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OPPO Reno7, Reno7 Pro 5G With 90Hz AMOLED Display, 65W Fast Charging Goes Official In India; Price, Specifications, Availabilty

OPPO has finally announced the premium mid-range smartphone series, i.e, the Reno7. Both Reno7 5G and the Reno7 Pro 5G have been added to the shelves as anticipated. The latest generation Reno series has been equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity series processors, triple rear cameras, and fast charging supported battery.

OPPO Reno 7, OPPO Renno7 Pro Full Specifications

Both OPPO Reno7 series phones have been announced in India with the same set of internals as the Chinese variant. The standard Reno7 5G is packed with the Dimesnity 900 processor. The octa-core 5G processor is combined with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The standard Reno7 sports a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels screen resolution. The panel supports a 90Hz refresh rate and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 layer on top.

The standard Reno7 sports a triple rear camera setup where the primary lens is a 64MP sensor. The main camera is paired up with an 8MP wide-angle sensor and a 2MP macro sensor. The selfie snapper is a 32MP lens with an f/2.0 aperture. In terms of connectivity, the standard model features 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. A 4,500 mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.

The high-end model, i.e, the Remo7 Pro has been launched with the Dimensity 1200 MAX processor. The handset comes with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. The imaging setup here is slightly altered at the back where the main lens is a 50MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture.

The additional cameras at the back are an 8MP lens and a 2MP sensor. Both units come with a 32MP selfie snapper and Android 11 OS topped with a new Color OS 12 interface. The display here is a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. It gets its power from a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

OPPO Reno7 5G, Reno7 5G Price In India, Availability

The standard Reno7 5G with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage can be purchased at Rs. 28,999 in India. The Reno7 Pro 5G can be purchased at Rs. 39,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. Both Reno7 models will be available for purchase starting January 8 in India. The color options for both variants are Starlight Black and Startrails Blue.

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Moto G Stylus 2022 With Helio G88 Chipset, 50MP Triple Camera Officially Announced; Full Specifications, Price

Motorola has finally unveiled its third-generation stylus phone for the masses. The Moto G Stylus 2022 has finally broken covers after being the subject of numerous leaks and rumors. The device has arrived with the mid-range Helio G88 processor, a 90Hz FHD+ display, and a triple-lens camera module. Motorola has launched the Moto G Stylus 2022 in the US and is yet to bring this handset to the remaining global markets. All the features along with the pricing details are listed below:

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2022 Full Specifications, Features

The Motorola Moto G Stylus has been announced with the Helio G88 processor. This is a new-gen octa-core MediaTek processor which is gaming-oriented and is combined with 6GNB RAM for multitasking. The mid-range phone has been announced with up to 128GB onboard storage capacity. It also supports an external microSD card (up to 512GB) for storage expansion.

The Moto G Stylus 2022 flaunts a massive 6.8-inch display. It is a Max Vision IPS LCD that offers 1080 x 2460 pixels FHD+ resolution, 369PPI, and an aspect ratio of 20:5:9. The panel supports a 90Hz refresh rate. The imaging setup on the new Moto premium mid-range phone is handled by three sensors at the rear and a single selfie snapper. The rear camera module features a 50MP main sensor which has an f/1.9 aperture.

The main lens is paired up with an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The selfies and video calls are handled y a 16MP snapper upfront that has an f/2.2 aperture. In terms of connectivity, the Moto G Stylus 2022 offers standard 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device equips a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.

The stylus pen support is one of the biggest highlights of this mid-range phone.  It comes pre-installed with Android 11 OS and has a custom MyUX interface on top. Rounding off the Moto G Stylus 2022’s spec sheet is a 5,000 mAh battery. The charging speeds this handset support is standard (10W).

Moto G Stylus 2022 Price, Availability Details

Motorola has introduced the G Stylus 2022 in the US at $299.99 which is approximately Rs. 22,000 in Indian currency. It has been launched with a single 6GB RAM and 128GB storage option and dual color variants – Metallic Rose, Twilight Blue. While the global launch date is announced, Motorola could reveal some developments on the same soon.

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Alleged Official Renders Surface Online

Samsung is ready to battle prominent Chinese players in the mid-range segment with the launch of the Galaxy A53 5G. The next Galaxy A series phone has been leaked numerous times online in the past few months and has also got certified via several platforms. Now, the official-looking press renders have surfaced online revealing the design once again.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G New Render Images Surface Online

The fresh official renders have been leaked online by WinFuture. The design language is the same as what the previous rumors have suggested all this while. The device will be flaunting a tall display panel with narrow borders and a centrally-aligned punch-hole camera setup.

The right panel of the Galaxy A53 5G will be housing the volume rockers and power key. The back panel will have a re-designed vertical camera module. The publication mentions the device will measure 8.9mm in thickness and weigh just 189 gms. That said of the design, the features of the upcoming Samsung mid-range phone are also known courtesy of all previous leaks and certification websites.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Leaked Specifications  

As per the leaks, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G will be powered by the Exynos 1200 processor. The in-house octa-core processor by the company is likely to be combined with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. There could be up to 1TB microSD card storage support. It might ship with Android 11 OS topped with One UI interface.

The Galaxy A53 5G is leaked with a Super AMOLED display that might measure 6.5-inches. It is expected to support 1080 x 2400 pixels FHD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The imaging setup is expected to feature a 64MP main camera combined with a 12MP ultrawide sensor and a 5MP depth lens. The Galaxy A53 5G is rumored to feature a 32MP selfie camera and an in-display fingerprint scanner for security.

It is expected to draw its power from a 5,000 mAh battery accompanied by 25W fast charging. Currently, Samsung has maintained a silence on the upcoming Galaxy A53 5G launch in India and other regions. But we expect some announcements soon.

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iQOO 9 SE To Debut Alongside iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro In India This Month; Pricing, Expected Features

iQOO is bringing its latest generation gaming flagship series called the iQOO 9. The brand is tipped to bring the standard iQOO 9 and the iQOO 9 Pro in the country. The official launch is expected sometime this month but no confirmation has yet arrived from the brand. Multiple leaks have suggested the February 2022 India launch along with the features. Now, a popular tech YouTuber has tipped three iQOO 9 models are heading to the Indian shelves. The pricing details have also been shared. Following are what all to expect:

iQOO 9 Series With Three Models Launching This Month In India

As per a new video shared by Technical Guruji on YouTube, the iQOO 9 series will be debuting will three models. The tipster suggests the iQOO 9 SE will be tagging along with the vanilla iQOO 9 and the iQOO 9 Pro. Also, a starting price range of Rs. 35,000 for the new iQOO 9 models have been guessed. This contradicts the previous leaks hinting at the availability of only two models.

The tipster has also revealed some of the key features of all three models including chipset, display, and cameras. The newest model, i.e, the iQOO 9 SE is said to debut with the Snapdragon 888 processor. On the other hand, the remaining two models are tipped to pack upgraded chipsets than the SE variant.

According to the YouTuber, the vanilla iQOO 9 will be using the Snapdragon 888+ SoC under the hood, while the iQOO 9 Pro will employ the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The display offered by the iQOO 9 SE would be a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel. The vanilla model is said to offer a 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED display.

The iQOO 9 Pro will be packed with a high-end 6.78-inch QHD+ curved E5 AMOLED display. All three iQOO 9 series models will come with 120Hz refresh rate support.  The iQOO 9 SE’s camera hardware is not revealed. But the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro might feature a  triple-rear camera setup with a 48MP and a 50MP main camera respectively.  All the iQOO 9 series phones will offer an in-display fingerprint scanner for security and come pre-installed with Android 12 OS.

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Mobile

Vivo T1 5G To Be Flipkart Exclusive In India; Landing Page Confirms

Vivo is bringing a new smartphone lineup to India. The first model in the upcoming ‘T’ series, would be the T1 5G. The Vivo T1 5G is slated to launch next month in the country. The company had previously launched the affordable 5G smartphone in the international market. Now, ahead of the February 9 India launch, online availability has been concerned.

Vivo T1 5G Online India Availability Confirmed

The Vivo T1 5G will be launched on February 9 in India. This is the first T-series Vivo phone in the country which will be sold via e-commerce giant Flipkart in India. The online retailer has also created a microsite for the next budget Vivo 5G phone on its platform which confirms the aforementioned launch date and 12 PM arrival time.

The microsite will be updated starting February 3 with the features. It is worth mentioning that the Vivo T1 5G will be available for purchase exclusively via Flipkart in the country. Rumors are rife the pricing of the upcoming 5G phone could be under Rs. 20,000 in the country. However, Vivo has not backed this information and the actual pricing would only be confirmed once the handset goes official.

Vivo T1 5G Specifications Expected In India

The Vivo T1 5G wouldn’t be announced with the same set of internals as the Chinese counterpart. The handset will be using the Snapdragon 695 processor instead of the Snapdragon 778G SoC used in the international model. It is expected to arrive with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB onboard storage. It is said to ship with Android 11 OS topped with a Fun Touch OS interface.

Besides the processor, the imaging setup, display, and battery would be the same as the Chinese model. The Vivo T1 5G in India will come with a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display that will support 1080p FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It will offer a flat-edged frame design like the images shared on the Flipkart microsite.

The display will have a punch-hole for a 16MP selfie snapper.  The rear camera setup would feature a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. The handset will be driven by a 5,000 mAh aided by fast charging support.

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Realme 9 Pro, Realme 9 Pro+ Official Launch Slated For February 16; Features To Expect

Realme had recently introduced the first Realme 9 series handset dubbed Realme 9i. Now, the brand is all set to add two additional models to the series called the Realme 9 Pro and the Realme 9 Pro+. The upcoming Realme 9 Pro series has been teased by the brand itself several times. Now, the official launch timeline for both Realme phones has been confirmed.

Realme 9 Pro, Realme 9 Pro+ Official Launch Date Announced

The upcoming Realme 9 Pro series is slated for February 16 launch in Indonesia. An official poster revealing the launch date has surfaced online. A dedicated microsite revealing the key features of both Realme 9 Pro and the Realme 9 Pro+ has been updated on the company’s official website. Along with the key features, the ‘Notify Me’ tab is also live on the official web page to keep the masses updated with the availability.

Separately, the Realme 9 Pro and the Realme 9 Pro+ are said to be heading to the Indian market as well on the aforementioned date. The launch event for the Realme 9 Pro series in India is scheduled for 1.30 PM as per the leaks. Since Realme is yet to confirm this officially, we would suggest you to take this information with a grain of salt.

Realme 9 Pro, Realme 9 Pro+ Expected Specifications And Features

The Realme 9 Pro is rumored to debut with the octa-core Snapdragon 695 processor. It is leaked with an FHD+ LCD display with the panel size being unannounced. The company is said to fit a triple-lens camera setup comprising a 64MP main sensor. This model is likely to be powered by a 5,000 mAh battery combined with 33W fast charging.

On the other hand, the Realme 9 Pro+ is said to be announced with the Dimesnity 920 processor. The octa-core 5G chipset could be combined with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. We might see a triple rear camera setup on this model itself. But the primary sensor would be 50MP here with OIS support instead of a 64MP sensor. Both Realme 9 and the Realme 9 Pro are expected with the same 16MP selfie snapper and Android 12 OS.

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Nokia G21 Gets Benchmarked Ahead of India Launch; Octa-Core Unisoc SoC Confirmed

There have been several rumors suggesting the Nokia G21 imminent India launch. Just a few weeks ago, the upcoming February 2022 launch date for the Indian market was tipped. Now, the next budget Nokia phone has appeared on Geekbench. It hints at the final test runs being conducted on the handset ahead of the launch. The benchmark website has also revealed the processor details.

Nokia G21 Spotted At Geekbench

The Nokia G21’s Geekbench listing has been initially spotted by Nashville Chatter. The screengrab of the benchmark website’s listing confirms an ARM Unisoc processor will be powering the Nokia G21. The exact name of the processor is unannounced. However, it could be the Unisoc T606 SoC. The listing confirms octa-cores with 1.61GHz clock speed.

The benchmark website further shows a 4GB RAM configuration. It is currently not known if the company will be launching multiple RAM options or just a single variant. The storage option isn’t listed. But we can expect at least a 64GB storage configuration. It will also have external microSD card storage.

The Nokia G21 will be launching with Android 11 OS. Apart from all these details, the Geekbench listing has only revealed the benchmark scores. The budget Nokia phone has scored 312 points in the single-core test and 1157 points in the multi-core tests.

Other Nokia G21 features including display, battery, and camera specifications are not listed. But the leaks have given enough information on the same. That said, the leaks have tipped an LCD display measuring 6.5-inches. The panel will support standard 720p HD+ resolution and 60Hz refresh rate.

The display will sport a waterdrop notch display that will house an 8MP camera for selfies. The Nokia G31 will be using a triple-camera setup where the primary sensor would be a 50MP lens. The main camera will be combined with a pair of 2MP sensors. The handset is said to be powered by a 5,000 mAh battery. There will also be 18W fast charging support.

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Google Pixel 4a Gets Delisted From Google Store; Is It Discontinued?

Google like other popular Android smartphone OEMs has been following the tradition of discontinuing older generation phones. This has been the case with the company’s popular Pixel smartphone lineup as well. The first and second-generation Pixel phones along with the Pixel 3 series have been dropped off the production bay. It seems that the Pixel 4a is the latest model to join this list.

No More Pixel 4a Going Forward

A new report via 9to5Google suggests that Google has officially discontinued the Pixel 4a from the market. The device was listed as ‘out of stock’ for a long at the Google Store in the U.S. After several months of unavailability, the company has finally delisted the Pixel 4a from its official online store in the U.S.

We can expect the brand to take the Pixel 4a off-shelves from the remaining global markets as well. However, how soon Google plans to do so can’t be said at the moment. That said, the device is not yet removed from the Indian stores. And if you are still interested, you can buy the Pixel 4a at around Rs. 31,999 via online retail stores in the country.

Nevertheless, the Pixel 4a has been one of the most popular Pixel series phones all across the globe including in India. High-end features, compact design, stock Android UI, and affordable price tag have been the prime factors for its success.

To recap, the Google Pixel 4a was announced in India back in August 2020 powered by the Snapdragon 732G processor. The device features up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB storage configuration. Note, this handset comes with standard 4G network support.

The Pixel 4a sports a compact 5.81-inch OLED display with a punch-hole selfie camera cutout. The display supports 1080 x 2340 pixels screen resolution and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. The Pixel 4a’s camera setup includes a single 12.2MP sensor at the rear with OIS.

The selfie snapper is an 8MP lens. It features a physical fingerprint scanner at the rear for security. The battery powering this handset is slightly smaller at 3,140 mAh. It supports 18W fast charging for quick refuels.

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Also In Works; Might Debut On February 11 In India

OnePlus is all set to launch the next-generation Nord CE smartphone dubbed the Nord CE 2 on February 11 in India. The affordable OnePlus phone has been leaked on several occasions with the features and design being revealed. It seems that the brand is also working on another model in this series. The rumor mill for the first time has hinted at the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite’s existence and given a sneak peek into the features.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Upcoming India Launch, Specifications Leaked

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is said to launch soon in India. This information comes via popular tipster @OnLeaks in association with Smartprix, the Nord CE 2 Lite will be introduced in the country as a trimmed-down variant of the Nord CE 2. The report shared also hints at a few of the specifications that the upcoming affordable OnePlus phone will offer. Notably, the device is rumored to debut alongside the standard Nord CE 2 on February 11.

As per the leak, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will be announced in India with the Snapdragon 695 processor. This octa-core mid-range Qualcomm processor comes with 5G network support and has been used by the recently launched Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.

The configuration details are not known at the moment and it can’t be said how many variants the brand will introduce. The firmware is also not tipped. But we might see Android 11 OS topped with OxygenOS interface.

The leak hints the Nord CE 2 Lite will flaunt a 6.59-inch display. The panel is said to support 1080p FHD+ screen resolution. What remains to be seen is if the brand sticks to an LCD or uses an upgraded AMOLED panel. The refresh rate is also not known at the moment.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is expected with a triple rear camera setup. The primary lens at the back is speculated to be a 64MP lens. The remaining camera sensor details are at large. But, the leak suggests the selfie snapper would be a 16MP sensor. The leak also hints at a 5,000 mAh battery that will support 33W fast charging.

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Redmi Note 11 Confirmed To Debut Alongside Redmi Note 11S In India On February 9

Xiaomi has already announced the upcoming Redmi Note 11S India launch on February 9. The rumor mill has also been indicating at the standard Redmi Note 11 5G’s launch on the same date in the country. The company itself has now given an official nod to the vanilla variant’s launch on February 9 in India.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 India Launch On February 9

Xiaomi has announced the standard Redmi Note 11’s official India launch via Twitter. The tweet confirms the vanilla model will tag alongside the Redmi Note 11S on February 9 in the country. The Chinese tech giant has also created a dedicated microsite for both Redmi Note 11 series models on its official India website.

The brand would likely host an online launch event for the upcoming Redmi Note 11 series launch in India. The event would likely be live-streamed on the company’s official YouTube channel. The upcoming launch event is also said to be a center stage for two additional Redmi labeled products. The Redmi Smart TV X43 and the Redmi Smart Band Pro are the suggested products that will be announced alongside the Redmi Note 11 series in India.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Key Features

The standard Redmi Note 11 has already been announced in the international market. Therefore, we already are aware of the features it will offer. The chipset powering this mid-range phone would be the Snapdragon 680 SoC. It will be combined with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. The device will boot on Android 11-based MIUI 13.

The standard Redmi Note 11 employs a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and an FHD+ screen resolution. The camera setup will feature a 50MP main lens combined with an 8MP ultrawide sensor and a pair of 2MP lenses. A 5,000 mAh battery would drive the unit combined with 33W fast charging support.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11S which is also debuting along with the Redmi Note 11 has a similar set of internals as the standard variant. The 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and 5,000 mAh battery combined with 33W fast charging are two of them. The imaging setup has a bigger primary camera (108MP), but the remaining camera sensors are the same as the standard model.