The trend of gaming on smartphones shot up recently with the popularity of the game PUBG. The game is a once-in-a-generation kind that has taken the gaming world by storm. With its immersive experience and life-like graphics, it has got the youth going wild with excitement over it.
Accessible for all, PUBG solves the problem of casual gamers who want to play but are not willing to put in the hours required in a competitive environment. Its claimed download count of a staggering 100 million is an indication that it has got the youth hooked. Being able to play on-the-go is one of the reasons for its success.
Gear up for the showdown If you’re planning to jump onto the bandwagon, you will require the ideal gear for the best possible gaming experience. The new OPPO F9 Pro is the smartphone for enjoying the game to the fullest. The F9 Pro comes with MediaTek Helio P60 processor that delivers incredible energy efficiency to extend device battery life and provide a smooth lag free experience while gaming. This power saving system will help you use your phone all day to enjoy your favourite game without the hassle of charging it in intervals. Along with this comes the Mali-G72 MP3 GPU for better graphics performance.
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Immersive beauty Another feature that makes the phone an ideal choice to enjoy a fun game like PUBG is the ‘waterdrop screen’, with a 6.3 -inch IPS FHD+ LCD display with 2340x1080 pixels. The screen occupies almost all the F9 Pro front except for a small droplet at the top which enhances the visual experience for the users due to its 90.8 per cent screen-to-body ratio.
Smart hardware At the same time, F9 Pro comes with the Channel Sound Conduction to guide sounds to make sure the call voice is clear, especially when you are chatting with your team to decide the strategy during the game and eliminate your opponents to become the winning team.
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When you join a game like PUBG, minutes turn into hours and before you know it, you are up all night advancing from one level to the next. This is when OPPO’s VOOC charging comes in handy. With a 3500mAh battery capacity, F9 Pro utilises AI battery management system to prevent battery wastage.
Winners’ handset The smartphone establishes your usage pattern and ensures a lasting battery life to help you collect maximum currency in the gaming world of PUBG. The VOOC technology uses low voltage and high current charging solution. This makes it possible to charge F9 Pro for five minutes and receive two hours of talk time along with more game time.
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Due to the phone’s powerful hardware, it gives you upgraded graphics, better sound and impressive performance. The touchscreen controls are smart, with many thoughtful additions. It is the right gear to pull an all-nighter and indulge in an action-packed game to win a chicken dinner with your gang.
Oppo Find X, Xiaomi Mi 8 & Other Upcoming Phones Worth Getting Excited About
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July is turning out to be one of the most interesting months for smartphone launches. We’re going to see a lot of action across price segments says Karan Bajaj, as he does a round-up of the most interesting ones.
In Pic: Oppo Find X (L) and Xiaomi Mi 8 (R).
July is turning out to be one of the most interesting months for smartphone launches. We’re going to see a lot of action across price segments says Karan Bajaj, as he does a round-up of the most inte..
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The Find X was launched just a few weeks ago and India is expected to be amongst the first lot of countries to get it. The Find X has a beautiful glass body with a motorized camera module. The front has a 6.4-inch curved Amoled display (without a notch) giving it a screento-body ratio of 93%. Inside is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage and a 3,730mAh battery. The motorized camera module hides a 16MP + 20MP dual rear camera and a 25MP front camera. It also has a 3D face scanning face ID feature (with infrared emitters, similar to the iPhone X) and VOOC fast charge support. Other features include dual SIM slots, USB Type-C port and Android 8.1.
Expected Price: Rs 60,000 onwards(Image: oppo.com)
The Find X was launched just a few weeks ago and India is expected to be amongst the first lot of countries to get it. The Find X has a beautiful glass body with a motorized camera module. The front ..
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The Zenfone 5Z will be the second smartphone to be available in India with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. It has a 6.2-inch IPS display in 19:9 aspect ratio with a resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. The phone is expected to be launched with 6/8GB RAM and 64/128/256GB storage options. In the camera department, it has a 12MP + 8MP dual camera setup with OIS on the rear and a 8MP front camera. Other features include 3,300mAh battery with fast charge support, Hybrid dual SIM slot, expandable storage, rear fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C port, and Android 8.0 with Face unlock. Asus seems poised to take on OnePlus and we therefore expect them to undercut OnePlus prices by a significant margin, making it one of the cheapest Snapdragon 845 phones around.
Price: Rs 29,999 onwards
(Image: asus.com)
The Zenfone 5Z will be the second smartphone to be available in India with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. It has a 6.2-inch IPS display in 19:9 aspect ratio with a resolution of 2246 x 1080 p..
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NEX is the other unique phone expected to arrive in India this month. Doing away with the screen notch, the phone has an 8MP selfie camera module that pops out on top. It has a 6.59-inch amoled display giving it a screen to body ratio of 91%. The phone comes in two variants: NEX A and NEX S — we expect Vivo to only launch the topend NEX S in India because they’re gunning for the premium market. The NEX S runs a Snapdragon 845 processor, 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage and has a 4,000mAh battery with fast charge support. It also has a under screen fingerprint scanner, 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera with OIS, dual SIM slot, USB Type-C port and Android 8.1.
Expected Price: Rs 50,000 onwards
NEX is the other unique phone expected to arrive in India this month. Doing away with the screen notch, the phone has an 8MP selfie camera module that pops out on top. It has a 6.59-inch amoled displ..
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Xiaomi’s previous premium device in India was the Mi Mix 2, launched last year. The company has announced the Mi 8 in China as their new flagship and it is expected that the phone will launch in India this month. The Mi 8 features a notched 6.2-inch amoled display in 19:9 aspect ratio and a 7000 series aluminium frame. It comes with an 3D Face unlock similar to the iPhone X (with infrared), rear fingerprint scanner, dual SIM support and runs the latest MiUI 10 based on Android 8.1. Hardware includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB RAM, 64/128//256GB storage and a 3,400mAh battery with Quick Charge 4.0 support. It has a 12MP + 12MP dual camera setup with OIS and dual pixel phase detection autofocus on the rear while the front has a 20MP selfie shooter. The Mi 8 is also the first phone in the world with dual-band GPS (purported improved accuracy of 3 to 5 times).
Expected Price: Rs 35,000 onwards
Xiaomi’s previous premium device in India was the Mi Mix 2, launched last year. The company has announced the Mi 8 in China as their new flagship and it is expected that the phone will launch in Indi..
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Motorola’s E range of smartphones have always focussed on the budget conscious buyers. The upcoming smartphone in the range, Moto E5 Plus, features a 6-inch 18:9 aspect display with a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and weight of 197 grams. The primary reason for the 197 gram heft is probably the massive 5,000mAh battery. Other specifications include a Snapdragon 425 processor, 2/3GB RAM and 16/32GB storage. Motorola has also paid extra attention to the camera on the E5 Plus — it has a 12MP rear camera with f2.0 aperture, phase detection and laser autofocus. On the front, it has a 5MP camera with LED flash. Other features include fast charge support, dual SIM slots, expandable storage, rear fingerprint scanner and Android 8.0.
Expected price: Rs 9,000 onwards
Motorola’s E range of smartphones have always focussed on the budget conscious buyers. The upcoming smartphone in the range, Moto E5 Plus, features a 6-inch 18:9 aspect display with a resolution of 1..
