Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 smartphone along with Redmi Note 7 Pro on February 28 in India. We already brought you the Redmi Note 7 Pro camera samples and review and now we have the Redmi Note 7 Indian retail variant in Ruby Red color, check out the unboxing and first impressions of the device, Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Unboxing and First Impressions”
As with every technological leap, adoption takes time. Smart analysts use the adoption curve to predict how fast a technological advancement reaches people and how many people it reaches at a given time. We are now at the early adopter stage in 5G, it’s here but we are only at the very beginning of its inevitable spread to not just masses of people but devices as well. To understand how that’s done, read our first conversation but in this one, we are talking about the near term and long term plans. What’s next with 5G? Read on.
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Xiaomi is known for its value-for-money (VFM) devices. Last year’s Redmi Note 5 Pro surprised everyone, but the Redmi Note 6 Pro that came late last year was not a major upgrade. The latest Redmi Note 7 Pro is a major upgrade in terms of display, design, processor, camera, and what not. The specifications look great on paper for the price. Let us dive into the review to find out what the device has to offer.
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“5G is not a buzzword anymore, it is a reality. 5G is here!” is what Ignacio Contreras from Qualcomm told me when I said 5G is a big buzzword at the Mobile World Congress 2019. Truth be told, he was right. There were some 5-7 devices all primed and ready to go to market, all with the Snapdragon X50 5G modem and the latest 855 chip inside. So, how did it all of this happen so fast? How did Qualcomm manage to bring 5G into this world way before they said they would. And what is 5G in 2019 all about? I’ll try to explain what I could gather from my conversations with Qualcomm at MWC 2019, read on.
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In the past couple of months, we have been seeing a lot of smartphone launches in the Indian market with some latest technology, thanks to mobile makers. Having said that, we didn’t see a single smartphone yet in this time frame that ticks all the boxes be it in terms of build quality, camera, latest technology and good battery life. Indeed, not every smartphone is perfect, but it’s not the case with OnePlus 6T. Continue reading “Why OnePlus 6T is still a good smartphone to buy in 2019”
MWC 2019 got over a few days, and there were several interesting and innovative products at this year’s event. We gave out FoneArena Awards to some of the latest products and innovations. We gave these awards under several categories such as Best Product, Best Smartphone, Best Innovative Product and several Editor’s Picks of MWC 2019. Continue reading “Best of MWC 2019 Awards – FoneArena”
In the recent past, OPPO has redefined the smartphone market with some interesting devices like Find X and the R17 Pro. Today, after a lot of speculations and leaks, the company has launched F11 Pro smartphone featuring Panoramic screen, Rising camera and a 48MP rear camera. Here we have the unboxing and the first impressions of the smartphone. Continue reading “OPPO F11 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions”
A few days back, Xiaomi literally shocked the Indian smartphone market, if not the entire world with its pricing for Redmi Note 7 Pro. While some portray this move as desperation to capture the market, we disagree to it wholeheartedly, considering their sales history. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro First Impressions”
At the MWC 2019 event, Xiaomi has introduced the Mi 9 flagship in the Mi-series and is also the 8th-iteration flagship for Xiaomi. It has 90.7% screen to body ratio and has 3.6mm small chin, making it 40% narrower than the Mi 8. Here we bring you the Hands-On and Photo Gallery. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 9 Hands On and Photo Gallery”
At the MWC 2019 event, Samsung has introduced the Galaxy A50 phone in the company’s latest A-series smartphone for this year. It is also the first mid-range smartphone from Samsung to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. Here we bring you Hands On and Photo Gallery of the phone. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A50 Hands On and Photo Gallery”
HMD Global’s Nokia 9 PureView created a huge buzz even before the launch with several unofficial appearances on the web. Having said that, we already had some idea about what to expect from Nokia 9. Well, the company has made Nokia 9 Pureview official at an event in MWC 2019 recently. Continue reading “Nokia 9 PureView Hands On: 10 things you need to know about world’s first Penta camera smartphone”
“Samsung Galaxy” is undoubtedly one of the most well-known brands in the world of smartphones. This series began as an answer to the iPhone with Samsung’s motivation to offer a valid alternative. Since then, Samsung has become one of the biggest smartphone manufacturers globally. Tomorrow’s launch will be its biggest milestone in the celebration of the Korean conglomerate’s 10th anniversary of the Galaxy S smartphone to be unveiled ahead of Mobile World Congress 2019 (MWC) tomorrow. In anticipation, let’s take a pause to look at what made Samsung’s brand “Galaxy” so famous. Continue reading “10 years since the first Galaxy – Can Samsung stay at the top?”
In the recent past, especially with OnePlus 6T, the company has been pushing boundaries with equipping in-display fingerprint sensor, cutting-edge specifications, edge-to-edge displays and much more at a competitive price point.
It’s worth mentioning here that OnePlus 6T is the most accomplished and futuristic phone till now from the OnePlus stable. With new technology and worthwhile improvements, OnePlus 6T seems to the perfect little gift for your valentine this February 14th. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, here are 5 reasons why the OnePlus 6T could be the ideal gift for your loved one this season. Continue reading “5 reasons why the OnePlus 6T could be the ideal gift for your Valentine”
Gone are the days where choosing a smartphone was a lot easier considering factors like the number of mobiles launched per year, OEM’s and of course, the price point. Fast forwarding to 2019, the mobile phone has grown by leaps and bounds, evolving from the basic devices to the multifunctional smartphones.
As the name insinuates, a smartphone is more than a mobile phone right now providing additional and essential features. While we used to shell out a lot of money for a feature-rich smartphone, it’s just not the case right now. The best part is smartphone makers like Honor, the subsidiary of Huawei, and other OEM’s has started offering amazing, feature-rich devices, in line with the latest trend at half a price of what we used to pay back then. Continue reading “Honor View20 vs OnePlus 6T”
