Huawei Y9 (2019) first impressions: Best budget smartphone yet?

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January 11, 2019

Huawei recently launched their latest budget segment flagship in India. The Huawei Y9(2019) costs Rs 15,990 and sports a dual front and rear camera setup with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio display with a notch, 2.5D curved glass and much more.

So is the Huawei Y9(2019) really the phone to spend your money on if you wanna buy a smartphone at Rs 15,000? Let's find out.

Huawei Y9(2019) first impressions: Specifications

Huawei Y9(2019) sports a 6.5-inch Full View Notched display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by a Huawei's own Hisilicon 710 processor clocked at 2.2 GHz and aided by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There is a dual sim card slot with a dedicated micro-sd card slot.

As far as the optics are concerned, Huawei Y9(2019) sports a 13-megapixel primary sensor coupled with a 2-megapixel secondary depth sensor on the back and a 16-megapixel sensor coupled with a 2-megapixel depth sensor on the front. All of this is backed by a 4,000mAh non-removable battery.

Huawei Y9(2019) first impressions: Design

The Huawei Y9(2019) sports a 6.5-inch Full View Notched display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Its display is good for the price point. The overall build quality feels great. The phone does not feel cheap in hand even after having a plastic back. The paint finish on the smartphone is super reflective which gives it a premium look.

Design-wise, the phone looks good, similar to other phones by the company and considering the price point, the device gets lost in with the rest. There is nothing to distinguish it from others.

Overall the design and build quality of Huawei Y9(2019) is amazing keeping the price point in mind. The notched display and the inclusion of Micro-USB at such a price might be a let down for many but things had to be done to keep the price down.

Huawei Y9(2019) first impressions: Camera

Coming to the optics, Huawei Y9(2019) sports a 16-megapixel f/2.0 aperture primary sensor coupled with a 2-megapixel f/2.4 aperture secondary sensor on the back. On the front, it sports a 13-megapixel f/1.8 apertuere primary sensor comboned with a 2-megapixel f/2.4 aperture secondary sensor.

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Huawei Y9’s rear camera is quite good and takes great photos. The colours are a little bright but the details are very accurate whereas, the focus is on point. The aperture mode helps capture images with such detail that is unexpected in a smartphone in this range. The AI optimizations as the company claims helps greatly in improving the image quality.

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Story is a bit different for the front camera module. The colors are a little bright, same as the rear setup, but the white balance is off and the details aren't that great like the rear setup. However, it still takes great photos but it is trumped under the performance of the rear camera.

Overall, the camera setup on the Huawei Y9(2019) is good. It you are a point and shoot kind of a guy, the Y9(2019) will serve you very well.

Huawei Y9(2019) first impressions: Conclusion

The Huawei Y9(2019) is launched at a price point of Rs 15,990. It is Amazon exclusive and you get a free pair of Boat's Wireless sports earphones wprth Rs 2990 if you buy it now. At this price point, it is one of the great camera smartphone. The Kirin 710 performs great. However, during initial impressions we cannot say anything about the device's performance.

Overall the smartphone offers great camera setup, along with a good design and a justifiable enough price point. However, Huawei's own sub-brand Honor has a great offering in this segment, the Honor 8X. We don't know what the performance of the Y9(2019) is we cannot garuntee it will a great overall device, but we can make sure that you will not regret its camera performance.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 receives a price cut in India: Here's why it is a better deal now

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January 11, 2019

Xiaomi Redmi 6 1 — The budget-oriented Xiaomi Redmi 6 is now cheaper than ever

Xiaomi has recently dropped the prices of some of its smartphones including the Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi A2, Redmi Y2 and the Redmi 6 Pro. Now, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has announced a price cut for the more budget-friendly Redmi 6 smartphone in India. The new prices are effective starting January 7 via both online and offline markets.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 originally came with a starting price of Rs. 8,999. Now the base variant with 32GB of storage is available at just Rs. 7,999. While the 64GB variant was priced at Rs. 10,499 earlier, it is now available with a price tag of Rs. 8,999. These price cuts are a part of the company's 5th-year-anniversary (India operations) celebrations.

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The price cut makes it an even better deal as the higher-end 64GB variant is now available for the price of the base variant. Also, it is now more aggressively priced to give a tough competition to smartphones like the Asus ZenFone Max M1.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Specifications

Xiaomi Redmi 6 features a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1440x720 pixels. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 chipset, which is an octa-core processor based on the 12nm process and clocked at 2GHz. It packs in 3GB of RAM coupled with either 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. The storage is further expandable using a microSD card. All of this is backed by a 3,000mAh battery.

On the optics front, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 comes with a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 12-megapixel primary and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.

Instagram will now allow users to publish a post to multiple accounts simultaneously

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January 10, 2019

Facebook-owned Instagram is now working on a new feature where users will be able to post to multiple accounts simultaneously. The report comes after a company spokesperson confirmed the upcoming feature to TechCrunch. The feature will first come to iOS and then, later on, make its way to the more popular Android platform.

Once the update is rolled out, the users will see an option to "self-regram" the post. The option will appear once you try to post something on Instagram. It will be located inside the option to tag people and mark your location. The "Post to other accounts" option will allow you to publish the post to other Instagram accounts as well. The feature will come-in handy for the people trying to publish one post into multiple business or personal accounts.

Instagram has also been rumoured to be working on a feature where users will be able to regram a post from other accounts on to their account. However, the company has now confirmed that they are not bringing any such feature to the application any time soon.

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Apart from the regramming, the Facebook-owned company is also working a shortcut for its Android app, which will allow them to import photos from Google Photos. The company claims that the feature is already available in the latest version of the app, but it is hidden inside somewhere. However, with the upcoming update the company will make the option visible in the share section itself.

Top 5 Redmi Note 7 alternatives: Huawei Y9 (2019), Realme 2 Pro and more

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Brahmjot Singh

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January 10, 2019

Redmi Note 7, xiaomi — Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 comes with a water drop style notch up front

Xiaomi under its sub-brand Redmi has finally launched a new mid-range smartphone in China, the Redmi Note 7. While it is a successor to the Redmi Note 6 Pro, it brings in a major change over the last generation. The Redmi Note 7 now comes with a 48-megapixel camera at the back and a Snapdragon 660 chip inside. Here are some of the alternatives you can find in India right now.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2

Asus ZenFone Max Pro is currently offering the best value for your buck. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM. It runs on a nearly stock version of Android. Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is currently available at a starting price of Rs. 12,999 via the e-commerce giant, Flipkart.

Realme 2 Pro

In case you do not prefer stock Android and want a custom UI with more features, the Realme 2 Pro is for you. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo based ColorOS 5.2 out of the box. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. The phone features a water drop notch up front and it is currently available for a starting price of Rs. 13,990.

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Honor 8X

Just like the Realme 2 Pro, Honor 8X also runs on a custom UI called EMUI. It sports a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. It comes with the Kirin 710 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. It packs in 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. Honor 8X is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,999.

Huawei Y9 (2019)

Huawei has just announced the launch of their new mid-range smartphone, the Huawei Y9 in India. It comes with a Kirin 710 chipset and a notched display up front. It also has an AI backed dual-camera setup at the back. Huawei Y9 (2019) is launched with a price tag of Rs. 15,999 in the country.

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Xiaomi Mi A2

In case you want a pure stock Android experiance, the Xiaomi Mi A2 is the phone you should be looking for. Xiaomi Mi A2 is a part of Google’s Android One program, which means it runs on clean stock Android. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and comes with up to 6GB of RAM. All of this comes in at a starting price of Rs. 15,999.

Top 5 Huawei Y9 (2019) alternatives: Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, Realme 2 Pro and more

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January 10, 2019

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei has just announced the launch of their new mid-range smartphone, the Huawei Y9. It comes with a Kirin 710 chipset and a notched display up front. It also has an AI backed dual-camera setup at the back. The phone is priced at Rs. 15,999 and here are some alternatives at that price range.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2

Asus recently announced the launch of their new mid-range smartphone, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM. It runs on a nearly stock version of Android. It is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 12,999.

Honor 8X

Honor 8X is a great alternative to the Huawei Y9 (2019) as it brings in similar hardware and software on board. It sports a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels. It comes with the same Kirin 710 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. It packs in 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. Honor 8X is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,999.

Also Read: Honor 8X First Impressions: Most underrated Budget smartphone right now?

Realme 2 Pro

Realme 2 Pro is currently one of the best value for money smartphones under Rs. 15,000. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. The phone features a glass sandwich design and a water drop notch up front. Realme 2 Pro is currently available for a starting price of Rs. 13,990.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

Redmi Note 6 Pro, xiaomi — Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro comes with a total of four cameras

Xiaomi recently launched the Redmi Note 6 Pro in India. While its just an incremental update over its predecessor, Redmi Note 6 Pro brings in a notched display and a dual-camera setup at the front as well as the back. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is currently available in India at a starting price of Rs. 13,999.

Xiaomi Mi A2

If you hate custom UIs like EMUI on the Huawei Y9 (2019), the Xiaomi Mi A2 might impress you. Xiaomi Mi A2 is a part of Google's Android One program, which means it runs on clean stock Android. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and comes with up to 6GB of RAM. All of this comes in at a starting price of Rs. 15,999.

Top 5 Oppo R15 Pro alternatives: Asus ZenFone 5Z, Poco F1 and more

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Devesh Arora

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January 9, 2019

Oppo has recently announced the launch of its new mid-range smartphone, the Oppo R15 Pro. The key highlights of the smartphone include the 19:9 display, AI backed camera and VOOC charging technology. The phone is currently priced at Rs. 25,990 in the country. Here are some of the alternatives to choose from.

Asus ZenFone 5Z

Asus is currently offering their flagship smartphone, ZenFone 5Z for a starting price of Rs. 25,999. It makes a great deal as the phone comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. It also sports a glass sandwich design with a notched display up front.

Poco F1

If you want flagship grade performance with a decent set of cameras, the Poco F1 should be your choice. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with Adreno 630 GPU. It packs in up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Xiaomi Poco F1 is available at a starting price of Rs. 19,990.

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Honor Play

Just like the Poco F1, Honor Play also offers flagship-grade hardware at a relatively lower price point. It is powered by the company's own flagship Kirin 970 chipset and comes with up to 6GB of RAM. It runs on Android Oreo based EMUI out of the box. Honor Play is available at a starting price of Rs. 19,999.

Vivo V11 Pro

If you are looking for some futuristic tech in your next phone, Vivo V11 Pro offers an in-display fingerprint scanner for a similar price. It also sports a water drop style notch up front. Vivo's V11 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM. It comes with a price tag of Rs. 25,990.

Nokia 8.1

Nokia recently launched the Nokia 8.1 in India with a price tag of Rs. 26,999. The smartphone comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor coupled with Adreno 616 GPU. It packs in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. It runs on stock Android 9 Pie out of the box.

Top 5 new features for Google Assistant: Flight Check-ins, Interpreter Mode and more

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Devesh Arora

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January 9, 2019

Google is constantly updating its wide range of Android apps in order to bring more features and enhance the user experience. The company has just added a few new features to its voice assistant, Google Assistant. These new features are going to make the competition tough for assistants like Siri, Bixby and Alexa.

Flight Check-in

Google Assistant flight, ces 2019 — Hey Google, check in to my flight

While Google Assistant has already been great in providing flight details collected from your e-mail, it is now getting even better. Now you can even ask Google to check-in to your upcoming flight and it will automatically retrieve your boarding passes. Currently, only the United Airlines is supported with support for other airlines coming shortly.

Google Maps

With the new update, Google is also finally bringing the Google Maps integration to the Assistant. It can help in sending your ETA to a particular location to your friends via SMS, WhatsApp, Messenger, Hangouts, Viber, Telegram, Android Messages and more.

Interpreter Mode

Another important feature that has now made its way to Google Assistant is the Interpreter Mode. This will allow the Google Assistant to act as an interpreter and it will translate languages in real time. However, it will require an active internet connection to do so. Also, if you use something like a Google Home, it will interpret using voice only whereas a device with a display can even show the text. Users simply need to say a command like "Hey Google, be my Chinese interpreter"

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Assistant Connect

Google Assistant Connect allows different manufacturers to add the Assistant on their products in an easier and more affordable manner. The company even gave an example where the voice assistant was integrated with an e-ink display to show the weather and calendar. This platform will allow Google Assistant to come to more affordable devices in the future.

New Devices

While this is not certainly a new feature, Google has partnered up with companies like Lenovo, Whirlpool, Anker and JBL to bring products with Assistant integrated into them. Even Verizon is working on a product that will allow users to pull out their vehicle's diagnostics.

What is Paytm Postpaid and here's how you can get up to Rs. 60,000 in advance

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Devesh Arora

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January 9, 2019

Paytm is currently one of the most popular wallet based service in India. The app is being used by a huge number of people including retailers, customers and more. The company is constantly working on making the user experience better by providing new updates and features. They have recently introduced something called Paytm Postpaid.

It basically serves as a credit card without the need of many hassles. According to your credit score and your Paytm passbook history, you are provided with a credit limit of up to Rs. 60,000. This balance can then be used for bill payments or any other Paytm related transactions. The credit limit can increase on the basis of your usage of the application.

Just like credit cards, the user has to pay the bills for his or her Postpaid usage on 1st, 10th or 15th of every month. The app will remind you once the due date is nearing. However, if you fail to pay the amount on the last date, you will no longer be able to use the service until you clear your bills. Also, the app will charge a late fee on payments made after the deadline.

How to activate Paytm Postpaid

Open the Paytm app and head over to your Profile tab
Now scroll down and look for Paytm Postpaid
Once you tap on Paytm Postpaid, you have to select Activate Paytm Postpaid
You might be asked for your Aadhar number and PAN details for authentication

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Once you have gone through all the steps, you will be given a certain limit by the app. In order to check your postpaid balance, you can head over to the Passbook section and scroll down.

PUBG Mobile now has monsters: Here's how you can find and kill them

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Devesh Arora

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January 8, 2019

PUBG Mobile or PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Mobile has grown a great number of audience over the years. It is mainly because the game is free to play and how realistic experience it brings. However, Tencent Games is planning to spice things up by adding monsters in the game.

Tencent Games has added the feature only in the Chinese market in order to celebrate the Chinese New Year, which is coming on February 5. These monsters are not only structures around but can be killed by people by shooting at them. They can be found in the Erangel map and are spread throughout the map. A YouTube channel named Rae LAGARTO has shown the fight in action.

According to the above gameplay, the players can kill the monsters in order to collect special loot. However, these monsters are pretty strong and you would require a lot of bullets to bring them down. Also, they do attack, which can give serious damage to the player. Once you manage to kill him, you will get a lot in return via the bigger loot items.

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Apart from the monsters, the Chinese version of the game also receives a new special battle mode that throws eight players in a small arena with a limited number of weapons. Here, the players will need to fight against a bigger monster that will be even harder to kill. Interestingly, in this mode, if the monster attacks the player, he will be thrown out of the session.

Top 5 things you need to know about the upcoming Redmi Note 7, Redmi 7

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Devesh Arora

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January 8, 2019

Xiaomi 48mp camera — Redmi is soon going to launch a new phone with a 48-megapixel camera

While Xiaomi recently announced that they will make the Redmi series as a whole new sub-brand now, we have been witnessing a lot of leaks and rumours. The company is set to launch the first smartphone under the sub-brand Redmi on January 10. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming smartphones.

New Cameras

Xiaomi is now planning to go aggressive on the cameras with their sub-brand Redmi. The company has released enough teasers to point out on an upcoming smartphone with a 48-megapixel camera at the back. Redmi series, which were known for the budget line-up will now come with decent cameras as well. However, this will lead to confusing users as Redmi 6 was a budget phone but Redmi 7 is coming in as photography focused phone.

Redmi is now a Sub-brand

Xiaomi has been in the news lately due to the upcoming launch event in Bejing, China, which is set to begin at 2PM (local time) on January 10. As the company recently announced that Redmi is now a sub-brand instead of just a smartphone series, we can expect a few new smartphones under the new sub-brand on the launch date.

Specifications

With the launch of a new smartphone, Xiaomi is also bringing a whole new processor in the line-up. Qualcomm's recently launched Snapdragon 675 chipset will be powering up the upcoming Redmi 7. This will also make the Redmi 7 one of the first smartphones to come with the latest chip. The processor is based on the 11nm process and it comes equipped with a Hexagon DSP.

Also Read: Top 5 camera smartphones by Xiaomi: Poco F1, Mi Mix 3 and more

Updated Software

As the hardware is being updated, the company will ship the device with Android 9 Pie based MIUI 10.1. The Redmi Note 7 has also been spotted running on Android 9 Pie in a Geekbench listing.

Design

While most Redmi phones have been featuring very similar design till date, the upcoming phones are going to change the game. With the upcoming Redmi 7, the company is bringing a water drop notch and a gradient back design.

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Realme 2 Pro

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Huawei Y9 (2019)

Xiaomi Mi A2

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Vivo V11 Pro

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Google Maps

Interpreter Mode

Assistant Connect

New Devices

How to activate Paytm Postpaid

New Cameras

Redmi is now a Sub-brand

Specifications

Updated Software

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