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Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G

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Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G is the upcoming mobile from OPPO that is expected to be launched in India on July 22, 2021 (Expected). The mobile will come with adequate specifications and decent specifications. It is rumored to be available at a starting price of Rs 39,890. Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G is said to run the Android v11 operating system and might be packed with 4500 mAh battery that will let you enjoy playing games, listening to songs, watching movies, and more for a longer duration without worrying about battery drainage. It is tipped that this upcoming phone from OPPO will come with 8 GB of RAM + 128 GB of internal storage. Hence, you will be able to store all your songs, videos, games and more on the phone without worrying about space constraints. Apart from this, the mobile is likely to be equipped with a powerful Octa core (3 GHz, Single core, Cortex A78 + 2.6 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) processor so that you can enjoy a seamless performance while accessing multiple apps and playing intense graphics games. Speaking about camera specifications, the phone from OPPO is rumored to feature a Single camera setup on the rear. There might be a 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP so that you can click some life-like pictures. Features on the rear camera setup might include Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus. On the front, the Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G is expected to come with a 32 MP camera for selfies and video chats. The phone is rumored to feature a 6.55 inches (16.64 cm) display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 Pixels so that you can enjoy watching movies or playing games. Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G is expected to come with various connectivity options that might include WiFi - Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/ax/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth - Yes, v5.2, and 5G supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G. Moreover, sensors on the smartphone might include Geomagnetic Induction, Color Temperature Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Step Function. The dimensions of the Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G are touted to be 160.0 mm x 73.1 mm x 7.6 mm; and it might weigh around 177 grams.

Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G Price In India

Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G smartphone price in India is likely to be Rs 39,890. Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G is speculated to be launched in the country on July 22, 2021 (Expected). As for the colour options, the Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G smartphone may come in Summer Sunny Sea, Stars into a Dream, Night Sea colours.

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CAMERA64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP DISPLAY6.55 inches (16.64 cm) PERFORMANCEMediaTek Dimensity 1200 RAM8 GB STORAGE128 GB BATTERY4500 mAh LAUNCH DATEJuly 22, 2021 (Expected)

PRICE IN INDIA 39,890

OPPO RENO 6 PRO 5G SPECIFICATIONS General (12) Launch DateJuly 22, 2021 (Expected)Price In India39890BrandOPPOModelReno 6 Pro 5GOperating SystemAndroid v11Custom UiColorOSSim SlotsDual SIM, GSM+GSMSim SizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: NanoNetwork5G: Supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: AvailableFingerprint SensorYesRear Camera64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MPFront Camera32 MP Design (5) Height160.0 mmWidth73.1 mmThickness7.6 mmWeight177 gramsColoursSummer Sunny Sea, Stars into a Dream, Night Sea Display (7) Screen Size6.55 inches (16.64 cm)Screen Resolution2400 x 1080 PixelsPixel Density402 ppiDisplay TypeAMOLEDTouch ScreenYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touchScreen To Body Ratio Claimed By The Brand92.1 %Screen To Body Ratio Calculated88.56 %Camera (10) Camera SetupSingleResolution64 MP f/1.7, Wide Angle (81° field-of-view) Primary Camera, 8 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera, 2 MP f/2.4, Depth CameraAuto FocusYes, Phase Detection autofocusFlashYes, LED FlashImage Resolution9000 x 7000 PixelsSettingsExposure compensation, ISO controlShooting ModesContinuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)Camera FeaturesDigital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focusVideo Recording1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fpsFront Camera Resolution32 MP f/2.4, Wide Angle Primary Camera Battery (4) Capacity4500 mAhTypeLi-PolymerQuick ChargingYes, Super Flash, 65WUsb TypecYes Network Connectivity (11) Sim SizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: NanoNetwork Support5G supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2GVolteYesSim 14G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: AvailableSim 24G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: AvailableWifiYes, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/ax/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMOWifi FeaturesMobile HotspotBluetoothYes, v5.2GpsYes, with A-GPS, GlonassNfcYesUsb ConnectivityMass storage device, USB charging Multimedia (2) LoudspeakerYesAudio JackUSB Type-C Special Features (4) Fingerprint SensorYesFingerprint Sensor PositionOn-ScreenFingerprint Sensor TypeOpticalOther SensorsGeomagnetic Induction, Color Temperature Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Step Function Warranty (1) Warranty1 Year Manufacturer Warranty

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Apple iphone12

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Buy the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, which not just has pleasant looks but is also equipped with striking features. The mobile phone was launched in India on October 13, 2020 (Official) at a starting price of Rs 129,900. The mobile paves the way for crystal clear visuals as it comes with a 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) display that has a resolution of 2778 x 1284 Pixels. Furthermore, the aspect ratio of the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is 19.5:9 so that you can enjoy vivid and crystal clear visuals while watching videos, playing games, or streaming movies online. The camera specifications of the phone are very captivating. The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max comes with a Single camera setup on the rear which has 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP cameras so that you can capture portraits, landscapes, and more in the form of beautiful pictures. Features on the rear camera setup include Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus. On the front, the mobile features a 12 MP camera so that you can click some amazing selfies and do video chats. Various connectivity options on the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max include WiFi - Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, ax/b/g/n, MIMO, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth - Yes, v5.0, and 5G supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G. Also, the handset is a treat to use as the sensors on the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max include LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor. The dimensions of the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max are 160.8 mm x 78.1 mm x 7.4 mm; and it weighs around 228 grams.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Price In India

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max phone price in India is Rs 155,900. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max was launched in the country on October 13, 2020 (Official). Thephone comes in 2 other storage and RAM variants - Apple-iPhone-12-Pro-Max-256GB-6GB-RAM, Apple-iPhone-12-Pro-Max-512GB-6GB-RAM. As for the colour options, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max phone comes in Pacific Blue, Gold, Graphite, Silver colours.

APPLE IPHONE 12 PRO MAX SPECIFICATIONS Key Specs (4) ProcessorApple A14 BionicRear Camera12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MPFront Camera12 MPDisplay6.7 inches General (8) Launch DateOctober 13, 2020 (Official)Price In IndiaRs. 129,900BrandAppleModeliPhone 12 Pro MaxOperating SystemiOS v14Sim SlotsDual SIM, GSM+GSMSim SizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIMNetwork5G: Supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available Design (8) Height160.8 mmWidth78.1 mmThickness7.4 mmWeight228 gramsColoursPacific Blue, Gold, Graphite, SilverBuild Material BackBack: Gorilla GlassWaterproofYes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter), IP68Ruggedne SsDust Proof Performance (4) ChipsetApple A14 BionicProcessorHexa Core (Dual core, Firestorm + Quad core, Icestorm)Architecture64 bitGraphicsApple GPU (four-core graphics) Storage (2) Internal Memory128 GBExpandable MemoryNo

Camera (12) Camera SetupSingleResolution12 MP f/1.6, Wide Angle Primary Camera, 12 MP f/2.2 Telephoto (upto 12x Digital Zoom) Camera, 12 MP f/2.4, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle CameraAuto FocusYes, Phase Detection autofocus, Dual Pixel autofocusPhysical ApertureF2.2Optical Image StabilisationYesFlashYes, Retina FlashImage Resolution4000 x 3000 PixelsSettingsExposure compensation, ISO controlShooting ModesContinuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst modeCamera FeaturesDigital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focusVideo Recording3840x2160 @ 24 fps, 1920x1080 @ 30 fpsFront Camera Resolution12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle Primary Camera

Battery (5) TypeLithium‑ionUser ReplaceableNoWireless ChargingYesQuick ChargingYes, Fast, 18W: 50 % in 30 minutesUsb TypecNo

Network Connectivity (11) Sim SizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIMNetwork Support5G supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2GVolteYesSim 14G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 14) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 700(band 29) / 2300(band 30), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: AvailableSim 24G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 14) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 700(band 29) / 2300(band 30), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: AvailableWifiYes, Wi-Fi 802.11, ax/b/g/n, MIMOWifi FeaturesMobile HotspotBluetoothYes, v5.0GpsYes, with A-GPS, GlonassNfcYesUsb ConnectivityMass storage device, USB charging Multimedia (3) Fm RadioNoLoudspeakerYesAudio JackLightning Special Features (1) Other SensorsLiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Warranty (1) Warranty1 year manufacturer warranty for iPhone and 6 month warranty for accessories in the box

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Samsung Galaxy A31 Review

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Making sense of Samsung's Galaxy A and M series models is getting harder by the month, as new models are brought in with minor refreshes, but don't always line up in a logical order. For example, the very recent Galaxy M21 (Review) was basically a Galaxy M30s (Review) with a different selfie camera, but going by the model names, it's impossible to make that connection.

While some models in the A and M series have slight overlaps in pricing, there's still a relatively clear distinction between the series themselves. Generally speaking, most models in the A series tend to have better finishes and fancier features such as in-display fingerprint sensors, while the M series prioritises low prices.

Today, we'll be testing Samsung's new Galaxy A31, which, on paper, should succeed the Galaxy A30s. Compared to the latter, the new model offers a fourth rear camera, a bigger battery, a higher-resolution display, full support for Samsung Pay, and of course a higher price tag. Available in just a single configuration with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for Rs. 21,999, does the Galaxy A31 deserve a spot in our coveted list of top phones under Rs. 25,000?. Let's have a look

Samsung Galaxy A31 Design: Been there, seen that

Even though the design of the Galaxy A31 isn't exactly fresh for a budget Samsung device, I do like the fact that it's slim and light. The all-polycarbonate body feels quite sturdy but it does pick up fingerprints easily. The phone has a noticeably thick chin below the screen, and an Infinity-U cutout at the top for the selfie camera.

There's a huge SIM tray on the left, for two SIM cards and a microSD card. The headphone jack, USB Type-C port, and a speaker are at the bottom. The back features Samsung's Prism Crush pattern, of which we have the blue variant. This phone is also available in back and white trims. The quad-camera cluster at the back is a rectangular module and doesn't bulge outward much.

Overall, the Galaxy A31 was comfortable to use on a daily basis during this review. It's a little wide, and reaching the top of the display isn't the easiest, but One UI has gestures to help with this. After seeing many phones in the series with the same pattern on the back, the design has started to feel a little boring at this point. The box contents are pretty standard too: there's a silicone case, a charger, a USB cable, and a headset.

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Samsung Galaxy A31 Display: AMOLED never disappoints

The Galaxy A31 has a sharp 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) Super AMOLED display. I found it to be more than adequate in terms of brightness, even in the daytime. Colours were a bit too rich for my taste in the default ‘Vivid' mode, but this can be toned down in the settings. The display is flat, without any curves on the sides, but there are no sharp edges either so performing gestures isn't a problem.

There's an in-display fingerprint sensor, which isn't very quick but works well as long as you give it a firm press. The time taken to wake the screen, along with the fingerprint animations, make this whole process feel a bit laggy. I usually relied on face recognition, which I found to be quicker. The always-on display has basic customisations such as the ability to show what song is playing, and a choice of different clock styles.

Samsung Galaxy A31 Performance: Quite disappointing

Despite its decent build quality and good display, its performance is a big issue. Samsung has used the MediaTek Helio P65 octa-core SoC, and I would have no problem with it on a phone that costs Rs. 10,000, but I certainly don't expect it on something that costs above Rs. 20,000. Compared to even the Galaxy M21, which uses the Exynos 9611 and costs a lot less, the Galaxy A31 is slower in most of the popular benchmarks.

Samsung's One UI v2.1, based on Android 10, also feels a bit sluggish overall. There's a persistent hint of stutter in the animations, and lag when I was switching between apps. It didn't hamper usage too much but having to wait that extra second or two for things to happen is not an experience I expect at this price point. One UI itself is fairly feature-rich with lots of shortcuts, themes, and gestures to play around with. There's also Dolby Atmos, but only for wired and wireless headphones.

The Galaxy A31 supports Google's Widevine L1 certification, which means video streaming apps can play content at the display's native resolution. The single speaker gets fairly loud but the audio quality is strictly average. Simple games run well, but heavier titles such as Asphalt 9: Legends or even PUBG Mobile ran at reduced graphics settings. Gameplay was tolerable but they didn't look as good as they should have. I also noticed a bit of heating when playing games for longer durations.

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Samsung Galaxy  A31 Cameras: The disappointment continues

Okay, so far the Galaxy A31 isn't looking too appealing, but perhaps it can redeem itself with its camera performance. The four cameras on the back include a primary 48-megapixel sensor, an 8-megapixel sensor with a wide-angle lens, a 5-megapixel depth camera, and a 5-megapixel macro camera. The apertures of all the cameras aren't particularly impressive, with even the one on the main camera being just f/2.0. The front camera uses a 20-megapixel sensor.

The camera app should be familiar to most Samsung users, though I did find a few missing features which ought to have been there. Keeping in mind the price of the phone and its positioning in the series, it's a little odd to not have 4K video recording as an option, and even a Night mode for low-light stills. Pro mode is crippled, with no option to adjust the shutter speed. Autofocus speed is decent, but this phone tends to hunt for focus in low light.

You do get Samsung's ‘Scene optimiser' AI engine, and the ability to save stills and video in the HEIF and HEVC formats. Under good light, the main sensor captures decent-looking photos. Images are captured as 12-megapixel shots by default but you can shoot at the full 48-megapixel resolution if needed. In low light, noise is suppressed well but details are lacking, which is noticeable when you zoom in to photos a bit. Close-ups shot under good light fare better, with good details and colours, but due to shutter lag, even slight movements can cause blurring.

The wide-angle camera captures comparatively weaker details, and HDR isn't as effective as on the main camera. In low light, details are much worse and there's no Night mode to help salvage shots.

Live Focus works decently well, and the amount of background blur can be adjusted for portrait shots. The macro camera does a fair job with extreme close-ups but I didn't find image quality to be much better than what I've seen from phones with 2-megapixel sensors.

Videos are limited to 1080p resolution, but quality is decent given ample light when shooting with the primary camera. The Galaxy A31 doesn't offer even electronic stabilisation, so movements with the camera look jerky. You can't switch to the wide-angle camera while recording but you can switch to it before you begin. As expected, video quality is just about acceptable under good light but very poor in low light. There's no stabilisation here either.

The selfie camera captures 12-megapixel stills by default (8 megapixels if you choose a tighter crop). However, you can shoot at the native resolution too. Selfies are generally usable when shooting outdoors, in daylight. Skin tones tend to look a little too warm and HDR can be a hit or miss, but it's not too bad. The camera struggles to reproduce good details in low light, often leaving you with soft textures and weak details.

Overall, the cameras on the Galaxy A31 are very underwhelming and lack many features that you'd find in many phones that cost a lot less.

Samsung Galaxy A31 Battery: Pretty good

If there is one redeeming quality about the Galaxy A31, then it would be battery life. The 5,000mAh battery lasted for 18 hours and 11 minutes in our HD video loop test, which is very good. Even with regular usage, I was easily able to go well beyond a day on a single charge. There is 15W fast charging, so you can charge the battery up to 50 percent in an hour, but filling it completely takes well over two hours

Verdict: Who is the Samsung Galaxy A31 for?

I'm struggling to find a good reason for the Galaxy A31 to exist, and I honestly cannot think of one. It seems as though Samsung has launched it simply to fill the price gap between the Galaxy A50s₹ 22,990 (Review) and the Galaxy A51₹ 23,990 (Review) — either of which would be a much better pick than the Galaxy A31. Battery life is the main standout feature here, along with the decent build quality and display.

However, the middling SoC performance and underwhelming cameras are faults that are too glaring to ignore when you're paying more than Rs. 20,000. Even if the price were to drop, there are plenty of more powerful and feature-rich options in the market such as Samsung's own Galaxy A50s and Galaxy M31, or phones from Realme and Xiaomi.

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Poco X3 Pro review: More power to you

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📷📷 Poco X3Poco hasn’t been around for long and yet very quickly this Xiaomi spinoff brand has built a reputation for itself launching multiple products with “world’s first or India’s first” technologies. Starting off with the illustrious Poco F1, it went on to launch the Poco X2 (first phone under 20k with 120Hz refresh rate display) and Poco X3 (first phone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G system-on-chip). The freshly minted Poco X3 Pro, likewise, is the first phone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC. More than the chip itself, it is the price of the phone that is grabbing headlines. It starts at just Rs 18,999 (6GB/128GB).Then again, if you know a thing or two about Poco, this is business as usual.Unlike the Poco F1 or Poco X2 or even the Poco X3, the Poco X3 Pro isn’t technically a new product so to say. As the name suggests, it’s a turbo-charged Poco X3. If the Poco X3 was a race car, the Poco X3 Pro with its more powerful hardware should be a rocket ship. That’s expected. But that’s not all that you probably expect from a phone launching in 2021, even if its costs so low. You also expect a little bit of polish and a little bit of promise of futureproofing to go along.High performance, delivered Like the phone itself, the chip inside it is also not completely brand new. The Snapdragon 860 is a Snapdragon 855 from 2019 with a slightly overclocked CPU. Think of it as a refurbished Snapdragon 855 Plus. Considering how fast Qualcomm keeps refreshing its portfolio these days, some might take that refurbished badge with a pinch of salt. Some might call it dated. But when you put a chip like that inside a budget phone like the Poco X3 Pro, all your preconceived notions are instantly blown away. Suddenly, things start to make a lot of sense.Make no mistake, this is the most powerful phone under 20k in the Indian market today. Period. As if it wasn’t already enough, the Poco X3 Pro also comes with UFS 3.1 storage, another first for any phone in this price range.The Poco X3 Pro story essentially revolves around this hardware combo. It is perhaps the only Poco phone worthy of being called a “spiritual” successor to the Poco F1, perfectly aligning with its “everything you need, nothing you don’t” formula which is probably why the brand is going all out on marketing it that way. For good reason. Next to the Poco X3, the Poco X3 Pro is a whole new beast. Like I said, it’s a rocket ship.And it performs like one, for the most part. There are two parts to this story.This is the only phone under 20k that can play a graphically intensive game like Genshin Impact (at medium setting) or Call of Duty: Mobile (all maxed out) effortlessly, which is to say that your experience would be very, very satisfying. The Adreno 640 GPU holds up well. Though it throttles from time to time, this phone latches on and gives you a steady 60fps in many supporting games. Something like this was not possible before. It opens new opportunities, the Poco X3 Pro, for those looking to get some sort of headstart into the world of competitive gaming without breaking their bank. But it is not perfect. The Snapdragon 860, like the Snapdragon 870, and even the Snapdragon 888, is prone to heating, sometimes alarmingly when stressed. There is a cooling system inside the phone — called Liquid Cool Plus — but it seems lifted as is from the Poco X3, a phone that came with a far less powerful chip in comparison. Whatever it is, it can’t hold the beast for long as the Poco X3 Pro gets warm quickly, and near toasty during extended gaming sessions. At this point, it can become uncomfortable to hold.Basic day-to-day tasks are handled well by the phone though. As an everybody phone, this is as slick as it can get at such a low price. Poco gives you an option for up to 8 gigs of LPDDR4X RAM. Storage is capped at 128GB, but the phone supports expansion by up to 1TB. This is via a hybrid slot.Beyond gaming Rest of the Poco X3 Pro is familiar territory. Be it design, display, or battery. Even the cameras. That is not to say there are no changes, but those changes have got more to

do with subtle refinements than anything else. Some choices work, some not so much but you can tell Poco has tried to add a bit of polish to the whole package. The Poco X3 was rough around the edges.This starts with the design itself. The dual tone look is being carried over, which is to say that the Poco X3 Pro — like its predecessor — is also unapologetically bold and flashy. There is a new bronze colourway if you’re into that sort of thing. The pill-shaped massive camera module stays put too. So does the recessed side-mounted fingerprint reader which is, expectedly, fast and responsive. The only change here is the slightly tweaked Poco branding that’s more “3D” than before, but still difficult to unsee — and in my case, difficult to get along with.One of the big concerns with the Poco X3 was its heft. It was big and bulky. A part of this was because of its huge 6,000mAh battery. Poco has tried to address those concerns by reducing capacity — the Poco X3 Pro has a smaller 5,160mAh battery — but the results are nothing to write home about. The Poco X3 Pro is still an all-plastic phone that’s almost 215 gram in weight and nearly 9.5mm in thickness. Not to mention, that watered-down battery means the Poco X3 Pro can’t last as long as the Poco X3 (battery life on average is good though). It’s one of those rare instances where Poco has backed itself into a corner.It’s barely touched that screen though aside from bumping up the protection which is Corning Gorilla Glass 6 now. The Poco X3 Pro has the same 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with 1080p resolution and dynamic 120Hz refresh rate (240Hz touch sampling) as the Poco X3. It works in the same way also which means it is good but not best in class. The panel does not get very bright, colours appear muted and viewing angles could be better. The phone can’t play HDR10 content off streaming services like Netflix despite support. Ghosting or random stutters are common across some UI elements from time to time or when you are browsing through a page that involves diverse elements like text, images/GIFs, or videos. Next to a phone like the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, or Note 10 Pro, the Poco X3 Pro looks seriously underpowered in this regardThese Redmi phones also give the Poco X3 Pro’s cameras a run for their money. The Poco X3, even though it was a performance-oriented slash gaming phone, had a competitive camera setup. For some curious reason, its “Pro” version takes several steps back. It has a 48MP main (this was 64MP in the X3), 8MP ultra-wide-angle (13MP in X3) and two 2MP cameras, one for depth and another for macros. Output is just about serviceable.You can take good-enough shots with the primary camera (Sony IMX582 sensor) when lots of light is available, but the level of detail and dynamic range could be better. Colours are mostly true to source, which is nice. The ultra-wide camera lacks colour parity with the main camera, but it does a decent job offering a wider perspective when lighting is ideal. Details are still amiss in these photos, but it is what it is. Portraits shot with the Poco X3 Pro come out nice with good subject separation and creamy background blur. The macro shooter is a hit or miss affair. Low light photos (even with night mode which is also available on the ultra-wide) are disappointing, in part due to the aggressive noise reduction algorithm. Video recording tops out at 4K@30fps. The 20MP front camera is same as the one on the Poco X3. It takes decent selfies when lighting is good with occasional smoothening even when beautification is manually set to off.Software has always been Poco’s dark horse and while that’s largely true about the Poco X3 Pro as well, MIUI for Poco is clearly showing signs of ageing, already. It does not show any pesky ads like its other Redmi siblings which is well articulated and appreciated, but Poco needs to do more than that to justify its existence as an independent brand now. MIUI for Poco needs to be more than just MIUI with a Poco launcher to differentiate itself. With Xiaomi borrowing many of its features including the

hallowed app drawer and Google feed on the minus one screen, MIUI for Poco doesn’t really stand out anymore. If anything, it has become buggier by the day. The amount of bloat or unwanted apps has gone up. But the biggest problem is the lack of clarity on future updates. My review unit is running MIUI 12.0.5 (with the April security patch) when an even cheaper Redmi phone like the Redmi Note 10S has been updated to MIUI 12.5.4.An ode to a classic I write this review as I install Battlegrounds Mobile India Beta on this phone, and I can’t help but think how far Poco has come. How the Poco F1 turned the industry literally upside down. That phone was far from perfect. It had a wonky design and terrible cameras. The thing couldn’t even stream Netflix in high definition initially. And yet, here we are, three years later, still asking Poco to launch a successor. Not a lot of phones have commanded so much respect and adulation from fans and critics alike. It was truly one of its kind, the Poco F1, and I think it’s befitting it stays that way. Some things are just not meant to be replacedBut you can always have a product or two that could take you back in time. Something like the Poco X3 Pro. It is the only phone that has been able to recreate some of that lost Poco F1 magic for me.There are phones with better design, more colourful display, significantly better cameras, and longer battery life under 20k, but none of them can play Battlegrounds Mobile India Beta the way it is meant to be played like the Poco X3 Pro. If that is what you are looking for, the Poco X3 Pro comes highly recommended.But here’s the thing, nostalgia and power will take Poco only so far. Considering how a lot of people are still holding on to their Poco F1s, it would have been nice had Poco offered a 5G option (it’s possible since the Snapdragon 860 is compatible with an external X50 5G modem) even if it came at a cost.Pros: Most powerful phone under 20k, 120Hz display, Loud dual speakers, IP53 rating, Good battery lifeCons: Big and bulky, Cameras could be better, Slow Android update rollout

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📷 Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite Key Specs Display6.55-inch (1080x2400) ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 732G Front Camera16MP Rear Camera64MP + 8MP + 5MP RAM6GB Storage64GB Battery Capacity4250mAh OSAndroid 11 Market StatusReleased Release Date29th March 2021

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite Summary

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite mobile was launched on 29th March 2021. The phone comes with a 6.55-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080x2400 pixels at a pixel density of 402 pixels per inch (ppi) and an aspect ratio of 20:9. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor. It comes with 6GB of RAM. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite runs Android 11 and is powered by a 4250mAh non-removable battery. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite supports wireless charging, as well as proprietary fast charging.As far as the cameras are concerned, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite on the rear packs a 64-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.79 aperture; an 8-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 5-megapixel camera with an f/2.4 aperture. The rear camera setup has autofocus. It sports a 16-megapixel camera on the front for selfies with an f/2.45 aperture.The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite runs MIUI 12 is based on Android 11 and packs 64GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite measures 160.53 x 75.73 x 6.81mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 157.00 grams. It was launched in Jazz Blue, Tuscany Coral, and Vinyl Black colours.Connectivity options on the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v5.10, NFC, USB Type-C, 3G, and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.As of 27th June 2021, Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite price in India starts at Rs. 23,999.Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite Full Specifications BrandXiaomiModelMi 11 LitePrice in India₹21,999Release date29th March 2021Launched in IndiaYesForm factorTouchscreenDimensions (mm)160.53 x 75.73 x 6.81Weight (g)157.00Battery capacity (mAh)4250Removable batteryNoFast chargingProprietaryWireless chargingYesColoursJazz Blue, Tuscany Coral, Vinyl Black General Screen size (inches)6.55TouchscreenYesResolution1080x2400 pixelsProtection typeGorilla GlassAspect ratio20:9Pixels per inch (PPI)402 Display Processorocta-coreProcessor makeQualcomm Snapdragon 732GRAM6GBInternal storage64GBExpandable storageYesExpandable storage typemicroSD Hardware Rear camera64-megapixel (f/1.79) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 5-megapixel (f/2.4)No. of Rear Cameras3Rear autofocusYesRear flashYesFront camera16-megapixel (f/2.45)No. of Front Cameras1 Camera Operating systemAndroid 11SkinMIUI 12 Software Wi-FiYesWi-Fi standards supported802.11 a/b/g/n/acGPSYesBluetoothYes, v 5.10NFCYesUSB Type-CYesHeadphonesType-CNumber of SIMs2SIM 1SIM TypeNano-SIMGSM/CDMAGSM3GYes4G/ LTEYesSupports 4G in India (Band 40)YesSIM 2SIM TypeNano-SIMGSM/CDMAGSM3GYes4G/ LTEYesSupports 4G in India (Band 40)Yes Connectivity Fingerprint sensorYesProximity sensorYesAccelerometerYesAmbient light sensorYesGyroscopeYes Sensors

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REALME NARZO 30A REVIEW: OFFERS GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY

PROS

Good battery life

Massive display

Sturdy design

CONS

Basic cameras

Dated chipset

Polycarbonate back

VERDICT Narzo 30A is an interesting phone. It's heavily inspired by the Narzo 20 launched last year, but that doesn't make it a bad phone. In fact, starting at Rs 8,999, it emerges as a value for money offering that impresses with its long-lasting battery, overall performance, and design. Its cameras do leave a little to be desired, but that's understandable, considering its price.REALME NARZO 30A DETAILED REVIEW Realme launched the Narzo series last year as the company's answer to growing user demand for affordable phones that also offer plenty of processing power for watching videos, browsing the web, playing games, and more. Realme even delivered on this promise as it launched a number of phones under the series which despite a few compromises impressed as complete packages. Now, Realme plans to do the same in 2021 with the launch of the Narzo 30 series smartphones. The series brings with itself two new phones, the Narzo 30A and Narzo 30 Pro.Of the two, we have the Narzo 30A with us today. This is the more modest of the two smartphones, as it brings with itself as it's available at a slightly more affordable price point. However, the phone still manages to pack within its frame enough firepower to impress when you start using it. Among its highlights are the Helio G85 SoC, a 13-megapixel lens-based dual camera set-up, a big display, and an even bigger 6000mAh battery. But as we found out during our time with the Narzo 30A, there's a lot more to the device than just the above-mentioned specs. Here's everything you need to know about it.📷 REALME NARZO 30A REVIEW: PERFORMANCE The Realme 30A is surprisingly good enough for most tasks that you throw at it and the primary reason for this is definitely its Helio G85 chipset that's paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. This chipset is built using a 12nm process and has been used previously by Realme on the Narzo 20 launched last year.The chipset features an octa-core CPU that uses two ARM Cortex-A75 performance cores clocked at 2.0GHz for heavy lifting and six ARM Cortex-A55 efficiency cores running at 1.8GHz for apps of daily use. At the time of its launch, this chipset was touted to be one for mobile gaming on a budget, and even in 2021, it manages to live up to the promise. While the CPU definitely helps with running heavy-duty games, it's the ARM Mali-G52 GPU that does most of the rendering graphics. The GPU can boost up to 1Ghz for peak performance which helps provides a responsive user-experience while running games. But more on gaming later, let's first look at a few scores to see how the device does at synthetic benchmarks.This Helio G85 SoC powered device scored a decent 201637 on AnTuTu and when compared to the competition in its segment clocked an impressive 350 in the single-core test of Geekbench 5 and 1283 in the benchmark's multicore test. It also did okay when we tested the graphics performance using our battery of GPU tests. In GFX Bench (Aztec Ruins, high tier) the phone scored 746 while also scoring 701 on 3D Mark Wild Life. But Gamebench gave us the most insight into how the device handled popular titles like Call of Duty Mobile and Asphalt 9 Legends, with Narzo 30A clocking decent results for both. 📷 📷 For the former, Gamebench revealed that the Narzo 30A running at medium graphics settings clocked a median of 58 FPS at 87 per cent stability. As for Asphalt 9 Legends, the median was 30 FPS at stability of 99 per cent. Considering we're testing a budget segment device, these numbers look pretty impressive.These results also fell in line with our general experience of using the device in day-to-day life as the Realme Narzo 30A felt snappy and responsive for most parts. Apps and games were quick to fire up, with the device rarely feeling sluggish or turning unresponsive.As we found out during our review, the chipset can handle games like Call of Duty well at the highest available medium graphics settings with a few other toggles for visuals turned on. While the game initially recommends the low graphics preset for the device, we found it

to work without any hitches at the higher graphics setting also. The experience was similar for Asphalt 9 Legends which ran at high graphics settings without displaying any signs of stress on the hardware.📷 REALME NARZO 30A REVIEW: SOFTWARE AND FEATURES The Realme Narzo 30A comes running the Realme UI which is based on Android 10 and provides a relatively clean Android experience. The custom skin is built using Android 10, however, Realme has already promised an upgrade to the more minimalistic Realme UI 2.0 which the company claims will be coming soon to the Narzo 30A.While the update is definitely something to look forward to, in its current form, the Realme UI also brings with itself a lot to like as it is powered by the company's latest quantum animation engine which improves the screen fluency. Realme UI also brings in 11 new wallpapers inspired by natural elements.Further, it also brings with itself support for features like Dual Mode Music Share which enables output of audio through two different devices at the same time. For this, the user can connect a pair of wireless earbuds and wired earphones to share audio with a friend. Apart from this, this Android 10-based copy of Realme UI also brings with itself support for features such as Focus Mode and Dark Mode. Overall, all these elements come together to provide a good experience on what is essentially a budget segment device.📷 REALME NARZO 30A REVIEW: DESIGN AND DISPLAY Realme 30A offers an industrious design. However, the use of a sporty diagonal stripe pattern on the back panel helps make the device look a little sporty. This will be appreciated by gamers. The back panel also uses a Pixel-like dual finish scheme, where this striped design covering almost 70 per cent of the back, and the upper end of the phone using a more subtle solid black again in matter finish. This section also houses the phone's square camera set-up and round fingerprint scanner. Both look well designed, with the former protruding very little from the back panel.All the buttons of use are on the right of the device, with the volume and power button working as expected and feeling tactile and responsive. The phone's speaker grille is placed at the bottom which can be muffled while playing games. Moving on to the display, the front of the phone uses a 6.5-inch panel with support for HD+ resolution (720x1600 pixels). The display also promises a decent pixel density of 269ppi and high peak brightness of 570 nits, although when we measured it, the display topped out at 419 nits. In the real world, this panel does get plenty bright for use even under direct sunlight, however, its feels lacking in clarity because of the low resolution it runs at.The Realme Narzo 30A flaunts an average screen-to-body ratio of 88.7 per cent with some amount of bezels remaining visible at the chin of the display. At the top, and the sides there's little in the way of bezels to take you away from the experience, however, we do have a small water-drop notch that houses the phone's front camera.Despite weighing 207 grams, the Narzo 30A doesn't feel too heavy in the hand with the weight appearing to be evenly balanced across the device. The phone also feels quite compact in the hand, especially if you are moving from a bigger smartphone. Overall, it's a well-built device that feels nice in the hand and does just about enough to look appealing to the eye. 📷 REALME NARZO 30A REVIEW: BATTERY One of the most impressive things about the Realme Narzo 30A is its battery life. The phone is backed by a massive 6000mAh battery pack which provides very good battery life. On average, the phone can easily last a day and a half on moderate use with only gaming draining the battery of the device fast. During our review, we found the phone to lose about 7 per cent charge after a 30-minute session of Call of Duty Mobile when the phone was set at full brightness and audio played through the device's speakers. We also received similar battery results for Asphalt 9 Legends.But when it did run out of charge, the battery of the phone

took some time to charge as the device comes with support for only 18W fast charging. At this speed, the Narzo 30A takes over 3 hours for a complete charge. Apart from this, the Narzo 30A also comes with support for reverse charging to help fuel up other smartphones.REALME NARZO 30A REVIEW: CAMERA There's not a lot happening here in terms of the cameras with Realme deciding to equip the Narzo 30A with a rather basic dual-lens set-up. At the heart of it is a primary 13MP lens with an aperture of f/2.2. This is sat next to a secondary B&W portrait lens for adding extra information to shots. This lens has an aperture of f/2.4. In terms of features, the camera can click images in Super NightScape Mode, Night Filters, Chroma Boost, Beauty, Filter, HDR, Panoramic view, Portrait, Time-lapse, Slo-mo, and Expert Mode.All the heavy lifting here is done by the primary lens which clicks good enough shots in well-lit situations. Resultant images come out with a decent amount of detail, and the shots are generally sharp with adequate dynamic range. The lens does a decent job at locking into focus, however, the shutter response between images is poor with the camera app taking at least 2-3 seconds to process one shot and then move to click the next one. While this may not be a deal-breaker, it is definitely very frustrating if you're trying to click a few shots quickly as this delay between shots can easily lead to the user missing the intended shot.The Narzo 30A also clicks decent portrait shots, however, edge detection remains a problem. The phone does well with low light, with the NightScape mode definitely improving the quality of the pictures when the f/2.2 aperture lens is not fed enough light to work with. There's also little in the way of noise to ruin the shots clicked in low light using this lens.The phone also comes with an 8MP in-display selfie lens with an f/2.0 aperture. This lens manages to capture plenty of detail and accurate skin tones in daylight. However, its low light performance leaves a little to be desired. The selfie lens also offers support for features such as AI beauty, HDR, Panoramic View, Time-lapse and also brings with it various filters. The front camera can also click portrait shots, however, these are let down a little by the camera's average edge detection.REALME NARZO 30A REVIEW: CONCLUSION The Narzo 30A is by no means a stand-out phone that changes the game with the sheer value it offers in terms of its hardware or aesthetics. A quick look at the spec sheet will tell you that the device is heavily inspired by last year's Narzo 20 as it shares not only some hardware but is also similar to the previous generation Narzo device when it comes to the display and to an extent even the design. Yet, this does not make the Narzo 30A a bad phone. In fact, in isolation, the device manages to impress both with its overall performance and design. Its cameras do leave a little to be desired, but that's something that is a fair trade-off for the low price point that Realme has launched the Narzo 30A at.REALME NARZO 30A KEY SPECS, PRICE AND LAUNCH DATERelease Date:24 Feb 2021Variant:64 GB/4 GB RAM , 32 GB/3 GB RAMMarket Status:Launched KEY SPECS 📷Screen Size6.5" (720 X 1600) 📷Camera13 + 2 | 8 MP 📷Memory32 GB/3 GB 📷Battery6000 MAh

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Poco X3 Pro Review: Good for gamers on a budget, but some good compromises too

The Poco X3 Pro brings true flagship performance at a very low price. However, does it make the right trade-offs to get there? Read our full review to find out.

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📷 The perfect budget flagship phone is as much about the right mix of features, as it is about the right choice of compromises. You cannot bring flagship performance to mid-range prices without cutting some corners, and hence, what sets a good “budget flagship” smartphone apart is compromising on the right aspects.The Poco F1 from 2018 was a fantastic example of this. Now, in 2021, the revamped brand has made its second true budget flagship, the Poco X3 Pro, a phone that brings a top-notch processor around the Rs 20,000 mark and manages to do it while maintaining an impressive specification sheet. Check out the details below.Poco X3 Pro specs: 6.67-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 chipset | 6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage | 48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP rear camera, 20MP front camera | 5160mAh battery, 33W fast chargingWe tested the Poco X3 Pro for about a week and here’s what we think about the phone.Design, build quality The Poco X3 Pro follows the design language of the Poco X3, which is not surprising considering they belong to the same family. You have the dual-tone finish on a plastic back and a big half-circular, half-rectangular camera bump that is made to look like a circular module. There is a big Poco logo on the back but it is subtle, unlike what we saw on the Poco M3.📷 The volume buttons and power button which doubles up as a really fast and accurate fingerprint scanner are on the right, while the SIM slot is on the left edge. The phone retains the IR blaster on top making it handy for those planning to use it as a universal remote with other appliances. Among the usual elements, at the bottom, we still find the 3.5mm jack which is good to see. Coming to the build quality, the phone is a solid build all around except the plastic back panel that feels really weak. Also, it vibrates almost as well as a second vibration motor in the device. This gets pretty evident when the phone is playing media at high volumes and while some may enjoy the extra sensation during gaming, it could become annoying for others.Display The Poco X3 Pro gets a great display just like the rest of the Poco X series. It is still an IPS LCD panel but a good quality one. Moreover, the phone’s brightness can get really low on the lowest level, allowing you to use this device comfortably in night.Viewing angles are great and so is colour reproduction. There is a centre-aligned punch-holer camera on the top of the screen. While we would have preferred a slightly less-distracting corner implementation, the large screen of the Poco X3 Pro doesn’t let the punch hole feel too intrusive.Camera The Poco X3 Pro comes with a good set of cameras on the front and back. Pictures we took with the phone appeared crisp and had great detail. Even though the sensor has taken a drop from 64MP to 48MP, when it comes to real-life usage, there is no “loss in quality”. However, pictures in indoor lighting did struggle a little to get the white balance right. Note that none of the lenses has OIS (optical image stabilisation) though the EIS (Electronic image stabilisation) works great.Coming to night mode, the Poco X3 Pro does a wonderful job at getting in more light and eliminating noise from pictures. Performance by the ultra-wide sensor is as expected considering the 8MP sensor. While images do get the wide-angle, they come out soft and are only usable during the day. However, the ultra-wide sensor can be used with night mode and that gives a little more usable results in the dark.The 20MP front camera takes decent pictures even in indoor lighting with crisp details. Macro shots and portrait shots are fairly average. Coming to video, you can record up to 1080p 60fps or 4K 30fps. With a high-end chip in the trunk, the phone makes features like Dual-Video possible where you can capture footage from both the front and rear camera at the same time.Check out our camera samples by clicking on the image below.📷 📷 Performance The vanilla Poco X3 Pro was already a good enough performer for day to day tasks. The Pro too, without

any doubt is capable of handling regular tasks easily. More than a handful of heavy apps at a time is not a problem for the Poco X3 Pro and it can run without any stutters or lags.Moreover, the Snapdragon 860 chipset brings out the best of the 120Hz refresh rate when it is turned on and hence, the phone feels much smoother, even with the relatively heavy MIUI 12 skin. That is no surprise when you realise the Snapdragon 860 is an upgraded version of the Snapdragon 855 Plus, the same chipset that powered flagships like the OnePlus 7T series and the Asus ROG Phone 2.Gaming is clearly where the Poco X3 shines the most. The phone is pretty much made to bring quality gaming to the budget segment. With an 800-series processor and the Adreno 640 GPU, the phone is capable of handling the heaviest of titles with ease. With games like Call of Duty and Free Fire, you can max out your graphic settings and framerate. We tried a couple of Call of Duty matches at maxed-out settings and saw that the phone doesn’t heat up too much either, which was just great.Software The Poco X3 Pro comes with Android 11-based MIUI 12 out of the box and Poco should update the device to the newer MIUI 12.5 soon. MIUI 12 is not the cleanest skin out there and while Poco claims that there are no ads on the phone, we still have a lot of bloatware, most of which fortunately can be uninstalled.However, MIUI 12 has a lot of features on the software side, from its apps to the utilities that are baked into the interface. MIUI 12 is one of those Android skins that comes with a lot of weight to it, very much because of its feature-packed nature. On phones like the Poco X3 Pro, however, the processing power is good enough to carry the weight of the skin and as a result, the user experience is not harmed.📷 Battery life The Poco X3 Pro drops battery capacity to 5,160mAh, which is less than the 6,000mAh battery you get on the Poco X3. However, this is still good enough to give you over a day’s usage considering the phone’s larger screen size. If you game a lot on the device, which you likely will if you are getting this phone, expect to see faster discharge. Charging speed is great though and a full charge takes just over an hour. Note that we tested the phone with 120Hz on at all times and that you can always switch to 60Hz and get much more juice from the device.Verdict: Is the Poco X3 Pro for you? The Poco X3 Pro gets a lot right for its price. Recall what we said about making the right compromises. It is a device meant for gamers and power users on a budget and any aspect of the phone that would affect your gaming is not compromised. A fast chip, a great GPU, stereo speakers, headphone port, UFS 3.1 storage, the phone has it all. Even in other areas like the camera or battery life, the Poco X3 Pro performs above average in its segment.A few things could have been improved with the phone. A glass back would have reduced vibrations on the back, and the higher-end 8GB RAM variant could have bagged 256GB storage. A 4G chipset also means you lose 5G support when it arrives in India. However, for those not concerned with future-proofing their phone for years to come, you get a great deal with solid hardware components here, making this phone an easy recommendation

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boAt BassHeads 900 Wired Headset

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Boat is one of the leading companies considering the production of audio devices. Boat headphones are in demand and we have reviewed many boat products previously like boat rockerz 550(Review). In this article, we will review a member of the BassHeads series.

Boat has launched new series of gaming headphones in India 2021. Boat has launched boat immortal im-200 wired gaming headphones and boat immortal im 1000d wired headset with RGB lighting effect and customizable driver feature.

In this article, we will unveil the build and design of Boat BassHead 900 wired headphones. We will give you the details of the audio quality, comfort and fit. These headphones are for a discounted price of INR 711 on online shopping sites like amazon. The original cost is INR 1,779.

Let us dig deep and know it all at once in this Boat BassHeads 900 review. we have also covered boat rockerz 450 pro(Review) Bluetooth headphones review with pros and cons in detail.

Specifications:

SpecificationsBoat BassHeads 900 Wired headphonesConnector typeWiredHeadphones form timeOn-earCompatible deviceAll 3.5mm Jack devicesIn-built micYesNoise cancellation featurePassiveSpeaker drivers40mmColorBlack, WhiteWarranty1 YearPrice and AvailabilityCheck Discount Price

Build & Design|Boat 900 Wired Headphone Review

Boat BassHead 900 wired on the ear earphone are very lightweight, their weight is just 150 grams. Considering the price range, they are built of plastic. Premium quality plastic is used. You will find a metal strip to adjust the size of the headphones. These headphones are very flexible. The head and the earcups are both cushioned.

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The ear cups are foldable in all directions. The earcups are perfectly cushioned and have a perfect clamping force. This makes them fit perfectly on your ears and does not cause any soreness to the ears. The earcups can be moves in all the four-direction making them highly comfortable to use at your convenience.

The wire that we get along with it for connecting it to a device is 1.2m long. The wire is made of good quality and it is durable and thick. The wire is tangle-free. There is a spring-type coating near the jack end of the wire. So there will be no concerns of breaking it by reasons extensive use. The jack will fit into all 3.5mm jack devices.

Coming to the in-line microphone that we can find on the wire with one button control. While attending calls we can use this in-built microphone. The button helps in accepting or rejecting the calls.

Like Boat nirvanaa 1007 anc, which is one of the latest Boat headphones, Active Noise Cancellation or ANC feature is not provided in this headphone. But to some extent, they do cancel the background noise. These headphones have a passive noise cancellation technology to detect and delete the ambient noise to some extent. This Passive noise cancelling is possible due to the ergonomic design of the headphones.

The audio quality | Boat 900 Review

Boat BassHeads 900 wired headset review is incomplete without its audio quality test. These headsets similar to Boat Rockerz 450 headphones, have 40mm Neodymium drivers. The vocals of any audio are clear and make can be heard distinctly. While the mids are not that very clear.

The treble in these headphones is medium. Talking about the bass, the bass of this headphone is not as mentioned on the box. Even though the expected bass was super extra, we can say that the bass is strong. Overall the sound quality is superb. The audio does not hurt your ears. The headphones create a nice environment of music for all us music lovers out there.

Boat BassHead 900|Pros & Cons

ProsConsLightweightNo IPX ratingVery comfortableNo Active noise cancellationGood sound qualityIn-built micValue for money

Conclusion | Boat BassHead 900 Review:

So in this Boat BassHeads 900 review article, we spoke about the design, build, comfort, fit and flexibility of the headphones. We also covered sound quality and calling quality. These headphones are compatible with all devices right from phones (android and IOS), tablets and PCs. Since there are wired you do not have to worry about the charging and battery life. So you can use these headsets without worrying about the battery draining for as long as you want.

These are compact and foldable. So it can fit in small spaces in your bags. These headphones are a perfect travel companion. The audio quality may not be the best. But it is worth the price range at which you get these headphones. These headphones are currently available for a very reasonable price of INR 711 on Amazon.

This might not be one of the Best Boat Headphones but if you are looking for headphones that have a good sound quality, durable and wired and under the budget of Rs. 750, then we surely recommend these headphones to you.

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iPhone XR Review

Apple gave everyone a glimpse at the future of the iPhone with last year's iPhone X, positioning it at the top of its lineup. With a “notch” and Face ID, the iPhone X was the iPhone of the future, and it came with a price tag that required you to pay EMIs well into the future.

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus were meant to be the more accessible offerings, continuing Apple's “business as usual” model of delivering solid, incremental updates at prices that were only marginally higher than their predecessors.

With 2018, however, it seems the future is here, as Apple has gone all-in with the iPhone X (Review) design language across the entire lineup. For the second year in a row, we get not two but three new iPhone models, but this time, they all look pretty much the same — like the iPhone X, but at different sizes.

Physically, the iPhone XR₹ 47,900 sits between the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. It's priced in iPhone 8 Plus territory, which means Apple has eliminated the iPhone 8 (Review) price band altogether. This makes this year's most affordable new iPhone nearly Rs. 13,000 more expensive than last year's point of entry, which seems to be in line with Apple's push to increase prices across all its product categories.

It's not all doom and gloom though, as the iPhone XR is available in a variety of colours, to make you forget the hole that buying one is likely to leave in your pocket. While the “most affordable” new iPhone of the year offers more colour options than its more expensive brethren, Apple has removed certain features from the iPhone XR in a bid to keep its cost low.

Does this make the iPhone XR a compromised device? That's what we aim to find out in our review.

iPhone XR design and display

The last time Apple brought colours to the iPhone lineup in any sort of meaningful way was with the poorly received iPhone 5c. Launched alongside the iPhone 5s, the iPhone 5c (Review) — just like the iPhone XR — was the most affordable new iPhone on offer. However, its price tag wasn't as low as everyone expected hoped it would be), and the fact that it shipped with older technology obviously didn't help.

Apple has managed to avoid the same trap with the iPhone XR by making sure it ticks the same boxes as its two more expensive siblings, at least as far as the most important specifications are concerned. All three phones are powered by the same SoC, have the same primary rear camera, and come with other modern technologies including Face ID (the iPhone 5c famously missed out on Touch ID, introduced with the iPhone 5s).

That's not to say the iPhone XR is just like the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max₹ 99,265 in every respect. Its frame is made out of “aerospace-grade aluminium” compared to steel on the more expensive iPhone models, though it feels nearly as premium.

Both the front and the back of the iPhone XR are all glass, though Apple notes that only the front packs “the most durable glass ever in a smartphone”, so the back has to make do with something less expensive, like the second-most durable glass ever in a smartphone, perhaps. Both the fronts and the backs of the iPhone XS are iPhone XS Max have the aforementioned “most durable glass ever”. The iPhone XR is IP67 rated, just like the iPhone X, while the other two 2018 iPhone models are IP68 rated.

Physically, the iPhone XR sits between the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, and while we believe the iPhone XS form factor is ideal for most people, the iPhone XR represents a possible middle ground for those looking to experiment with a bigger iPhone without stepping up all the way to the iPhone XS Max, which can be rather too much to handle.

The iPhone XR is wider than some of today's other popular large-screen Android smartphones and at 194g, it's certainly one of the heavier ones as well. It is also noticeably thicker than the two more premium iPhone models of 2018, and the bezels around its display are a little more pronounced than those of the iPhone XS, though most users won't be be bothered by the latter.

Where you will have to settle for last year's technology is the display itself — and it's not even display technology from last year's most expensive iPhone, as the iPhone XR uses the same LCD tech as the iPhone 8.

This means you miss out on the richer blacks that the OLED displays on the iPhone X, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max deliver. The LCD panel offers a lower contrast ratio and lacks HDR as well as Dolby Vision. That in itself isn't a huge deal, but the relatively low resolution (828x1792 pixels at 326ppi) also means that text doesn't look as sharp as it does on some other iPhone models — and, indeed, other smartphones out there. Unless you are making the move from an iPhone 8 or a really inexpensive smartphone, you will almost certainly notice that the quality is, at best, just about good enough.

“Just about good enough” is, of course, not what you expect when you pay north of Rs. 75,000 for a smartphone, especially when some phones that cost 10 percent of that amount sport higher-resolution displays. Granted, the panel on the iPhone XR is up there with the best LCD panels in other respects, including viewing angles and colour accuracy, but that doesn't take away from its relatively low resolution.

The other way in which Apple has cut costs is by eliminating 3D Touch. Some people probably won't even notice it's missing given that it wasn't always easy to discover its presence in older iPhone models to begin with. Some popular 3D Touch features such as the keyboard's trackpad mode and the ability to preview notifications have been implemented without 3D Touch, for those who did come to love those little touches.

The iPhone XR is available in yellow, white, coral, black, blue, and (Product) Red, which is a welcome change compared to the usual options available from Apple and other manufacturers. While we really appreciated the understated finish of our black review unit, we also quite liked the yellow and blue options in the brief time we spent with them at the global launch event.

iPhone XR performance, software, and battery life

The iPhone XR is powered by the same Apple A12 Bionic chip inside the iPhone XS duo, so it's no surprise that its performance is pretty similar. It handled everything that we threw at it with aplomb, something we've come to expect from a new iPhone, and indeed other smartphones in this price bracket.

PUBG Mobile defaults to the ‘High' frame rate and ‘HD' graphics settings, but we bumped them to ‘Ultra' and ‘HDR' respectively, and playing the game was still a pretty smooth experience. Extended sessions of games such as Asphalt 9: Legends were not a problem either, and we didn't run into any heating issues.

Benchmarks show that the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max both have 4GB of RAM, while the iPhone XR has to make do with 3GB of RAM, the same as the iPhone X. While this didn't really prove to be a problem in our experience, it's something to bear in mind if you like your devices to be “future proof”, as would be the case with the more expensive iPhone XS duo.

For the first time, iPhones now feature dual-SIM support, but instead of adding a second physical SIM slot, Apple has taken the eSIM route. This means that unless you purchased your iPhone in China, Hong Kong, or Macau — where Apple sells “true” dual-SIM iPhone models — your iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max includes an embedded SIM that can be activated as and when desired, in addition to a regular physical SIM slot.

In theory, this is meant to make things more convenient by letting you switch from one provider to another without having to swap physical SIMs. In practice, however, it adds an unnecessary level of complication, at least in its current form.

For one, only select operators — Jio and Airtel, at the moment — support eSIMs in India. This means that if your second SIM is from Vodafone, Idea, or any other operator, you have no option but to port your number to one of the aforementioned duo, which might not be be possible (or desirable) for everyone. Second, even the operators that do support it, don't make it easy for you to get an eSIM activated.

You can't get a new number activated on an eSIM — with both Jio and Airtel, you need to go to a retail store, do the necessary paperwork, get a physical SIM, and then convert it to eSIM so its number can be used with your iPhone. That's like going to your neighbourhood store and mailing yourself what you just purchased to get the “e-commerce” experience.

At least some of that is down to India's KYC norms, more than any technological limitations, but from the end user's perspective, the experience is far from ideal.

Even if you already have a physical SIM with all KYC procedures completed, Reliance Jio requires (at least at the time of filing this review) you to go to one of its retail units to get your SIM converted to eSIM, which is the next level of bonkers.

Thankfully, if you are on Airtel, the experience is a little better. You can initiate the “conversion” of your physical SIM via a text message and then just follow instructions that you will receive via email. We found this part to be relatively hassle-free.

As for actually using the iPhone with two SIMs on a daily basis, the experience is pretty much in line with what you get with Android phones. By default, your physical SIM is labelled “Primary” and the eSIM “Secondary”, but you can change these to whatever you like.

You can have multiple “Data Plans” — as Apple calls them — attached to your eSIM, but only one of them can be active can any given time. The term Data Plan, of course, is a little bit misleading, as you can have a voice-only plan as well.

You need to designate one of these to be the “Default voice line”, and the same (or the other) needs to be the default line for mobile data. Both lines support 4G at the same time, and the iPhone will let you use mobile data from one line while you are on call using the other.

Call history in the Phone app will show a label indicating the line that was used for each call, and tapping the entry will dial that number or contact using the same line. When initiating a new call, you can choose which line to use via a dropdown at the top, with your default line already selected.

However, there seems to be no way to choose which line is used when composing a new SMS message, which seems to be a big oversight. Existing conversations in the Messages app will default to using whatever number was used last in that thread. (Edit for clarity: It's possible to choose which line to use if you've never exchanged messages with a number but once a conversation starts, there's no way to change the number being used.)

Only one of the two numbers can be associated with iMessage and FaceTime at any given time, which is also a bit of a disappointment.

iOS of course also doesn't have the “dual apps” capability that some Android OEMs have added, which means you can run only one instance of apps like WhatsApp, further limiting your dual-SIM experience. You can use either of the numbers with WhatsApp and other services.

The iPhone XR offers the same “wider stereo playback” as the more expensive iPhone XS duo, and the resulting sound is pretty impressive. However, the iPhone XR lacks the “Gigabit-class LTE” found in the other two new iPhone models. This might be a problem some day, but that day isn't coming anytime soon given the pitiful state of networks in our country.

Though iOS 12 brings a host of new features, the experience using of using an iPhone in countries like India is less than ideal due to the features that apps like Apple Maps lack in these regions, something we've noted time and again. We encourage you to read our iOS 12 review to read our thoughts about new features including Screen Time, Shortcuts, and more that will greatly enhance how you use your iPhone.

In terms of battery life, our real-world experience was pretty similar to what we got with iPhone XS Max, in that the iPhone XR easily lasted us a full day, even when our workload was heavier than usual. In our HD video loop test, the iPhone XR lasted an impressive 13 hours and 19 minutes.

Though the iPhone XR is “fast-charge capable”, according to Apple, the company provides no fast charger in the box, which is a big disappointment. Wireless charging is supported.

iPhone XR cameras

The iPhone used to be the best camera phone in business, but that probably hasn't been the case since the days of the iPhone 6 Plus. It started with companies like Samsung taking a lead in low-light camera performance, and since then we've seen the likes of Huawei and Google surpass Apple when it comes to building a phone that's a solid overall performer when it comes to still photography.

Google has been somewhat of a flag bearer in this department with its Pixel range of flagships. While all three generations of Pixel phones might have been plagued by a host of reliability issues, there's been no denying their photography chops.

Even as other manufactures have relied on two, three, and even four sensors in a bid to deliver better image quality — often with mixed results — Google has stuck to a single sensor, while doubling down on machine learning algorithms to enhance the resulting images.

Given Google's success with this approach, it's no surprise to see Apple and others go down the same path, even if it seems that Cupertino is merely dipping its toes instead of going all-in. While the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max continue to feature dual rear cameras, the iPhone XR packs only one sensor at the back.

This, pardon the pun, serves dual purposes. First, it obviously reduces the cost of the more “affordable” iPhone XR, but more importantly, it gives Apple a device with which it can experiment a bit with its machine learning approach to photography.

As we noted in our iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max review, the more expensive duo also rely on machine learning in the form of Smart HDR to deliver great images, but the iPhone XR takes this a step further. Similar to the Google Pixel 3 and a bunch of other phones, the iPhone XR uses machine learning to offer Portrait Mode with the rear camera, which was earlier limited to iPhone models with dual rear cameras.

Even with a single rear camera, the iPhone XR does a good job when it comes to edge detection and the Bokeh effect in portrait mode, but it's not as good as the results we saw with the iPhone XS. We also noticed that some portraits taken with the iPhone XR had less detail compared to similar shots taken by the iPhone XS.

In the absence of a telephoto lens with 2X zoom, we noticed that we needed to be physically closer (than with the iPhone X/ XS/ XS Max) to the subjects of our shots to activate portrait mode. The resulting shots are actually wider, since the standard lens is being used rather than a narrow telephoto lens.You do get Portrait Lighting modes as well, though you are limited to three modes — Natural, Studio, and Contour — with Stage and Stage Mono still exclusive to iPhone models with dual rear cameras. Also note that portrait mode on the iPhone XR will work best with humans and not animals or objects, since the machine learning algorithms have been optimised for the former.In all respects aside from the obviously missing 2x telephoto lens, the performance of the iPhone XR's camera is identical to that of the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, which is to say it's now up there with the best in the business. Read our reviews of the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, as well as our comparison of the iPhone XS with some of today's best Android smartphone cameras, for more details.VerdictLet's go back to the question that we started with: is the iPhone XR a compromised device? It isn't; not in ways that would matter to most users. While we are not fans of its display, it does its job without being particularly great. In other areas such as performance and camera quality, the iPhone XR more than holds its own, and is a match for the more expensive iPhone models as well as other flagship phones.That brings us to its price. We've made it abundantly clear that we are not fans of the upward trend that we've seen across the entire range of Apple products. As we noted in our iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max review, even with the promise of regular software updates and better resale value, it's getting increasingly difficult to justify the price tags that Apple's phones command.With a starting price of Rs. 76,900, the iPhone XR isn't exactly a bargain, but it's better value for money than the iPhone XS, and certainly the iPhone XS Max. Heck, even the speaker grille at the bottom is symmetrical, so it shows no one was napping at the wheels while designing this one.Though Apple has discontinued the iPhone X in some markets, it's still very much around in India and available at pretty much the same starting price as the iPhone XR. As much as love the display on the iPhone X, the camera improvements that Smart HDR brings tilt the balance in favour of the newer iPhone, which also brings other niceties like dual-SIM support and a faster processor. The iPhone X is only for those who truly value the deeper blacks on the AMOLED display or are put off by the size of the iPhone XR, and cannot afford the iPhone XS.If you don't mind looking beyond the iPhone, recent months have seen the launch of plenty of great Android flagships including the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Review) and Huawei Mate 20 Pro (Review), as well as a host of other phones earlier in the year. Or you could go pick up a “value flagship” like the OnePlus 6T (Review) and save a bunch of money in the process.With that said, a new round of Android flagships is just around the corner as well, so you won't have to wait too long if nothing catches your fancy right now.

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Apple iPhone 11

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iPhone 11 is one of the top selling smartphones that is available at a starting price of Rs 49,999. You can buy this smartphone in Green, Red, Black, White, Yellow, and Purple color options in different storage options. This lightweight and easy to carry phone weighs approximately 194 grams. The dimensions of the phone measure 150.9 mm x 75.7 mm x 8.3 mm (height x width x thickness).

iPhone 11 RAM and Processor: This highly popular smartphone from Apple can be bought in different storage variants - 4GB of RAM + 64GB internal storage, 4GB of RAM + 128GB internal storage, and 4GB of RAM + 256GB internal storage. Hence, you need not worry about space issues while storing various files like songs, pictures, videos, documents, games, and more. Also, you can easily switch between multiple apps without any lag. In addition to this, iPhone 11 is powered by Hexa-core Apple A13 Bionic processor that gives you a faster and glitch-free performance.

iPhone 11 Display, Battery and OS: You get to enjoy an immersive viewing experience while watching movies or playing games as the iPhone 11 comes with a 6.1-inches liquid retina IPS LCD display that has a resolution of 828 x 1792 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Apart from this, the mobile is based on iOS 13, which is upgradable to iOS 14. Also, it houses a decent Li-Ion 3110 mAh non-removable battery that has 18W fast charging support that lasts very long. Also, you need not charge your iPhone 11 frequently and it can run for very long on a single charge.

iPhone 11 Camera Specifications: Capture some amazing pictures and videos with the iPhone 11 that comes with a dual camera setup on the rear. You get a 12 MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture and 12 MP ultra wide camera with f/2.4 aperture. There are numerous features on the rear camera setup such as Quad-LED dual-tone flash, retina flash, burst mode, HDR (photo/panorama), time-lapse video with stabilisation and more. On the front, the phone comes with a 12 MP camera with f/2.2 aperture to take some stunning selfies and make video calls.

iPhone 11 Connectivity and Sensors: There are various connectivity options on the iPhone 11 such as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot, NFC, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, Bluetooth, and USB 2.0. Sensors on the phone are barometer, face ID, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, accelerometer, Siri natural language commands and dictation.

APPLE IPHONE 11 SPECIFICATIONS

Key Specs (6) Display6.1 inchesFront Camera12 MPBattery3110 mAhProcessorApple A13 BionicRam4 GBRear Camera12 MP + 12 MP

Special Features (2) Other SensorsLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, GyroscopeFingerprint SensorNoGeneral (9) Quick ChargingYesOperating SystemiOS v13.0Sim SlotsDual SIM, GSM+GSMModeliPhone XILaunch DateSeptember 20, 2019 (Official)BrandAppleSim SizeSIM1: Nano SIM2: eSIMNetwork4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: AvailableFingerprint SensorNo Performance (6) Bootup Time Tested By 91mobiles33.0 sChipsetApple A13 BionicGraphicsApple GPU (four-core graphics)ProcessorHexa Core (2.65 GHz, Dual core, Lightning + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Thunder)Architecture64 bitRam4 GB Design (8) Build MaterialBack: Gorilla GlassThickness8.3 mmWidth75.7 mmWeight194 gramsWaterproofYes Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 2 meter), IP68RuggednessDust proofHeight150.9 mmColoursBlack, Green, Purple, Red, White, Yellow Display (9) Display TypeIPS LCDAspect Ratio19.5:9Bezelless DisplayYes with notchPixel Density324 ppiScreen ProtectionYesScreen To Body Ratio Calculated79.79 %Screen Size6.1 inches (15.49 cm)Screen Resolution828 x 1792 pixelsTouch ScreenYes 3D Touch Touchscreen, Multi-touch Storage (2) Internal Memory64 GBExpandable MemoryNo Camera (12) Camera SetupSingleSettingsExposure compensation, ISO controlCamera Features5 x Digital Zoom, 2 x Optical Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focusImage Resolution4000 x 3000 PixelsSensorExmor-RS CMOS SensorAutofocusYes Phase Detection autofocusShooting ModesContinuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst modeResolution12 MP f/2.2 Primary CameraPhysical ApertureF2.2Optical Image StabilisationYesFlashYes Retina FlashVideo Recording3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 60 fpsBattery (6) User ReplaceableNoQuick ChargingYes Fast: 50 % in 30 minutesUsb TypecNoWireless ChargingYesTypeLi-ionCapacity3110 mAh Network Connectivity (11) WifiYes Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/ax/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMOWifi FeaturesMobile HotspotWifi CallingYesBluetoothYes v5.0VolteYesNfcYesNetwork Support4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2GGpsYes with A-GPS, GlonassSim 14G Bands:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 1500(band 11) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1500(band 21) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 700(band 29) / 2300(band 30)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:AvailableSim SizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIMSim 24G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 1500(band 11) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1500(band 21) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 700(band 29) / 2300(band 30)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:Available

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How to Become a Google Certified Android Developer?

Android, the world’s most used mobile operating system. Many features of it make it different and better from other mobile operating systems. Learning Android App Development is a great skill in itself. The process of learning about android development is quite challenging and exciting. Just think, if you get an official certificate from Google and it proves that you are a good Android app developer, then how good it will be. This will create an impact and will help to grow your carrier in the android development field.

In this article, we will find out all about this certification program through Google. We will also know what the process is for getting a certificate for yourself.

What is the AAD Certification Program by Google Developers?

AAD, stands for Associate Android Developer. The AAD Certificate is officially provided by Google Developers after going through a project-based evaluation process and an online interview. The certificate helps android app developers to stand out from the crowd. Through this evaluation process, you can also know whether you are industry-ready or not. You will be given a certificate and a virtual badge with it. You can use that badge on your social media handles and also as an email signature. The Associate Android Developer certificate and the badge have many advantages.

Advantages of Being a Google Certified Android Developer

You can use the tag as an Associate Android Developer and Google Certified Android Developer in your resume, social media profiles, and anywhere along with the badge.

Your chances of getting hired as an Android app developer are becoming very high.

You can get more salary and perks after being a certified android developer.

You can get more clients and they may pay you a large amount of money for developing or enhancing their app.

You will be recognized as a more authentic android developer over developers with no certificate.

Also, you can get a chance to participate in the summit for android developers. In which, all expenses are paid by Google.

There are many more perks and advantages for a Certified android developer. So, if you want to make your carrier in android development, then this certificate is really going to be worthwhile for you.

How to Get a Certificate and Badge for Yourself?

The following steps should be followed to become a Google Certified Android Developer. You have to do registration and pay the fee for the examination first. Let’s do it from the beginning and in steps.

Step 1: Check your abilities

The first step is to check the abilities of yourself. Whether you are ready to participate in the exam or not. For checking it, you can refer to the official syllabus in which the topics are mentioned, which can be asked in the exam. If you are not sure enough about those topics, we would suggest you brush up your skills for them. Cause there is only one attempt for the exam if you are not able to qualify in one attempt. In order to sit in the exam again, you have to repay the whole fee. So, please ensure that you have studied all the topics and are comfortable with those which may be told you to implement in the exam.

Step 2: Apply for the exam

Now you have to apply for the exam in this step. Go to the Google Developer official web page which is dedicated to certification. There you will see an option for the Associate Android Developer program certification. Click on learn more and signup button.

You will be redirected to a new page where you will see two options. One is for sign up with Kotlin and another is for Signup with Java.

Choose your preferred language and then on the new page you will see official instructions related to the exam with a button for purchasing the exam.

Clicking on that will land you on a new page where you have to upload your ID proof and, after that, you have to pay the fee. The fee is $149 or if you are from India, then you have to pay 6500 INR.

ID proof can be your passport or Driving Licence and other documents are also accepted, varying depending on the country. You can check it on the official webpage for developer certification by Google. After successfully submitting the fee and identification proofs, you have now successfully applied for the exam.

Step 4: Give the online interview

After successfully submitting your project, you will be notified soon about whether you have qualified for this round or not. After qualifying, you will have an exit interview which is supposed to be on zoom and is supposed to be for 30 minutes. In the interview, you will be asked basic questions about the projects which you have just completed in the previous round. Also, the questions can come from the basic concepts of programming and android. After having the interview, you will be notified soon on your email that you have qualified for the online interview round or not. Qualifying for this round will make you a Google Certified Associate Android Developer.

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3 Important Things to Know About State in React

React… We all know the popularity of this framework among developers or programmers. React sit on the top of all the popular JavaScript library. It is really important to understand the concept of React and its different segments

State which is the heart of React is the most important concept to learn. How it behaves, how it changes and how it works in the different parts of the component. Being a React Developer you should know how to properly use it. You will have to avoid some common pitfalls as you build your application.

In this article, we will discuss the five most essential parts of the state. These parts are built upon each other to make you understand the complex topics in React. To make the concepts clear We will discuss many practical examples which you can check on your own.

1. State Update With useState Can Not be Merged.

When a React developer moves from the class-based component to the function-based component using React hooks, state updates no longer get merged automatically.

You can call useState hook as many times as you like to use as many variables as you need. In the example given below…we have a basic form with email and password input. We are going to manage the state for each one of them as individual state variables.

import React from "react";

export default function App() { const [email, setEmail] = React.useState(""); const [password, setPassword] = React.useState("");

return ( <form> <input name="email" type="email" placeholder="Email" onChange={(e) => setEmail(e.target.value)} /> <input name="password" type="password" placeholder="Password" onChange={(e) => setPassword(e.target.value)} /> <button type="submit">Submit</button> </form> ); }

Now let’s make some changes to the above example. We can manage the form state within a single object. This is going to allow you to call useState just once. Email and password won’t be managed by the individual state variable.

Now the question is… How we can update the state with the setState function when it is an object?

In form input, we can add onChange prop. This onChange prop will be handled by the generic event handler. Take a look at the code snapshot given below…

import React from "react";

export default function App() { const [state, setState] = React.useState({ email: '', password: '' })

In the above example, the state is getting updated according to the name of the input user is typing currently. This pattern is basically used in the class-based components, but it doesn’t work with the useState hook. When you update the State with useState’s setState function, it doesn’t get merge automatically.

function handleInputChange(e) { setState({ [e.target.name]: e.target.value }) }

return ( <form> <input name="email" type="email" onChange={handleInputChange} /> <input name="password" type="password" onChange={handleInputChange} /> <button type="submit">Submit</button> </form> ); }

What exactly it means…?

It simply means that the previous state doesn’t get included whenever we set the state as the user types in. Now, what’s the solution or the option to include the state??  

We can do that manually by using the spread operator

import React from "react";

export default function App() { const [state, setState] = React.useState({ email: '', password: '' })

2. State Updates Should be Immutable

React state should be managed and updated in the correct way. To manage the state with the useState hook, you should only use the dedicated setter function, provided as the second element in the array, you get back from the useState to update it. If you don’t do it, and you will try to update it manually using the plain JavaScript example, then you won’t find the expected behavior from your application.

Remember that the state updated properly, causes a re-render of our component. Now there is a question…what will happen to the state if we update it in our own way instead of the “React” way. In that case, when something will change, React will take care of displaying and rendering the component.

The whole point is…if you update the state with plain JavaScript instead of setState then it won’t trigger a re-render and React will not display the changes in state to the user.

In React, it is important to know, how to update state using React which one is the appropriate state hook to fulfill your purposes. You can choose useReducer, useState, or third-party state management library like Redux. You can not update or mutate your state directly.

State updates should be immutable always. Mutating your state directly will make your state unpredictable, and it can cause unintended problems in your application.

Javascript

import React from

'react'

;

export

default

function

App() {

 const [count, setCount] = React.useState(0);

   // Don't assign state to new (non-state)

 // variables. Below code is not acceptable.

 const newCount = count;

   // Don't directly mutate state

 const countPlusOne = count + 1;

 return

(

   <>

     <h1>Count: {count}</h1>

   </>

 );

}

3. State Updates Are Asynchronous and Scheduled, It Can Not be Performed Immediately

Another important concept to consider is that state updates are not performed immediately. If you take a look at the React documentation, you will find what exactly happens when you call the setState function. You can use it to update the state variable associated with it. You can take a look at the React documentation and see what exactly happens when you call the setState function.

You can use it to update the state variable associated with it. We are told that it accepts a new state value and enqueues a re-render of the component. What does it mean??

It means the components are not re-rendered immediately. This happens most usually for performance purposes, and it gives a better idea of what React is doing under the hood.  

setState function doesn’t update the state immediately, it merely schedules a state update for some time in the future. It is not easy to look at the code and see exactly when the state update occurred or will occur.

This is good for comparing the useRef, which we have mentioned earlier to being able to hold on to the data considering its present property. Updates made with useRef are performed synchronously. Look at the code see exactly when an update was performed in useRef, not with useState.

Conclusion

As we have discussed state is the heart of React. When you are working on React, you need to be careful while writing the code. State behavior matters a lot, and it’s important to understand that how you are dealing with state in your React app. The second point in this article is very important to understand. Once you will start working on React and as you will progress you will find yourself doing better in your project. The best thing to understand the state behavior is that break the code and see how things work.

function handleInputChange(e) { setState({ // spread in previous state with object spread operator ...state, [e.target.name]: e.target.value }) }

return ( <form> <input name="email" type="email" onChange={handleInputChange} /> <input name="password" type="password" onChange={handleInputChange} /> <button type="submit">Submit</button> </form> ); }