up to launch the much awaited Xiaomi Mi A2 at the event alongside cheaper variant of the smartphone, the Mi A2 Lite. The smartphones have been spotted on a Portugal retail website ahead of the official launch.

The products were first spotted by Slashleaks. According to the reports, the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite will sport a 19:9 display due to the notch up front. However, the Mi A2 will stick to the traditional 18:9 display.

As per the reports, the Xiaomi Mi A2 will come with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC whereas the Mi A2 Lite will be powered by the Snapdragon 625 chipset. The Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite come with 32GB and 64GB storage options. Mi A2 buyers can choose between 4GB or 6GB of RAM while Mi A2 Lite comes with 3GB or 4GB of RAM.

Also Read: Infinix Hot 6 Pro launched: Reasons not to buy and alternatives available

Both the smartphones run on stock Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. The Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are backed by 3,010mAh and 4,000mAh batteries respectively.

For optics, both the smartphones sport a dual-camera setup at the back. The Mi A2 has a 12MP+20MP setup while the Mi A2 Lite gets a 12MP+5MP setup. Just like the Redmi Note 5 Pro, the Mi A2 is getting a 20-megapixel selfie shooter whereas the Mi A2 Lite features a 5-megapixel selfie snapper.

Oppo A3s launched in India: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

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Oppo A3s comes with a notch up front

Oppo India has launched a new budget smartphone India that comes with a notch in order to give it a more premium and modern look. The Oppo A3s, priced at Rs. 10,990, gives direct competition to the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Oppo RealMe1. The smartphone will be available via both online and offline stores.

Specifications

In terms of specifications, the Oppo A3s sports a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720x1520 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC. The dual-SIM handset packs in 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo-based ColorOS 5.1 out of the box. Under the hood, there is a 4,230mAh battery powering up everything.

On the optics front, the Oppo A3s features a dual-camera setup at the back which includes a 13-megapixel primary and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. Up front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.

Alternatives

Oppo has priced the Oppo A3s at Rs. 10,990 where tons of alternatives are available with much better specifications.

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

The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is way better than the Oppo A3s on paper while holding the same price tag. Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 starting at Rs. 10,999 comes with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. The dual-SIM handset sports a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2160x1080 and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone will soon be available in a 6GB RAM variant as well.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 runs on MIUI

Oppo A3s gives direct competition to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 which also makes it for a great alternative. The smartphone comes with a 5.99-inch FullHD+ 18:9 display and it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. The Redmi Note 5 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 9,999.

Oppo RealMe 1

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Oppo RealMe 1 runs on Google's latest Android 8.1 Oreo operating system

In case you want only an Oppo smartphone because you are in love with their UI, the Oppo RealMe 1 makes for a great alternative. The RealMe 1 has a stunning design at the back. The smartphone comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage which is quite rare to see in this price range. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 10,990.

Apple updates MacBook Pro line-up: Here are some alternatives

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Devesh Arora
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Apple MacBook Pro also comes with a TochBar and TouchID

Apple has finally decided to update the MacBook Pro models from 2016 with the latest 8th Gen Intel Core processors. The company has also introduced up to 32GB of RAM with these updated MacBooks. The 13-inch MacBook Pro will now deliver two times better performance with the latest chipset while the larger 15-inch model will get 70 percent boost in performance.

Apart from the updated processor and RAM support, these new updated Apple MacBooks come with a True Tone display and an improved third-generation keyboard. All of this, when coupled with the already present powerful Radeon Pro graphics and a Touch Bar, makes it for an enormous user experience.

The new updated MacBook Pros by Apple are now available for a starting price of Rs. 1,49,990.

However, not everyone likes the MacOS or the Apple's ecosystem. So here are some alternatives that come with as much power and Windows 10.

Alternatives

Dell XPS

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Dell XPS is one of the most popular laptop series

Dell has also recently updated its popular XPS line-up, which give direct competition to Apple's MacBooks, with the latest 8th generation Intel Core processors. The new XPS 13, which is available at a starting price of Rs. 88,999, comes with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage. If you opt-in for the larger 15-inch variant, you will even get the 4GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti dedicated graphics card.

HP Spectre

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HP Spectre, starting at Rs. 1,00,000, directly compete against Apple's range of laptops. The Spectre laptops come with 8th Gen Intel Core processors. The laptops come with up to 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 512 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD.

Top 5 reasons not to buy the Oppo Find X

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Brahmjot Singh
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Oppo Find X is now available in India exclusively via Flipkart

Oppo has finally launched the Oppo Find X in India today. The smartphone comes with a Panoramic Arc Screen that has a screen to body ratio of 93.8 percent. Oppo achieved such a great display by hiding the cameras which pop-out whenever required. Though the smartphone sounds something from the future, its still not perfect and here are the top 5 reasons why you should avoid this one.

Pop-Up Cameras

One of the most interesting parts of the Oppo Find X is its pop-up camera mechanism. The pop-up cameras though look impressive, they are just mechanical which means they might get damaged. As there is no fingerprint scanner on the phone, the device solely relies on Face Unlock for Biometric authentications. This means everytime you pull out the phone from your pocket, the cameras need to pop out once unless you decide to stick with the traditional passcode. Also, as the phone is new to the market we do not know the longevity of this whole new mechanism.

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Oppo Find X pops out the camera everytime you open the Camera app

Software

The Oppo Find X runs on ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Though the smartphone runs on the latest operating system, the ColorOS skin is something that not everyone will like. The ColorOS does offer a lot of customisations but that comes at a price. The price here is the performance. You might not notice much difference when using the phone but when you keep it next to something like the OnePlus 6 or the Google Pixel 2, you will notice how much of a difference does that UI make. Also, Oppo has not had a good reputation when it comes to Android updates.

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Oppo Find X runs on ColorOS 5.1 out of the box

Glass Back

Just like the most modern flagships, the Oppo Find X also comes with a glass sandwich design. Though this design looks beautiful, it makes the phone less durable. The company has used Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front as well as the back but accidents can still happen.

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The Find X has a glass back design

Fingerprint Sensor

Oppo is charging a premium of Rs. 59,990 for the Find X. At a similar price point, Samsung is offering Fingerprint Scanner, Iris Scanner and Face Unlock with their Galaxy S9, S9+ and Note 8 flagships. The Oppo Find X, on the other hand, comes with only Face Unlock which is a bit slow due to the fact that it needs to pop-out the cameras everytime you need to unlock.

Price

The Oppo Find X is exclusively available via Flipkart at a price of Rs. 59,990. The phone does shout premium which kind of justifies the cost. However, people who spend over Rs. 40,000 on a smartphone usually look something from companies like Samsung, Apple and Google. Also, Oppo has had a reputation for launching phones in India under Rs. 30,000 and a sudden price bump might make people think twice before making their decision.

Oppo Find X launched in India: Price, Specifications and Availability

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Devesh Arora
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Oppo Find X features a 6.42-inch display with a whopping 92.25% screen-to-body ratio

Oppo has finally launched the much-awaited Oppo Find X in India. The key highlights of the smartphone include its pop-up cameras and the 92.25 percent screen-to-body ratio. The one thing which makes the Find X stand out from the crowd is its pop up mechanism. Oppo claims that whenever you need the cameras they get ready in less than 0.5 secs.

Unfortunately, there is no fingerprint scanner on this smartphone. However, Oppo has introduced face unlock which pops out the camera when you need to unlock and pops it back in when done.

Specifications

In terms of specifications, the Oppo Find X sports a 6.4-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080x2340 pixels and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with the Adreno 630 GPU. The dual-SIM handset packs in 8GB of RAM and paired with 128GB or 256GB of onboard storage. The phone runs on Oppo's Color OS custom UI which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Under the hood, there is a 3,730mAh battery that supports Oppo's VOOC fast charging.

Also Read: Oppo A5 launched in China: Here are the alternatives available in India

On the optics front, the Oppo Find X features a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 16-megapixel primary and a 20-megapixel secondary sensor. Up front, there is a 25-megapixel selfie shooter.

Price and Availability

Oppo Find X will be available in India at a price of Rs. 59,990 for the 256GB variant. The smartphone will be exclusively sold via the e-commerce website Flipkart starting August 3. Oppo Find X Automobili Lamborghini Edition with Super VOOC technology will also make its way to India soon.

Infinix Hot 6 Pro launched: Reasons not to buy and alternatives available

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Devesh Arora
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Infinix Hot 6 Pro looks quite similar to the OnePlus 5T from the back

Infinix, a Hong-Kong based smartphone manufacturer has launched a new budget smartphone in India. The Infinix Hot 6 Pro comes with a FullVision display and packs in a massive 4,000mAh battery. The smartphone gives direct competition to the likes of Xiaomi Redmi 5 and the 10.or G.

Specifications

In terms of specifications, the Infinix Hot 6 Pro features a 5.99-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC coupled with the Adreno 308 GPU. The dual-SIM handset packs in 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The phone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. Under the hood, there is a 4,000mAh battery powering up everything.

On the optics front, the Infinix Hot 6 Pro sports a dual camera setup at the back consisting of a 13-megapixel wide-angle primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie shooter with a LED flash.

Reasons not to buy

  • Software
    The Infinix Hot 6 Pro runs on Google's Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out of the box. The company has layered its own skin on top of the operating system. The customised skin is not well optimised and makes the whole UI quite sluggish.
  • Processor
    There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC powering up the Infinix Hot 6 Pro. The chipset is quite old as per today's standards. Also, the competition is offering a much better chipset.

Alternatives

Xiaomi Redmi 5

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Xiaomi Redmi 5 features an 18:9 display up front

Xiaomi Redmi 5 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

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10.or G sports a dual-camera setup at the back

10.or G offers much better specifications when compared to the Infinix Hot 6 Pro. However, what you lose here is the 18:9 panel as the 10.or G comes with a traditional 16:9 panel. The 10.or G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with 3GB of RAM. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 7,699.

Huawei Nova 3 to soon be available in China: Here are some alternatives in India

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Devesh Arora
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Huawei Nova 3 will be officially launched in China on July 18

Huawei is now gearing up to launch another smartphone in the Chinese market. The Huwaei Nova 3 is set to launch at an official event scheduled for July 12. A few days before the official launch, the smartphone has been listed for pre-order on V-Mall, a Chinese e-commerce website. Though the website does not show any pricing details, we at least know the specifications of the upcoming phone.

Specifications

As for the specifications, the Huawei Nova 3 features a 6.3-inch FullHD+ IPS LCD display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the company's homegrown HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset. The dual-SIM handset packs on 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Under the hood, there is a 3,750mAh battery which supports Huawei's Super Charge technology.

On the optics front, the Huawei Nova 3 sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 16-megapixel primary and a 24-megapixel secondary sensor. Up front, there is a 24MP+2MP dual-camera setup.

Alternatives

The Huawei Nova 3 is yet to launch in China and there are very fewer chances of the phone making its way to India. So, here are some alternatives that you can get in India right now.

Honor 10

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Honor 10 sports a 5.84-inch display with a notch up front

Honor recently launched their latest flagship, Honor 10, in India. The smartphone features a 5.84-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x2280 pixels. The phone is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 970 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM. For storage, the dual-SIM handset packs in 128GB of onboard storage. Honor 10 is available at a starting price of Rs. 32,999.

OnePlus 6

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OnePlus 6 is the latest flagship offering from the company

OnePlus 6 is currently one of the best smartphones in the price range. The OnePlus 6 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. The smartphone features a 6.28-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080x2280 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The device packs in 6GB or 8GB of RAM paired with 64GB/128GB/256GB of onboard storage. OnePlus 6 is available at a starting price of Rs. 34,999.

Asus ZenFone 5Z

Asus recently launched their flagship ZenFone 5Z in India. The smartphone features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x2246 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. The dual-SIM handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with 6GB or 8GB of RAM. Asus ZenFone 5Z is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 29,999.

Top 5 reasons not to buy the Moto E5 Plus

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Devesh Arora
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Moto E5 Plus looks stunning but the specs aren't that impressive

Motorola finally launched the much awaited Moto E5 and E5 Plus in India today. Both the smartphones pack in some entry-level specifications. The key highlights of the Moto E5 Plus are its massive 5,000mAh battery and the Moto Display. Even with all these highlights, the latter smartphone does not make a perfect package. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should avoid the Moto E5 Plus.

Display

The Moto E5 Plus features a 6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720x1440 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. Though having an 18:9 display is a plus point, the smartphone comes with an HD+ display while most smartphones at the similar price range offer FullHD+ display. Also, the display density of the E5 Plus is much lower than what its competitors offer.

Cameras

The Moto E5 Plus sports a 12-megapixel camera at the back with f/2.0 aperture and a LED flash. The camera setup sounds fine on paper. However, when you look at the competition, smartphones like Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 and 10.or G are offering a dual-camera setup. Dual-camera setups help in getting better portrait shots.

Performance

The Moto E5 Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC coupled with the Adreno 308 GPU. The device packs in 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. Just by looking at the paper, we can say that the smartphone is way more underpowered than its competitors.

Also Read: Moto E5 and E5 Plus launched in India: Here are some alternatives to consider

Software

Motorola was once popular because of its stock Android and timely updates. However, since Lenovo took over the company, the updates started to slow down. Also, the software is not refined enough which ends up in a sluggish UI experience. The Moto E5 Plus also comes with some amount of bloat.

Price

Moto E5 Plus has launched at a price of Rs. 11,999 in India. Considering that the smartphone comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset, the phone seems to be a bit overpriced. The competition including the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 come with a much better Snapdragon 600-series processor. These phones also come with a FullHD+ display. Overall, the ZenFone Max Pro M1 is able to offer better value for your money when compared to the E5 Plus.

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