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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.

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Reliance Jio Might Launch 5G Smartphone With Snapdragon 480 Processor: See Details Here

Reliance Jio is expected to bring its affordable 5G smartphone later this year in India. Notably, the company launched its first 4G smartphone last year and now several reports claim that Jio is likely to launch a 5G smartphone soon that will have a custom Android version.

The JioPhone model is likely to be available in multiple variants along with different screens and specifications. Besides, the device will feature a hole-punch display design and bezels on both sides of the device. The device is expected to design for the masses and will have a modern design.

JioPhone 5G Smartphone Expected Specifications

The JioPhone 5G will run Android 11 (Go edition) will have a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. Also, the JioPhone 5G octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 processor is paired with 4GB of RAM. The device will have a dual camera on the back. The JioPhone 5G supports 13MP primary camera along with an autofocus lens and a 2MP macro shooter.

The JioPhone 5G will have 32GB of storage that can be increased via a microSD card. The connectivity options include GPS/ A-GPS/ NavIC, 5G, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v5.1,and a USB Type-C port. It will have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 5,000 mAh battery, and 18W fast charging support.

The JioPhone 5G is also expected to run Pragati OS, which is also present in JioPhone Next 4G. Additionally, the OS will have instant translation via Google Lens, Google Assistant, read-aloud text, Google Translate, and Indic language support. Also, the device will be pre-loaded with Jio applications like JioTV, JioSaavn, and My Jio. It is also expected that the device will have a custom Jio launcher.

JioPhone 5G Expected Price In India

According to Android Central report the JioPhone 5G is likely to be priced at Rs. 9,000 to Rs. 12,000. Furthermore, the device is expected to come with easy financing options, which will help buyers to purchase it easily. For the unaware, buyers are getting similar offers are available on JioPhone Next. Notably, the company has not made any announcement on the upcoming device.

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Tech Gadgets

Motorola Edge 30 Pro India, Global Launch Likely This Month

A new Motorola Edge series phone is ready to hit the shelves in the global market. The upcoming model is rumored to be the Edge 30 Pro which could be a rebadged version of the Motorola Edge X30 launched recently in China. The Moto Edge 30 Pro’s renders were leaked recently. Now, the official launch timeline has been tipped for India and the remaining international markets.

Motorola Edge 30 Pro India Launch Soon

The Motorola Edge 30 Pro will be making its debut in February 2022 in India and other international markets, cites a fresh report via 91Mobiles. The publication learned this information from noted tipster Mukul Sharma. However, the report doesn’t confirm the exact launch date for the Edge 30 Pro in India and the remaining global markets. Since the launch is tipped for this month itself, there are higher possibilities for Motorola to release some official teasers announcing the upcoming launch.

Just to recap, the Edge 30 Pro’s renders were leaked recently showing a punch-hole display design and a slightly different rear panel design compared to the Moto Edge X30. The specifications are said to be identical on both models. The Moto Edge 30 Pro will also be a flagship-grade phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Other features such as display, camera, and the battery will also be the same as the Chinese counterpart.

That said, the Moto Edge 30 Pro is also likely to ship with the same OLED display panel as the Edge X30 that’ll measure 6.7-inches and will support 1080P FHD+ resolution. The panel will come with HDR10+ certification and a 144Hz refresh rate. The flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen processor powering the Edge 30 Pro will be combined with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage option.

The Moto Edge X30 Pro’s imaging setup is also expected to feature a 50MP main camera at the rear combined with a 5MP ultrawide sensor and a 2MP lens. The selfie snapper would be a 60MP lens. It will offer an in-display fingerprint scanner for security. This is one of the primary differences it’ll offer compared to its Chinese counterpart. The Moto Edge 30 Pro might come with a 5,000 mAh battery combined with 68W fast charging support.

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Vivo To Launch T1 5G Smartphone On February 9: See Details Here

Vivo is planning to bring a new device to India on February 9. The Vivo T1 5G is already available in its home market in China alongside Vivo T1x which was launched last year in October. Besides, the handsets are powered by the Snapdragon 778G and MediaTek Dimensity 900 processors.

Notably, several reports claim that Vivo might replace the Y series with the T series; however, the company has not revealed the specifications of the upcoming smartphone that is going to be launched in the country next month.

Vivo T1 5G Smartphone: Expected Specifications

The smartphone is already available in China and it runs OriginOS 1.0, based on Android 11 OS. Besides, the device comes with a 6.67-inch full-HD+ display along with a 120Hz refresh rate. Besides, the Vivo T1 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor that is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

In addition, the device supports a triple camera at the back, including a 64MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. Besides, the device is equipped with a 16MP camera at the front.

The device comes with a USB Type-C, 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Furthermore, the device comes with a 5,000 mAh battery along with a 44W fast charging support and side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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Tecno Spark 8C Launched With Android 11 (Go Edition), Dual Rear Cameras: See All Details Here

Tecno has launched new smartphone on Monday. The Tecno Spark 8C smartphone is the latest device in the Spark 8 series that comes with dual cameras at the back and a 90Hz display. The smartphone runs Android 11 (Go Edition) along with a proprietary skin on top.

Besides, the Tecno Spark 8C comes with a DTS stereo sound, NFC support, and a waterdrop-style display notch. The device includes artificial intelligence and will be available in four colour options.

Tecno Spark 8C Smartphone: Specifications

According to the detail’s website, the Tecno Spark 8C runs Android 11 (Go edition) along with HiOS on top. The device comes with a 6.6-inch HD+ Dot Notch display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The exact details of the processor are not listed on the website, but it is likely to be powered by the octa-core Unisoc T606 processor.

The website listing also shows that the device has 2GB/ 3GB of RAM in Nigeria, whereas the company offers 4GB of RAM in Thailand. For images and videos the Tecno Spark 8C smartphone features a dual camera at the back, including a 13MP primary sensor along with an f/1.8 lens and dual-LED flash. The front camera supports an 8MP camera for selfies and video chats.

The Tecno Spark 8C has 64GB of in-house storage. It has connectivity options like NFC, USB port, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FM radio, and GPS/ A-GPS.

The smartphone comes with sensors options proximity sensor, accelerometer, and ambient light. Also, the device has a fingerprint sensor at the back. Tecno Spark 8C smartphone also packs a 5,000 mAh battery and measures 164.57x76x8.95mm.

Tecno Spark 8C Smartphone: Price And Availability

The Tecno Spark 8C smartphone has not been announced. It has been listed in Thailand and Nigeria in Turquoise Cyan, Diamond Grey, Iris Purple, and Magnet Black colours. Last year, the Tecno Spark 8 was launched in India at Rs. 7,999. In December last year, the company launched Tecno Spark 8T for Rs. 8,999. It is important to note that the company has not made any official announcement the launch date of the same device for the Indian market, but we hope soon the device will be available in the country.

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Micromax IN Note 2 Vs Realme 8: Budget Phones Comparison

Smartphone OEM’s are flooding the markets all across with new products. While 5G phones are the latest hype, the market for 4G phones isn’t fading away soon. Specifically in India, the budget segment is still getting refreshed with new budget phones. Micromax, the homegrown smartphone brand is also getting consistent with product launches in India. The Micromax IN Note 2 comes as the latest offering by the Indian brand with some modern features such as Helio G95 SoC and an AMOLED FHD+ display.

The latest affordable 4G phone has been introduced as a rival to some of the popular phones from last year. The Realme 8 is one of such models with which the Micromax IN Note 2 competes head on. The processor and display specifications are almost identical on both models. But they both compete on different aspects such as pricing and camera. This article is a quick comparison between both budget 4G phones in India. Which one makes for the best buy? Let’s find out:

Micromax IN Note 2 Vs Realme 8: Display Comparison

Both Micromax IN Note 2 and the Realme 8 are equipped with an FHD+ display. However, the Micromax IN Note 2 comes with an AMOLED panel measuring 6.40-inches, while the Realme 8 sports a 6.40-inch LCD panel with the same 1080p FHD+ resolution. The aspect ratio offered by both panels is 20:9. A punch-hole cutout is also present on both models to store the selfie snapper. The display on both handsets is good. You will get a clear output with HD video playback via the OTT platform on both phones.

Micromax IN Note 2 Vs Realme 8: Processor, Software Differences

Both Micromax IN Note 2 and the Realme 8 are equipped with the Helio G95 processor. The latter debuted as the first handset in the world to feature MediaTek’s latest mid-range 4G chipset. The octa-core MediaTek processor is game-centric so you can expect a lag-free user experience with graphic-intensive games. Both units are capable to handle general tasks effortlessly as well. The RAM and storage configuration is where the Realme 8 takes the lead. The Micromax variant comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, while the Realme model offers up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. The expandable microSD card support is present on both models. The Android version on both phones are also same. They both ship with Android 11 OS. However, the Realme 8 comes with a custom Realme UI skin, while the Micromax IN Note 2 has stock Android UI.

Micromax IN Note 2 Vs Realme 8: Camera Specs Comparison

Both Micromax and Realme have used a quad-lens rear camera setup on the IN Note 2 and Realme 8 respectively. The former comes with a 48MP main camera that has an f/1.79 aperture and a 5MP ultrawide sensor. It also features a pair of 2MP sensors for depth effects and portrait shots. On the other hand, the Realme 8 sports a bigger 64MP main camera which is combined with an 8MP wide-angle sensor and a pair of 2MP sensors. Again, the Realme 8 is a winner with a slightly upgraded camera hardware.

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[Giznext Exclusive]: Infinix Zero 5G Smartphone India Launch Confirmed For Second Week Of February

Infinix is all set to launch its first 5G smartphone in India. The Infinix Zero 5G smartphone has already been listed in Google Play Console and soon, it will be launched in the country as per a teaser shared by the company via its official Twitter account.

The tweet reads: “From zero everything came and into zero everything merges. Get ready to witness zero in an all-new avatar. #ComingSoon.”

Notably, the company has not shared the exact launch date of the device, but industry sources have informed Giznext that it will be launched in the second week of February and will be available in Flipkart in two colour options. In addition, sources confirmed that the much-awaited smartphone will be priced between Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 20,000.

That’s all the key information we have sourced right now; however, several reports are doing rounds online claiming that the upcoming smartphone will have MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor. Also, the report claims that the device will have a uni-curve design and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Also Read: [Giznext Exclusive]: Lava Agni 2 5G India Launch Confirmed Within Next Two Months

Infinix Zero 5G Smartphone: Expected Specifications

It is also expected that the device will run Android 11 with XOS 10 skin on top. The device will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display along with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Infinix Zero 5G will have a MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor that might be paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of in-house storage.

Additionally, the device is likely to feature a triple rear camera setup at the back, including a 48MP primary sensor along with a telephoto sensor and ultra-wide-angle sensor.

On the other hand, another report claims that the primary camera will include a 40MP primary camera along with 30X optical zoom, while the front camera will have a 16MP selfie sensor.

On the connectivity front, the Infinix Zero 5G smartphone is said to support a 3.5mm headphone jack, 5G, NFC, USB, and Type-C. Furthermore, the smartphone is expected to come with microSD card support, a fingerprint scanner, a 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging support.

Apart from the 5G device, the smartphone maker is likely to bring six smartphones and a new laptop in the first half of 2022.

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Reliance Jio Vs BSNL Vs ACT Fibernet Vs Airtel: Best Internet Pack Options Available For Users

The demand for affordable internet plans has been increased ever since work from home has been introduced by private companies. All internet players have launched and revised all internet plans to offer high-speed packs at affordable rates.

In fact, several telecom players have started providing packs under the same price bracket, which is why we are listing packs from Reliance Jio, ACT Fibernet, BSNL, and Airtel.

All Affordable Internet Plans From Airtel Xstream

It is important to note that Airtel Xstream offers the most affordable plan at Rs. 499. The Rs. 499 is known as the basic pack, where users will get 40 Mbps speed at the same cost. This pack offers 3.3TB of data, access to Wynk Music, courses from Shaw Academy, and benefits from Airtel Thanks.

Affordable Internet Plans From Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio also provides internet packs in the same price range. JioFiber pack of Rs. 399 offers 3300GB of data. Besides, this pack ships 30 Mbps high internet speed. Notably, this is one of the best internet packs introduced by any private internet player in the country. The price of this plan is exclusive of GST.

Affordable Internet Plans From ACT Fibernet

The internet service provider is providing its services in more than 18 cities in the country. The first plan is known as ACT Basic, which is priced at Rs. 549 per month; however, the company has introduced a unique offer, where the price of the plan of Rs. 470 per month.

This pack is valid for six months and offers 500GB of data at 512 Kbps speed. This is specially designed for students as they always look for internet packs under an affordable price range.e.

Affordable Internet Plans From BSNL

The state-run telecom operator offers the most affordable pack at Rs. 449 per month. Also, this pack offers 30 Mbps speed, 3300GB of data, unlimited local, and STD calls. However, the speed will be reduced to 2 Mbps once the unlimited data ends. Additionally, this pack offers a 90 percent discount on the first month’s rent.

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Infinix To Launch Its First 5G Smartphone In February: Check Details Here

After launching its first laptop in India, Infinix is all set to launch its first 5G smartphone in India. Yes, you read it right as the company has started teasing its most awaited 5G smartphone on Twitter. In fact, the company CEO Anish Kapoor recently confirmed that the 5G device will be launched soon.

The Infinix Zero 5G is expected to have a Dimensity 900 processor, along with a Uni-curve design, and a 120Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, mysmartprice reported that the Infinix Zero 5G device will have a punch-hole notch, bezel-less display, and triple camera at the back along with LED flash.

The report also highlighted that the device will have two color options and will have volume rocker rockers on the left side. The right side of the device will be equipped with a power button along with a fingerprint scanner.

Also Read: Infinix’s First 5G Smartphone Coming By January End, Says CEO

Infinix Zero 5G: Expected Specifications

The Infinix Zero 5G smartphone is likely to have a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display along with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1080 x 2460 pixel resolution. In addition, the display will have a centered punch hole notch.

The smartphone will be powered with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset that features an integrated Mali G68 GPU. For the unaware, the Dimensity 900 chipset offers a 5G connection and is built on a 7nm fabrication process. The device will have 13 5G bands.

Also, it will have a 5,000 mAh battery unit along with 33W fast charging support. Moreover, the device will run Android 11 OS along with XOS skin on top.

The upcoming device will also have a triple rear camera at the back, including a 48MP camera, along with an ultra-wide-angle lens, and a telephoto lens. However, it is important to note that the details of the other resolution are not known at this moment.