Highlights

• Massive 6.5 inch OLED display
• Unique screen size
• Great colour reproduction
• 21:9 aspect ratio
• 3840 x 1644 pixel resolution, 4k display
• 64/128 GB, 6 GB RAM
• Edge-to-Edge display

Introduction

The Sony Xperia 1 doesn’t play by the rules of iPhone, Galaxy S10 or Huawei P30 Pro. In the era where everyone is competing for a perfect notch-less edge to edge display, Sony Xperia 1 takes a different approach to the game by focussing on what the consumer wants. Let’s find out more about Xperia 1.

Price

Although Sony Xperia 1 is the latest flagship from the brand. But it hasn’t released the Xperia 1 in India as of now. Though according to some reports, we can see it launch at ₹ 79,999 in the 3rd week of August 2019.

Design

For starters, the Xperia 1 has a full edge-to-edge 4K screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio. That’s significantly taller than most smartphones on the market nowadays, allowing you to display much more of your social media feed, and watch the latest blockbuster movies without intrusive black bars above and below the screen. Apart from that, being a skinny phone, your hands will now be able to easily access the full-screen single handedly . Reaching the top of the screen with a thumb is now a completely different story. In terms of build quality, Sony Xperia 1 uses the latest corning gorilla glass 6 on both sides along with a robust aluminium frame and will be available in 2 colours – Black and Purple.

Display

With Xperia 1, Sony sports industry-first notch-less 4K HDR OLED display along with a uniques aspect ratio of 21:9. This also means that many Netflix films will now look stunning with no letterboxing or cut-off. Moreover, thanks to its 4k Resolution, clocking in at 1644 x 3840 pixels, the Xperia 1 is sharp, delivering over 643 pixels per inch (PPI).

Camera

Sony has always been a leader in the game of camera quality. Moreover this time it also has adopted the triple-lens system for Xperia 1. All the 3 lenses (wide, ultra-wide and telephoto) have 12 Mega Pixels. This time what sets Sony apart is its cinema pro app which is an alternative video recording tool for those who have an interest in shooting cinematic video. This app also allows user control a lot of features once reserved for professional video shooting. You can change the shutter speed, base point marker, frame rates or even choose either to shoot in 16:9 or 21:9. Furthermore, you also have the option to disable image stabilisation in case you want to use more professional alternatives such as tripod or slider.

Features

Powered by snapdragon 855, 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage you get plenty of space for all your photos and videos. Moreover this time Sony has still kept the expandable microSD card slot which can give you a boost of up to 1TB storage. With dolby atmos, the sound quality of Xperia 1 is fantastic and combining it with Sony’s HDR 4K display, the movie-watching experience becomes truly immersive. The only thing which seems to be missing now is a 3.5 mm headphone jack which now uses an adapter to connect. In terms of battery life, Sony has a 3,330 mAh battery along with an 18W fast charger. Though I think for shooting 4K content it seems a bit less, However for day to day tasks like watching movies and gameplay it works fairly well. Overall the Xperia 1 is an interesting smartphone that dares to do something different than the competition and can be considered as the most versatile smartphone when it comes to photos and videos in my opinion.

Key Specifications –

• Screen
 – 6.5-inch OLED Display at 1644 x 3840 resolution
• Processor
 – Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855, Octa-core
• Memory
 – 64/128 GB, 6 GB RAM with expandable microSD storage upto 1 TB.
• Rear camera
 – 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP (wide + telephoto + ultra-wide)
• Front camera – 8 MP HDR lens
• Battery
 – 3,330 mAh
• Charging
 – Fast battery charging 18W
• Software
 – Android 9.0 (Pie)
• Biometric security -
 Fingerprint (side-mounted)

Image Source: www.samsung.com

Highlights

• In-display fingerprint sensor
• Triple lens camera set up
• Corning gorilla glass 6
• Wireless Power-share
• 6.4 inches Dynamic AMOLED display

Introduction

Samsung S10 is one of the most anticipated phones of 2019. Samsung Galaxy S10 offers a brand new look to its flagship, catching everyone’s attention, especially the dual punch holes on the display itself. This is Samsung’s way of mimicking a notch-less display experience for the consumer. With the Galaxy S10, Samsung has made a big and bold design statement as it offers the best screen estate you can expect.

Price

The price of Galaxy s10 starts from ₹ 61,900 for the 128 GB base model and ₹ 76,900 for the 512 GB model.

Design

Samsung Galaxy S10 is light, thin, and looks simply gorgeous in the half dozens of display that Samsung offers (Prism Black, Prism Blue, Prism White, Flamingo Pink, Prism Green and Canary Yellow). This revamped design is perhaps its most noticeable change which sets it apart from Samsung Galaxy S9. The chassis is now surrounded by an iPhone X like silver tinted trim. Moreover, the one of a kind punch-hole display also blends seamlessly well with the display which also helped in increasing the screen to body ratio to a whopping 93.1%.

Display

Samsung Galaxy S10 sports a 6.1 inch Dynamic AMOLED QHD display which according to Samsung supports HDR 10+ content. In theory, this provides greater dynamic contrast and more inky-looking black levels. Therefore you can expect an effectively perfect contrast making this to be one of Samsung’s best-ever display.

Camera

This phone features a triple-lens camera setup i.e 12 MP wide-angle lens, 12 MP telephoto lens and finally 16 MP ultra-wide camera lens. Also, props to its neural processing unit, which allows the camera to identify the object in the frame, be it a chair, dog or even a plant and adjusts the camera setting accordingly for the best image possible. Furthermore, on the front, it uses a 10 MP single camera

Features

This time the fingerprint reader is also embedded under the screen to make it more convenient for the users. This technology is based upon the ultrasonic sensor that is placed beneath the display which senses fingerprint more securely than the commonly used optical sensor. Overall, the fingerprint scanner is more convenient built right into the screen but isn’t as fast as traditional capacitive sensors. Apart from that, the wireless power-sharing option that has been introduced by Samsung is also pretty a handy feature. This allows the Galaxy device to work as a wireless power-bank for other smartphones capable of wireless charging. Talking about its UI, the Galaxy S10 runs Samsung’s new One UI version of Android 9 Pie which is a big upgrade over previous Samsung’s software. S10 is also equipped with stereo speakers and features haptic vibrations a mimic of Apple’s Taptic Engine used in the iPhones. Overall the performance is good, the camera’s good and the software is the start of a rethink of how we use big phones. The ultrasonic fingerprint scanner works well enough too and there’s even a headphone socket. If you’re looking for a great phone that has all the latest sci-fi features, there aren’t many better options than the Galaxy S10.

Key Specifications –

• Screen
 – 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
• Processor
 – Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855
• Memory
 – 6GB/8GB/12GB
• Rear camera
 – 48 MP + 16 MP ultra-wide sensor + 8 MP telephoto sensor
• Battery
 – 4100 mAh battery
• Charging
 – Fast wireless charging 15W
• Software
 –  One UI
, Android 9.0 (Pie)
• Internal storage
 – 1 TB, 12 GB RAM, 128/512 GB, 8 GB RAM
• Biometric security
 – In Display Fingerprint sensor

Image Source: www.samsung.com

Highlights

• Innovative Folding Screen
• 6 Cameras
• Massive battery life
• Multitasking of up to 3 apps

Introduction

Samsung’s most ambitious project the galaxy fold which was scheduled to be launched in April is still waiting to go public. Though Samsung is still delaying the launch due to reports of screen durability issues. Though there isn’t still any official date for its release as of now. But what makes this phone to be worth a $2000 smartphone? Let’s find out.

Price

Unlike other phones, which might stand out in terms of the multitude of cameras, notch- less display, massive battery life, the galaxy fold is a massive 7.3-inch foldable screen. This takes the innovation to the whole another level as the day it does become available for the general public, more competitors will try to indulge in this game of foldable screens. Which in my opinion will benefit the crowd since as the demand increases, the Chinese companies like Xiomi, Oppo, OnePlus One will try to play the price game which could mean that a budget model for these foldable smartphones is also possible in the future.

Design

The entire purpose of a foldable phone is to provide an immersive experience for displaying videos, playing games and reading a book. The Galaxy Fold has two screens, but it’s the 7.3-inch inner display that’s your real living space. This inner screen is sadly made from plastic which makes it prone to scratches a lot easier. That means the screen’s about as soft and tender as a young shoot, and just as easily mangled. On the outside, there is a 4.6 inch dynamic AMOLED panel when you want to use it as a phone. All this setup is backed by a complex hinge mechanism which Samsung calls as the infinity flex, is capable of folding the screen up to 200,000 times which is quite impressive. Apart from that, the galaxy fold will be available in 4 premium colours – Space Silver, Cosmos Black, Martian Green and Astro Blue. Moreover, Samsung also gives the user the privilege of customising the colour of the device’s hinge, allowing up to 16 possible combinations!

Camera

The Galaxy Fold has total of 6 cameras in it, On the rear, there is a 16 MP ultra-wide lens, 12 MP wide lens and 12 MP telephoto lens. On the inside, it has a 10 MP lens and 8 MP depth camera. Finally, in the front it has a 10 MP camera lens. This is the most amount of camera lenses ever placed in a smartphone so far. Though quality wise, its par with the S10 lineup.

Features

This device has a lot of powerful features. Some of them are – Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, Wireless power-share, allowing to wirelessly reverse charge smartphones. It also supports UFS 3.0 which allows lightning-fast data transfer rates. Though unfortunately this time the fingerprint sensor isn’t ultrasonic in-display sensor (as seen on Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup) a dedicated physical unit on its side. It has the base option of 512 GB of internal storage along with 12 GB of RAM which honestly seems optimal for a smartphone like this. Furthermore, it also packs in 4380 mAh battery along with 18W fast charging. Though it’s still not clear when can we see its release. However, Samsung seems to be in no hurry right now. According to rumours, the Samsung Galaxy Fold will not be unveiled before the “Unpack” event for the Note 10 on 7th August.

Key Specifications –

• Screen
 – 7.3 inches Dynamic AMOLED display at 1536 x 2152 resolution
• Processor
 – Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855, octa-core
• Memory
 – 512 GB, 12 GB RAM
• Rear camera
 – 12 MP + 12 MP + 16 MP (wide + telephoto + ultra-wide)
• Main camera
 – 10 MP + 8 MP (wide + wide with depth sensor)
• Battery
 – 4,380 mAh
• Charging
 – Fast battery charging 15W and Fast wireless charging 15W
• Software
 – Android 9.0 Pie
• Biometric security
 – Fingerprint (side-mounted)

Highlights

• Premium Design
• Dual Camera Setup
• Long Battery Life
• Fast and smooth performance
• Priced at ₹ 15,999 in India

Xiomi launched the note 7 series back in February. Though it got its media attention back last week when Xiomi announced a new variant of the Note 7 lineup with 6 GB RAM and 64 GB inbuilt storage. Moreover, on Xiomi’s official website, there is also a Jio cash-back offer going on which provides double data benefit on all prepaid recharges worth ₹ 198 and above. So now let’s dig into the specs of this smartphone.

Price

Priced at ₹ 15,999, Xiomi Note 7 Pro is a perfect budget smartphone with decent specifications such as 6GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. This phone comes in 3 shades – Neptune Blue, Nebula Red and Space Black. All models have a gradient tint which honestly looks great and provides a premium feel.

Design

In terms of design, the phone offers a truly immersive and enriched smartphone experience. The Xiaomi Note 7 Pro has a 6.3-inch full HD bezel-less display with a stylish water-drop notch and 1,080 x 2,340 pixels resolution. It has a pixel density of 409 PPI for a good viewing experience and comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection against scratches and marks. Furthermore, the back is also surrounded by the gorilla glass panel thus providing a premium holding experience.

Camera

Redmi Note 7 Pro has a dual-camera system on the back – 48 MP wide lens camera along with 5 MP depth sensor. This setup is capable of shooting 4K video recording and also uses Artificial intelligence for scene detection, portraits and night mode. On the front, it sports a 13 MP camera sensor surrounded by the water droplet like notch.

Features

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, the phone is equipped with USB type C port and has a fingerprint scanner on the back. The Redmi Note 7 Pro packs a 4,000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4.0. Moreover, being a budget phone, it has a fingerprint scanner on the back instead of an in-display fingerprint. It’s also worth noting that besides the RAM and storage, all other specifications of the new model of Redmi Note 7 Pro are the same as the two other old variants. The overall performance of the device is the fastest in the segment with substantial battery backup and on-point connectivity.

Key Specifications –

• Screen
 – 6.3-inch IPS LCD display at 1080 x 2340 resolution
• Processor
 – Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675, octa-core
• Memory
 – 128 GB, 6 GB RAM or 64 GB, 4/6 GB RAM
• Rear camera
 – 48 MP + 5 MP (wide + wide with depth sensor)
• Front camera
 – 13 MP
• Battery
 – 4,000mAh
• Charging
 – Fast battery charging 18W (Quick Charge 4)
• Software
 –  MIUI 10, Android 9.0 (Pie)
• Biometric security
 – Fingerprint (rear-mounted)

Key Specifications –

• Screen
 – 6.67-inch QHD AMOLED display at 3120 x 1440 resolution
• Processor
 – Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core, up to 2.84 GHz
• Memory
 – 6GB/8GB/12GB
• Camera
 – 48 MP + 16 MP ultra-wide + 8 MP telephoto lens
• Battery
 – 4,000mAh
• Charging
 – Warp charging at 30W
• Software
 – Android 9.0 Pie with OxygenOS
• Internal storage
 – 128/256GB
• UFS 3.0
• Biometric security
 – In-display fingerprint sensor, face unlock

Highlights

• In-display fingerprint sensor
• Edge-to-edge notch-less display
• Dual-camera setup
• 48 MP rear camera with 2160p video shooting capability

Introduction

Oppo Reno is the latest smartphone launched by Oppo in March 2019. With similar specs to Oneplus 7 Pro, the Oppo’s flagship device is a direct competitor in the market of smartphones with notch-less display. Though nowadays a smartphone with a pop-up selfie camera is not new. You can buy one for around Rs 20,000 but the implementation on the Reno makes it exquisite.

Price

Coming to its price, the Oppo Reno is priced at 32,990 with 6GB +128 GB storage. Whereas the higher-end 8GB + 256GB variant can be bought for Rs 49,990.

Design

This particular design used in Reno is currently Oppo’s signature look. The rounded corners and curved sides are modern and sleek and the build quality on the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom is par for the course. Like most smartphones nowadays, the 10x Zoom uses a glass back and metal frame. It comes in 2 shades – Jet black and ocean green. Moreover with no notch or punch hole, the all-display Reno looks pretty good in hands. Apart from that I also liked its unique pop-up selfie camera approach which Oppo calls a “Pivot Rising” structure which is also dubbed as the shark fin popup.

Display

The Oppo Reno sports a 6.6 inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080. The display itself despite being bright and sharp, the decent color reproduction. The colours are accurate, while also being vivid enough to give you that ‘pop’ you’d expect to see when watching your favourite show. Apart from that, you can also choose to have it cooler or warmer or switch off the dynamic/vivid mode in favour of a flatter sRGB option.

Camera

The Reno has a triple camera system. It has a 48 MP wide lens, 8 MP ultra-wide lens and 13 MP periscopic lens. The triple-lens setup is capable of recording 4K 2160@ 60fps. In the front, it has a 16 MP motorized pop-up camera, capable of shooting 1080@30 fps.

Features

Equipped with Qualcomm snapdragon 855, 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage, the Reno performs well in terms of processing. Moreover, the in-display optical fingerprint sensor is surprisingly fast. The phone also ships with a 20W fast charger. The Reno has a stereo speaker which is quite good and remains crisp and clear at max volume. Overall for everything that you’re getting, the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom is priced fairly. From performance, design, battery life, and display are all top-notch thus making it a direct competitor with smartphones like Galaxy S10 and Oneplus 7 Pro.

Key Specifications –

• Screen
 – 6.6-inch AMOLED display at 1080 x 2340 resolution
• Processor
 – Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 , octa-core
• Memory
 – 6/8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage with expandable memory slot.
• Rear camera
 – 48 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP (wide + periscope + ultra wide lens)
• Front camera – Motorised pop up 16 MP (wide lens)
• Battery
 – 4,065mAh
• Charging
 – 20W VOOC fast charging
• Software
 – ColorOs 6, Android 9.0 (Pie)
• Biometric security
 – Optical Fingerprint Sensor (under-display)

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Highlights

• Fan based cooling solution
• 90 Hz refresh rate
• Affordable Price
• Long Battery Life
• Refreshed Design
• 128 GB, 8 GB RAM
•  Edge-to-Edge Full HD display
• Industry First RGB Strip on back

The idea of a dedicated gaming smartphone has always been attractive, but it’s only in the last couple of years that the idea has taken off, thanks to brands like Razer and Asus. Props to the now ever-growing gaming market, new players are now competing for the ultimate gaming smartphone tag. One of them is the 2019 latest entry Nubia Red Magic 3.

Price

Starting at just ₹ 35,999, the Nubia made Red Magic 3 could be a contender for consumer attention simply by the spec sheet alone.

Design

Nubia has taken gaming aesthetics very
seriously with Nubia Red Magic 3, This can be
seen by RGB strip at the back and dark colors
of red and green accent. Surrounded by the
aluminium body, the phone looks sturdy and has a gaming vibe to it.

Display

Red Magic is an absolute beast in terms of display, it has a massive 6.65-inch display along with the full HD+ panel and a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. Furthermore, the 90 Hz refresh rate also makes it run along with the One Plus 7 Pro. Apart from that, colors and contrast are good as well.

Camera

Though being a gaming phone, it’s not expected to have groundbreaking camera system. But it does pack in Sony’s IMX 586 sensor with the 48 MP rear camera (very same as found in OnePlus 7 Pro). On the front, it has a 16 MP selfie camera. Overall the photos are surprisingly decent. The camera is also able to record “8K” resolution however the catch is that it can only capture 15 frames per second which are significantly lower than the standard video capture.

Features

The performance of red magic 3 is top-notch. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 866 Octa-core processor along with RAM options of 12/8/6 GB. Its speakers are also pretty loud and capable of high-quality sound reproduction. These speakers are DTS:X/ DTS 7.1 with 3D Sound Capability. The red magic 3 also features a massive 5000 mAh battery with up to 30W fast charging. The back of this smartphone is accented with a series of LEDs shining from within. Near the bottom of the back is the Red Magic logo. Now coming gaming, its where this device sets itself apart. Once you flip the dedicated red switch for gaming, this transforms the phone into a gaming space environment, where all the buttons and gestures are given over to the game. Besides this, the dedicated cooling fan also helps in keeping the temperature cool while intense gameplay. This fan and a channel are made of metal through which air is moved, all above a section of thermal foam. It also has bumper buttons on its side that can be used as the”Floating L” and “Floating R” buttons while playing games. Overall this is a decent gaming phone with significantly high-end spec for a mere ₹ 35,999. Because this phone presents a surprising number of positive features, very few drawbacks, and a top-notch overall package this phone is highly recommended for gamers.

Key Specifications –

• Screen
 – 6.65 inch AMOLED Display at 1080 x 2340 resolution
• Processor
 – Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855, Octa-core
• Memory
 – 256 GB, 12 GB RAM, 128 GB, 8 GB RAM or 64 GB, 6 GB RAM
• Rear camera
 – 48 MP (capable of shooting 8K at 15fps)
• Front camera – 16 MP
• Battery
 – 5000 mAh
• Charging
 – Fast battery charging 30W
• Software -
 Android 9.0 (Pie)
• Biometric security
 – Fingerprint (rear-mounted)

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Highlights

• In display fingerprint sensor
• Triple lens camera setup
• 403 ppi AMOLED display
• 64/128 GB, 6 GB RAM
• Edge-to-Edge display
• Motorised selfie camera

Xiomi’s latest smartphone MI 9T smartphone was recently launched on 12th June 2019. The phone comes with a massive 6.39-inch display with a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels. Confusingly, it’s not the first time we’ve seen the MI 9T either, as it’s a renamed version of the Redmi K20, which was revealed in China this May. Let’s take a closer look at the MI 9T.

Price

Although it has been launched in Spain where it costs around $370, However, it hasn’t been launched in India so far. According to rumours its expected launch date is 31st July 2019 with the price tag of ₹ 25,890 for the 6 GB RAM/ 64 GB base variant.

Design

The Xiomi MI 9T comes in 3 variants – Carbon Black, Glacier Blue and Flame Red. It also sports the industry-standard gorilla glass 5 pane on the front along with the full notch-less edge to edge display. On the back of the MI 9T has an eye-catching flame-like design, which has been created using a nano-holographic method which looks super cool. The front-facing selfie camera has been replaced by the latest motorised style popup camera as seen on OnePlus 7 pro and Oppo Reno.

Display

Xiomi MI 9T has a 6.39 inch AMOLED screen with 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution. Moreover, this time Xiomi tried its best to provide the best user experience which is visible from the fact that there is no notch or a punch-hole design and a relatively modest chin.

Camera

Xiomi has adopted the triple-lens camera system consisting of 48 MP wide lens, 13 MP ultra-wide lens and 8 MP telephoto lens. Moreover props to Xiomi’s artificial intelligence features, they have also added a new night mode feature which can take significantly better low-light shots than its predecessors. The selfie camera on the front is powered with the 20 MP lens. Along with the in-display fingerprint sensor, this camera also supports face unlock thus making it convenient for the users who prefer facial recognition.

Features

Despite being a mid-range product, the Xiomi MI 9t is powered by the Qualcomm 730 processor along with 6GB RAM and storage option of 64/128 GB. The phone also uses the optical in-display fingerprint sensor which uses optical light to sense the grooves on your fingers. Besides this If you are a gamer then you’d also like the fact that Xiomi has also added a game turbo 2.0 enhancement which makes the gaming experience better by reducing latency and response time. This time its also equipped with 3.5 mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0 and comes with a 4000 mAh battery along with 18w fast charging. Overall if you are looking for a mid-tier smartphone but also want most of the high tech features than this phone is for you!

Key Specifications –

• Screen – 6.39-inch AMOLED display at 1080 x 2340 resolution
• Processor – Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730, octa-core
• Memory – 64/128 GB, 6 GB RAM
• Rear camera – 48 MP + 8 MP + 13 MP (wide + telephoto + ultra-wide)
• Front camera – Motorised pop up 20 MP
• Battery – 4,000mAh
• Charging – Fast battery charging 18W
• Software – MIUI 10, Android 9.0
• Biometric security – Fingerprint (in-display)