Mesmerised by iPhone 11? Samsung & Nokia's feature-rich smartphones will help you beat the Apple temptation
If you want to join the folding phone bandwagon, the LG G8X ThinQ can be your best bet.
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Here are seven newly-launched handsets that can help you beat the temptation of iPhone 11.
Samsung Galaxy Fold After a rocky start, the Samsung Galaxy Fold looks like it’s ready for prime time. Samsung took painstaking efforts to address all the problems reviewers noticed early on when their units started breaking and, in the process, also managed to make the phone look more polished. The Galaxy Fold features a Snapdragon 855 processor along with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The folding AMOLED display comes in at 4.6 inches folded and 7.3 inches open.
The Galaxy Fold features a Snapdragon 855 processor along with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
LG G8X ThinQ If you want to join the folding phone bandwagon, the LG G8X ThinQ can be your best bet. It offers a similar folding experience to the Samsung Galaxy Fold by attaching a 6.4-inch OLED display to provide extra durability and versatility. That’s in addition to the primary OLED panel with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The G8X is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM, and features 128GB of onboard storage. It also has a 4,000mAh battery and impressive camera.
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Sony Xperia 5 The new Xperia 5 features a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio and impressive specifications that make it a promising option for people who love to stream multimedia. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor along with 6GB of RAM, 128GB of builtin storage, and a 3,140mAh battery. A camera stack on the back has three 12MP sensors.
The new Xperia 5 features a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio and impressive specifications that make it a promising option for people who love to stream multimedia.
Nokia 7.2 The successor to the popular midrange phone, the Nokia 7.1, the new Nokia 7.2 has big shoes to fill and appears up to the task. It features a 6.3-inch LCD with PureDisplay — a feature that upscales SDR multimedia content to HDR. It also has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor along with 4 or 6GB of RAM, and 64 or 128GB of storage. On the software side, it comes with the Android One version of Android P, meaning it’s sure to get timely OS and security updates.
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Sharp Aquos V While you probably know Sharp for its TVs, it also makes some nifty smartphones. The new Aquos V seeks to offer good performance at an affordable price. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage (a microSD slot allows you to add 256GB of space if needed). It sports a fingerprint sensor and two 13MP cameras on the back. A 5.93-inch LCD takes up most of the front.
Motorola One Zoom
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Lenovo-owned Motorola has recently introduced Motorola One Zoom that comes with a four-camera set up at the rear and 3D satin glass on the back. The new handset’s camera system features a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, a 16MP wideangle camera that snaps a 117-degree field of view and a 5MP depth sensor. It also features a 25MP front shooter.
Motorola has recently introduced Motorola One Zoom that comes with a four-camera set up at the rear and 3D satin glass on the back.
Alcatel 1V Do you want all the perks of a great smartphone without breaking the bank? The Alcatel 1V can be your next handset, with a 5.5-inch LCD, a Uniscoc SC29863A processor, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of storage (along with a microSD card slot) . With dual SIM slots for global markets and Android 9.0 Go, the 1V certainly isn’t a performance powerhouse, but it might make a good starter smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy A80, Redmi 7A: Hot New Smartphones To Watch Out For
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First it was unofficial leaks. Now, social media teasers (many from the smartphone companies themselves) have become the norm to drum up interest about a new launch. Thanks to all these ‘official’ teasers, we now have a fair idea of what’s coming, says Karan Bajaj. You might want to hold off on that purchase, just for a few weeks.
First it was unofficial leaks. Now, social media teasers (many from the smartphone companies themselves) have become the norm to drum up interest about a new launch. Thanks to all these ‘official’ te..
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Expected Price: Rs 12,999
LG just announced three new phones in the W series: W10, W30 and W30 Pro. While the W10 and W30 go on sale this week, details regarding W30 Pro were scarce. You can expect this phone sometime later in July. It has a 6.21-inch HD+ display, triple rear camera and a 16MP front camera. Hardware includes a Snapdragon 632 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage and a 4,000mAh battery.
Expected Price: Rs 12,999LG just announced three new phones in the W series: W10, W30 and W30 Pro. While the W10 and W30 go on sale this week, details regarding W30 Pro were scarce. You can expect th..
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Expected Price: Rs 5,999
Entry level phones are one of the key strengths of Xiaomi India. The upcoming Redmi 7A will be the successor to the entry-level Redmi 6A launched last year. Scheduled for a launch on 4th July, the Redmi 7A has a 5.45-inch HD+ display with a 13MP f2.2 rear camera and a 5MP front facing camera. Specifications include an octa-core Snapdragon 439 processor, 2/3GB RAM, 16/32GB storage and a 4,000mAh battery with fast charging support. It will feature a dedicated microSD slot for storage expansion, dual SIM slots and will include MiUI9 based on Android 9.0.
Expected Price: Rs 5,999Entry level phones are one of the key strengths of Xiaomi India. The upcoming Redmi 7A will be the successor to the entry-level Redmi 6A launched last year. Scheduled for a la..
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Expected Price: Rs 24,999
Billboards advertising Samsung’s Galaxy A80 have been posted at prominent locations, indicating an imminent launch. The A80 boasts of a unique motorized pop-up rotating camera module — an innovation from Samsung. It has a 48MP f2.0 + 8MP ultra-wide and a TOF 3D camera on the module which works as the rear as well as front camera. Hardware includes a Snapdragon 730 processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage and a 3,700mAh battery with 25W fast charge support. You get a 6.7-inch amoled display with no notch, in-display fingerprint scanner, dual SIM slot and Samsung’s One UI based on Android 9.0
Expected Price: Rs 24,999Billboards advertising Samsung’s Galaxy A80 have been posted at prominent locations, indicating an imminent launch. The A80 boasts of a unique motorized pop-up rotating camer..
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Expected Price: Rs 17,999/Rs 24,999
Xiaomi India has been posting teasers for their upcoming Redmi K20/K20 Pro smartphones since June with an estimated launch in the third week of July. Both K20 and K20 Pro have a 6.39-inch amoled display with an in-screen fingerprint scanner and motorised pop-up 20MP front camera. Inside is a Snapdragon 730 (K20) or Snapdragon 855 (K20 Pro) with 6/8GB RAM, 64/128/256GB storage and a 4,000mAh battery. Around the back is a triple camera setup with 48MP f1.8 + 8MP telephoto + 13MP wide-angle capable of recording 4k video at 60fps. The cheaper K20 has phase detection autofocus while the K20 Pro gets phase detection plus laser autofocus.
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Expected Price: Rs 17,999/Rs 24,999Xiaomi India has been posting teasers for their upcoming Redmi K20/K20 Pro smartphones since June with an estimated launch in the third week of July. Both K20 and K..
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Expected Price: Rs 16,999
In May, Realme showcased this mid-range smartphone with a pop-up camera in China. Now the company has been teasing an India launch and we expect an official announcement mid July. It has a 6.53-inch amoled display with in-display fingerprint scanner, a motorised pop-up 16MP camera and dual rear camera setup (48MP IMX 586 sensor + 5MP depth sensor). It is powered by a Snapdragon 710 and options include 4/6 GB RAM and 64/128GB storage. It’s not clear if all these variants will launch in India too. We do know that it has a 3,765mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charge support. A special 'Spiderman: Far From Home' variant is also expected. This might have higher storage/RAM and 'Spiderman' themed accessories.
Expected Price: Rs 16,999In May, Realme showcased this mid-range smartphone with a pop-up camera in China. Now the company has been teasing an India launch and we expect an official announcement mid ..
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Expected Price Rs 14,999
Not much is known about the upcoming flagship device from Tecno. It's scheduled to launch on 10th of July and from the teasers it seems to have an in-display fingerprint scanner with a dot notch style amoled display. Other rumors point towards a 3D body design, 20MP Selfie camera and triple rear camera setup. In hardware it is expected to come with 4/6GB RAM option and a large battery.
Expected Price Rs 14,999Not much is known about the upcoming flagship device from Tecno. It's scheduled to launch on 10th of July and from the teasers it seems to have an in-display fingerprint scann..
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