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OnePlus earlier launched the Nord 2 as its affordable 5G offering for the audience. The brand also unveiled a special variant of this handset recently called the Nord 2 PAC-MAN Edition. While we have seen a recent trend with smartphone OEMs giving a price hike to their products, OnePlus has axed the Nord 2’s prices in India. Is it a good deal? Let’s find out:

OnePlus Nord 2 New Price Cut In India

The OnePlus Nord 2 has received a price cut of up to Rs. 3,000 in the Indian market. The discount offers have been announced for both the standard model as well as the OnePlus Nord 2 PAC-MAN Edition which was announced recently in the country.

As for the new prices, the vanilla OnePlus Nord 2 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage option can now be purchased at Rs. 27,999 instead of Rs. 29,999 price tag. Likewise, the 12GB RAM+ 256GB storage model can be purchased at Rs. 32,999. This variant was retailing at Rs. 34,999.

The OnePlus Nord 2 PAC-MAN Edition on the other hand comes in a single 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. Following a discount of Rs. 3,000, the device can be purchased at Rs. 34,999.

Do note that the offer period is limited and is valid till December 31, 2021, in India. Also, you can avail of this discount at both Amazon and the company’s official website, i.e, Oneplus. in.

OnePlus Nord 2: Is This Discount A Good Deal?

The OnePlus Nord 2 is a good package overall which is driven by the Dimensity 1200 AI processor. The smartphone ships with Android 11 OS and has a custom OxygenOS UI on top. The 5G smartphone features a tall 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED display that supports 1080p FHD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio.

The device further supports a 90Hz refresh rate and has a punch-hole cutout for the 32MP selfie camera. The Nord 2 has a 50MP main camera which is combined with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP sensor. The device offers an in-display fingerprint scanner for security. The battery packed here is a 4,500 mAh unit which is supported by 65W fast charging.

The high-end features along with the latest discount offer make the Nord 2 worth a buy at this point. But make sure you avail of the offer before December 31.

Samsung has released multiple Galaxy A series smartphones this year across the globe strengthening its budget portfolio in the market. One of the popular lineups which the company had added to its portfolio this year is the Galaxy A. The company has introduced three different models in this lineup namely the Galaxy A03s, Galaxy A03 Core, and the Galaxy A03 out of which the vanilla model is the latest. The Galaxy A03 Core, on the other hand, has now made its debut in the Indian market. Below are all the details you need to know:

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core Highlight Features

The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A processor. This is an entry-level octa-core processor which is combined with Adreno 510 GPU and 2GB RAM. The handset has been launched with 32GB onboard storage. It also has a dedicated microSD card support which supports up to 1TB additional storage.

Upfront, the Galaxy A03 Core flaunts a 6.5-inch display that supports 1600 x 720 pixels HD+ resolution. It is a PLS TFT LCD that comes with a 20:9 aspect ratio and has a waterdrop style notch housing the selfie snapper. The selfie snapper is a 5MP lens that has an f/2.2 aperture. At the rear, this budget Samsung phone features a single 8MP camera for imaging.

This sensor has an f/2.0 aperture and up to 4x digital zoom support. This is a basic camera setup that is suitable for a low-end Android smartphone. Coming to the connectivity aspects, the Galaxy A03 Core has basic options such as 4G LTE, single-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth v4.2.

The handset also has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microUSB port for charging and data transfers. The smartphone runs on Android 11 OS which is topped with a custom OneUI 3.0 interface. The Galaxy A03 Core comes void of a physical fingerprint scanner.

However, it has general security features such as Face Unlock, Pin, and Password protection. To keep the lights on, the device features a 5,000 mAh battery with standard charging speeds (10W).

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core Price In India, Sale Details

The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core has arrived in a single 2GB RAM and 32GB storage configurations in India. You can buy this handset for Rs. 7,999 in the country. As far as its availability is concerned, the Galaxy A03 Core can be purchased via both online and offline stores in the county in black and blue shades.

OnePlus is in the headlines for its next flagship smartphone series, i.e, the OnePlus 10. The brand recently confirmed it is skipping the “T” lineup and will be bringing the OnePlus 10 and the OnePlus 10 Pro instead of the OnePlus 9T and the OnePlus 9T Pro. The features of the OnePlus 10 Pro have been outed on several occasions. Now, the company’s CEO has confirmed one major detail which was earlier being tipped via rumors. Check out the details below:

OnePlus 10 Series Processor Officially Confirmed

OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, took to the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo to confirm the processor driving the OnePlus 10 series. According to the company’s CEO, the OnePlus 10 would be the brand’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile processor-powered handset. This corroborates with the recent leaks that suggested the same chipset driving the new-generation flagship OnePlus smartphones.

It is worth highlighting that the post shared only mentions the next-gen OnePlus phones would be using Qualcomm’s newest flagship processor. Whether it is the OnePlus 10 or the OnePlus 10 Pro that the company’s CEO is referring to is not known.

But we might see atleast the high-end variant equipped with this new premium chipset if not both models. As previously mentioned, only the processor details have been officially confirmed currently. OnePlus is yet to reveal what all the new flagship devices will be offering. But the leaks have given a fair insight into the key features of the OnePlus 10 Pro.

OnePlus 10 Pro Expected Specifications

In addition to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile processor, the OnePlus 10 Pro’s display and battery details have surfaced in the past. According to the leaks, the OnePlus 10 Pro will be flaunting a 6.7-inch display with an in-display camera cutout (punch-hole) for the selfie camera.

It is said to be a Fluid AMOLED panel which we have seen on the previous-gen OnePlus handsets as well. We can also expect an FHD+ resolution and 120Hz screen refresh rate. The leaks have further tipped a 5,000 mAh battery with the company’s proprietary fast charging technology (Warp Charge).

The camera specifications and other features are at large. However, the company should start confirming the details in the coming months. That’s based on the fact the device would be announced in the first half of 2022.

Tecno is all set to bring its next budget smartphone for the Indian audience. The next model by the brand will be launched in the affordable Spark series. Called the Spark 8T, the upcoming device will be joining the vanilla Spark 8 which went official a few months back. Tecno itself has now confirmed the Spark 8T’s launch in the Indian market soon. What else do we know of the next budget Tecno phone? Let’s find out:

Tecno Spark 8T India Launch Confirmed Via Official Teaser

Tecno via its official India Twitter handle has shared a new teaser that reveals the Spark 8T’s imminent launch in the country. The teaser is shared with the caption “#SparkOfBigDreams Coming Soon.” The post confirms the upcoming model, i.e, the Spark 8T. The company hasn’t shared the hardware features via this teaser poster.

Also, the image shared in the poster only shows the Spark 8T’s side panels. The layout shows the volume keys along with the power key on the right panel. It seems that the power key has the fingerprint scanner integrated. However, this will only be confirmed once more official renders surface online. It also appears that the Tecno Spark 8Twill only have dual camera sensors at the back. The exact sensor details are under the wraps as of now.

The fascia of the handset is not revealed as of now. But we will likely see a waterdrop style notch similar to the vanilla Spark 8 which was announced this year itself. The only other key detail which the Spark 8T’s teaser confirms is the greenish (gradient) shade. But, the device will likely be available in more color options.

Tecno Spark 8T Expected Specifications

The Tecno Spark 8T is a relatively new handset at the leaks factory. No major specification details have been tipped via the online sources just yet. We might see some similarities to the vanilla Spark 8 in terms of hardware. Just for reference, the standard model features the entry-level MediaTek Helio G25 SoC with up to 3GB RAM and 32GB storage.

Whether or not the Spark 8T will also feature an Helio series processor remains to be seen. We will confirm the Spark 8T’s spec sheet once more details emerge. So, make sure you stay tuned with us.