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iQOO is one of those Chinese smartphone OEMs that is rapidly expanding its smartphone product portfolio in India and across the globe with new devices. The brand just got done with the Neo 6 5G’s India launch. Meanwhile, a mystery iQOO-labelled Android phone has appeared on two popular Chinese mobile regulatory platforms including TENAA and 3C. The upcoming mystery handset by iQOO bears the V2197A model number on both certification websites. Thanks to the listing, the specification details of the unidentified iQOO handset have been revealed. What else the leaks have revealed? Read on for the details:
New iQOO Phone Gets Certified Via 3C, TENAA: Design, Specifications Revealed
As mentioned above, a mystery iQOO handset with the V2197A model number has received certification via both 3C and TENAA in China. While the exact moniker of the upcoming iQOO series phone is not mentioned on either of the certification website, the design language, as well as the key features, have been listed.
The leaked images of the unknown iQOO phone on TENAA show a basic front panel with a waterdrop notch display. The bezel profile is hardly visible, but it seems to be narrow on the sides and thicker on the chin. This upcoming iQOO smartphone will come with 164 x 75.84 x 8.25mm dimensions and will weigh 193 grams (approx.) as per the certification website.
If we speak of the leaked spec sheet, the latest iQOO phone is listed with an LCD display with a 6.51-inch screen size. The display will feature standard 720p HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. We already have mentioned the use of the teardrop notch instead of a modern punch-hole camera cutout.
The TENAA listing doesn’t reveal the exact chipset name as well that will be driving this rumored iQOO handset. It also reveals an octa-core processor with a clock speed of 2.2GHz. While it is not yet confirmed if it will be a MediaTek or Qualcomm chipset powering this handset, the possibilities of former are likely as per the leaks.
The TENAA website listing further mentioned triple RAM and dual storage options. This upcoming iQOO phone will be packed with 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM, while the storage options tipped are 128GB/256GB. We might also see expandable microSD card support.
iQOO will be using a dual-lens camera module on its next Android mobile phone. According to TENAA, the setup used will be a 13MP main lens aided by a 2MP secondary sensor (possibly depth lens). The selfie snapper will also be basic, i.e, 8MP.
Coming to the 3C certification listing of the mystery iQOO phone, an 18W fast charging support is tipped. The battery capacity will be 4,910 mAh (rated) as per TENAA. Rumors are rife that this iQOO phone will be launched under the iQOO “U” series. But no concrete source has backed this information yet.
The leaks further hint at a June 18 launch date for the mystery iQOO handset. We are still waiting for some authentic details on the same. Nevertheless, looking at the leaked spec-sheet, this upcoming iQOO phone is expected to be a mid-ranger with an affordable price tag. It would be interesting to see how soon it enters the Indian market.
A new OPPO A series phone is launching sometime soon backed with 5G network connectivity. The OPPO A77 5G is the rumored model which has been making splashes via leaks and rumors for a while now. The upcoming A series phone will be launching as yet another 5G Android phone for the budget audience in the market. The OPPO A77 5G has been spotted on several mobile authentication platforms in recent times. However, it now has been listed on the mobile benchmark website, Geekbench. The benchmark listing confirms the OPPO A77 5G has entered its final testing phase and could break covers soon. What else the website listing has revealed? Read on to know:
OPPO A77 5G Geekbench Listing Goes Live
The OPPO A77 5G has stopped by the Geekbench database with the CPH2339 model number. The device has made sightings at other noted mobile authentication platforms including NBTC in Thailand and FCC in the US bearing the same model number. Thanks to the Geekbench listing, we have got a fair insight into the chipset, configuration, and benchmark scores of the OPPO A77 5G.
As per the Geekbench database, the OPPO A77 5G will be integrated with an octa-core MediaTek chipset. The processor name listed is MT6833V/PNZA which is none other than the Dimensity 810 chipset. This is a mid-range 5G processor by MediaTek which has Adreno 610 GPU support for graphics and a clock speed of 2.4GHz.
Apart from the chipset, the Geekbench listing has also confirmed a 6GB RAM option. Notably, there is currently no authentic detail available if the A77 5G will be available with a single RAM option or if there will be any higher variant as well. The benchmark website has also not detailed the storage capacity. However, we can’t rule out the possibility of the 6GB RAM variant shipping with at least 128GB of native storage space. Of course, the handset will have an external microSD card support as well. But the exact expandable capacity would be difficult to guess just yet.
Moving on, the Geekbench database further hints the OPPO A77 5G will boot on Android 12 OS. There will be a custom skin as well (ColorOS). Lastly, the A77 5G benchmark scores are also out. The upcoming OPPO budget 5G phone has scored 591 and 1771 points in the single-core and multi-core benchmark tests respectively on Geekbench.
Oppo A77 5G: Any Expected Launch Timeline For India And Global Markets?
The OPPO A77 5G is visiting the leaks factory for quite some time now. However, OPPO has not made any announcements confirming its next budget 5G phones launch. However, the device is currently in the final testing phase and the brand could reveal the details soon.
iQOO has finally taken the wraps off a new gaming smartphone lineup in India. The iQOO Neo 6 has marked the onset of the brand’s Neo smartphone lineup in the country which will be catering to the premium mid-tier audience in the country. The iQOO Neo 6 5G is yet another Android phone that is announced under Rs. 35,000 price bracket. If we speak of the specific pricing, the iQOO Neo 6 has been launched with a starting price label of Rs. 29,999 for the base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model, while the 12GB RAM model can be purchased at Rs. 33,999 in the country.
iQOO has garnered all the fame for its game-centric devices. Most of its smartphone lineups have some or the other aspects that make them a complete package with the added gaming elements. The iQOO Neo 6 brings all the necessary gaming hardware and also a capable set of features. The high-end features offered by the iQOO Neo 6 includes the flagship Snapdragon 870 chipset, 64MP triple rear cameras, 120Hz E4 AMOLED display, and 80W fast charging support.
The iQOO Neo 6 is one of the most well-equipped devices in its segment. But we have seen several new Android smartphones that are well-loaded in terms of hardware. We have received the Neo 6 for review at Giznext and have been fiddling with it for a while. How did the handset perform in the initial testing? Well, we have broken down the pointers in this iQOO Neo 6 5G’s first impressions article. Read on to know:
iQOO Neo 6 5G Quick Review: Design And Display
At the first look, you’ll find the Neo 6 5G’s design familiar to the iQOO 7. The Neo 6 also wears the same polycarbonate back panel which is iridescent and offers a matte texture on top. The device has been announced in dual shades including Cyber Rage and Nova Black. We received the former color variant which is almost identical to the iQOO 7 as stated above.
The square-shaped camera module is what primarily distinguishes the design from the previous-gen models. The glass camera module itself adds to the appeal with its dual-tone paint job including the Neo badging. The volume keys along with the power key are placed on the left panel, while the left panel is barren.
The bottom panel is a storehouse for the USB Type-C port sandwiched between the speaker grille and the hybrid SIM slot. The front panel is also hard to distinguish from the previous-generation models. The tall frame is complemented with slim borders and a tiny punch-hole camera cutout for selfies and video calling.
iQOO has used a massive 6.62-inch screen on the Neo 6 5G. The panel used is E4 AMOLED which delivers a screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut along with a 91.4 percent screen-to-body ratio. As is the case with most of the premium mid-range iQOO phones, the Neo 6’s panel is also impressive with color production. It is a vibrant panel that justifies the content played on it.
Besides, our initial testing has given impressive results with gaming as well. The E4 AMOLED panel is crisp in all scenarios. That has been our experience from the moment we unboxed this unit. With the large display profile, the overall viewing experience is enhanced. Of course, the FHD+ screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rate play a vital role in the same. Our experience with the iQOO Neo 6’s display has also been decent in outdoor situations. With a peak brightness level of 1300 nits, the panel gets sufficiently bright under direct sunlight.
iQOO Neo 6 5G: Chipset, UI Experience
The iQOO Neo 6 competes against other recent premium mid-range phones with the Snapdragon 870 chipset. iQOO has used this flagship octa-core Qualcomm chipset on a bunch of its smartphones. The iQOO 7 is one of the popular examples of the same. Power delivery is ample on the Neo 6 5G. That has been our initial experience.
We have currently tested the iQOO Neo 6 with basic to moderate tasks and the performance have been lag-free all this while. The Neo 6’s SD 870 chipset employs Adreno 650 GPU to handle the heavy graphics and up to 12GB RAM for multitasking. Notably, the device also comes with an 8GB RAM option which is clubbed with 128GB storage, while the 12GB RAM model gets 256GB storage support.
Even the base model has a high 8GB RAM option which allows for fair performance delivery. The handset further supports a virtual RAM feature that will supplement an additional 4GB of RAM. This further helps with smooth multitasking despite several apps running in the background. Even with gaming, the Neo 6 has performed well in the initial stages. However, we will be giving detailed feedback will be coming in a few weeks.
Realme will soon launch a new budget smartphone in India. This time, the Chinese smartphone brand is expected to launch another “C” series phone in the country. The next offering from Realme’s affordable product portfolio is the Realme C30. The specifications including the display, configuration, and fast charging capabilities have been tipped.
Realme C30 Specifications Revealed
The Realme C30’s latest leak comes from two noted tipsters including Mukul Sharma and Paras Guglani. According to Sharma, the Realme C30 will be launched in India with a 6.58-inch display panel. The tipster has not revealed the display type or the resolution it will support. However, tipster Paras has separately revealed the Realme C30 will flaunt an FHD+ screen resolution. The refresh rate is not confirmed just yet. Therefore, it remains to be seen if the panel will support a 90Hz or a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
The Realme C30 will be using a Unisoc series processor. But the exact chipset name is not known. It will likely be an octa-core processor combined with a 2GB/ 3GB RAM configuration. The storage capacity tipped is single, i.e, 32GB. We can expect expandable storage support as well (via microSD card).
Going by the fresh leaks, the Realme C30 will flaunt a dual lens camera module at the back. The imaging setup used by the C30 will include a 13MP main lens. It seems Realme is sticking to a single lens camera module on this budget C series phone as well. The device will be packed with a single selfie snapper (5MP). It will likely be packed inside a waterdrop notch instead of a punch-hole camera cutout.
The Realme C30 might be announced with Android 12 OS topped with the Realme UI interface. However, this information hasn’t been leaked and is expected based on the recent Realme launches. Other key features leaked include a 5,000 mAH battery unit. It will be packed with a standard 10W charging support as per the leak. The leaked specifications hint the Realme C30 will be a watered-down version of the Realme C31 which has already gone official in the country.
Realme C30 Expected Lunch Date, Price In India
The Realme C30 is rumored to launch sometime in June 2022 in India. The company is expected to make announcements on the same soon. The pricing details are also not concrete. However, the rumor mill suggests the Realme C30 might debut under Rs. 7,000 in India.
Realme is rapidly expanding its flagship GT smartphone series with new products. The Realme GT Neo 3 arrived as the newest member of the company’s premium smartphone lineup in India as well as the remaining global markets. But now, Realme is soon going to introduce another GT Neo 3 model. This time a special edition model for which Realme is well-known in the market. The upcoming model is the Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition which has been teased officially. What all changes will the special Edition GT Neo 3 will bring to the table? Below are the details:
Realme GT Neo 2 Naruto Edition Teaser Hints Imminent Launch
Realme’s Vice President, Xu Qi revealed the upcoming flagship GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition via a teaser poster. The Special Edition GT Neo 3 model will be launching tomorrow in China. The device will bring a dedicated Naruto-based theme which is a popular animated character. The Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition teaser poster confirms May 26 launch date.
The teaser poster also reveals the new design theme that the upcoming special Edition Naruto series phone will offer. The design language is similar to the standard GT Neo 3, but the skin is different. Realme has used new color tones for this special edition variant with Ninja-theme of the Naruto manga anime.
The Naruto branding will be inscribed at the bottom right of the large camera module covering the top segment of the phone. Notably, the camera module is also designed differently with a greyish metallic finish. In addition to the changed design language, the new GT Neo 3 special edition phone is said to ship with Naruto-inspired accessories as well. We might see a custom Naruto Edition GT Neo 3 retail box with charging accessories included.
Realme has not yet confirmed its plans to launch the GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition in India and other markets. We have not received any information from Realme or any other source giving an expected launch timeline for the special edition GT Neo 3’s global launch. But we are looking out for updates and will keep you posted with all the developments.
Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition Specifications: How Different Are The Features Compared To The Standard Model?
The Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition is expected to launch with identical hardware specifications as the standard GT Neo 3. This means the GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition will also be driven by the octa-core Dimensity 8100 processor paired with up to 12GB RAM. This special Edition GT Neo 3 might offer up to 256GB storage configuration and ship with an Android 12-based Realme UI custom interface.
The Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition will also likely flaunt a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen. It will have 1080p FHD+ screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The camera specifications will also be the same including a 50MP triple rear camera module and a 16MP selfie camera. We might also see the same 4,500 mAh battery unit along with fast charging support.
Samsung has been strengthening its portfolio in the affordable 5G smartphone market. The South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy A and the Galaxy M series are currently feeding the market requirements of pocket-friendly 5G Android phones. One of the upcoming offerings which Samsung is working on is the Galaxy M13 5G. The next Galaxy M series phone will be announced sometime soon as hinted by several mobile certification websites. The device is also going official in India as it recently got certified via BIS (Bureau Of Indian Standards). Now, a new leak has surfaced that reveals the entire Galaxy A13 5G’s design language and the expected color options.
Samsung Galaxy M13 5G Renders Show Full Design
Tipster Evan Blass has leaked the Samsung Galaxy M13 5G’s renders in full glory. Going by the leaked images, the Galaxy M13 5G will feature a traditional waterdrop notch display design instead of a modern punch-hole camera cutout. The front panel can be seen with a thin side and top bezel, while the chin bezel is slightly thick compared to the rest of the corners.
The front panel’s design is standard. We have seen several Samsung Galaxy A and Galaxy M series phones with this design language. In fact, the placement of keys and ports are not much different. The Galaxy M13 5G’s right panel is packed with the volume and the power keys. The render images also confirm a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that is embedded within the power key.
Moving on to the Galaxy M13 5G’s back panel, the handset is seen with a single-tone finish. A vertical camera module is positioned in the top-left corner. The Galaxy M13 5G budget Android phone will be announced in three color options. The color variants shown in the render images are peach, white, and dark screen.
Samsung Galaxy M13 5G Rumored Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy M13 5G leaks have tipped an IPS LCD screen that will measure 6.5-inches. The display will support a standard 720p HD+ screen resolution. The refresh rate is not specified by the leaks. Therefore, it would be hard to guess if the panel will support a standard 60Hz or a high 90/120Hz refresh rate.
The chipset driving the Galaxy A13 5G is also not known at the moment. We are waiting for the leaks to confirm if it’d be a MediaTek or Qualcomm processor. The triple rear camera module at the back is rumored to feature a 50MP main sensor combined with a 2MP depth lens. The battery capacity is also not known but we might get to see 15W fast charging.
OPPO just got done with the Reno8 series launch in China. The company introduced the vanilla Reno8 alongside the Reno8 Pro and the Reno8 Pro+. Now, the Chinese tech giant is gearing up to bring this premium mid-tier Android smartphone lineup to the Indian shores as well. The India launch is expected sometime in July this year. Ahead of the Reno8 series India launch, some new information has surfaced revealing some crucial details on the upcoming models in the country. The latest leak has given insight into the Reno8 Pro configuration and color options. Which rebranded version will the Reno8 Pro be in India? Let’s find out:
OPPO Reno8 Pro Variants, Color Options For India
A new report via PassionateGeekz reveals the Reno8 Pro will be launched with two different RAM and storage options in the Indian market. The base model of the upcoming Reno series phone will feature 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. The Reno8 Pro will also be available with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage option.
The color variants tipped by the report are Glazed Black, Glazed Green, and Glazed White shades. Unfortunately, the report doesn’t reveal the Reno8 Pro’s India price details. However, we are expecting a sub Rs. 40,000 starting price tag for the Reno8 Pro in the Indian market. We will update the exact pricing details once available.
Is OPPO Reno8 Pro Any Rebadged OPPO Phone?
The OPPO Reno8 Pro is said to launch with the Snapdragon 8100 Max processor. Notably, the publication’s sources suggest OPPO will be skipping the Reno8 Pro+ launch in India and will rather bring two models including the Reno8 Pro and the vanilla Reno8.
The Reno8 Pro+ will be launched as the Reno8 Pro in India, while the Reno8 Pro (Chinese variant) will be debuting as the Reno8 model in the country. This means the Reno8 Pro in India will be equipped with the Dimensity 8100 processor. On the other hand, the vanilla Reno8 will be arriving as the first Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor phone in the country.
Furthermore, the report hints that the Reno8 Lite might also not be introduced in India. Only two aforementioned models will be launched in the country.
Realme is gradually strengthening its product portfolio in the mobile tablet space. Currently, the company has two tablet models that cater to the budget audience including the Realme Pad and the Realme Pad Mini. However, two more Realme tablet models are confirmed for May 26 launch. The Realme Pad X 5G tablet is one of the models expected to be unveiled during tomorrow’s event in China. We have come across multiple leaks related to the Realme Pad x 5G tablet. Now, Realme itself has teased multiple features ahead of the launch.
Realme Pad X 5G Official Teaser Reveals Additional Specs Details
Realme’s Chief Marketing Officer, Xu Chi Chase, revealed some new insights on the brand’s upcoming 5G tablet. Chase took to the official Weibo handle to share the battery and display specifications. The teaser poster shared on the Chinese microblogging website confirms a big 11-inch screen on the Realme Pad x 5G tablet.
The panel used will be LCD similar to the previous-generation Realme Pad tablets. The Realme Pad X 5G’s display is said to come with a 2K screen resolution. It is not known if the panel will support a 120Hz or 90Hz refresh rate. It will be a TUV Rheinland-certified display as per the teaser. Apart from the display, the Realme Pad X5’s tablet battery capacity has been confirmed.
The Realme tablet will be powered by an 8,340 mAh battery unit. This massive battery unit will be enough to deliver more than a day of backup. The Realme Pad X 5G will be available with 33W fast charging support as well. No camera specifications have been revealed just yet. We are not sure if the Realme Pad X 5G will feature dual rear or a single rear camera module.
We might get to see a standard 8MP main camera at the back. But this is speculation and the exact camera specifications might differ. The chipset and configurations are also yet to be announced. For which, we might have to wait till the official launch. The upcoming Realme Tablet is initially debuting in China on May 26. The global as well as the Indian launch timeline for the Realme Pad X 5G, is still kept a mystery. However, Realme should reveal some details during the China launch.
The Phantom X flaunts a premium design with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that has curved edges.
It comes with Triple Rear Cameras with Depth-Sensing Feature.
It is equipped with 4,700 mAh battery that lasts for more than a day.
Tecno is an emerging player in the Android smartphone market. In a short span, the Transsion-holdings-backed brand has set up some high standards in the budget smartphone market. Tecno like other prominent smartphone OEMs has introduced multiple lineups dedicated to specific user segments. While most of Tecno’s product lineups are designed for the budget masses, the brand is gradually transitioning into the flagship smartphone race with new feature-rich Android phones. Tecno’s Phantom series is one of the high-end smartphone lineups by the brand which recently got refreshed in the Indian market with the Phantom X.
The Phantom X is one of the bold approaches by Tecno in the mid-range Android smartphone market. It grabs your instant attention by offering a premium design with a curved-edge display at just Rs. 25,999 in the country. But is it just the premium design or display that makes the Phantom X the best buy in its segment or other hardware aspects as well? We have tried to break it down for you in this comprehensive review article:
Tecno Phantom X Review: Premium And Practical Design For Modern Day Users
We have seen numerous new smartphone launches in the Rs. 25,000 price segments in India in recent times, but the Tecno Phantom X begs to differ with its curved display design. What makes it special is only a handful of devices are available in this price segment that flaunts a high-resolution screen with curved edges. The front panel sports a dual punch-hole camera cutout which is positioned on the top-left corner.
The Phantom X’s back panel offers a mix of gradient and textured feel. The protruding vertical camera island at the center top of the back panel painted in black gives it a distinctive appeal. While the Phantom X’s rear panel is appealing, wrapping it with a case is advised.
That’s because the back panel picks up fingerprints and smudges, so, keeping it clean would be a task. Besides, the leatherette case that ships the retail box itself adds to the overall appeal without adding extra bulk to the handset. The placement of ports and keys on the Phantom X is standard. The right spine accommodates both volume as well as power keys.
Whereas, the bottom panel features the USB Type-C port which is positioned between the 3.5mm headphone jack and the speaker grille. Not just the front panel, the Tecno Phantom X’s overall design language is premium. It’s good to see the Phantom X has a compact form factor despite the tall frame. Now, this is handy if you use generally prefer using smartphones with a single hand.
Tecno Phantom X Review: Curved High-Resolution Display Gets All Ticks
The Tecno Phantom X steals the limelight with its massive 6.7-inch display panel. It is a curved Super AMOLED panel that supports an FHD+ screen resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. In tecno’s terms, it’s a 3D borderless display. The Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection safeguards the panel from scratches and also in case of accidental drops.
Now, if you are one of those users who prefer binging on shows and movies while on the go, the Phantom X wouldn’t let you down. The colors are refined and the panel does justice to every scene played on the screen. Despite the curved edges, the viewing angles are decent and you get an uninterrupted watching experience from all corners.
The vivid output is surely a visual delight in all senses. The blacks are deeper and you don’t see dilapidated dark backgrounds during a night scent in any movie. The output is good with online medial playback via OTT and also social media platforms.
No complaint’s about the panel performance in any situation. Even the sunlight visibility isn’t hampered majorly when outdoors. The 90Hz refresh rate further helps smooth frame transitions during gaming.
Tecno Phantom X Review: MediaTek Helio G95 Chipset Performs Like A Beast
The Tecno Phantom X uses the octa-core Helio G95 processor. This gaming chipset supports Mali G76 MC4 GPU and 8GB RAM configuration. This is a powerful combination in its segment that helps with refined gaming as well as general user experience. The phone doesn’t warm up with extensive gaming or even if you are hooked to the screen for hours.
We didn’t experience any lags during entire usage. The apps fire up instantly and also toggling between multiple of them running simultaneously in the background isn’t a hassle. The swift multitasking experience is possible with the 8GB RAM. Thus premium mid-tier Tecno phone has a native storage space of 256GB.
You can also expand the storage via microSD card to take care of the additional storage requirements. Thanks to the high capacity RAM, we did;t experience noticeable lags with the general usage as well as gaming. The frame drop issue with graphic-intensive games is not major. That will be a respite for budding mobile gamers.
There might be slight warm-up issues with the phone. However, that’s primarily when the handset is being connected to a charger and is still being used extensively with multiple apps or gaming. Otherwise, the device temperatures have been stable in general scenarios.
The Tecno Phantom X is laced with Android 11 OS which is topped with a HIOS 7.6 interface. Tecno has improved the custom user interface with the new versions. The UI is loaded with useful features and Android 11 goodies. But at the same time, there is multiple pre-loaded bloatware with which the UI gets cluttered. That’s one of the only drawbacks we found with the user interface.
Tecno Phantom X Camera Review: Decent Performance Overall
The mid-range Tecno Phantom X is packed with powerful camera hardware that complements the entire spec sheet and premium design. The Phantom X’s back panel has three sensors. The primary camera is a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN1 sensor which gets accompanied by a 13MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom. It also has an 8MP sensor for ultrawide angle frames. The overall camera module is good for general photography.
But you wouldn’t be disappointed either if you are a mobile camera enthusiast and good imaging output is what you seek. The Phantom X is good with daylight photography. The images have good detailing levels when are clicked with good lighting conditions. The dynamic range, as well as the edge detection, is also good with the Phantom X’s back camera. Despite the missing dedicated depth and macro sensors, the cameras add software-based bokeh effects and capture close-up shots.
And no complaints there either. For low-light photography, the Phantom X features a Night mode which you can access from the camera app itself. This mode refines the imaging quality in areas with a dark background. The low-light images are less distorted and the output with night scenes isn’t all grainy with the Night mode.
The video recording experience is decent as well so is the selfie camera performance. Infact, the Phantom X has raised the bars in the selfie camera race with a dual front camera module. The Tecno Phantom X is equipped with a 48MP main selfie camera and an 8MP ultrawide selfie snapper. The self-portraits are crisp and vivid. With high clarity levels, the Phantom X’s selfie camera is not only at par with the competition but also will please the selfie lovers.
Tecno Phantom X: Battery Backup
Tecno has used a big 4,700 mAh unit on the Phantom X. During our entire usage, we found the setup to be decent enough to deliver almost an entire day of power backup. But this is only when you use the device moderately or for basic tasks. The backup will drop down to almost half a day if you use this handset extensively.
Frequent gaming and media playback are a few of the factors that might hamper power backup. But that wouldn’t be on a massive scale. The fast charging technology used by the Phantom X is 33W. The handset’s refuel time is less than an hour which is handy in different scenarios.
The Tecno Phantom X gets multiple rivals in the Indian market. Some of the popular handsets with which it competes included the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite, Moto G72, and the Infinix Zero X. The cheaper alternatives of this handset include the OPPO F21S Pro and the iQOO Z6 Lite.
Tecno Phantom X: Final Verdict
The Tecno Phantom X definitely one of the most capable mid-range Android phones that you can buy currently in India. It steals the limelight with the curved AMOLED display which you hardly see in any latest premium mid-range phone priced below Rs. 27,000 in India. The phone complements premium users with its good-looking design and powerful set of internals.
OPPO is the latest smartphone OEM that marked its entry into the tablet space. The OPPO Pad arrived as the first Android tablet by the Chinese tech giant packed with premium mid-range hardware such as a 120Hz LCD screen and the Snapdragon 870 processor. Now, the brand has launched yet another Android tablet for premium users. The brand has now introduced the OPPO Pad Air tablet which brings a slightly toned down chipset compared to the standard OPPO Pad tablet. What all hardware changes does the new OPPO Pad Air tablet offers compared to its sibling and how much is it priced at? Read on to Know:
OPPO Pad Air Tablet Full Specifications And Features
The OPPO Pad Air tablet has been launched in China alongside the Reno8 series smartphones. The latest OPPO Pad series tablet is packed with the Snapdragon 680 processor to drive all the tasks. The octa-core Qualcomm chipset on the Pad Air tablet is clubbed with Adreno 610 GP and up to 6GB LPDDR4x RAM for multitasking. The storage requirements on this mid-range tablet is handled by up to 12GB native storage capacity.
To suffice the additional storage requirements, the OPPO Pad Air tablet supports additional up to 512GB storage via microSD card. The OPPO Pad Air tablet is launched with Android 12 OS which is wrapped with a custom ColorOS interface. Coming to the display and camera specifications, the OPPO Pad Air tablet is packed with a tall 10.36-inch display. It is an LCD panel that supports 1200 x 2000 pixels screen resolution.
However, instead of a 120Hz refresh rate as the standard OPPO Pad, the OPPO Pad Air’s display features a standard 60Hz refresh rate, 225PPI pixel density, and 360 nits peak brightness levels. The imaging setup used by the OPPO Pad Air is a single rear camera module with an 8MP main lens. The primary sensor comes with an f/2.0 aperture and supports multiple shooting modes.
The OPPO Pad Air tablet is packed with a 5MP selfie camera which has an f/2.2 aperture. The latest OPPO Pad series tablet is equipped with a 7,100 mAh battery unit which is powered by 18W fast charging support.
OPPO Pad Air Tablet Price, Global Launch Timeline
The OPPO Pad Air tablet is announced in three different configurations. The base model with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration is priced at 1299 Yuan (approx. Rs. 15,100), while the 4GB RAM+ 128GB storage model will cost 1,499 Yuan (approx. Rs. 17,400).
The OPPO Pad Air high-end model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model will be available for sale at 1,699 Yuan (approx. Rs. 19,700). The tablet is currently launched in China in Fog Gray and Star Silver shades. OPPO is yet to announce the Pad Air tablet’s launch timeline for India and other global regions.
