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Of all the big global brands in the smartphone space, LG is probably the most easily overlooked. The company doesn't have a huge presence in the budget and mainstream segments these days, but still pushes out one premium V-series and G-series model every year. We've liked a lot of what we've seen, and these phones have impressed us with their cameras, displays, and overall performance. More importantly, LG seems to put a lot of thought into its products, with various little features and conveniences that stand out in an…

The Realme X2 Pro is an important launch for Chinese smartphone maker Realme, but that wasn't the only device to be unveiled this week. The Realme 5s was announced alongside the Realme X2 Pro, but has been somewhat overshadowed by its bigger sibling. We already knew a little about the Realme 5s thanks to multiple official teasers and leaks ahead of the launch. Realme's exclusive partner Flipkart had also teased some key specifications of the Realme 5s. This new model is essentially the same as the Realme 5 but with an…

It has been barely two months since the launch of the Vivo U10, and now the company has expanded its online-only U-series with the new Vivo U20. The two devices have a lot in common, and this move shows that Vivo wants to keep up with Xiaomi, Realme, and other competitors. This phone is being pitched as a successor to the U10 but it is priced slightly higher. With its large screen, high-capacity battery and powerful processor, this new model could definitely disrupt the sub-Rs. 15,000 market yet again. We've been able to…

Amazfit recently launched its Bip Lite wearable in India, priced at Rs. 3,999. This model is more affordable than the Amazfit Bip which was priced at Rs. 5,499 at launch. The new wearable claims 45 days of battery life on a single charge and is capable of heart-rate and sleep tracking. This device also supports activity tracking, which should help you log your runs. The main difference between the two models is that unlike its more expensive sibling, the Bip Lite lacks integrated GPS + GLONASS.With so many affordable…

Realme is stepping up its game with its latest offering, the Realme X2 Pro. With a starting price of Rs. 29,999, the Realme X2 Pro offers many of the features found in higher-priced mid-range flagships, which automatically boosts its value proposition. This is also the company's first ‘true' flagship offering, and is the first time that Realme is venturing above the over-Rs. 20,000 price segment in India. So far, the company has earned a reputation for making budget-friendly phones, but with the X2 Pro, can it convince…

Vivo brought the Vivo U10 in India in late September to compete with Xiaomi and Realme at the budget end of the market. The Vivo U10 is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor as the Redmi Note 8 and the Realme 5. With the competition churning out phones at such a high rate, it was time for Vivo to push out an update, and now it has, with the Vivo U20. The naming clearly suggests that this is a higher-end model than the Vivo U10, and we are expecting this smartphone to keep the competition in the market…

In the budget smartphone segment, manufacturers are constantly refreshing models and pushing out new ones in quick succession in order to stay ahead of the competition. They also need to stay relevant in the eyes of buyers. Realme introduced its 5 series in August, with the Realme 5 being the entry-level offering. However, since its launch, we've seen several competitors come along, most notably the Vivo U10 and Redmi Note 8 – all vying for the top spot in that coveted sub-Rs. 10,000 market.Naturally, Realme wasn't going…

Apple has come a long way since launching the AirPods in late 2016, quickly taking the lead in the true wireless earphones space. Although the original AirPods were replaced with a second-generation variant only a few months ago, Apple has already pushed its burgeoning range of true wireless earphones even further. The Cupertino-based company has now launched the AirPods Pro, its latest and most feature-filled headset yet.Priced at Rs. 24,900, the AirPods Pro come with a new design, force-touch controls, and a big new…

Samsung has been a dependable player in the Indian market for ages now, and has been the first choice for a lot of users all along. While Chinese smartphone manufacturers have flooded the market with value-for-money smartphones of late, the Korean smartphone maker still finds buyers thanks to the brand it has built over the years. In order to compete in the sub-Rs. 10,000 segment, Samsung launched the Galaxy M10 earlier this year. While it was affordable by Samsung's standards, it wasn't very well equipped to take on the…

Sigma, popularly known for its lenses, recently launched a brand new mirrorless camera called the Sigma fp, which is now available in India. Sigma's camera lineup might not be as well-known as its lenses here, but the new fp is touted as the world's smallest full-frame mirrorless camera, which makes it special. That's not all; it's designed with professional videographers in mind and boasts of in-camera RAW video recording, timecode, and lots more cinema-grade features.Like most full-frame cameras, this one comes at a…