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Oppo R11s and R11s Plus launched: Price, Specifications and Availability

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Devesh Arora
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Oppo, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, launched the Oppo F5 in India. While the F5 was being launched in India, the company announced the Oppo R11s and the Oppo R11s Plus in their home country, China. The unique selling proposition of the new smartphones is the dual-camera setup and the full view AMOLED display.

Specifications

The Oppo R11s and the Oppo R11s Plus are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC coupled with Adreno 512 GPU. The R11s features a 6-inch AMOLED display with the resolution of 1080x2160 pixels, while the R11s sports a larger 6.43-inch AMOLED display. The display on the smartphones come with 18:9 aspect ratio. Both the smartphones run on ColorOS 3.2 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box. The R11s packs in a 4GB of RAM whereas there is a 6GB of RAM in the R11s Plus. For storage, both the smartphones come with 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card.

Oppo R11s Plus
Oppo R11s Plus

As Oppo smartphones are mainly focused on cameras, the smartphones come with a dual camera setup at the back. The dual-camera setup consists of a 16-megapixel sensor and a 20-megapixel secondary sensor with a LED flash. For selfies and video calling, the smartphones come with a 20-megapixel front-facing camera with Oppo's latest AI Beauty Recognition technology.

The R11s is backed by a 3,205mAh battery while the R11s Plus comes with a massive 4,000mAh battery under the hood. Both the smartphones come with VOOC fast charging support.

As for the connectivity, the smartphones include 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, USB Type-C port, GPS+ and GLONASS.

Price and Availability

The Oppo R11s is launched at a price of CNY 2,999 which roughly converts to Rs. 30,000. The R11s Plus, on the other hand, retails for CNY 3,699 (roughly Rs. 36,200). Both the smartphones come in Black and Champagne Gold colour variants. However, there is a special Red edition of the R11s priced at CNY 3,199 (roughly Rs. 31,300). The R11s will go on sale in China starting November 10 whereas the R11s Plus will start shipping from November 24.

OnePlus CEO confirms that OnePlus 5T will retain 3.5mm audio jack

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Devesh Arora
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Recently, there have been a lot of rumours and reports surrounding the OnePlus 5T. There have been rumours stating that the new OnePlus 5T will not come with a 3.5mm audio jack and will only support Bluetooth headphones. However, today Pete Lau, OnePlus Founder & CEO announced in a blog post that on the OnePlus forum that the upcoming flagship OnePlus 5T will come with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

"Whether it’s in the area of hardware or software, our focus is on producing superior product experiences. Every feature, removed or added, is based on our understanding of user needs. For the time being, we think it’s best to stick with the headphone jack,"

said Pete Lau, OnePlus Founder and CEO in the blog post

OnePlus 5 Rear

The company says to have had conducted a survey in the OnePlus community, in which almost 70 percent of the users told them that their main priority was sound quality. And due to the wireless technology not being so advanced in terms of audio as compared to wired headphones the company decided to keep the 3.5mm audio jack inside the new OnePlus 5T.

Also Read: OnePlus 5T expected to launch next month: Here’s everything we know so far

;)Additionally, in the blog post, Pete mentioned that nearly 80 percent of OnePlus device owners utilise the audio jack to listen to music, and if they removed it and used the USB Type-C port for headphones this would allow them to slim down their smartphones. However, when they assessed the trade-offs they decided to keep it as if removed user satisfaction would go down. We do think that at some point the world will have to move away from the 3.5mm audio jack and start using new technologies.

Xiaomi launches the MIUI 9 and Redmi Y-series in India: Everything you need to know

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Devesh Arora
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Xiaomi held a launch event in India where they made four big announcements including the launch of MIUI 9. The company launched two new selfie-centred smartphones, the Redmi Y1 and the Redmi Y1 Lite. Apart from MIUI 9 and the two new smartphones, the company announced that the product endorsement of the Redmi Y-series will be by the renowned actress Katrina Kaif.

Coming to the new software update, the MIUI 9 brings a lot to the table with major improvements to performance and some new features. The update will start rolling out soon starting with Redmi Note 4, Mi MIX 2 and the Mi Max 2. Surprisingly, the MIUI 9 update will be received by the Mi 2 also which is a 5-year-old device launched in 2012.

MIUI 9 compatibility list

Xiaomi Redmi Y1

The Redmi Y1 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 SoC coupled with Adreno 505 GPU. The smartphone comes in two variants, one with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage while the other one comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The storage on the device is expandable up to 256GB using a dedicated microSD card slot. Under the hood, there is a 3,080mAh battery powering up the device.

Redmi Y1 and Y1 Lite

In the camera department, the Redmi Y1 sports a 13-megapixel camera at the back with LED flash. Up front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter with a LED selfie flash.

Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite

The Redmi Y1 Lite is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor which is a 64-bit  quad-core chipset. The smartphone features a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The device packs in 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 128GB using the dedicated microSD card slot. The Redmi Y1 Lite is backed by a 3,080mAh battery and weighs at around 150grams only. The phone runs on Android 7.1 Nougat with MIUI layered on top of it.

Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 to come with 18:9 aspect ratio display, confirms TENAA

As for the optics, the Y1 Lite features a 13-megapixel rear camera with PDAF and a LED flash. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies.

Price and Availability

The Redmi Y1 is priced at Rs. 8,999 for the 3GB + 32GB variant while the 4GB + 64GB variant ships for Rs. 10,999. The Y1 Lite, on the other hand, is priced cheaper than the Y1 at Rs. 6,999. Both the smartphones will be Amazon exclusive for the first sale and will later be available on Mi.com and other offline market partners including the newly added Reliance Digital Stores. The smartphones will go on sale starting November 8. New Idea prepaid customers can avail 280GB of 4G data with the purchase of any of the Redmi Y-series smartphone.

Oppo F5 launched in India: Price, Specifications and Availability

By
Devesh Arora
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Oppo has finally launched the much-awaited Oppo F5 smartphone in India. The smartphone is the flagship offering from the company and just like all the smartphones from the company, this one is also selfie-centric. The smartphone was launched in Philipines a few days ago and has now finally taken a step into the Indian market. The unique selling proposition of the Oppo F5 is the full-screen display with minimal bezels and the artificial intelligence (AI) beauty technology integrated into the front camera.

Specifications

The Oppo F5 features a 6-inch LTPS IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x2160 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio P23 coupled with Mali-G71 MP2 GPU. The device comes in two variants, one with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage while the other one carries a 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The storage on the F5 is expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card.

Oppo F5

Under the hood, there is a 3,200mAh non-removable battery powering up the device. The Oppo F5 runs on Android 7.1 Nougat with ColorOS 3.2 skin layered on top of it out of the box.

Also Read: OnePlus 5T expected to launch next month: Here’s everything we know so far

As for the optics, the Oppo F5 sports a 16-megapixel camera at the back with f/1.8 aperture and a LED flash. Up front, there is a 20-megapixel selfie shooter with an aperture of f/2.0.

Price and Specifications

The Oppo F5 is currently priced at Rs. 19,990 for the 4GB + 32GB variant while the 6GB + 64GB variant retails for Rs. 24,990. The smartphone can be pre-booked starting today until November 8 and the first sale will be on November 9. The F5 is available in Gold, Black and Red (only for the 6GB RAM variant)  colour variants.

Razer Phone with 120Hz display launched: Price, Specifications

By
Devesh Arora
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Razer, the gaming hardware company, has finally launched the much-anticipated smartphone, the Razer Phone. The Razer Phone is the first smartphone to come with a 120Hz display and that is the highlight of the device. The phone is mainly focused on gaming. As the smartphone is made by Nextbit, the phone shares a lot of similarities in design with the Nextbit Robin.

Specifications

The Razer Phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC coupled with Adreno 540 GPU. The phone features a 5.72-inch IGZO LCD display with a resolution of 1440x2560 pixels and a pixel density of 513ppi. The display on the device has a refresh rate of 120Hz, has a Wide Color Gamut (WCG) and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. The Razer Phone packs in an 8GB of RAM and a 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 2TB using a microSD card.

Razer Phone

The smartphone is backed by a massive 4,000mAh battery that supports Qualcomm QuickCharge 4.0+ for fast charging. The device runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box and will soon be updated to Android 8.0 Oreo. For better audio, the Razer Phone comes with stereo front-facing speakers and dual amplifiers. As the 3.5mm audio jack is missing on the phone, there is an adapter with THX-certified DAC which will provide better audio.

Also Read: Apple iPhone X Pre-Orders starting on October 27 in India, Here’s how to get one

As for the optics, the Phone comes with a 12-megapixel dual-camera setup at the back where one is a wide-angle lens with f/1.75 aperture and the other is a zoom lens with an aperture of f/2.6. The cameras on the back come with a dual tone LED flash. Up front, there is an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture.

Price and Availability

The Razer Phone has launched at a price of USD 700 which roughly converts to Rs. 45,000. The smartphone will be made available starting today in the US, UK and Europe. The company has also announced that they will bring the Phone soon to other markets like North America, Canada, Ireland, Germany, France, Denmark, and Sweden via their own website Razerzone.com. Razer also has plans to offer the smartphone via select Microsoft stores and e-commerce website Amazon.com.

For those who are interested in the Razer Phone, they can pre-book the smartphone and the device will start shipping on November 17. Sadly, there are no official wordings as of when the smartphone will arrive India or other markets.

 

How to watch Xiaomi Redmi Selfie event live: To launch two smartphones and MIUI 9

By
Brahmjot Singh
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Xiaomi is hosting a launch event in New Delhi on November 2. The company has teased that it will be launching a new lineup of smartphones along with MIUI 9 in India. Additionally, the company is expected to launch new accessories at the event also. The company has been making a buzz on the social media regarding their new lineup of smartphones which will focus on selfies recently.

The launch will be live-streamed tomorrow at the Xiaomi official India website. The company is making use of the hashtag YourBestSelfie let the people know about the event, this also indicates that the company is going to launch new smartphones which will come with a USP of good selfie cameras. Additionally, the company will also be posting the details of the launch on their official Facebook and Twitter pages.

The company has been on a launching spree in India, as it has launched a total of three smartphone lineups in India in a time period of three months. A recent tweet by the company's India head Manu Kumar Jain pointed towards the fact that the company will be holding multiple launches at the event that will take place tomorrow.

Also Read: Xiaomi to host an event on November 2 in India: Here’s what to expect

Interestingly, there have been no rumours or leaked renders of the devices that the company will be launching in India today. However, Manu also tweeted out an image which was taken with the phone that they will be launching and in the image on the right, we get to see a smartphone which looks similar to the Redmi Note 4, which might be a new device or just the most sold smartphone of the company in India.

This new smartphone series will be launched in India first similar to the Xiaomi Mi A1. This shows the confidence the brand has in this country. Additionally, a recent poster posted by the company online showcased the fast charging symbol which makes us believe that the company will be providing fast charging on the device.

Razer Phone surfaced online, reveals specifications and key features

By
Devesh Arora
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Razer, the USA based company that manufacturers gaming hardware is about to enter the smartphone industry. The company acquired Nextbit Robin in the month of January to manufacture a gaming smartphone. There have been a lot of leaks and rumours of the upcoming smartphone which is expected to launch on November 1. The Razer phone recently surfaced online in a UK carrier network website listing. The listing reveals few of the key features of the smartphone.

Razer Phone leaks

As far as the specifications are concerned, the listing confirms that the Razer smartphone will feature a 5.72-inch IGZO display with 120Hz refresh rate and Wide Colour Gamut (WCG). The smartphone will also carry Dolby ATMOS sound and sports dual front-facing speakers, amplifiers which are certified by THX. The device will be backed by a massive 4,000mAh battery which will support Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ for fast charging. The phone will pack in an 8GB of RAM.

As for the optics, the Razer phone sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 12-megapixel sensor combined with a 13-megapixel sensor. The cameras come with auto-focus and LED flash.

Also Read: OnePlus 5T expected to launch next month: Here’s everything we know so far

Previous reports suggest that the Razer phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. The smartphone is expected to run on Android OS and will sport a 7-megapixel front-facing camera. It is also reported that the phone will feature a 1440p display.

However, all these reports can be taken with a pinch of salt and we will need to wait for official announcements to get the confirmations.

Nokia 2 with 4,100mAh battery launched: Price, Specifications and Availability

By
Devesh Arora
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HMD Global has finally launched the Nokia 2 at a launch event held in India. The Nokia 2 is a budget-friendly device which offers great build-quality and great battery life. Just like the other smartphones from the company, the Nokia 2 is also made out of a single piece of 6,000 series aluminium. The smartphone has been launched globally through this launch event and the handsets will hit the shelves of Indian markets first.

Nokia 2

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Nokia 2 features a 5-inch LTPS IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The display on the smartphone comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 coupled with Adreno 304 GPU. The device packs in 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card.The phone is backed by a 4,100mAh battery for which the company claims a 2-day battery life. The device runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box. The smartphone will also get an update to Android 8.0 Oreo soon.

Also Read: Here are the Top 5 ways to better use your old smartphone

Sensors on the device include an Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer and E-compass. As for connectivity, the smartphone offers LTE, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, FM and micro USB.

As for the optics, the Nokia 2 sports an 8-megapixel primary camera with a LED flash. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calling.

The Nokia 2 will go on sale starting mid-November at a price of EUR 99 which roughly converts to Rs. 7,500.

 

1More iBFree Bluetooth in-ear headphones in India for Rs. 3,999

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Tech Desk
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1More a US-based consumer audio company on Monday launched a new pair of Bluetooth headphones in India, the 1More iBFree. The earphones will be available via Amazon and leading retail stores across the country, they have been priced at Rs. 3999 and will be available in four colour options - Black, Red, Blue, and Green.

1More iBFree Bluetooth in-ear headphones

1More has partnered with Luca Bignardi to have perfect tuned earphones. The 1More iBFree weigh 14 grams and sport an ergonomic design. The earphones feature a unique ergonomic sports design which gives them a much better fit and are extremely comfortable. Additionally, the device features an intelligent control technology and microphone with inline controls. The microphone also functions as a background noise canceller during phone calls.

The company claims that these earphones are both Android and iOS compatible, and will give the users around 8 hours of music playback or 10 hours of talk time on a single charge. Additionally, the earphones come with IPX4 water resistance rating. The IPX4 water resistance protects the earpieces and controls from rain, splashing, and sweat for outdoor use and exercise.

Also Read: 1More Piston Classic Review: When the budget is tight and you need the best sound

The earphones come with three sets of included ear tip and sport grip sizes ensure a comfortable secure fit. The company additionally says that the Bluetooth earphones come with a range of 30 ft. and a standby time of 240 hours. The 1More iBFree come with Bluetooth 4.1 and aptX coding making the experience of listening to music much more better for the consumers.

OnePlus 5T expected to launch next month: Here's everything we know so far

By
Devesh Arora
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OnePlus, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, introduced their flagship smartphone OnePlus 5 in the month of June this year. Now the company is all set to bring a successor to the same. There have been a ton of leaks and rumours regarding the upcoming smartphone dubbed as the OnePlus 5T. All these rumours started to increase after the OnePlus 5 suddenly went out of stock in few markets. Though the company has not thrown any hints as of now with some sort of teaser, it is believed that something is cooking for sure. The OnePlus 5T is expected to arrive sometime in the middle of November.

As far as the specifications are concerned, it is speculated that the upcoming smartphone will feature a 6-inch full-screen display with a resolution of 2560x1400 pixels. The phone will be powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. The device will be unveiled in two variants, one with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and the other with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The OnePlus 5T will be backed by a 3,450mAh battery and will run on Android Oreo out of the box.

Also Read: OnePlus 5T shows up on official website, will launch in November

The smartphone is expected to come with a dual-camera setup at the back with a 16-megapixel and a 20-megapixel sensor. As for the design, the OnePlus 5T will carry a sleek look with fewer bezels on the top and bottom. The fingerprint scanner will be placed at the back of the phone as there is no room up front due to the new display.

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