If you are looking for ways to purchase smartphones with EMI options, then several apps are providing the same benefit. Similarly, the ZestMoney app is providing EMI options that allow you to purchase the latest smartphones from Xiaomi, Motorola, Oppo, Vivo, Realme, Apple, and more.
The app offers EMI options without credit or debit cards along with zero down payment. Plus, you can use the ZestMoney EMI option on all e-commerce platforms and stores like Croma, Sangeetha, and more. For the unaware, creating an account on the ZestMoney app is very simple and it is online.
The app will provide a credit limit that you have to use to purchase the mobile phones and any other product you are looking for or want to buy. However, to access the app, you need to follow these steps.
Steps To Use Or Purchase Smartphone On EMI From Zest Money
Step 1: First, you need to verify your mobile number to signup for the ZestMoney credit limit.
Step 2: Now, submit all required KYC documents and set your repayment so that you can activate your credit limit. You also need to upload your Aadhaar card details under the KYC documents section.
Step 3: Choose a preferred partner to purchase a smartphone. You are allowed to use the credit limit on 1000+ partners.
Step 4: Now, you have to choose the EMI plan at your convenience.
Step 5: It’s done EMI plan has been approved and the order is placed. You will get the device as per the decided day.
Highlights Of Zest Money Application
ZestMoney EMI provides benefits like zero down payment, zero processing fees, zero application fee, no-cost EMI, and more. You can access the app while buying clothes, furniture, and more.
Secondly, an Aadhaar card is mandatory to avail the benefits of the ZestMoney application.
ZestMoney users don’t need credit or debit cards to purchase the EMI. This app also allows you to use EMI options on their partner stores so, that you can buy the products easily.
The app enables you to purchase products in stores like Sangeetha, Mi Mobile, and Croma.
In order to help people, RBI has come up with new measures for withdrawing cash. The new method will not involve any credit or debit cards. In fact, it will allow people to use their smartphones for withdrawals.
“We’re introducing card-less cash withdrawals to evade card skimming; the proposal is to begin authentication via UPI. It can be used for withdrawal from any bank’s ATM, third-party ATM, or White Label ATM. We’re working out its system changes & instructions,” RBI Deputy Governor Rabi Sankar said.
It is worth noting that despite introducing new methods existing ways like debit and credit cards won’t change as people will continue to withdraw cashless via the earlier route. Plus, users will continue to make payments in restaurants and shops.
“We won’t stop issuing credit/debit cards, as they have many other utilities; they’re not just used for cash withdrawals, they can be utilized while at a restaurant, shop, or for payments in a foreign country. So credit & debit cards will be continued,” RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said.
However, to access the new money withdrawn method, people will have to follow these steps.
Step 1: First, you should have a UPI ID to withdraw money as it will be authenticated through the same procedure.
Step 2: Now, you need to enter the ATM and choose the Cashless Withdrawal system option on the screen.
Step 3: Then, the ATM screen will show you a QR code, which needs to be scanned within the application.
Step 4: Now, enter, your UPIpin to withdraw the cash from the ATM.
It is important to note that ICICI and SBI are already providing the same methods or ways, but now it will be used by other banks.
After launching OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone, the company maker is likely to bring the device soon. Notably, the smartphone company is working on the OnePlus 10 device, which will have MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor, as per the new leak. Besides, the leak claims that OnePlus might bring the Ultra model.
This is quite surprising as the OnePlus 10 Pro comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and a triple rear camera setup at the back. It is worth noting that details of the OnePlus 10 and Ultra model are limited at this point, but soon more details will start surfacing online. This development comes 10 days after the launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro in the country.
OnePlus 10 Pro Smartphone Details
The OnePlus 10 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch QHD+ (1,440×3,216 pixels) along with a Fluid AMOLED display and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. Also, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor that is paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The smartphone supports a triple-rear camera at the back, including a 48MP primary sensor, 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8MP telephoto sensor. Plus, there is a 32MP camera on the front for selfies and videos.
The OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone comes with a 5,000mAh battery unit along with 80W SuperVOOC fast charging. Besides, the device supports 50W wireless charging along with reverse wireless charging.
The OnePlus 10 Pro comes in two colour options-Emerald Forest and Volcanic Black. In addition, the smartphone has Type-C charging port, stereo speakers setup, Dolby Atmos, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Moreover, the device boots Android 12 OS, which is based OxygenOS 12.
OnePlus 10 Pro Smartphone: Price And Offers In India
The 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will cost you Rs. 66,999, whereas the high-end 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage variant is priced at Rs. 71,999. Apart from that, the company is providing Rs. 4,500 discount on SBI Credit Cards, which can bring down the exact cost to Rs. 62,499.
While multiple smartphone OEMs are catering to the audience in the country multiple models are unavailable in the country
OnePlus Nord 200 5G, OPPO Find X3 series, Mi MIX Fold are a bunch of Chinese smartphone unavailable in India
Even though the smartphone market is growing fast in India, several smartphone makers are not bringing or launching their few devices. Notably, these devices are available internationally but not in our country.
These devices might be costlier or not the perfect fit for the Indian market, which is why these devices are not available in India. So, to give you a better idea, we are listing all those smartphones that are not available in the country.
Let’s start with OnePlus Nord N200 5G smartphone, which is only available in North America. For the uninitiated, the OnePlus Nord N200 5G is priced at $240, which is close to Rs. 17,605 approx and it is available in Blue Quantum colour option.
The OnePlus N200 5G comes with a 6.49-inch touchscreen display, 405 pixels per inch (PPI), 1080×2400 pixels, an aspect ratio of 20:9, Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 processor, 4GB of RAM, runs Android 11 OS, 5,000mAh battery, and it supports proprietary fast charging.
It is worth noting that all Nord devices have not been launched in India like the OnePlus N100 available in North America and OnePlus Nord N10 5G.
Google has launched two Pixel 6 and 6 Pro last year in the international market. The devices have been launched with Android 12 OS. These smartphones are already available in the international markets, but not in India.
The company said that supply and global demand issues are the reason for not launching devices in the country. It is important to note that the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A 5G are not available in the country.
Both devices are powered by the Google Tensor processor and come with a 5G SA/NSA and have a Titan M2 Security chip. In addition, the company confirmed that both devices will get security updates for at least five years.
The Oppo Find X3 Pro is also not available in India, despite the fact Find X2 Pro device is already available in the country. For the unaware, the company launched the Find X3 Neo, the Find X3 Lite, and the Find X3 in March 2021.
However, there is no update on the Indian launch. The device features a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ display along with a 5Hz-120Hz adaptive refresh rate. There is also a Snapdragon 888 processor, 4500mAh battery, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, a 50MP primary camera, and a 2MP front camera.
The Mi MIX Fold is the company’s first foldable phone, which was launched last year. The device was launched with all the top features and specifications; however, it is not available in the Indian market.
The smartphone features an 8.01-inch touchscreen as the primary display 6.50-inch touchscreen as a second display. Besides, the device comes with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, 12GB of RAM, runs Android 10 OS, 5,020mAh battery, and supports proprietary fast charging.
It is worth noting that Huawei and Honor smartphones are not available in India. But still, both companies are launching devices in other parts of the world. Let’s talk about Huawei foldable phone, which was launched last year on December 23. The Huawei P50 Pocket features a 6.90-inch touchscreen primary display and a 120 Hz refresh rate.
There is also a 1.04-inch touchscreen on the second display. Besides, there is an 8GB of RAM and it runs Harmony OS, and it is powered by the 4,000mAh battery inside.
Amazfit has announced the launch of a new smartwatch on Thursday. The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini (2022) is priced at Rs. 5,999 and come with a few improvements. The smartwatch comes 1.55-inch AMOLED display along with a 301 ppi resolution, a 2.5D curved glass display, 80 watch faces, and skin-friendly silicone straps.
Amazfit GTS 2 Mini (2022): Details
The new version weighs 19.5 grams, is 8.95mm thick, and has 68 built-in sports modes for tracking your all activities. Besides, the watch is water-resistant to up to 5 ATMs and it can be used in rain and swimming.
Plus, the smartwatch comes with stress level monitoring, blood-oxygen saturation measurement, PAI Health Assessment, sleep quality monitoring, and menstrual tracking.
The company also claims that users can ask questions via an “online voice system built-in”, search for information, set alarms, timers, reminders, check the weather, control smart home devices, get translations, create shopping lists, and more. Moreover, the company said that the smartwatch supports a 220 mAh battery, a brightness up to 450 nits, and can last 7 to 14 days depending on your usage.
The increasing cost of raw materials, global freight, and commodities have forced consumer durable companies to increase the prices of their ACs. In fact, several reports claim that the companies have already increased prices by three to four percent in April.
“We increased the prices by 5-6 percent in the last 4-5 months. With rising global freight, cost of commodities, and raw materials, we might have to consider a price hike again after May,” Satish NS, President, Haier Appliances India was quoted by FE.com.
This is the second time in three months when the prices of air conditioners have been increased, earlier 5-8 percent was raised by companies in January this year. Meanwhile, Financial Express reported that several companies have already increased their prices and others might increase their price in the coming months.
“The way things are progressing on the commodity and other fronts, we have to take up prices by another 3-4 percent by April,” Gurmeet Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India Ltd, was quoted by the same publication.
Demand For Air Conditioners
It is important to note that even though prices have been increased, the demand for air conditioners has not been decreased due to the early summer and rising temperature in April.
“Also, there is a big surge for a replacement since a lot of consumers are upgrading their cooling products for more energy efficiency,” Voltas spokesperson was quoted by FE. Adding that the industry will grow this year in terms of both value and volume.
Meanwhile, a new report by Axis My India says that the spending on AC, cars, and refrigerators has been increased by eight percent this month, earlier it was only five percent.
Besides, the survey pointed out that 18% of customers are planning to buy or replace air-conditioners and refrigerators this summer. However, 65 percent are maintaining caution.
Tecno is likely to bring the Phantom X device this month. Notably, the device is already available in the African market and is expected to be launched this month in India as per PassionateGeekz report. The Tecno Phantom X device will be priced under the mid-segment and will have a 50MP primary camera at the back.
Besides, the device will have an AMOLED display, a telephoto lens, and 33W fast charging support. It will be available in Summer Sunset and Starry Night Blue colours.
Tecno Phantom X Smartphone: Specifications
The Tecno Phantom X features a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Corning Gorilla Glass protection, 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution, curved edges, pill-shaped punch-hole cutout, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 12nm SoCs that are paired with a 900MHz Mali-G76 3EEMC4 GPU.
On the connectivity front, the device includes a dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11, 4G-VoLTE, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5, GPS +, and GLONASS. In addition, the device comes with 8GB LPPDDR4x RAM and 256GB UFS 2.1 storage.
Moreover, the device runs Android 11 OS, a 4,700mAh battery, 33W fast charging support, a fingerprint sensor for security, and measures 163.5×73.78×8.72mm.
Also, the device has a triple camera at the back, including a 50MP primary camera along with a quad-LED flash, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 13MP portrait camera. On the front, you will find a 48MP primary camera and an 8MP ultra-wide lens for selfies and video chats.
Key Specifications Of Tecno Phantom X
6.7 inches Display MediaTek Helio G95 Processor 50 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP Rear camera 48 MP + 8 MP Selfie camera 4700 mah Battery 8GB RAM and 256GB storage Android 11 based HiOS 4,700mAh battery, 33W fast charging
Following the footsteps of Reliance Jio, Vodafone-Idea has come up with two new plans with a validity of 30 and 31 days. This new development comes soon after Reliance Jio introduced a plan with 30 days validity after TRAI asked all telecom operators to bring these packs.
Notably, these plans are known as Calendar Month Validity plans, which means if you opt for these packs, then you have to recharge your number after 30 or 31 days. Let’s talk about the newly launched Vodafone-Idea plans.
Vi (Vodafone-Idea ) Rs. 327 Monthly Plan
Moving to the first plan of India’s third-largest telecom operator, where users will get 25GB of data for 30 days. It includes 100 messages per day along with unlimited calling and Vi Movies & TV Classic. This pack will cost you Rs. 327 per month.
Vi (Vodafone-Idea ) Rs. 337 Monthly Plan
The telecom operator is also providing 28GB of data, 100 messages per day, Vi Movies & TV app, and unlimited calling for 31 days. This pack is priced at Rs. 337, which is Rs. 10 more expensive than Rs. 327 pack.
Airtel Rs. 296 Monthly Plan
Meanwhile, India’s second-largest telecom operator Airtel has also launched Rs. 296 pack, where users will get 25GB of data for 30 days. Besides, users will get unlimited calling, 100 messages per day, access to Amazon Prime Video, Rs 100 cashback on Fastag, Wynk Music for free, Apollo 24/7 Circle benefits for 3 months without any extra cost, and 1 year of free courses from Upskill with Shaw Academy.
Reliance Jio Rs. 296 Monthly Plan
It is important to note that India’s largest telecom operator Reliance Jio has also launched offers benefits for 30 days. It includes 25GB of data, unlimited calling, JioTV, JioCinema, JioSecurity, and JioCloud.
Motorola is likely to bring four smartphones in its existing Edge series. Notably, the smartphone has not launched any high-end smartphones last year and now it has huge comeback plans for its premium series with the launch of the Motorola Edge 30 Pro. The device is already available in the United States as Moto Edge+ 2022.
According to the 91Mobiles report, Motorola might launch Moto Edge 30 Pro Ultra in a few months. Besides, there are chances that the smartphone company might launch Motorola Moto Edge 30 along with the lite version.
Moto Edge 30 Pro Ultra Smartphone: Expected Details
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The Moto Edge 30 Pro Ultra might have 200MP primary camera at the back. If this is true, then the upcoming device will be the first device that will support a high-resolution camera. Plus, it will have Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and a 12MP telephoto camera with 2x zoom.
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is likely to have Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ processor, 6.67-inch pOLED display, and a 144Hz refresh rate. It will have also have a 4,500mAh battery along with 125W fast charging. However, the report claims that the device will not be available before Q3 of this year.
Moto Edge 30 Smartphone Might Be Available In May
The Moto Edge 30 has been listed on the Geekbench that might have Snapdragon 778G+ processor. Besides, the device will have a 6.55-inch FHD+ P-OLED display along with a 144Hz refresh rate.
Moreover, the leaks suggested that the device might carry a 50MP primary camera, 50MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. There will be a 32MP camera for the selfies and will have a 4,020mAh battery unit inside.
Whirlpool has announced the launch of a new range of Neo Fresh Glassdoor Frost-Free refrigerators in the country. The newly launched refrigerators will be available in Pixel, Galaxy finishes, Crystal Black, and Crystal Mirror. Besides, the refrigerators come with 265L, and 292L capacities, along with 2 star and 3-star energy ratings.
Also, the refrigerators will be available on the company’s website along with leading other retail stores with a starting price of Rs. 33,000.
According to the company, the refrigerators have been designed based on consumer insight. The Neo Fresh Glassdoor comes with aesthetics, innovation, and technology. Besides, the company said that refrigerators offer meaningful and consumer-friendly solutions.
It also has inverter technology, which the company claims can be energy efficient and best for environment-conscious buyers.
“ Taking a cue from the evolving nature of consumer expectations and product preferences, the range creates a mark for its attractive design and scratch resistant quality. Energy efficiency, powerful performance and breath-taking design, we have it all integrated into the most hardworking appliance of our kitchens,”said, KG Singh, Vice President – Marketing, Whirlpool of India.
