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Top Tech Gadgets And Accessories Under Rs 500: November Edition

Every month we scour the internet to find uber cool gadgets and accessories for you. This month we have found a bunch of such gadgets that are gonna make your life easier without burning a hole in your pocket. All the items in the list have a price tag of under 500 Rs.

Travel Clock

This funky looking gadget has more than basic clock capabilities. This portable clock has multiple other features that can definitely come in handy. The clock also has a built-in lanyard and an LED torch for an emergency situation. Other standard clock features include backlit display and alarm with a snooze option. However, the biggest highlight of this clock is its ability to quickly switch between different time zones. With a simple turn to the right or left, it will display time of that location which you choose on the knob.

Multi Pen

Number two on this list is a heavy duty metal pen with several useful features. It has a built-in spirit level for finding the perfect level for objects like tables and wall paintings. You can also use it as a ruler and measurement device due to its flat surface and markings. The back tip of the pen can also be used as a stylus for touchscreen devices that might come handy in situations when you have wet or dirty hands. The rear cap of the pen reveals a reversible screwdriver bit with a flat and Philips’ head when you unscrew it.

USB Hub

This USB Hub is a very good utility accessory for any laptop user. Gone are the good old days when laptop used to have a couple of USB ports. However, to decrease the footprint, laptop companies now manufacture devices with only one or two USB ports which might not be sufficient for most. This small pocketable accessory is a great tool to combat this issue. This tiny adapter can convert a single USB outlet into three different outlets which will suffice the needs of users.

Wrist Pads For Keyboard & Mouse

For people who work long hours on their computers, these supporting pads are the perfect companions for their setup. These lightweight pads can be used to rest your wrists on when using the mouse or typing on keyboards for long periods of time.

Rubber Laces

These Rubber laces are the perfect accessories to make your life a tad bit easier and convenient. They are made out of rubber compound material that allows you to stretch them when the wearer pulls the tongue of his shoe. Not only do they solve a small but annoying modern-day problem, they look good as well and definitely add a lot of style to your shoes. They come in a pretty cool shoe shaped cardboard packaging. In one pack the user gets a total of sixteen variable sized laces. Which can probably be used in two pairs of shoes including one adult and a kid.

Finger Band For Mobile Phone

This unique looking smartphone accessory offers great functionality. It has a back strap which can be folded into the shape of a ring which perfectly fits in the fingers of the user allowing him to easily use this large-screen smartphone single-handedly. Additionally, it can also be used as a stand for your smartphone so that the user can conveniently place it on a flat surface and enjoy his favourite digital content.

Cleaning Kit

As it said cleanliness is next to godliness. And the saying can definitely help users prolong the life of their beloved gadgets. We often get in touch with microscopic one-celled organisms like bacteria which we pass onto our gadgets. However, these single-celled creatures are quite capable of spreading communicable diseases. Hence, in an effort to keep such diseases at bay, this cleaning kit is the product for all gadget lovers. It comes with a gel-based biocide and a cleaning brush to manually clean out ports and openings on our smart devices.

Pocket Lamp

This pocket lamp is a must have small and lightweight accessory for every backpacker. However, it is not only limited to them it can also be used in homes while reading books at night or in the situation of a power outage. It is made out of thin translucent elastic material which allows it to slide onto on the flashlight of a smartphone. The lamp diffuses the light from the flash of the user’s smartphone.

Vlogging Smartphone Mic

As camera technology on smartphones improves a lot, more amateur filmmakers and vloggers are turning up. To record equally good audio with HD video, everyone needs an external microphone. This small microphone with an easy clip allows such users to record high quality audio to match up the HD or even 4K video quality from their smartphones and cameras.

Rechargeable AAA Batteries

Any electronic device requires a source of power. Like with every shrinking piece of technology, remotes and other electronics have also grown thinner and smaller. The remote controller of most appliance be it a TV or Sound system, requires AAA batteries. And if you are a restless viewer who relentlessly goes through menus on your TV or setup box, batteries on your remotes generally do not last very long. So, in order to overcome this yet, another man-made problem these AAA rechargeable cell are the perfect solution. Not only are they rechargeable which saves frequent trips to the market, they are good for the environment as well. Typically speaking, one battery generally lasts multiple recharge cycles. This reduces the number of batteries a user disposes in the environment.

You can also check out our video below:

November 19, 2018
Nubia Red Magic 2 Spotted On Geekbench
Nubia is a Chinese smartphone manufacturer based in Shenzhen. Earlier this year, the company launched a gaming-centric smartphone called the Nubia Red Magic in Europe & China. Due to a positive response from consumers, the company is expected to soon launch its successor. And recently, a Nubia smartphone has been spotted on Geekbench which most probably is the Nubia Red Magic 2. The alleged Nubia Red Magic 2 has the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Chipset.

Geekbench Results

The model number of the Nubia Red Magic 1 was NX609J, whereas the new device has the NX619J model number. The similar model numbers of both the phones state that this, in fact, is the successor to the Red Magic 1. The device in the listing gets a respectable single-core score of 2375 points and a multi-core score of 9066 points. The Geekbench listing also reveals that the upcoming smartphone runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system.

Under the hood, the Nubia Red Magic 1 runs the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 with a base clock frequency of 1.77 GHz. Additionally, the smartphone gets 6 GB of RAM which is the same as the base variant of the previous device. However, the listing does not provide any other specifications that the new handset will feature. But, the company is expected to ship the new device with better features and specifications than its predecessor.

Nubia Red Magic

The Nubia Red Magic has a futuristic looking design with an aluminum back and 6-inch LCD display. The back of the device has a hexagonally shaped camera module, LED flash, and the fingerprint sensor. To accentuate its gaming orientation, the smartphone also has a customisable RGB LED strip at the back. The phone also has dual rear firing speakers and multilayer cooling technology to keep the phone temperatures in check even while playing heavy games. The device has a right side mounted sliding switch that toggles the gaming mode. When toggled, the device limits the number of background tasks to maximise gaming performance.

Nubia Red Magic Full Specifications
- Display: 5.99-inch Full HD+ 2160 × 1080 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio
- Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
- RAM: 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4x
- Storage: 64 GB / 128 GB
- Rear Cameras: 24 MP, LED Flash
- Selfie Camera: 8 MP
- Security: Rear fingerprint scanner
- Connectivity: Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth 5 .0 + LE, GPS, USB Type-C , 3.5 mm audio jack
- Battery: 3800 mAh
- Dimensions: 158.1 × 74.9 × 6.8 mm
- Weight: 185 grams
All in all, the successor to the Nubia Red Magic 1 with the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset will be a capable gaming smartphone. It is also expected to carry forward a lot of design elements from its predecessor which looks really good. Unfortunately, the launch date of the smartphone is currently unknown and we will have to wait for the company to officially announce it.
November 19, 2018
Nokia 9 PureView And Nokia 8.1 Cases Get Listed, Might Launch In December

HMD Global has teased the launch of three of its smartphones at its ‘Expect More’ event scheduled for December 5th. The event will most probably see the launch of the Nokia 2.1 Plus, the Nokia 8.1 and the Nokia 9 PureView. A recent leak has shown the covers for the Nokia 9 and the Nokia 8.1 listed online. This mostly confirms that we will see these two devices launching at the event.

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Nokia 9 PureView

The Nokia 9 PureView is one of the most anticipated phones this year. This is so because of its unique penta camera setup and a host of flagship features. These features include an in-display fingerprint sensor, a large display and a huge battery. The icing on the cake is obviously the penta camera setup, which is a patented technology by Zeiss.

The leaked case of the Nokia 9 shows slots for the penta camera setup on the back. The lack of a cutout for the fingerprint sensor on the back of the case makes it clear that the phone will indeed have an in-display fingerprint sensor. At the bottom of the case, we can see slots for what appear to be a USB Type-C port, speakers and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The headphone jack is a pretty sensitive topic these days. The inclusion of one will surely win over some more fans fro HMD.

Some more of the rumoured specs of the Nokia 9.1 include a 5.9 inch OLED display with a QHD resolution and 3D glass. The device is expected to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. You can read everything we know about the Nokia 9 here.

Nokia 8.1 Specs & Price

The Nokia 8.1 is said to be the global version of the Nokia X7 which was launched in China last month. The device is a mid-range phone and packs great features along with a solid design. Based on the specs of the Nokia X7, we can predict what the Nokia 8.1 will have. The Nokia 8.1 has a 6.18 inch FHD+ LCD display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC with the Adreno 616 GPU with 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants. Along with this, it has 64 GB and 128 GB storage options, which can be expanded up tp 400 GB using a microSD card.

Also Read : Google Pixel 3 Lite Pictures And Specifications Leaked

The phone has a 12 MP + 12 MP dual rear camera and a 20 MP front camera. Under the hood, it packs a 3,500 mAh battery. According to earlier reports, the phone will be launched in India at a price of Rs 23,999.

November 19, 2018
Google Pixel 3 Lite Pictures And Specifications Leaked

Google launched the Pixel 3 and Pixel3 XL last month. Both the phones were leaked in full glory prior to their official launch. The devices were leaked by a leaker from Russia with username Rozetked on twitter. Now however, he has leaked yet another Pixel device. He claims that the device codenamed ‘Sargo’ is, in fact, the Pixel 3 Lite smartphone. Rumors have been surfacing over the internet that Google might launch a cheaper, low-end variant of their flagship Pixel devices. Hence the chances of this leak turning into reality are considerably high.

Pixel 3 Lite

In terms of looks, the alleged Pixel 3 Lite sure resembles the elder Pixel 3. It has a rounded edge display with thick bezels both on bottom and top. The device has a similarly designed back panel to the Pixel 3 devices with a center mounted fingerprint sensor and the single camera with an LED flash. Also, the color and placement of the power button and volume rockers match the Pixel 3.

The bottom of the Pixel 3 XL lite houses the USB Type-C charging port and has thin slits which are most probably the cutouts for the loudspeaker and microphone. The smartphone surprisingly has a 3.5 mm headphone jack at the top which its elder siblings lag.

Pixel 3 Lite Specs

Rozotked has also leaked the full spec sheet of the Pixel 3 XL Lite. According to the leak, it has a 5.56 display with a resolution of 2220 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 444 ppi. Under the hood, the device packs the Octa-Core Snapdragon 670 CPU along with the Adreno 615 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone has 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. Like other Pixel devices, the smartphone does not support memory expandability.

The Pixel 3 Lite is powered by a 2,915 mAh battery. Any information regarding fast charging is currently unavailable but the chipset supports Quick Charge 4.o. Therefore, we will have to wait until the official announcement if the device makes it to the market. The leaker suggests that the phone will be a sub 500$ smartphone and a Pixel device at this price point will be an interesting option.

Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Unboxing and First Look

In short, the leak does seem real but Google is yet to make any comments about the authenticity or launch of the Pixel 3 Lite.

November 17, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Unboxing And First Look

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is the long awaited successor to the extremely popular Redmi Note 5 Pro. The Redmi Note 5 Pro was launched in February this year, and the company has already rolled out the next iteration of the device. Being from the Redmi Note series, it retains the same values as its predecessor. These include a large display, a big battery and great camera performance. While the device was launched in Thailand almost a month back, it did take some time to come to India. The official launch of the device will be held on 22nd November in an event in New Delhi, where the price and availability of the device will be announced.

The Redmi Note 6 Pro: What’s New

In terms of looks, the Redmi Note 6 Pro does look a lot like its predecessor. It has a big notch on its display, and a dual camera setup on the back, with a fingerprint scanner. There are however, many differences when you look closer. In terms of ergonomics, it has more rounded edged all around its body, giving it a better grip and feel in your hand. The Note 6 Pro has a bigger, 6.26 inch display, as compared to the 5.99 inch display from the Note 5 Pro. The FHD+ display has a 2280 x 1080 px resolution and a brightness of 500 nit.

The display also features Corning Gorilla Glass for protection, though the company has not specified the version. The notch on the Redmi Note 6 Pro is large when compared to other devices as it houses two cameras. But the bezels and the chin on the device are thinner than that on its predecessor.

Xiaomi has also made considerable improvements in terms of build quality. The ports now use a new alloy, which do not corrode that easily. This move came in after the company received a lot of issues with phones dying out early in coastal areas. Xiaomi later found out that the cause for this was the corrosion of the elements in the ports. Hopefully, this step will ensure a better longevity for the device. Another great addition is a P21 coating. This is basically a water repellant coating. This coating is present on the externals as well as the internals of the phone as well. However, this is not to be confused with water resistance and this is just meant to save your phone from minor, accidental spillage or water contact.

What’s More

Another big jump is in the camera department. While on paper, the specs for the camera remain the same, the Redmi Note 6 Pro brings along both hardware and software improvements. The 12 MP main sensor on the back now has a larger, 1.4 micron pixel size, resulting in better photo quality and improvements in low-light performance. It also features a wider, f/1.9 aperture. The secondary sensor is a 5 MP depth sensor. Additionally, the Note 6 Pro has an impressive portrait mode. The portrait mode now features studio lighting options and also a ‘light flare’ feature.

It also has AI scene detection which detects 32 scenes, including scenes optimised for India such as weddings and motorbikes. The rear camera also features a new AI adjustable bokeh feature. This lets you choose the amount of blur you want in the background, even after you have clicked the picture. The front camera us a 20 MP + 2 MP set up. This features an AI portrait mode with AI scene detection of upto 12 scenes. The dual front cameras also help in the Face Unlock technology to unlock your phone.

Inside The Phone

The phone runs MIUI 10 out of the box, which brings in advanced gesture navigation. It packs a 4,000 mAh battery which supports Quick Charge 3.0. While the Note 6 Pro supports fast charging, the company does not provide a fast charger in the box, and it has to be purchased separately. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC and has 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. In terms of storage, it has one option with 64 GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

The phone also features an auto data switch feature. When you are on a call, the phone switches your data from that SIM to your secondary SIM, so that neither of the operations are interrupted. The phone has dual VoLTE support but does not have a dedicated microSD card slot. It also has a new Wi-F- pass through feature. Using this feature, you can connect to a Wi-Fi network and use that Wi-Fi network to create a hotspot.

At first look, the phone does seem like a big and thoughtful improvement. We are yet to check it out fully and see what it is capable of. As mentioned before, the price and availability of the phone will be revealed only after its launch on 22nd November.

Don’t forget to check out our unboxing video:

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November 17, 2018
Xiaomi Price Drop Alert These Smartphones Are Rs. 1000 Cheaper

Xiaomi is a company that needs no introduction as they are the number one smartphone manufacturer in the nation. They are known for their value for money smartphones. Last week the company increased the price of their few products due to the depreciating value of Indian currency(Read here). Now however, the company is cheering up the consumers by decreasing the price of some of their top selling smartphones. The company reports that the reduction in component costs has allowed them to take this move. The devices that are receiving a price cut are as follows:

Redmi Note 5 Pro

The Redmi Note 5 Pro was one of the first budget smartphones to offer dual rear cameras. The feature-rich smartphone was able to rake in a lot of sales for the company. It is available in two variants which are 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM. Now the company has slashed the price of both variants by Rs. 1000. Post price reduction the variants will be available for Rs 13,999 and Rs 15,999 respectively.

Click here to buy the Redmi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Xiaomi Mi A2

The Mi A2 is a smartphone with a completely different approach. It is the second device from Xiaomi that runs on Android One. Being an Android One device enables it to receive the latest Android updates soon after they are launched by Google. It is available in two variants which are 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM. Like the Redmi Note 5 Pro, the company has decreased the price of both its variants by 1000 Rs. After the price drop, the variants will be available for Rs 15,999 & Rs 18,999 respectively.

Click here to buy the Xiomi Mi A2

Redmi Y2

Also Read: OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Variant To Go On Sale Today

The Redmi Y2 is a phone that has a focus on photography. It has a 16 MP AI-powered front-facing selfie camera and dual rear cameras. Like the elder A2 and Redmi Note 5 Pro, the Redmi Y2 also gets a price drop of Rs 1,000. The smartphone after the price drop will be available for Rs 11,999 for 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM variant.

Click here to buy the Redmi Y2

November 16, 2018
All Android Pie 9.0 Devices Get Project Treble

Google held their Android Dev Summit last week in California. The company demonstrated multiple changes for current & future Android devices. One of them is a big announcement for a long pertaining issue. For a long period of time, Android users have been complaining to OEM’s and Google for delayed updates on their devices. During the Dev Summit, Google developers showcased a solution to the problem in the shape of Project Treble. The company has declared that every upcoming Android 9.0 Pie devices will be Project Treble Compliant.

What Is Project Treble?

Project Treble was first introduced with Android 8.0 Oreo which has matured a lot since then. It is a mechanism that is concerned with pushing faster updates on an Android devices. Google developers demonstrated a common GSI (Generic System Image) running on devices from different manufacturers. Before this devices had a specific GSI engine per manufacturer, tweaked for compatibility with their devices. This uncommon GSI would increase the time for companies to modify the pure AOSP (Android Open Source Project) code that Google released. Now onwards Google will open GSI information for manufacturers so they directly modify pure AOSP code which was first sent to chip makers to enable their chipset compatibility.

In the past, lastest updates used to go through multiple checkpoints in order to be capable of deploying onto an Android device. Previously when Google released an Android update it was first sent to chip makers like Qualcomm & Mediatek. The chip makers would optimise the code according to the architecture on their chipsets. The update was then forwarded to manufacturers who would tweak the same as per the need of their respective devices & also integrate their proprietary software bits. This then leads to the OTA (Over The Air) update on their devices.

What’s In It For The Users?

Also Read: OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Unboxing And First Look

Post Project Treble compliance the users would be able to receive faster updates on their smart devices. It will enable them to make the most out of what the latest Android firmware has on offer. Google as Android has always been criticised when compared to its Apple iOS counterparts.

November 16, 2018
Motorola One Power Gets Android 9 Pie Update

The Motorola One Power was launched with Android one and promised quick updates to next iterations of Android OS. The company has kept its initial promise of updating the phone to Android 9.0 Pie before the end of 2018. The update starts rolling out today and is a staggered release so all may not see it immediately.

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Along with the new OS update, the Motorola One Power will also get a performance boost, and improvements to battery management according to Motorola. The One Power will also now support face unlock and swipe gestures, native to Android 9.0 Pie. Since the Motorola One Power is an Android One device, it is much easier for the brand to push out security patches and OS updates.

Also Read : Xiaomi Mi 8 Spotted Running Android 9 Pie On Geekbench

The Motorola One Power went on sale in October and is still available for a price of Rs. 15999. The One Power was Motorola’s response to the growing demand for an online only device. Because, Motorola is now operating in the offline market the prices for its devices have risen. The Motorola One Power was answer to the growing demand for a good all rounder device at the fifteen thousand price mark.

The One Power has a HD+ screen with an 19:9 aspect ratio along with a storage capacity of 64 GB expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated microsSD card slot. 4GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core processor. The Motorola One Power has a 16 MP + 5 MP main camera setup with a 12 MP front camera.

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November 16, 2018
Moto G7 Press Renders Leak With Specifications

Motorola Moto G was launched back in the year 2013. Due to its competitive pricing, great specifications & near stock android experience the device was a sensational hit. The company claims to have sold over 70 million Moto G series smartphones across the globe. The Moto G series did very well until the Moto G4 which is when the company started to lose its luster due to fierce competition from Chinese OEM’s like Oppo and Xiaomi. The last two Moto G smartphones, the Moto G5, and Moto G6 have not lived up to the company’s expectations. To retain their legacy the company must offer solid smartphones in the future. One upcoming device is the Moto G7 which has recently passed FCC certification. Additionally, the press renders of the Moto G7 have also surfaced online.

Brand New Design

The press renders of the Moto G7 reveal both front and rear design of the upcoming smartphone. The front of the smartphone has a waterdrop notch at the top and a thick chin at the bottom. The back of the device has glass build that tapers towards the edges. The device has a fingerprint sensor and a horizontally aligned dual camera set up at the back. The renders also reveal that power button and volume rockers are placed on the right side while the microphone pinhole and sim slot are placed on top of the handset.

Specifications From FCC

The FCC listing provides information about the processor, storage, and memory of the Moto G7. The listing suggests that the smartphone will have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM. The handset works on the Octa-Core Snapdragon 660 chipset and it also supports NFC. Other technicalities like the battery capacity and screen size are not mentioned in the listing.

Also Read: OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Variant To Go On Sale Today

A previous leak claims the device will be powered by a 3,500 mAh battery and will have a 6.4-inch Full HD display. The same leak suggests that the device will run on Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box.

November 16, 2018
OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Variant To Go On Sale Today

The OnePlus 6T with an in-display fingerprint sensor and a dewdrop notch was launched late last month. The latest OnePlus flagship was initially available in two colors which are Midnight Black & Mirror Black. The company has announced a third, Thunder Purple color variant of the device. The new variant of the OnePlus 6T is set to go on sale today via both online & offline channels.

Click Here To Buy OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Edition

The new variant of the OnePlus 6T has a Purple color gradient rear panel which gives it a very stylish look. Except for the new back panel the features & specifications of the new variant are exactly the same as the already available colour variants. Most notably, the Thunder Purple variable will be available for a limited period of time & will only be offered in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage capacity.

OnePlus 6T Specifications

The OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple has a 6.41-inch edge-to-edge display with a pixel density of 402 ppi and a dewdrop notch up top. The display of the smartphone also gets Corning Glass 6 for protection against scratches. It has the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 CPU along with Adreno 630 GPU. For photography, the smartphone has a single front and dual rear cameras. The rear camera setup consists of dual 16 MP + 20 MP sensors along with a Dual LED Flash. The front camera also has a 16 MP sensor. The device can capture 2160p videos at 60 fps from the rear cameras and 30fps 1080p videos from the front sensor.

The OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple has a 3,700 mAh battery which also supports the company’s fast Dash charging. The phone has Bluetooth 5.0 along with 802.11ac Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS and a USB Type-C port for charging & data transfer.The new OnePlus 6t Does miss out on the 3.5 mm headphone jack. But a USB C to 3.5 mm adapter is included in the box.

The new OnePlus 6T also has an IP67 equivalent water and dust resistance which makes it more durable than it’s predecessors.

Click Here To Buy OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Edition

OnePlus 6T Price & Availability

Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro To Launch In India On 22 November

The Thunder Purple variant of the OnePlus 6T with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM has a price tag of Rs 41,999 & will go on sale from 2:00 PM onwards Today, 16th Nov 2018.

Our unboxing video of the OnePlus 6T in the thunder purple colour, will allow you to gauge the new colour better.

November 16, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro To Launch In India On 22 November
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro was one of the first budget phones to feature dual rear cameras. It was launched in the month of February this year. Due to its stellar features & competitive pricing it was a sensational hit in the Indian market. Last month, Xiaomi launched its successor, the Redmi Note 6 Pro in Thailand. Now Xiaomi has sent out a launch invite for an upcoming device in India which is likely to be the Note 6 Pro.

November 22, The New Note

The media invitation reads “The New Note Rises” which makes it apparent that upcoming device is infact the Note 6 Pro. It also shows a smartphone with a notch display that the Note 6 Pro will have. The launch event will be held in New Delhi & it starts at 11:30 AM on 22 November. The Indian variant might have similar specifications as the Thai variant. For reference:

Specifications

The Redmi Note 6 Pro has a 6.26 inch Full HD+ display with a wide notch up top. It has an 81.1% screen-to-body ratio with 2280 x 1080 px resolution & a pixel density of 403 ppi. The display of the smartphone also gets Corning Gorilla Glass protection. However, the company does not specify the version of Gorilla Glass.

It has an Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 CPU along with the Adreno 509 GPU. The Redmi Note 6 Pro has dual rear cameras with a dual LED flash which are arranged in a capsule shaped ridge. The rear camera setup has a 12 MP PDAF sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor. The smartphone also gets 20 MP + 2 MP dual front cameras. Both the front & rear cameras can capture 1080p videos @ 30fps. The handset has a 4,000 mAh battery which is sufficient for day to day usage. The Thai variant is available in three options which are as follows:
- 3 GB RAM + 32 GB
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB
- 6 GB RAM + 64 GB
In terms of connectivity, the Note 6 Pro has 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Infrared sensor, GPS & Micro USB 2.0 for charging and data syncing. The smartphone is available in four colors which are Black, Red, Blue & Rose Gold.

Price & Availablity

The pricing & availability information is unavailable for now but we won’t have to wait for long as the launch of the device is just around the corner.
November 15, 2018
Honor 10 Lite Specs & Features Leak On TENAA
Honor recently confirmed that they will launch the Honor 10 Lite smartphone on November 21. The date was confirmed via a poster shared on the company’s Weibo account. And recently, the phone was spotted in a TENAA listing. The phone is listed with three different variants which are HRY-TL00, HRY-AL00 and HRY-AL00a. However, all three listings have exactly the same specifications.

Design & Specifications

The Honor 10 Lite measures 154.8×73.64×7.95 mm and weighs in at 162 grams. It has a 6.21 inch display with a 2340 x 1080 px resolution. The smartphone has a water-drop notch up top which houses the 24 MP front-facing selfie camera. The volume rockers & power button are placed on the right side of the phone while the left side is free from any switches or slots. The back of the phones houses the fingerprint sensor, company branding & AI-powered dual rear camera set up along with an LED Flash.

The rear camera setup consists of a 13 MP + 2 MP sensors that can capture 1080p videos. In terms of memory & storage, the Honor 10 lite will be available in two variants which are as follows.
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
It also provides the option for memory expandability upt0 256 GB via a microSD card. The Honor 10 Lite has an Octa-Core processor with a clock speed of 2.2 GHz. The listing does not specify the exact processor model. But, according to the clock speed, this might be the Kirin 710 SoC. The Honor 10 Lite has a 3,320 mAh battery & runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie.

The listing also reveals that the smartphone has a gravity sensor, distance sensor, & an ambient light sensor. In terms of connectivity, the device has Bluetooth, 802.11 Wi-Fi and USB Type-C port for charging & data transfer.

Colors & Availability

Also Read: Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 & Max M2 Specs Leaked

According to TENAA’s listing, the Honor 10 Lite will be available in 4 colors which are White, Black, Gradient Blue & Gradient Pink. To summarise, the specs listed on TENAA are usually accurate. But, we will have to wait for the company to officially announce its specifications & availability details.
November 15, 2018
Mystery Realme Device Leaks On Geekbench, Might Be The Realme 3

Realme is a fairly new company, but, they have already left a mark in the heavily crowded Indian smartphone market. The company launched their first smartphone, the Realme 1 back in the month of May. Post that, they have launched several other devices in the country which are the Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro & Realme C1. All the smartphones launched till date have received a warm welcome from the consumers. And recently, yet another Realme device, codenamed RMX1833 has been spotted on the Geekbench app with a MediaTek MT6771v (Helio P60) Processor.

Geekbench Results

The Geekbench listing reveals a smartphone with 4 GB of RAM & the Helio P60 processor. Most notably, the same processor & RAM configuration is also available on the previously launched Realme 1 smartphone. Apparently, it is a different device because of the non-identical model numbers of the two. Additionally, the device scores a much higher multi-core score than the Realme 1.

The device gets a 5,926 multi-core score which is around 1,000 points higher than Realme 1’s 4,986. It also has a higher 1,560 Single-core score which is 145 points more than Realme 1’s 1,415. The company must have highly optimised their ColorOS to churn out a much higher Geekbench score out of the device.

Can It Be The Realme 3?

Not long ago chip maker MediaTek, announced their Helio P70 chipset & reports in the past have claimed that Realme will be the first company to launch a P70 powered smartphone. Clearly, the device in the listing does not have the Helio P70 SoC. Albeit, taking chronological order into consideration this might be the Realme 3. Also if the device is a successor to the Realme 2, then the company might carry forward some features from the former.

The Realme 2 is a good phone but the company did receive some criticism for their choice of processor on it. Realme chose the Snapdragon 450 processor in the Realme 2. The Snapdragon 450 had inferior performance than the Helio P60 which was present on the Realme 1. But the Realme 2 covered lost ground with a fingerprint sensor, bigger battery, and dual rear cameras.

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All in all, if the Realme 3 does make use of the Helio P60 processor, the company is expected to launch it with the fingerprint sensor and the bigger battery like its predecessor.

November 15, 2018
OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Unboxing And First Look

The OnePlus 6T was launched in India on the 30th of October. The phone is the latest flagship from OnePlus. It has an array of new features including a bigger display, water-drop notch, in-display fingerprint sensor and more. However, at the time of the launch, the device was available in only two colours; midnight black and mirror black. But, keeping in mind the trend that OnePlus follows, we were sure that more colour options were on the way.

As expected, OnePlus is now set to launch a limited edition Thunder Purple variant of the phone. The Thunder Purple variant will be available in a 8 GB RAM + 128 GB Storage variant, and will go on sale starting November 16th. The phone is priced at Rs 41,999.

As mentioned before, keeping in mind the trend that OnePlus follows with the launch of its devices, we can expect to see a few more colour options for the OnePlus 6T in the future. This may include a limited edition which was earlier leaked. Another possibility is a special edition device representing a movie, like the OnePlus 5T Star Wars edition and the OnePlus 6 Avengers edition.

What is really impressive on the OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple is the almost metallic finish that the company has achieved on the glass back. This, along with the smooth gradient really gives the device a ‘thunderous’ look.

OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Specifications

The OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple has a 6.41 inch AMOLED display with a 2340 x 1080 px resolution and a pixel density of 402 ppi. The display has a water-drop notch, which gives the phone more screen real estate than the OnePlus 6.

One of the most attractive features is the in-display fingerprint sensor. It uses a fourth generation in-display fingerprint sensor, which is extremely fast and responsive. It is one of the best in-display fingerprint sensors out there right now. What’s more, the fingerprint sensor gets more accustomed to your fingerprint every time you use it. This results in faster unlock speeds every time.

Under the hood, the Thunder Purple 6T packs a 3,700 mAh battery and has Dash Charging support. The phone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and has 8 GB of RAM along with 128 GB of storage. The phone uses Oxygen OS based on Android 9 Pie. This features advanced gestures and faster app cold start speeds.

In terms of photography, it has a dual 16 MP + 20 MP rear camera with software improvements such as portrait lighting and Night Scape. The front facing camera is a 16 MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. The phone has bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, NFC and a USB Type-C port for connectivity. Other than the in-display fingerprint sensor, it also features Face Unlock for securely unlocking the device.

Price & Availability

The OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple limited edition will go on sale starting November 16th and will be available both online an offline. The phone is priced at Rs 41,999. We can expect a few more variants of the OnePlus 6T to be launched in the future. While this does add to the excitement around the device, some may be a bit upset about having to wait for such a long time to see all the options available. What do you think about OnePlus’s strategy to launch colours over a period of time? Tell us in the comments below!

Don’t forget to check out our unboxing video:

November 15, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A9 With Five Cameras To Launch In India On November 20
The Samsung Galaxy A9 was launched in Kuala Lumpur last month. This is the first quad camera smartphone. Now, Samsung has sent out invites for its official launch in India. The pricing of the Galaxy A9 is not known as of now but a leak from Samsung’s website suggests that it will have a sub 40K price-tag.

Design & Build

The Samsung Galaxy A9 has a front and back glass build. The handset has a thin lip on the bottom and top while the side bezels are negligible. The front selfie camera and speakerphone reside in the top bezel on the display. The dedicated microSD + dual-sim slot & the volume controls are mounted on the right side while the left side is occupied by the power/lock button.

The spotlight feature of the Samsung Galaxy A9 is its quad rear-camera setup with and LED Flash. The handset also has a rear-placed fingerprint sensor for quickly & securely unlocking it. The smartphone weighs in at 183 grams and measures 162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm. It is available in three attractive color options which are Glossy Black, Bubblegum Pink & Lemonade Blue.

A Lot Of Cameras

The key USP of the Galaxy A9 is definitely its quad rear camera setup. The back camera setup of the smartphone has four sensors with a vertical alignment. Each of the 4 camera sensors have their very own distinct capabilities. The first lens is an f/2.4 aperture 8 MP sensor which is an ultra-wide lens with a 120 degree viewing angle. Next in the arrangement is an f/2.4 aperture 10 MP sensor that has a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom capabilities. At number three is the f/1.7 aperture 24 MP sensor and a f/2.2 aperture 5 MP depth sensor.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Tech Specs

The Galaxy A9 has a 6.3 inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone has the Octa-Core Snapdragon 660 CPU & Adreno 512 GPU. The device is available in two RAM & ROM variants which are as follows:
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
- 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM
In terms of connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy A9 has dual 4G VoLTE support, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC &, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. It has a 3,800 mAh Lithium-Ion battery which supports fast charging.

Price & Availability

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The Samsung Galaxy A9 is set to launch on November 20th & will be an interesting device in its segment. To conclude, we won’t have to wait long for the official price as the launch date is approaching fast and the company will clear all the details regarding the same at the event.
November 15, 2018