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The Redmi Note 13 Pro, in some sense, may appear as the awkward middle sibling in the new Redmi Note 13 series, but it is nonetheless an attractive option, considering the price. Starting at Rs 25,999, the smartphone packs a 200MP camera, 67W charging, a tall 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K (2,712 x 1,220 pixels) resolution, and Dolby Atmos-enabled stereo speakers.The Note 13 Pro also sticks to the OG Redmi Note roots and it is among the few sub-Rs 30K phones to offer a headphone jack. There’s also an IR transmitter,…

The statement “Don’t fix it if it isn’t broken” resonates strongly with the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, which I have been using for almost a week. The handset bears similarities with last year’s Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (review), which impressed us in nearly every aspect. However, Samsung has upped the ante by introducing the Galaxy A55 5G with an upgraded Exynos 1480 SoC. How much of a difference does it make for the smartphone? More importantly, does it elevate the Galaxy A55 5G as a superior mid-range option compared to its…

Unlike many of its competitors, Lava takes a modest approach to its smartphone launches. The domestic smartphone maker introduces a limited number of devices, with many, particularly in the Blaze series, proving to be quite enticing. A recent add-on to this lineup is the Lava Blaze Curve 5G – priced below Rs 18,000. It competes against popular smartphones in the market such as the Redmi Note 13 (review) and Realme 12. Read this Lava Blaze Curve 5G review for details on the smartphone’s real-world performance, camera…

As Xiaomi’s newest flagship and the torchbearer for the brand, the Xiaomi 14 has a lot riding on its slender shoulders. I call it slender because I think the smartphone’s handy dimensions work really well in its favour. But the mainstays of the phone, without an iota of a doubt, are its Leica cameras. The “co-engineered with Leica” tag isn’t an easy one to bear, with both brands leaving no stone unturned to make sure the device delivers on the photography front. The top-end specs of the device, headlined by Qualcomm’s…

Nothing Phone (2a) is a fresh attempt from the company to target buyers in the mainstream segment, and it does so with minimum compromises. The overall design resembles the Nothing Phone 2 (review), and the new phone also comes with Nothing’s signature Glyph Interface and black-and-white-themed UI. Additionally, the handset marks the debut of the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC, which is touted to be more powerful than its Snapdragon counterparts. We attempt to find that out and more in this Nothing Phone (2a) review.…

In the premium Android flagship category, Samsung’s Galaxy S-series lineup has always been at the top of the recommendation list. With all the bells and whistles one can expect, these smartphones have consistently impressed. This year with the Galaxy S24 series Samsung has elevated the game integrating AI into the mix. The ultra-premium Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review is already out. Here we will touch upon the most affordable smartphone in the lineup, the vanilla Samsung Galaxy S24, and tell you why it should be your top…

iQOO’s premium smartphones are generally perceived as performance-oriented devices, while cameras may not be its biggest strength. At least, that was the case with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC-powered iQOO Neo 7 Pro (review) of last year, which also won 91mobile’s Phone of the Year (under Rs 35,000). However, iQOO is seriously revamping its position in the market. The recently launched iQOO 12 (review) proved to be a formidable player when it comes to cameras. Now, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro aims to keep up the legacy by focusing…

Itel has become a formidable player in the Indian smartphone space, especially in the offline budget segment. After launching the 5G-enabled Itel P55 under Rs 10,000, the company is back with the new iteration, dubbed Itel P55+, but without 5G.The new phone is priced in a similar range, Rs 9,999 to be precise. But the new iteration has some nifty upgrades, including increased memory bandwidth to 256GB. It also features a vegan finish, adding freshness not only to the Itel P-series but also to the sub-Rs 10K…

The Realme 12 Pro series are the first phones in the numbered series from the brand to feature a telephoto camera lens. We’ve already reviewed the Realme 12 Pro+ (review) but as the standard Pro variant comes with an entirely different set of features, it is imperative that we now shift our focus to the Realme 12 Pro. Having spent more than a week with the new handset from Realme, I can now share my experience to help you guys figure out if this phone is worth your consideration. So, buckle up and dive into the detailed…

It seems like so far, AI has been like the elusive beast that everyone has been talking about but very few have seen. Samsung has taken the onus to tame this beast upon itself, so to speak, and that effort comes in the form of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, touted to be the first AI-first phone, along with its other siblings in the S24 series. Samsung being Samsung, has branded its bouquet of AI features as Galaxy AI, and promised that the same will be made available on 100 million devices this year. For the here and now though,…