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Vivo has announced the launch of a new smartphone in its home market. The newly launched smartphone comes under an affordable price tag. The Vivo Y50t has punch-hole display along with a cutout placed on the left corner of the screen. Besides, the device might have a glossy back panel.

The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor and will have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Vivo Y50t Smartphone Specifications

As far as specifications are concerned, the Vivo Y50t runs Android 10 OS. It has a 6.53-inch full HD+ LCD display along with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and (1,080×2,340 pixels). The smartphone has a 90.72 percent screen-to-body ratio.

The smartphone offers a 60Hz refresh rate along with a 120Hz touch sampling rate. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor paired with Adreno 618 GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage that can be expandable up to 1TB via microSD card.

Moving to the camera front, the Vivo Y50t comes with a triple rear camera setup. It includes a 48MP main sensor along with f/1.79 aperture, 2MP portrait lens, 2MP macro lens. In addition, the rear camera comes with 2x digital zoom, anti-shake, autofocus, and video recording. Upfront, there is an 8MP camera along with an f/2.05 aperture.

Furthermore, the smartphone comes with a 4,500mAh battery along with 18W fast charging support. It has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. On the connectivity front, 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth v5.1, Micro USB port, Wi-Fi, and dual SIM. The device weighs 190 grams and measures
162.05×76.61×8.46mm.

Vivo Y50t Smartphone Price

The new Vivo Y50t will cost you CNY 1,399, which is close to Rs. 16,300 for the basic variant 8GB+ 128GB storage option. The smartphone comes in two colour options- Secret Realm Black and Bihalian (Blue). The smartphone is already available on the company site and buyers are allowed to purchase the device.

iQoo has launched a new colour variant of the Z5 smartphone. The smartphone was launched in September this year in three years colour options; Twilight Morning, Blue Origin, and Dream Space in China. However, the device comes in only two colours in India, such as Mystic Space and Arctic Dawn.

The iQoo Z5 comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor, triple rear camera setup, 5,000 mAh battery along with 44W flash charge support, and 120Hz refresh rate.

iQoo Z5 Smartphone Price in India

iQoo Z5 Cyber Grid Colour variant is priced at Rs. 23,990 for the 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage option and Rs. 29,990 for the 12GB RAM+ 256GB storage model. The newly launched variant is available on the company’s website and e-commerce website Amazon from Monday (November 15th, 2021).

This model will sit alongside other colour options; Mystic Space and Arctic Dawn. Notably, these models are already available in the country ever since the device has been launched.

iQoo Z5 Specifications Details

The newly launched variant features the same design and specifications as other colour variants. The device runs Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11.1. Besides, the device comes with dual-SIM slots (Nano), 6.67-inch full HD+, (1,080×2,400 pixels), 240Hz touch sampling rate, and HDR 10 support.

In addition, the device is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor pair with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of in-house storage. The device comes with a triple rear camera setup, including a 64MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and 2MP macro sensor. Upfront, the smartphone supports a 16MP sensor.

Furthermore, the iQoo Z5 is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery along with 44W Flash Charge fast-charging support. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and Face Wake facial recognition feature. On the connectivity front, the device comes with a USB Type C port, Bluetooth v5.2, Wi-Fi with 2.4GHz, 5.1GHz, and 5.8GHz bands, USB OTG support, tri-band, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

iQOO Spokesperson Quote

“The new color and design is created keeping in mind the modern needs of Gen-Z users and is synonymous to iQOO’s attributes of offering exceptional performance,”Gagan Arora, Director-Marketing – iQOO said.

After launching three smartphones in the Infinix Note 11 series, Infinix brought the new device in the same range. The Infinix Note 11i smartphone has been launched in Nigeria, which means this device will join models like Note 11, Note 11 Pro, and the Note 11s smartphones. So, let’s take a look at all features and specifications of the device.

Infinix Note 11i Smartphone Specifications And Features

The Infinix Note 11i comes with a 6.95-inch IPS LCD panel that provides a 20.5.9 aspect ratio, 180Hz touch sampling rate, and FHD HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels. Under the hood, the device comes with a HelioG85 processor.

The newly launched device is equipped with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. However, for the additional storage, the device comes with a microSD card slot. It also has preinstalled along with Android 11 OS and XOS 7.6 UI and a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security.

The Note 11i also has a 16MP camera for selfies and videos. Besides, it has a 48MP primary camera along with an f/1.79 aperture, 2MP portrait lens, and 2MP macro lens. Additionally, there is a 5,000 mAh battery along with 18W fast charging.

Besides, it comes with dual speakers, DTS audio processing, AI noise reduction, side-facing fingerprint scanner, 3.5 mm audio jack, face unlock, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a USB-C port.

Infinix Note 11i Smartphone Price And Availability

The Note 11i smartphone in Nigeria is close to GHS 979, which is close to Rs. 11,900. However, it comes in a single storage configuration, such as 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The Infinix Note 11i comes in three colour options: green, black, and blue.

It is worth noting that the company has not made any official announcement that when it is planning to launch the product in the Indian market. However, the smartphone company is all set to launch its first laptop and smartphone in Note 11 series in the country in the first week of December. For the unaware, the company has already launched laptops in the global markets.

After launching smartphones in the affordable and mid-range, Realme is planning to bring products in the premium segment. The company’s founder and CEO have already confirmed via his official Twitter account that they might bring devices close to $800, which means close to Rs. 60,000.

The tweet reads: “It’s official: realme to advance into the high-end market with smartphones over USD800. What do you expect most from realme full flagship phone?.”

Notably, the company has recently launched a product in the GT series to compete against other brands such as Oneplus, Vivo, Oppo, iQOO, and more.

Now, we also expect that the company is planning to give a tough fight to Samsung, iPhone, and Pixel smartphones. In addition, the upcoming devices of Realme might have Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 chipset. In addition, the company adds 125W fast charging capabilities.

Furthermore, Realme can also work on providing high-end camera modules, large camera sensors, ultra-wide angles, and telephoto lens.Notably, the founder and CEO Sky Li has not announced the exact date of the upcoming smartphones, but we hope that Realme might bring all high-end products in 2022.

Realme Expansion Plans For India

Apart from launching high-end devices, the company is increasing its footprint in India. The company has opened 200 exclusive stores in the country. Notably, all stores are operational from today( November 13th, 2021).

“Realme’s exclusive stores are a key part of our growth strategy and are in line with our focus of providing our customers with first-hand experience of realme products,” Madhav Sheth, CEO, realme India, VP, realme, and President, realme International Business Group said.

“With our new stores, we are all set on our target of opening 300 exclusive stores across the country this year, and we are excited about expanding this number further in the upcoming year,” he said further.

The new stores will have all products of the Realme TechLife ecosystem. It includes all smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other gadgets. Realme is one of the leading smartphones in the country and with such a vast portfolio of products it might become the number one smartphone brand in the country.

Redmi has again increased the prices of two products in India. The entry-level devices are known as Redmi 9A and the Redmi 9A Sport. The Redmi 9 A Sport was launched in September this year, whereas Redmi 9 was launched in the country.

Redmi 9A And Redmi 9A Sport Price Increase

Notably, the increased prices have been listed on Amazon and the company’s website. The company has hiked prices by Rs. 300 and now, Redmi 9A will cost you Rs. 7,299 for the 2GB of RAM and 32GB storage model. The 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage will cost you Rs. 8,299.

Redmi 9A and Redmi 9A Sport Specifications And Features

As far as specifications are concerned, both Redmi 9A and the Redmi 9A Sport are powered by the MediaTek Helio G25 processor. Both devices come with a 5,000 mAh battery, HD+ displays, and metallic builds. The Redmi 9A features a 6.53-inch HD+ display along with a 1600×720 pixel resolution.

In addition, there is a waterdrop notch on the front that supports a selfie camera on the smartphone. Besides, the device comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage; however, storage can be increased via a microSD card. It also supports a 3.5mm jack and 4H LTE connectivity.

The Redmi 9A also has 13MP primary camera on the back. On the other hand, the Redmi 9A Sport features two cameras at the back. Upfront, there is a 5MP camera and there is a 5,200 mAh battery. Besides, the Redmi 9A Sport has a 2Pi coating. Furthermore, both smartphones come with Android 10 along with Xiaomi’s MIUI interface

“Due to massive demand-supply mismatch, the majority of components used in smartphones have seen an upward movement in their prices. Unfortunately, due to such market dynamics, a surge in price is inevitable and it is further leading to a price hike on some of our models,” Xiaomi spokesperson was quoted by India Today.

Should You Buy Redmi 9 And Redmi 9A Sport Smartphone

It is worth noting that all smartphone players have increased due to chipset shortages and supply constraints. Similarly, Xiaomi has raised prices of its prices and now Redmi joined the wagon. However, we still believe both smartphones are a good option for users who are looking for devices under Rs. 10,000. In fact, these smartphones seem good for first-time buyers and feature phones users that are looking for devices at a pocket-friendly price.

In order to increase security on its platform, WhatApp constantly is updating its app. Notably, the instant messaging app has stopped working on some smartphones (Android and iOS) since November 1, 2021. This means older smartphones will not be eligible to offer the benefits of the messaging applications.

It is worth noting that the messaging app has stopped working on all Android phones that are having a version before 4.1. Similarly, Apple phones, which are running below iOS 10. On the other hand, the app will only support KaiOS 2.5.0 version, which means JioPhone and JioPhone 2 users can continue to use the app.

List Of All Smartphones That Will Not Be Compatible With WhatsApp

According to some reports iPhone 6, iPhone 6s plus, iPhone SE, Lucid 2, Optimus F7, Optimus L7, Optimus L7, Dual Best L7 II, Optimus F6, Enact Optimus F3, Best L4 II, Best L2 II, Optimus Nitro HD, Optimus 4X HD,Optimus F5, Optimus L3 II, Dual Optimus L5, Best L5 II, Optimus L5, Dual Best L3 II, Optimus F3Q smartphones, Galaxy Trend II, Galaxy SII, Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite Galaxy S3 mini, Galaxy Xcover 2, Galaxy Core, and the Galaxy Ace 2 will not support WhatsApp.

Similarly, there are ZTE smartphones, such as Grand S Flex, ZTE V956, Grand X Quad V987, and Grand Memo. Then, there are Alcatel, Archos 53 Platinum, HTC Desire 500, Caterpillar Cat B15, Wiko Cink Five, Xperia Miro, Xperia Neo L, Xperia Arc S Wiko Darknight, and the Lenovo A820 UMi X2.

WhatsApp Three New Features

Meanwhile, messaging app comes with new features for its platform. The Facebook-owned launched new features for its web and mobile versions, including Web media editor, Sticker Suggestions, and Link Previews.

““We know feeling comfortable expressing yourself is an important part of why people use WhatsApp to keep in contact with their friends and family. Whether that’s sending voice messages or photos and videos, sharing a Status post, or a link to something you’ve seen online. Over the past few months we have made a few changes to WhatsApp to answer some of your feature requests and to keep giving you the best experience,” the company said while launching new features. So, let’s talk about how these new features function.

Web media editor: This new feature is useful for those who are looking for options to edit images on a desktop. In addition, users are allowed to add stickers. However, this feature is limited to the mobile version of the application. Sticker Suggestions: This feature will suggest stickers according to your conversations. Link Previews enable you to see more context.