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Ameya DalviFeb 14, 2023 11:03:40 ISTNot too long ago, certain phones in this segment were termed as flagship killers as you could get flagship-grade features and performance at a reasonable price. Though that moniker isn’t as commonly used these days, the rest holds true for the phones in this list. One can expect high quality AMOLED displays with high refresh rate, powerful processors, impressive cameras with features like optical image stabilisation (OIS) and more. It’s a given that all handsets in this list are 5G…

Ameya DalviFeb 17, 2023 20:33:29 ISTPros:– Enjoyable and customisable sound output– Support for LHDC 4.0 codec and Google Spacial Audio– Stylish design, comfortable in-ear fit, good passive noise isolation– Ingress protection for buds as well as charging case– Wear detection, multipoint support– Useful companion app with more customisation options– Good battery backup, supports wireless charging Cons:– Average ANC for the segment, transparency mode sounds cosmetic– No support for LDAC codec (yet)– No volume control on…

Mehul Reuben DasFeb 17, 2023 20:38:58 ISTPros– Display– Performance– Cameras– Exceptional Battery– Understated, but premium design– Speakers– Long software update commitment– Features of the S-Pen suite– Tons of interesting features to explore Cons– 45W wired charging, with no charging brick in the box Price: Rs 1,49,999Rating: 4.75/5 On the surface, it seems that Samsung really hasn’t done much to update the S22 Ultra from last year. On paper, it seems that the Galaxy S23 Ultra has been given just a few minor updates, a…

Mehul Reuben DasFeb 01, 2023 23:30:45 ISTThe launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series is a major event not just for Samsung, but the entire smartphone industry. Tech experts are usually divided on whether the introduction of the Galaxy Z Fold and the Galaxy Z Flip series, has meant that the Galaxy S series is no longer their flagship device. However, even they have to agree that the Galaxy S series, year after year sets the tone, and more often than not, the bar, against which flagships from all other manufacturers will be…

Mehul Reuben DasFeb 01, 2023 23:51:50 ISTAlthough the Galaxy S23 series, especially the Galaxy S23 Ultra, was at the centre of everyone’s attention at the launch, Samsung also launched their new Galaxy Book3 series, their ultra-portable thin and light notebooks. The series includes three thin and lights, the Galaxy Book3 Ultra, the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360, and the Galaxy Book3 Pro. Specifications and hardware wide, they are everything that a thin and light note should be – a combination of stellar-looking design with the…

Mehul Reuben DasFeb 02, 2023 07:52:41 ISTIn a significant step that highlights India’s manufacturing prowess and why international electronics want to set up their production facilities in India, Samsung has announced that the all of the devices of the Galaxy S23 series offered in India will be produced in Samsung’s Noida plant in India’s Uttar Pradesh. Samsung currently meets the vast majority of domestic demand in India through its local manufacturing plant in Noida. The decision by Samsung to sell ‘Made in India’…

Mehul Reuben DasFeb 02, 2023 11:20:12 ISTSamsung launched its flagship series for the year 2023 at the Galaxy Unpacked event globally  on Wednesday, and on Thursday in India. The series includes three models, namely the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and the top of the line Galaxy S23 Ultra.  As noted in our first impressions, the devices don’t look that different from the previous year’s Galaxy S22 series. However, a closer and deeper look reveals that Samsung has revamped the devices in a subtle but significant manner,…

Ameya DalviJan 30, 2023 20:25:47 ISTA budget of Rs 25,000 gives you access to a handful of high-end features, if not in the new phones, then in some slightly older ones that were launched for a much higher price but are now available within this price bracket. Be it extra processing power or impressive cameras with optical image stabilisation (OIS) or even some fancy displays, we have it all here. And of course, all of them are 5G ready. Let’s get down to business and take a look at the top 5 phones you can buy under 25K…

Mehul Reuben DasJan 30, 2023 10:56:05 ISTPros– Battery life– Aesthetics and design– Lower-specced variant one of the cheapest 5G phones in the market– Impressive main camera– 3.5mm jack– Expandable Storage and virtually expandable RAM– Vibrant LCD display Cons– Mono speaker– No OIS in any of the cameras– No IP rating– 15W charging, with no charging brick in the box– Bezels and bottom chin Price: Rs 20,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant Rating: 4/5 Although smartphone manufacturers tend to focus most of their resources in…

Ameya DalviJan 30, 2023 08:46:21 ISTThe official release of the OnePlus 11 5G smartphone and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 TWS earbuds is still a good 10 days away. While we are bound by a non-disclosure agreement at the moment when it comes to sharing our opinion and other insights on the upcoming OnePlus products, we are officially allowed to show you what the products look like, as well as their packaging. Image Credit: Tech2 | Ameya Dalvi So we thought, why make you wait for ten days or even let you fall prey to random rumours…