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Ahead of the OnePlus 9RT’s launch in India, rumors of the OnePlus 9R and a bunch of other older flagships getting discontinued in India started doing rounds online. Earlier this month, tipster Yogesh Brar had suggested three different models being taken off the shelves from the country including both previous OnePlus 9 models and the OnePlus 8T. Another report suggested the OnePlus 9R’s discontinuation from the Indian stores. The same source has now re-affirmed the reports of the OnePlus 9R’s non-availability post the OnePlus 9RT’s launch in India. Details are below:

OnePlus 9R Won’t Be Available For Sale In India Post OnePlus 9RT’s Launch

The OnePlus will be taken off shelves in India following the OnePlus 9RT’s India launch which is scheduled on January 14. A new report has now surfaced suggesting the device will be removed from the Indian stores to make space for the upcoming OnePlus 9RT. Other models have not been confirmed via this report.

The primary reason cited by the source for OnePlus to discontinue the OnePlus 9R is the exact same pricing as tipped for the OnePlus 9RT. Since both these OnePlus 9R series models are expected to retail with an identical price tag, it would rather make sense for the brand to instead focus on driving the sales for the new model. Note, OnePlus has not yet confirmed these reports. However, all the developments hint at the same possibility.

Since pricing is said to be the main factor for the company to pull the plugs of the OnePlus 9R, let’s quickly have a look at the same. The OnePlus 9R can be purchased via Amazon starting at Rs. 39,999. This is the current pricing of the base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model. Likewise, the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model is currently being sold at Rs. 43,999 in India. The same pricing is being tipped by the rumors for the OnePlus 9RT.

In related news, the OnePlus 9RT Indian variant was spotted at the benchmark website Geekbench with the OnePlus MT2111 model number. The listing confirmed the company is getting done with the final test runs for the upcoming flagship handset ahead of the launch. The benchmark listing reaffirmed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and 12GB RAM along with the benchmark scores.

We only have a few dedicated smartphone lineups that offer stylus pen support. The Samsung Galaxy Note series which apparently is getting discontinued is one of the first names to which one can relate to. The Moto G Stylus series is another such lineup that comes with stylus pen support and mid-tier hardware. The Moto G Stylus 2022 is the upcoming model in this series which recently was leaked in the form of 5K renders. Now, the renders of the handset have surfaced once again online. The key features have also been tipped.

Alleged Moto G Stylus 2022 Official Renders Leaked

A Twitter user called @NilsAhrDE has shared the official-looking renders of the Moto G Stylus 2022. The leaked renders are identical to the one shared by @Onleaks recently. Speaking of the design, the device will retain a punch-hole display design as the previous-gen model, i.e, the Moto G Stylus 2021.

The panel will have slim bezels on all sides. The back panel of the handset can be seen in a dark bluish shade. A vertical triple camera module is also clearly visible at the upper left of the back panel. The side-mounted fingerprint scanner is also visible in the image. The bottom panel will store the stylus pen along with a speaker grille, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. That said of the design, the tipster has also some of the Moto G Stylus 2022’s key features.

According to the fresh leak, the Moto G Stylus 2022 will be available with a 128GB storage configuration. There is no mention of the RAM capacity and also any additional storage variant. The camera specification tipped includes a 50MP main sensor at the back. The leak also confirms the presence of a 90Hz display and Moto Note app.

While this leak doesn’t reveal the processor and battery details, past rumors have shared some insight into the same. The Moto G Stylus 2022 is speculated to be equipped with the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ processor. We might see up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage capacity. We might get to see a 4,500 mAh or above battery along with rapid charging support.

Dizo is all set to launch new products early next year in India. The company is expected to launch Watch R and Buds Z Pro are expected to launch in 2022. Notably, the company is expanding its smartwatch portfolio along with its audio category in the country.

The Dizo Watch R might have a 1.3-inch AMOLED display and the Dizo Buds Z Pro will feature noise cancellation and might provide 25 hours of battery life as well.

The company has also shared this information via its official Twitter account. However, the company has not shared information on the price.

Dizo Buds Z Pro: Expected Details

Notably, Dizo’s upcoming earbuds will be the successor of the existing Buds Z. This means it will have more and rich features. In addition, it will have a noise cancellation feature, in-ear design for better soundproofing. Besides, the company claims that it can offer a battery life of up to 25 hours.

Also, there will be 10mm dynamic drivers, which will have Dizo’s Bass Boost+ technology, game mode, which can down latency to 88mm only.

For the unaware, the Realme Dizo Buds Z TWS earphones feature ENC, which is activated via voice calls. It also has 10mm, dynamic drivers, along with the Bass Boost+ algorithm. Additionally, the TWS earphones come with 88ms low latency Game Mode.

The Realme Dizo Buds Z packs a 43mAh battery in each earbud. Besides, the company said that 10 minutes of charging can provide 1.5 hours of playback time. Also, the Dizo Buds Z comes with media playback, Bluetooth V5 connectivity, touch controls, and entering game mode.

The Dizo Buds Z also comes with an IPX4 rater for water resistance. The controls can be customized via the Realme Link application, which is available for Android smartphones.

Dizo Watch R: Expected Specifications

Additionally, the company said that Watch R will have a 1.3-inch AMOLED display along with a peak brightness of 550 nits. There will be an Always-On Display feature. The company also said that it will support 150 watch faces. Furthermore, the watch will have two buttons on one side. Notably the company ha not made any official announcement on the price of the products.

Oppo recently wrapped off its INNO Day 2021 event where it introduced its new technology innovations including the smart Air Glass and Oppo Find N (its first foldable flagship phone). Right ahead of the year-end, the Chinese tech giant has revamped its affordable “K” smartphone lineup with the launch of the Oppo K9x. The latest 5G device joins the existing models in this series namely Oppo K9, Oppo K9 Pro, and the Oppo K9s. The highlights of the new Oppo mid-range phone include a 90Hz FHD+ display and a 64MP triple-rear camera setup. Following is its pricing and availability details:

Oppo K9x Price, Sale Dates

The Oppo K9x is currently limited to the Chinese market and is scheduled to go on sale starting December 27. The company hasn’t announced its global availability. However, it is likely to break covers in India and other markets in Q1 2022.

As for the prices, the company is yet to confirm the same. Only the variants and color option has been revealed as of now. The configurations available would be 6GB RAM+ 128GB storage (base model) and 8GB RAM+ 128GB storage (mid-tier variant). The device will also have a high-end model which will have the same 8GB RAM option but 256GB storage capacity. Color options that you’ll get to choose from are Obsidian Black and Silver Purple.

Oppo K9x Features And Specifications

The Oppo K9x has been launched with a tall 6.5-inch LCD display that supports 1080 2400 pixels FHD+ resolution. The refresh rate is also set higher at 90Hz. The in-display camera cutout (punch-hole) placed on the upper left corner is a storehouse for a 16MP selfie snapper. The back panel features a vertical camera module on the top left with a 64MP main camera.

The setup additionally includes a pair of 2MP sensors for depth mapping and macro photography. Under the hood, the Oppo K9x integrates the Dimensity 810 5G processor to handle all the given tasks at hand. This octa-core MediaTek mid-range 5G chipset is clubbed with Mali G57 GPU and up to 8GB RAM.

The storage capacity offered by this unit is up to 256GB. It also has expandable storage support (via dedicated microSD slot). The Oppo K9x will come pre-loaded with Android 11-based ColorOS 12 UI. The security aspect is taken care of by a physical fingerprint scanner on the side panel. A 5,000 mAh battery with a 33W fast-charging battery rounds off the spec-sheet here.

Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone-Idea have announced revised prepaid plans for their customers. These telecom operators have announced these revisions as all want to reduce the burden on their financial books and to increase their revenue from their prepaid plans.

However, it should be noted that all telecom operators have decreased the benefits with entry-level plans. In fact, Vodafone-Idea has stopped providing SMS benefits with the basic packs. This is why Reliance Jio has asked TRAI to take action against this strategy as customers need SMS service for port out to the services of other telecom operator services.

On the other hand, India’s second-largest telecom operator has started providing SMS benefits with Rs.99 plan, which is again the most affordable pack. This pack also ships 200MB of data along with Rs. 99 talk time and tariff call with one paise per second and message at Rs. 1 for the local messages and Rs. 1.5 for the STD messages for 28 days.

Vodafone-Idea SMS Pack

Similarly, India’s third-largest telecom operator Vodafone-Idea has also started providing SMS with Rs. 42 and Rs. 51.

For the uninitiated, the Rs. 42 plan offers unlimited messages along with score alerts of the cricket matches, while Rs. 51 offers pack ships outgoing messages and 1GB of data for 28 days. Coming to the Rs. 155 plan, where users will get 300 messages, 1GB of data, and unlimited calling for 24 days.

Motorola has recently launched its smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Besides, the Moto Edge X30 comes with a 144Hz OLED display, 68W fast charging, and a triple camera. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor.

This makes it the first smartphone that was launched on this SoC, which is why we are comparing it with the OnePlus 9 Pro and Vivo X70 Pro+ so that you should know which is better.

Moto Edge X30 Vs OnePlus 9 Pro Vs Vivo X70 Pro+: Display And Design

The Moto Edge X30 comes with a 6.8-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) POLED display along with a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and 20:9 aspect ratio. While the OnePlus 9 Pro features a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED LTPO display along with a 20.1:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+, 1,440 x 3,216 pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 3D Corning Gorilla Glass layer.

The VivoX70 Pro+ has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display along with QHD resolution, 240hz touch sampling rate, and 120Hz fast refresh rate. On the design front, the Moto edge X30 comes with a glass back and front.

On the other hand, the OnePlus 9 Pro features a curved screen along with a camera module at the back, whereas the Vivo X70 Pro Plus features a premium design. It sports a rectangular-shaped camera at the back panel.

Moto Edge X30 Vs OnePlus 9 Pro Vs Vivo X70 Pro+: Camera

The Moto Edge X30 features 50MP primary camera, 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP sensor. It also has a 60MP camera at the front. The OnePlus 9 Pro sports a triple rear camera setup at the back.

It supports 48MP primary camera along with 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens and an 8MP telephoto camera. The device also comes with an 8K videos and 16MP camera sensor at the front, while Vivo X70 Pro+ features a quad-camera setup at the back.

The device has a 50MP sensor, 12MP ultra-wide lens, 12MP depth sensor, and 8MP periscope lens. Then, there is a 32MP camera at the front.

Moto Edge X30 Vs OnePlus 9 Pro Vs Vivo X70 Pro+: Battery And Price

The Motorola Edge X30 is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery along with 68W fast charging support, while the OnePlus 9 Pro has a 4,500 mAh battery along with 65T fast charging and 50W wireless charging. Besides, the Vivo X70 Pro also has a 4,500mAh battery unit along with 55W fast charging.

On the pricing front, the Moto Edge X30 will cost you RMB 3,999 ( Rs. 47,500), RMB 2,999 (Rs. 35,600), and RMB 3,199 (Rs. 40,300). The device is available in three variants 8GB/ 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage option and will be available in Blue and White.

The OnePlus 9 Pro is available in two variants that are priced at Rs. 64,999 and Rs. 69,999. It is available in 8GB/ 12GB of RAM and 128GB/ 256GB of storage options. The Vivo X70 Pro will cost you Rs.79,990 and comes in only a single variant i.e. 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage.