Name: DoT wants telecom companies to test 5G networks in rural areas too
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Description: The Department of Telecommunications will likely ask telecom companies to test 5G networks in rural areas along with urban ones, according to a PTI report.

OnePlus AI Plus Mind brings a physical button to manage, search, and organise digital clutter, now available on more models in the OnePlus line-up.

OnePlus AI Plus Mind redefines digital organisation for smartphones

<h3>OnePlus AI Plus Mind uses a combination of a special button, smarter AI search, and helpful reminders to make organising your digital life easier on the latest OnePlus phones.</h3>

Smartphone makers have been pitching &ldquo;AI assistants&rdquo; for years, but they&rsquo;ve mostly boiled down to the same thing: a voice you can ask to set an alarm, check the weather, or tell a joke you didn&rsquo;t want to hear. OnePlus is trying something different. Its new feature, called AI Plus Mind, is less about chatting with your phone and more about making your daily digital clutter easier to wrangle.
The tool first showed up on the OnePlus 13s, but now the company is rolling it out more broadly to the OnePlus 13, 13R, and the Nord 5 series. That&rsquo;s notable because it means OnePlus isn&rsquo;t treating this as an exclusive perk for its priciest hardware &mdash; it&rsquo;s positioning AI Plus Mind as something closer to an ecosystem-wide upgrade.
<h2>A button just for your &ldquo;mind&rdquo;</h2>
At the centre of this experiment is a new physical button on certain models called the Plus Key. Instead of summoning Google Assistant or Copilot, pressing it drops whatever you&rsquo;re looking at into a special space called &mdash; appropriately &mdash; Mind Space. Think of it as a smart filing cabinet for your digital life.
Say you get a text with a restaurant reservation. Tap the button and it&rsquo;s saved &mdash; categorised, tagged, and ready to be pulled up later without scrolling through messages. Forwarded flight details, concert tickets, appointment reminders &mdash; all of it goes into Mind Space, where OnePlus&rsquo; AI sorts it.
It&rsquo;s a different take on the &ldquo;save everything&rdquo; approach we&rsquo;ve seen in note-taking apps like Notion or Evernote, except this one is hardwired into the phone.
<h2>Search that feels less robotic</h2>
Of course, storing information is the easy part. Finding it again is usually the pain. That&rsquo;s where OnePlus says its AI search comes in. Instead of remembering where you tucked something away, you can just type (or say) a natural prompt. &ldquo;Find my hotel booking from last week.&rdquo; &ldquo;Show me my meeting notes from yesterday.&rdquo; The AI digs through your saved info, files, and settings to surface what you need.
This is one of those features that lives or dies on execution. If it works smoothly, it could feel like having a searchable memory baked into your phone. If not, it&rsquo;s just another layer between you and your files.
<h2>The phone that nudges you back</h2>
The third pillar of Plus Mind is context. Save a screenshot of a concert ticket? It&rsquo;ll nudge you to add the event to your calendar. Screenshot a doctor&rsquo;s appointment? It suggests setting a reminder. OnePlus clearly wants this to be less of a &ldquo;search and fetch&rdquo; tool and more of a system that anticipates what you&rsquo;ll need next.
<h2>Why this matters</h2>
What makes AI Plus Mind interesting isn&rsquo;t that it&rsquo;s a brand-new idea &mdash; plenty of apps have promised smarter digital organisation. It&rsquo;s that OnePlus is building it into the OS, complete with a dedicated button, instead of leaving it buried in a menu or as a third-party download. That could make it feel less like an optional add-on and more like a natural extension of the phone.
It also raises a bigger question: are smartphones finally moving past the era of talking voice assistants into something more useful? OnePlus is betting that the future of AI on your phone isn&rsquo;t about asking it trivia &mdash; it&rsquo;s about offloading the small, messy tasks that eat up your attention every day.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic review: brighter displays, Gemini AI, and new health tools. The Classic adds a rotating bezel, but is it worth the ₹11K premium?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 / Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Review: Worth the Upgrade?

<h2>Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Watch 8 Classic: Samsung&rsquo;s latest smartwatches bring sleeker designs, 3,000-nit displays, smarter health tracking, and Gemini AI. Here&rsquo;s what sets them apart.&nbsp;</h2>

Samsung&rsquo;s new Galaxy Watch 8 lineup isn&rsquo;t a radical reinvention, but it does feel like the company finally nailed the formula it&rsquo;s been chasing for years. The hardware is lighter, the displays are brighter, and the software feels smarter thanks to new health tools and Google&rsquo;s Gemini AI baked right in.
But here&rsquo;s the catch: you&rsquo;ve got to choose between the Galaxy Watch 8 and the pricier Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. And the real deciding factor is whether you want the timeless rotating bezel or not. I&rsquo;ve been testing both for a couple of weeks, and while they share a lot of DNA, the experience ends up being surprisingly different.
<h3>Price and Variants: Galaxy Watch 8 / Watch 8 Classic</h3>
<a title="Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Unboxing: Price, Variants &amp; First Impressions" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/samsung-galaxy-watch-8-unboxing-price-variants-first-impressions-1755068196982" target="_blank">Samsung</a> hasn&rsquo;t exactly made things easier on your wallet. The Galaxy Watch 8 comes in two sizes, with the 40mm model priced at ₹32,999 for Bluetooth and ₹36,999 if you want LTE. The larger 44mm variant costs ₹35,999 for Bluetooth and ₹39,999 with LTE.&nbsp;
The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, on the other hand, keeps things simple with just a single 46mm size, priced at ₹46,999 for the Bluetooth model and ₹50,999 for LTE. That makes the Classic roughly ₹11,000 more expensive than the regular Watch 8 &mdash; a premium that essentially buys you the rotating bezel and a slightly bigger battery. &nbsp;
<h3>Design and Comfort: Galaxy Watch 8 / Watch 8 Classic</h3>
At first glance, the <a title="Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Review: Best clamshell foldable yet? Check price, specs &amp; features" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-7-review-best-clamshell-foldable-yet-check-price-specs-features-1753875859761" target="_blank">Galaxy</a> Watch 8 and 8 Classic look like siblings. They share the same squircle-shaped &ldquo;cushion&rdquo; frame wrapped around a circular display, but how they feel on your wrist is worlds apart.
The Watch 8 Classic is the star of the show. At 63.5 grams, it&rsquo;s chunky but satisfying, especially thanks to that rotating bezel. Samsung has given it deeper grooves this year, which makes every click feel precise. It's an equal parts navigation tool and fidget spinner, and honestly, I found myself spinning it even when I didn&rsquo;t need to. Add the engraved minute markers and stainless steel case, and the Classic has the presence of a traditional timepiece.
The regular Watch 8, meanwhile, is all about subtlety. The bezel is fixed, the case is thinner, and at 34 grams (for the 44mm model I tested), it&rsquo;s shockingly light. It slips under a cuff, disappears on your wrist, and doesn&rsquo;t demand attention. It&rsquo;s a smartwatch you wear and forget, which some people will love.
Both models introduce Samsung&rsquo;s new Dynamic Lug system, which makes swapping straps easier than ever. Press a button, slide the band out, snap a new one in &mdash; it takes seconds. The downside? Your old 20mm Galaxy Watch bands won&rsquo;t fit. Consider your strap collection obsolete.
Color options are pretty restrained: graphite or silver for the Watch 8, black or white for the Classic. My graphite Watch 8 looked understated to the point of blandness, while the white Classic popped beautifully &mdash; though the white strap on my review unit was already picking up stains within a week.
Both watches are rated 5ATM water-resistant (safe for swims and showers, but not diving) and use the same materials as last year: Armor Aluminum 2 with sapphire crystal on the Watch 8, stainless steel with sapphire crystal on the Classic.
<h3>Display: Galaxy Watch 8 / Watch 8 Classic </h3>
Samsung clearly didn&rsquo;t want anyone to complain about visibility this year. Both the Watch 8 and Classic now peak at 3,000 nits, up from 2,000 on the Watch 7. Outdoors, under punishing sunlight, the screen is still sharp and legible.
Both use Super AMOLED panels with the usual punchy colors and inky blacks Samsung does best. But there&rsquo;s a twist: the 44mm Watch 8 actually gets the largest display at 1.47 inches (480&times;480), while the beefier Classic makes do with a 1.34-inch panel (438&times;438). That&rsquo;s the same size as the smaller 40mm Watch 8. A baffling trade-off, but not a deal-breaker.
<h3>Performance &amp; Software: Galaxy Watch 8 / Watch 8 Classic </h3>
Under the hood, both watches run Samsung&rsquo;s new Exynos W1000 3nm chip, paired with Wear OS 6 and One UI Watch 8. The difference in day-to-day use is night and day compared to older Galaxy Watches.
Apps open instantly, swipes are fluid, and the animations are so polished they&rsquo;re almost fun to watch. Storage is doubled to 64GB on the Classic, which means more room for apps and offline playlists without constantly pruning.
Samsung has also overhauled navigation &nbsp;Tiles (2.0) now lets multiple apps share a single tile, so you don&rsquo;t need to endlessly swipe to find what you need. Now Bar, activated with a two-finger tap, surfaces your last app, timer, or music controls without digging into menus.
Then there&rsquo;s Gemini, Google&rsquo;s AI assistant, now fully integrated. This isn&rsquo;t the half-baked Bixby or Google Assistant of the past. Gemini feels useful &mdash; it remembers context, pulls data from multiple apps, and gives coherent responses. Ask it for a recipe with what&rsquo;s in your fridge, or to block off time in your calendar, and it just works. It&rsquo;s not perfect (sometimes it over-explains, sometimes it cuts off), but it finally feels like AI belongs on your wrist.
<h3>Health &amp; Fitness Features: Galaxy Watch 8 / Watch 8 Classic </h3>
This year&rsquo;s headliner is the Antioxidant Index, which uses colored light to measure carotenoid levels in your skin. The score (0&ndash;100) is meant to reflect your diet&rsquo;s antioxidant quality. It&rsquo;s not medical-grade science, but it&rsquo;s surprisingly motivating. The first time I tested, my score was a depressing 32. After a week of &nbsp;carrot overload, I hit the high 40s. Not exactly heroic but proof the feature responds to real changes.
Another addition is Vascular Load, which tells you how stressed your circulatory system is during sleep. It&rsquo;s a subtle way to nudge you toward balancing workouts and recovery.
Samsung also adds an AI Running Coach, tailoring training plans to your pace and recovery data. Combined with staples like Energy Score, ECG, blood pressure checks, and sleep apnea detection (still Samsung-phone-only), the Watch 8 series covers the health-tracking basics and pushes a little further.
<h3>Battery Life: Galaxy Watch 8 / Watch 8 Classic </h3>
On paper, both watches promise around 30 hours with always-on display enabled. Reality tilts in the Classic&rsquo;s favor.
With its larger 445mAh cell and smaller display, the Watch 8 Classic lasted me 36 hours with AOD on, nearly 10 hours longer than the Watch 8. With AOD off, it stretched close to two days. The standard Watch 8, with its 435mAh battery, topped out at about 32 hours.
Charging isn&rsquo;t lightning fast &mdash; you&rsquo;ll get 65&ndash;70% in an hour, but you&rsquo;ll need your own fast adapter since Samsung only provides the cable.
<h3>Verdict: Galaxy Watch 8 vs Galaxy Watch 8 Classic</h3>
The Galaxy Watch 8 series is Samsung at its most refined. Both models deliver brighter screens, smoother performance, and health features that are more than gimmicks &mdash; they actually nudge you toward healthier habits.
For most people, the regular Galaxy Watch 8 makes the most sense. It&rsquo;s slim, lightweight, and blends into everyday life while still offering all the smarts you need.
But the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic earns its premium. The rotating bezel isn&rsquo;t just nostalgia. It&rsquo;s still the most satisfying way to navigate a smartwatch. Combined with the stainless steel build, it feels more like a statement piece than a gadget.
Either way, Samsung has made two of the best smartwatches you can buy right now. The only real question is whether you want your smartwatch to disappear into your day or stand out every time you glance at your wrist.

Realme’s latest concept, the Chill Fan Phone, combines TEC cooling and a colour-changing back to address overheating in modern smartphones.

Realme Chill Fan Phone First Look: TEC Cooling for Smartphones

Realme’s latest concept phone, the Chill Fan Phone, combines TEC cooling and a colour-changing back to address overheating in modern smartphones.

<h3>Realme has unveiled the Chill Fan Phone a concept phone with TEC cooling and a colour-changing back, which offers rapid temperature control and sets a new standard for high-performance smartphones.</h3>

Realme has revealed its most ambitious concept yet: the Chill Fan Phone. Unlike traditional gaming phones that rely on vapour chambers or small internal fans, this device introduces active cooling on a whole new level, featuring a built-in system that functions much like an air conditioner.&nbsp;
As smartphone performance continues to climb, efficient cooling has become a crucial consideration&mdash;and Realme&rsquo;s latest concept may point to the next evolution in mobile hardware.
<h2>A closer look at advanced cooling technology</h2>
What sets the Chill Fan Phone apart is its Thermo Electric Cooling (TEC) system, powered by a Peltier module. This technology, typically found in server farms and high-end computing equipment, is designed to move heat away from the device&rsquo;s core components with exceptional efficiency.&nbsp;
Our test showed the system dropping the phone&rsquo;s back temperature from 39&deg;C to 33&deg;C within seconds, a result that should make a substantial difference for gaming performance and long-term hardware reliability.
Rather than relying solely on passive vapour chambers, the TEC module actively pulls heat away from critical areas, and a built-in fan exhausts the hot air outside the phone. The combined effect delivers a significant reduction in core temperatures, supporting stable performance even during intensive gaming sessions or demanding workloads.&nbsp;
According to Realme, this cooling solution has been optimised for over 20 popular mobile games and can lower internal temperatures by up to 6&deg;C.
<h2>Design that makes cooling visible</h2>
The Chill Fan Phone also introduces a distinctive visual element to the cooling process. Realme has implemented what it calls &ldquo;IceSense Ultra&rdquo;&mdash;a temperature-sensitive colour-changing finish on the back panel.&nbsp;
When the phone is running cool, the back glows blue, but as the device heats up under stress, the colour shifts to white. This provides a quick visual cue of the phone&rsquo;s internal state and gives the device a futuristic aesthetic that fits its advanced technology.
<h2>Will active cooling redefine the smartphone experience?</h2>
While the Realme Chill Fan Phone remains a concept, its potential is clear. Should this technology reach production, it could address one of the most persistent issues faced by smartphone users: overheating during extended gaming or high-performance use.&nbsp;
By integrating advanced TEC modules and real-time temperature feedback, Realme is setting a new benchmark for what smartphones can achieve in both function and design.&nbsp;
For now, enthusiasts and gamers will be watching closely to see if this innovative concept makes its way to the market.

Realme’s latest concept phone features a 15,000mAh battery. That's more than 5 iPhones put together. Realme claims such a massive battery will easily last users at least 4 days. 

Realme 15,000mAh Concept Phone redefines smartphone battery life

Realme&rsquo;s 15,000mAh concept phone can manage up to 18 hours of continuous video recording or 53 hours of silent playback, setting a new standard for battery life.
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Realme has revealed a new concept smartphone that may spell the end of powerbanks and charging your phones everyday. Their latest concept phone packs a gigantic 15,000mAh battery, the largest ever seen in a mainstream device.&nbsp;
This 15000, mAh figure is not just a technical milestoneit&rsquo;s the equivalent of powering five iPhones with a single charge, and sets a new standard for all-day, multi-day use. Despite the huge capacity, Realme&rsquo;s engineering team has managed to keep the device remarkably slim and lightweight, breaking the stereotype that big batteries mean bulky phones.
<h2>Innovative technology makes big batteries practical</h2>
The secret behind this breakthrough is a next-generation silicon-carbon battery chemistry, which delivers significantly higher energy density compared to conventional lithium-ion cells.&nbsp;
Realme&rsquo;s approach uses 100% silicon content in the battery&rsquo;s anode, paired with a high-performance electrolyte to ensure long-term stability and safety.&nbsp;
The design is further refined by a folded circuit board, which allows the enormous battery to fit inside a thin frame without sacrificing performance or durability.
Realme claims the device is capable of running for up to four days on a single charge under normal usage, and can record up to 18 hours of continuous video.&nbsp;
For users who prefer entertainment, it supports over two days of silent video playback as well. Charging details remain unconfirmed, but it is likely that such a large battery will require high-wattage fast charging, possibly 100W or more, to minimise downtime.
<h2>Transparent design highlights Realme&rsquo;s &ldquo;Explore&rdquo; philosophy</h2>
Beyond its technical achievements, the concept phone introduces a new aesthetic with a semi-transparent, &ldquo;Newborn&rdquo; design. The translucent grey shell exposes the massive battery and other key components, echoing Realme&rsquo;s philosophy of making advanced technology visible and approachable.&nbsp;
This design not only gives the device a modern, distinctive look but also aligns with the brand&rsquo;s focus on youth innovation and creativity.
Other features include a dual rear camera system and the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, although final specifications have not been confirmed as the device remains in the concept stage. Should Realme decide to bring this phone to India, it could finally offer an alternative to the constant reliance on power banks for heavy users.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3r are launching with 54-hour battery, custom sound, and smart features at ₹1,599. Grab yours on sale from September 8!

OnePlus Nord Buds 3r Launched in India: Check Price, Features, Specs

<h3>OnePlus Nord Buds 3r pack 54-hour battery life, punchy sound, and AI-powered features&mdash;priced under ₹1,600 for early buyers. Next-level value for entry-level buds.</h3>

OnePlus is shaking up the entry-level TWS scene again, this time with the new Nord Buds 3r.&nbsp;
Priced at an aggressive ₹1,599 (launch offer), these buds are all about squeezing the most out of your money. Think insane battery life, surprisingly deep sound customisation, and smart extras that you rarely see under ₹2K.&nbsp;
Here&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s new and why the Nord Buds 3r are worth a look.
<h2>Monster battery life and built to last</h2>
Battery life is the headline here. The Nord Buds 3r promise up to 54 hours of total playtime on a single charge, the best ever in OnePlus&rsquo;s own TWS lineup. Whether you&rsquo;re commuting, bingeing Netflix, or just hate charging, these buds will last a full week for most people.&nbsp;
Even better, they&rsquo;re TUV Rheinland certified for battery health, which basically means you&rsquo;ll get the same long battery life for years, even if you&rsquo;re constantly topping them up. Add in IP55 dust and water resistance for the earbuds, and you&rsquo;re sorted for sweaty workouts or getting caught in a sudden rainstorm.
<h2>Personalised sound and real-world smarts</h2>
Audio gets a serious upgrade too. The 12.4mm titanium drivers are designed to punch out proper bass and crisp highs, whether you&rsquo;re deep into your playlist or zoning in on footsteps during gaming.&nbsp;
For those who want to tweak every detail, OnePlus lets you pick from three EQ presets or go wild with a 6-band equaliser. Got a newer OnePlus phone? You&rsquo;ll also get 3D Audio for that surround sound vibe.
Calling is sorted too, with dual-mic AI noise cancellation, beamforming, and an anti-wind design, your voice cuts through, even if you&rsquo;re standing on a busy street.
<h2>Smart features that punch above the price</h2>
Despite being entry-level, the Nord Buds 3r aren&rsquo;t holding back on features. You get Bluetooth 5.4, ultra-low 47ms game mode latency, and even dual-device connection to hop between your phone and laptop.&nbsp;
Google Fast Pair makes setup a breeze for Android users.
But OnePlus went further: there&rsquo;s AI translation for real-time language help, Tap 2 Take (double-tap to snap photos), Aqua Touch controls, and Find My Earbuds to stop you losing them.
<h2>Price, colours, and how to get one</h2>
The OnePlus Nord Buds 3r will be available in Aura Blue and Ash Black at a price of ₹1,799, but early birds can grab them for ₹1,599.&nbsp;
Open sale begins 8 September 2025 across all major channels, both online and offline. And yes, OnePlus says there&rsquo;ll be extra discounts announced closer to launch, so watch this space.

Slick design, pro-level camera, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 power—check out what makes the Vivo T4 Pro stand out

Vivo T4 Pro first look: A slick design and pro-level camera in the midrange

Vivo T4 Pro comes with premium looks, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, and a periscope camera, and is ready to shake up the midrange game in India.

The Vivo T4 Pro is Vivo&rsquo;s latest swing in the T4 series.&nbsp;
Now, the T4 lineup has been all over the place&mdash;performance monsters like the T4 Ultra on one end, and budget champs like the T4x on the other.&nbsp;
T4 Pro, though, is aiming to be the ultimate all-rounder, promising solid performance and an impressive camera setup, all around that ₹30,000 mark.
But let&rsquo;s talk about what really caught my eye, the design.&nbsp;
<h2>Vivo T4 Pro First Look: Design</h2>
Now, the T4 Pro comes in two colours. There's a gold variant but we&rsquo;ve got the Nitro Blue here, and honestly, the understated look just works. It&rsquo;s clean, subtle, and pulls off that minimal premium vibe without being flashy.&nbsp;
Vivo&rsquo;s gone with a plastic composite back and plastic sides, but thanks to the soft curves and those rounded corners, the phone actually feels great in the hand.&nbsp;
At under 200 grams, it&rsquo;s light, but still feels reassuringly sturdy, like a proper brick
It&rsquo;s quite slim too and that&rsquo;s a good thing because it packs a pretty sizable battery.
I have just one minor gripe with it. It is a proper fingerprint magnet. The darker blue colour shows every smudge, but I reckon the &nbsp;Gold colour will be better.&nbsp;
But I am glad that, Vivo&rsquo;s sticking with a uniform look across its midrange and premium-lite phones, like the Vivo V60 and the X200 FE and honestly, it works
From the back, the T4 Pro has a slick camera module in glossy black that hides the main and telephoto camera well.&nbsp;
You don&rsquo;t get Vivo&rsquo;s signature Aura Light, but you do get a ring flash that supports fill light.
Up front, we get a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.&nbsp;
Thanks to the quad-curved display, and those slim bezels, it honestly feels like you&rsquo;re holding something way pricier than it is.&nbsp;
All of these little touches really make the T4 Pro stand out in the midrange crowd.
<h2>Vivo T4 Pro First Look: Performance</h2>
For performance, T4 Pro comes with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC. Vivo's claiming that the device crosses the 1 million mark. Whether that holds true or not, will only be clear once we put it through our gauntlet of tests.&nbsp;
<h2>Vivo T4 Pro First Look: Cameras</h2>
Now, sliding over to the cameras, Vivo&rsquo;s packing some serious hardware here. You get a 50MP main camera, and a 50MP 3X telephoto.
As for that little lens outside the camera island, its most likely a bokeh camera for sharper details and that ultra-creamy bokeh effect.
The main camera churns out pretty solid and punchy shots, with vibrant colours, sharp detail, and an impressive dynamic range.&nbsp;
Even if you zoom in, the details stick around, and colours pop without looking overprocessed. Low light is handled pretty well, as long as you keep expectations realistic.
Now, you don&rsquo;t get an ultrawide lens, which is a bit of a letdown. But the main lens is wide, but only just covers most situations.
Telephoto shots at 3x and 10x are crisp, and even up to 20x, images stay impressively usable.&nbsp;
You can push it to 100x and, while you won&rsquo;t want to post those everywhere, they&rsquo;re still decent for the range.
Now, there&rsquo;s no Zeiss magic here, Vivo&rsquo;s saing that for phones higher up the food chain, but still, the portraits are seriously good.&nbsp;
You get creamy bokeh, sharp edges, and a bunch of film-style colour presets for extra flair.
Video maxes out at 4K 30fps, and 1080p 60fps. Stabilisation is decent but the camera does crop in,
On the front, the selfie camera is a win&mdash;skin tones look natural, details are crisp, and portrait mode does a solid job with edge detection.
<h2>Vivo T4 Pro First Look: Conclusion</h2>
From looks of it, the T4 Pro looks set to put up a serious fight in the midrange segment, especially if design and cameras are high on your checklist.&nbsp;
If you want an all-rounder that nails the basics and brings some pro camera tricks to the table, this might just be the Vivo worth waiting for.

Realme P4 Pro review: A sleek mid-range phone with dual-chip performance boost, vibrant AMOLED display, solid cameras, and great value at ₹24,999. Perfect mix of power and style.

Realme P4 Pro Review: Best phone under 25000? 

<h2>Realme P4 Pro packs dual-chip performance, 144Hz AMOLED screen, and 7,000mAh battery with 80W charging. But at ₹24,999, is it the true mid-range flagship killer?</h2>

The Realme P4 Pro 5G lands in the under ₹25,000 space as another tempting option in a segment that&rsquo;s already crowded with heavy hitters.&nbsp;
On paper, it borrows a lot from its pricier sibling, the <a title="Realme 15 Pro Review" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/realme-15-pro-review-ft-oneplus-nord-ce-5-nothing-phone-3a-one-mid-ranger-to-rule-them-all-1753372808953">Realme 15 Pro</a> &mdash; the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is here, so is the massive 7,000mAh battery. But Realme wants this one to stand out for performance.&nbsp;
The pitch is a new dual-chip setup called Hyper Vision AI, designed to push the display harder and even unlock up to 144fps in games.
The question, of course, is whether that extra silicon actually changes the experience or if it&rsquo;s just Realme&rsquo;s latest buzzword.
<h3>Realme P4 Pro Review: Performance &amp; Hyper Vision AI Chip</h3>
Let&rsquo;s start with performance because the P4 Pro wastes no time showing off. Inside, it runs the <a title="Vivo V60 First Look" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/vivo-v60-first-look-is-this-2025-s-flagship-killer-1754912891557" target="_blank">Snapdragon 7 Gen 4</a>, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.&nbsp;
On benchmarks, it does exactly what you&rsquo;d hope: 1088469 million on AnTuTu and a 98.2 percent stability score in 3DMark&rsquo;s Wild Life stress test.
Numbers aside, the phone just feels fast. Apps open in a blink, multitasking is smooth, and even when you throw a dozen things at it, the P4 Pro doesn&rsquo;t break stride. That&rsquo;s the baseline. What makes it stand out, though, is the new Hyper Vision AI Chip.
Think of it as a visual co-processor, a piece of silicon dedicated to making games and videos look better. We&rsquo;ve seen similar hardware in pricier devices like the <a title="iQOO Neo 10 Review" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/iqoo-neo-10-review-a-budget-beast-that-punches-way-above-its-weight-class-1748245904502" target="_blank">iQOO Neo 10</a>, but Realme is bringing it down to a friendlier price bracket.
The results are hard to ignore. Take BGMI, which normally tops out at 90fps. With the AI Hyper Motion feature switched on, the P4 Pro pushes gameplay all the way to 144fps.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s essentially using AI frame generation to multiply the output of the CPU and GPU, and it doesn&rsquo;t just work on one game&mdash;Realme says over a hundred titles are supported, including heavy hitters like <a title="OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Unboxing" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/oneplus-12r-genshin-impact-edition-review-unboxing-best-gaming-phone-check-price-specs-pros-cons-1713592142937" target="_blank">Genshin Impact.</a>
What&rsquo;s even more impressive is how it does it. Most phones cheat a little by dropping resolution to 720p in order to chase high frame rates. Not here.&nbsp;
Realme claims the P4 Pro is the first phone that can handle BGMI at 1.5K resolution and 144fps at the same time. From our tests, it really does deliver, which is wild for a phone in this bracket.
All of that power would typically make a device run hot enough to toast bread, but the P4 Pro&rsquo;s 7000mm&sup2; vapor chamber cooling system keeps it in check.
&nbsp;Long sessions of COD Mobile, BGMI, or Genshin Impact didn&rsquo;t trigger throttling or noticeable frame drops. Just smooth gameplay and a phone that never once felt like it was about to melt in my hands.
<h2>Realme P4 Pro Review: Design &amp; Utility</h2>
The Realme P4 Pro 5G feels like a phone punching above its weight. It&rsquo;s slim at 7.68mm and surprisingly light at 189 grams, yet it still squeezes in a 7,000mAh battery. That combination alone is impressive.&nbsp;
Realme offers it in three finishes: Birch Wood, Midnight Ivy, and Dark Oak Wood. I&rsquo;ve been using the Birch Wood version; honestly, that&rsquo;s the one to get.&nbsp;
It looks unique and adds the kind of personality that most mid range phones desperately lack. The vibe reminds me a lot of the Moto Edge 50 Ultra from last year, and that&rsquo;s a good thing.
Yes, it&rsquo;s technically plastic, but the execution is excellent. The texture is subtle, the wood grain looks convincing, and it avoids that &ldquo;cheap glossy plastic&rdquo; look that plagues so many phones at this price.&nbsp;
Around the back, the stretched-out camera island runs across the width of the phone &mdash; something we&rsquo;re going to see a lot more of once the iPhone 17 Pro drops later this year. The only problem is that the individual camera rings still protrude, which makes the phone wobble on a desk.
On the durability front, the curved front panel gets Corning&rsquo;s Gorilla Glass 7i, and the device carries an IP65/66 rating. That&rsquo;s solid for splashes and dust, but it&rsquo;s technically a step down from the Realme P3 Pro, which went as far as IP69.
&nbsp;Everything is laid out conventionally for ports and buttons: power and volume on the right, dual SIM slot and USB-C at the bottom alongside the primary mic and loudspeaker.&nbsp;
Up top, you&rsquo;ll find a second mic, another speaker vent, and yes &mdash; an IR blaster, which is still one of those rare but surprisingly useful extras.
<h3>Realme P4 Pro Review: Display</h3>
The P4 Pro comes with a 6.8-inch 1.5K 4D curved AMOLED display, and Realme clearly wants you to notice it. It pushes up to 144Hz refresh rate, though that full speed only shows up in a few apps like Calculator (yes, your math will look extra smooth) while most of the UI hangs around at 120Hz.&nbsp;
Colors pop right out of the box with 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and you can tinker between Vivid, Natural, and Pro modes&mdash;or go all-in with Cinematic and Brilliant if you like your display extra punchy.
You&rsquo;re covered with HDR10 on Netflix and full HDR playback on YouTube. The Hyper Vision AI chip also does a bit of behind-the-scenes trickery, upscaling SDR content into HDR so even an old video looks like it got a glow-up.&nbsp;
The difference was striking when I lined up the new Avatar trailer on the P4 Pro next to the Moto Edge 60 Fusion. The Realme pushed out playback that felt crisper, smoother, and more alive, almost like we were streaming at a higher bitrate.
Brightness isn&rsquo;t an issue either: the panel can hit a claimed 6,500 nits peak with 1,800 nits reserved for outdoor high-brightness mode&mdash;so legibility under the sun is solid. Add in stereo speakers that easily handle Netflix binges, and the whole setup feels premium.
<h3>Realme P4 Pro Review: Camera Performance</h3>
The Realme P4 Pro keeps things straightforward in the camera department: two usable lenses on the back, and one for selfies. The star here is the 50MP main OIS camera with Sony&rsquo;s IMX896 sensor, paired with an 8MP ultra-wide that&rsquo;s more about convenience than quality.
There&rsquo;s also a depth sensor hanging around, but that&rsquo;s really just there to pad out the spec sheet. Up front, you get another 50MP sensor for selfies, which sounds a little overkill but actually pays off.
Both the main rear shooter and the selfie camera can record at 4K 60fps, which is nice to see at this price.&nbsp;
You also get the option to pick between two photo styles &mdash; &ldquo;Vibrant&rdquo; and &ldquo;Crisp.&rdquo; One pushes colors warmer, the other leans toward sharpness. I stuck with Crisp during testing, and for the most part, the results felt balanced: good color, solid white balance, and dynamic range that holds up.
That said, there are quirks. Bright skies have a habit of blowing out, reds lean toward neon, and textures look a bit unrealistic if you zoom in too far. Low-light performance is serviceable, with Night mode pulling in extra light while keeping most of the noise under control.&nbsp;
There&rsquo;s even a 2x zoom toggle in the app &mdash; it&rsquo;s all digital, since there&rsquo;s no telephoto lens, but the results are fine as long as you don&rsquo;t pixel-peep. Portrait mode is surprisingly solid, and even at 2x it delivers images that feel polished enough for social feeds.
The 8MP ultra-wide, unfortunately, doesn&rsquo;t match the main shooter. It&rsquo;s handy for group shots or landscapes, but the edges distort and the sharpness just isn&rsquo;t there.&nbsp;
The 50MP selfie camera, on the other hand, redeems things. Selfies have plenty of detail, pleasing skin tones, and a natural depth effect that makes them pop.
Video quality holds up well, with no noticeable overexposure issues. Stability, though, is noticeably better at 4K 30fps than at 60fps.
<h3>Realme P4 Pro Review: Software</h3>
The Realme P4 Pro ships with Realme UI 6.0 on top of Android 15, and it's fun to interact with. Animations are smooth, the control center is quick to pull up, and there&rsquo;s enough customization here to keep tinkering types happy.
Realme has also leaned into the AI buzz with things like AI Edit Genie inside the Gallery app &mdash; you can throw it a text or voice prompt, and it does a surprisingly decent job at cleaning up your photos.
But then comes the part every Realme user knows too well: the bloatware. The phone greets you with a buffet of duplicate apps &mdash; two browsers, two galleries, two app stores, even two game hubs. Half from Google, half from Realme, and all of them fighting for attention on your homescreen.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s a classic case of &ldquo;because we can&rdquo; software design, and it clutters what could have been a clean Android 15 experience.
On the bright side, the Realme P4 Pro is set to get three major Android OS updates and four years of security fixes. That means you&rsquo;re covered all the way to Android 18, with patches running until around 2029.&nbsp;
<h3>Realme P4 Pro Review: Battery &amp; Charging</h3>
The phone comes with a massive 7000mAh battery, same as the Realme 15 Pro. I&rsquo;ll admit, I was a little doubtful about how slapping an extra chip in there would affect endurance, but it actually works in the phone&rsquo;s favor. With two chips splitting up tasks, the CPU and GPU don&rsquo;t get overworked, resulting in better stamina than I expected.
In my usage, which included 4K video recording, a few rounds of high-graphic gaming, and plenty of multitasking, it still pushed through about a day and a half without needing a top-up.
Charging is handled by 80W SuperVOOC, which takes it to 50% in 35 minutes and 100% in about an hour and 15 minutes. You also get 10W reverse charging for topping up other devices, plus some clever tricks like cap charging at 80% for battery health, and bypass charging when gaming so the heat doesn&rsquo;t fry the cell.
<h3>Realme P4 Pro Review: Price &amp; Variants</h3>
The Realme P4 Pro starts at ₹24,999 for the base variant, which offers 8GB of RAM paired with 128GB of storage. Moving up the ladder, you get an 8GB RAM option with double the storage at 256GB for ₹26,999.&nbsp;
For those who want the most powerful configuration available, the top-end model comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, priced at ₹28,999.
<h3>Realme P4 Pro Review: Verdict</h3>
The Realme P4 Pro is one of those <a title="OnePlus Nord CE5 Review" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/oneplus-nord-ce5-review-not-flashy-but-it-seriously-delivers-1752065162885" target="_blank">mid-range phones</a> that feels like it&rsquo;s reaching a tier higher than its price suggests.
The dual-chip magic isn&rsquo;t just a gimmick; it really does give games and video a lift. Battery life is another highlight &mdash; a big 7,000 mAh cell that comfortably lasts more than a day, even if you&rsquo;re leaning on it for streaming or long gaming runs.&nbsp;
The display is bright, sharp, and smooth, making it easy to enjoy whether you&rsquo;re indoors or outdoors. The cameras won&rsquo;t win any awards, but they&rsquo;re dependable for social media and casual photography.&nbsp;
Realme&rsquo;s software still comes with a bit of extra baggage, though regular updates soften that blow. For under ₹25,000, the P4 Pro stands out as one of the most performance-driven options you can buy right now.
&nbsp;

Infinix GT 30 review: Cyber Mecha design, 144Hz AMOLED, Dimensity 7400, and strong gaming features under ₹21K. Great for gamers, though average cameras and limited updates hold it back.

Infinix GT 30 Review: A solid gaming phone with 144Hz display on a budget 

<h2>Infinix GT 30 stands out with Mecha lights, 144Hz AMOLED, and gaming triggers. Solid for performance and battery, but cameras and long-term software support are its weak points.</h2>

The sub-₹20,000 smartphone space is crowded with options promising big performance at reasonable prices. With the GT 30, Infinix isn&rsquo;t trying to blend in&mdash;it&rsquo;s going after a very specific audience.
This phone is made for gamers and young buyers who want their device to look bold, perform reliably in demanding titles, and offer a few unique tricks you won&rsquo;t usually see in this category.
From the Mecha lighting system to gaming shoulder triggers and a 144Hz AMOLED display, the GT 30 positions itself as more than just another budget phone. But when a device leans this heavily on gaming features, the big question is whether it also holds up as an everyday all-rounder.
<h3>Infinix GT 30 Review: Design and build</h3>
The first thing you&rsquo;ll notice about the <a title="Infinix Hot 60i Review" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/infinix-hot-60i-review-feature-packed-long-lasting-and-surprisingly-stylish-1755695887102" target="_blank">Infinix</a> GT 30 is the Mecha lighting system at the back. It&rsquo;s not subtle, and that&rsquo;s the point. The LEDs can glow for calls, notifications, charging, or even pulse along with music and games. You can tweak the LED patterns in the settings as well.
For a phone in this segment, it&rsquo;s easily the most striking feature, and it does succeed in giving the GT 30 a distinct identity compared to the usual glass or matte finishes.
The back itself follows Infinix&rsquo;s Cyber Mecha 2.0 design, with geometric patterns that shift under light. Add to that a couple of thoughtful accents&mdash;a red ring around the camera module and another on the power button&mdash;and you get a phone that doesn&rsquo;t look plain from any angle.
The bezels on the front are also slimmer than what you&rsquo;d expect here, which makes the display feel more immersive. What makes the design functional are the shoulder triggers on the frame.
They&rsquo;re marketed for gaming, and yes, they work well for shooters like BGMI and CODM, but you can also assign them to everyday actions&mdash;think play/pause on YouTube or snapping photos without stretching for the on-screen shutter. The placement isn&rsquo;t perfect; I wish they sat a little lower, but they&rsquo;re still a handy addition.
You also get stereo speakers with clean, loud output, and on the top, an IR blaster that doubles up as a remote for TVs or ACs. At 196 grams and 7.9mm thick, the phone feels balanced in the hand&mdash;not too heavy to game with for hours, but sturdy enough that it doesn&rsquo;t feel fragile.
The Infinix GT 30 is available in three colours: Cyber Blue, Pulse Green, and Blade White.&nbsp;
<h3>Infinix GT 30 Review: Display</h3>
The 6.78-inch AMOLED display is a serious highlight. With 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and 10-bit colour support, it&rsquo;s sharp, vibrant, and smooth. Protecting the display is Gorilla Glass 7i.
Brightness peaks at 4,500 nits, so outdoor visibility is never a struggle, even under the harshest sun. Indoors, HDR content looks rich and cinematic, and the higher refresh makes both gaming and regular scrolling feel responsive.
That said, the 144Hz refresh rate comes with a caveat. The phone technically supports it, but only a handful of apps can actually push the panel to 144Hz&mdash;namely Calculator, Phone, Messages, and Files by Google.
On the content side, YouTube playback goes up to 4K and supports HDR, which looks excellent on the panel. Netflix playback supports Widevine L1, but there&rsquo;s no HDR support on Netflix.
<h3>Infinix GT 30 Review: Performance and gaming</h3>
Inside, we find the <a title="iQOO Z10R Review" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/iqoo-z10r-review-in-5-simple-points-what-you-need-to-know-1753349773828">MediaTek Dimensity 7400</a> powering the GT 30, paired with 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 256GB storage (UFS 2.2). It&rsquo;s not chasing any benchmark glories, but real-world use shows why Infinix went with this setup.
For everyday tasks&mdash;social media, web browsing, multitasking&mdash;performance is smooth and responsive. Apps open quickly, and background switching is snappy. Where the phone flexes, though, is in gaming.
BGMI and Call of Duty Mobile both run at 90 FPS and deliver constant frame rates. Even Genshin Impact holds steady around 40-45FPS.
The 5,400mm&sup2; vapour chamber cooling helps keep heat in check. After 30 minutes of gaming, the phone stays warm but never uncomfortably hot.
The only noticeable bottleneck is the UFS 2.2 storage&mdash;large app installs and file transfers aren&rsquo;t as quick as on pricier rivals with UFS 3.1. But for most users, that won&rsquo;t be a dealbreaker.
I also ran benchmarks: in AnTuTu, the phone scored 727,332 points, while in Geekbench it managed 1,067 in single-core and 3,214 in multi-core.
Infinix also includes its XBOOST AI interface, which brings a few gamer-focused features. There&rsquo;s an AI Magic voice changer that lets you switch your voice in-game, an Esports mode that blocks distractions and boosts CPU performance with one tap, and the option to pick from three performance modes depending on your preference.
<h3>Infinix GT 30 Review: Battery and charging</h3>
Gaming phones need strong endurance, and the GT 30 delivers with a 5,500mAh battery. It comfortably lasts a day of heavy use&mdash;a mix of gaming, video streaming, and social media. With lighter use, it stretches further.
The bundled 45W charger takes it from 0 to 50% in about half an hour, with a full charge in around 60 minutes. A bonus is 10W reverse charging, which allows the GT 30 to double as a power bank for smaller devices. It also supports bypass charging, which is very helpful while gaming.
<h3>Infinix GT 30 Review: Software</h3>
The GT 30 runs Android 15 with <a title="Infinix Hot 60 5G+ Review" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/infinix-hot-60-5g-review-smart-fast-and-surprisingly-polished-1753264810178" target="_blank">Infinix&rsquo;s</a> XOS 15 skin. The good news is that Infinix has cleaned up the interface compared to older devices. The bad news is that some preloaded apps still remain. They can be uninstalled, but the UI still doesn&rsquo;t feel as lean as stock Android.
On the positive side, Infinix adds useful touches. The Dynamic Bar offers iOS-style interactive notifications, while floating windows and Smart Panel shortcuts make multitasking easier. Battery management is also handled intelligently with AI-driven optimisations.
In terms of support, you get two years of OS updates and three years of security patches. That&rsquo;s acceptable for this segment, though three years would be nicer.
<h3>Infinix GT 30 Review: Cameras</h3>
Cameras are where the GT 30 reminds you it&rsquo;s a gaming-first phone. The 64MP Sony IMX682 main sensor takes solid shots in daylight, with good detail and balanced colours. But the absence of OIS shows up in low light&mdash;images blur easily, and night shots lose sharpness.
The 8MP ultra-wide is serviceable but doesn&rsquo;t impress, with softer edges and muted colours. The 13MP front camera produces decent selfies in good light but struggles in dim conditions with aggressive smoothing.
Video is capped at 4K 30fps, with EIS handling stabilization. For casual shooters, the cameras will do the job, but they&rsquo;re not the selling point of this phone.
<h3>Infinix GT 30 Review: Verdict</h3>
The Infinix GT 30 doesn&rsquo;t try to be everything for everyone&mdash;and that&rsquo;s its biggest strength. With its Mecha lights, gaming triggers, AMOLED display, and reliable performance, it&rsquo;s a device that nails the gamer-first promise in the budget category. The design is bold, the screen is excellent, and the battery life is great.
The weaker spots are really in the camera and software support, which may not fully satisfy someone chasing a long-term all-rounder. But if gaming, multimedia, and a bit of design flair top your list, the GT 30 is easily one of the most compelling devices under ₹20,000 right now.

Discover the Poco M7 Plus – a bold budget phone with a 7,000mAh battery, smooth 144Hz display, and reliable performance. But is it better than its sibling, the Redmi 15 5G? Find out in this detailed review.

Poco M7 Plus Review: Best Budget Phone Under ₹15,000?  

<h2>Poco M7 Plus review: A budget 5G smartphone with a 7,000mAh battery, 144Hz display, Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, and expandable storage up to 1TB. Find out if it&rsquo;s the best phone under ₹15,000 in India.</h2>

The Poco M7 Plus has been my daily driver for over a week now, and I keep coming back to the same thought: this phone knows exactly what it wants to be.
It&rsquo;s a capable budget device that ticks most of the right boxes&mdash;a massive 7,000mAh battery, a high refresh rate display, reliable performance, and that unmistakable Poco design language that refuses to blend in.
It doesn&rsquo;t try to be subtle or overly premium. Instead, it leans into a more playful, in-your-face aesthetic clearly aimed at a younger audience. After living with it for a bit, here&rsquo;s how it holds up in real life.
<h3>Poco M7 Plus Design: Loud, Chunky, and Very Poco</h3>
When I first unboxed the Poco M7 Plus, the design immediately reminded me of why Poco has managed to carve out its own identity. The back of the Poco M7 Plus feels like someone at Poco decided smartphones don&rsquo;t always need to look boring. Instead of the usual glittery or glossy back, you get a bold, almost Lego-like design language. The panel is divided into geometric blocks with contrasting color accents &mdash; a bright red frame on top bleeding into a cool blue bottom edge. It&rsquo;s loud, playful, and definitely not shy about being noticed.
The camera module sits tall on the left, an elongated black pill-shaped island that houses the dual cameras and LED flash. Below that, Poco&rsquo;s branding runs vertically, almost like a fashion logo placement, signaling that this phone wants to be seen as much as it wants to be used.
The phone is still all plastic&mdash;no fancy glass or metal here&mdash;but the matte finish does a surprisingly good job of keeping fingerprints away. At &nbsp;217 grams, it&rsquo;s not exactly light. This is a big phone, and you&rsquo;ll feel it in your pocket. But Poco has done enough with the flat sides and 8.40mm thickness to keep it manageable. The phone never felt like a brick in my hand, even after long scrolling sessions.
Overall, it's the kind of design you&rsquo;ll either love instantly for its unapologetic personality or find a little too experimental. Either way, it makes the M7 Plus stand out in a market where most phones are still chasing &ldquo;premium minimalism.&rdquo; This one? It&rsquo;s clearly having more fun.
<h3>Poco M7 Plus Display: Smooth Where It Matters</h3>
The front is dominated by a 6.9-inch Full HD+ LCD. Poco markets the 144Hz refresh rate heavily, and while the interface mostly runs at 120Hz, the effect is still noticeable. Scrolling through apps feels fluid, swipes register instantly, and gaming in titles that support higher refresh rates does feel smoother compared to other phones in this price range.
Colors are punchy and the panel is sharp enough for everyday use. Watching YouTube videos or catching up on Netflix shows is enjoyable, but there&rsquo;s a clear limitation: brightness. The screen peaks at 850 nits in high brightness mode, which is fine indoors but less convincing outdoors. Under harsh sunlight, you&rsquo;ll often find yourself angling the phone or shielding it with your hand just to make out what&rsquo;s on the display. This isn&rsquo;t unusual for a budget LCD panel, but it does limit the experience when you&rsquo;re outdoors.
There&rsquo;s no HDR support and you&rsquo;re capped at 1080p playback on streaming apps. In 2025, that feels like a compromise, especially since some rivals in this price bracket are now offering budget AMOLEDs with better contrast and higher peak brightness.
<h3>Poco M7 Plus Cameras: Nothing Surprising, Nothing Awful</h3>
On the back, the M7 Plus comes with a 50MP primary sensor paired with a depth sensor. The front houses an 8MP selfie shooter. And if you&rsquo;re expecting anything beyond &ldquo;it&rsquo;s fine,&rdquo; you&rsquo;ll be disappointed.
Daytime shots are decent. There&rsquo;s enough detail and colors don&rsquo;t look completely washed out. But low light photography is where the cracks start to show. Images soften up quickly, shadows eat into details, and you&rsquo;re left with photos that feel passable but uninspiring. The night mode helps, but only slightly&mdash;it can&rsquo;t compensate for the limitations of the hardware.
Selfies are usable for Instagram stories and video calls. Skin tones are sometimes off, but you can tweak them with a filter and move on. 1080p 30fps video recording is serviceable too, though don&rsquo;t expect smooth stabilization.
This isn&rsquo;t a phone you buy for its camera system. It&rsquo;s good enough for casual shots, but if photography matters to you, there are better options even at this price.
<h3>Poco M7 Plus Performance: Reliable Day to Day, Not a Gaming Beast</h3>
Powering the Poco M7 Plus is Qualcomm&rsquo;s Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, paired with either 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Now, 128GB feels a little cramped in 2025&mdash;especially once you start downloading a couple of big games, shooting 50MP photos, and caching videos on streaming apps. Poco should have offered a higher-storage variant out of the box.
The silver lining is that you do get expandable storage up to 1TB via microSD. It&rsquo;s not as fast as native UFS storage, but for photos, music, and offline files, it&rsquo;s perfectly fine and makes the base 128GB feel less restrictive.
Day-to-day use is smooth. Social media apps, browsing, messaging, and even light multitasking work without hiccups. Gaming is a mixed bag. Casual titles like Subway Surfers or Clash of Clans run just fine. Heavier titles like BGMI or Call of Duty Mobile are playable, but you&rsquo;ll notice frame drops after extended sessions. The phone warms up, and performance throttling kicks in, which isn&rsquo;t unexpected from a budget chip.
This is a processor built for efficiency and consistency, not sustained high-end performance. And for most people buying a phone under ₹15,000, that&rsquo;s enough.
<h3>Poco M7 Plus Software: HyperOS </h3>
The Poco M7 Plus ships with Xiaomi&rsquo;s HyperOS, built on Android 15. Poco is promising two major Android updates.
This means you can expect support up to Android 17 and four years of security patches. For a budget phone, that&rsquo;s actually a respectable commitment.
HyperOS itself is feature-packed. You get plenty of customization options, built-in security tools like App Lock for privacy, and a dedicated Security app that clears junk files, scans for malware, and frees up memory to keep things running smoothly.
There&rsquo;s also Google Gemini baked right into the OS, which is handy if you&rsquo;re already leaning into AI-powered assistance.
The downside is Bloatware. Out of the box, the M7 Plus comes loaded with pre-installed apps you didn&rsquo;t ask for, plus the usual mix of ads and spammy notifications that can make the experience frustrating.
Most of this can be disabled with a little effort, but it does take away from what is otherwise a clean and fast interface.
<h3>Poco M7 Plus Battery: The Star of the Show</h3>
If there&rsquo;s one reason to pick up the Poco M7 Plus, it&rsquo;s the battery. Poco somehow managed to squeeze a 7,000mAh cell into this slim body using silicon-carbon tech, and it delivers exactly what you&rsquo;d expect: incredible endurance.
I routinely ended days with over 40 percent charge still left. With lighter use, this can stretch to two full days without charging. For heavy users, you&rsquo;ll still get through a day comfortably without the constant low-battery anxiety that many midrange phones bring.
Charging is capped at 33W, which feels slow by today&rsquo;s standards. A full charge takes around an hour and a half. It&rsquo;s not terrible, but considering competitors like Vivo and Oppo are pushing faster charging in similar price brackets, the M7 Plus feels behind. One bonus, though, is 18W reverse charging&mdash;you can use it to juice up another phone or accessory in a pinch.
<h3>Poco M7 Plus Extras: The Small Things That Matter</h3>
The Poco M7 Plus includes a handful of features that make daily life easier:
<ul>
<li>Side-mounted fingerprint scanner that&rsquo;s fast and consistent.</li>
<li>IR blaster for controlling TVs and ACs&mdash;still a uniquely Xiaomi ecosystem perk.</li>
<li>IP64 rating which protects against dust and splashes.</li>
<li>Single speaker that&rsquo;s loud enough for YouTube, though clarity isn&rsquo;t amazing. Poco&rsquo;s &ldquo;200 percent volume mode&rdquo; boosts output further, but it starts distorting at max.</li>
</ul>
These aren&rsquo;t headline features, but they add up to make the phone feel more practical.
<h3>Poco M7 Plus Verdict: A Safe Play, Wrapped in Bold Packaging</h3>
After a week with the Poco M7 Plus, I can say this: it&rsquo;s a solid budget phone. It nails the essentials&mdash;battery life, smooth performance for everyday use, a big display, and a design that stands out. It doesn&rsquo;t try to reinvent anything, and maybe that&rsquo;s fine.
The cameras are average, the charging speed feels behind the curve, and the display struggles outdoors. But for the price, none of these are deal breakers. The phone feels dependable, and that&rsquo;s worth a lot in this segment.
&nbsp;

Looking for a feature-packed budget phone? The Infinix Hot 60i offers a 50MP camera, 6000mAh battery, 120Hz display, and a premium design under ₹10K. Read our in-depth review to see if it’s worth your money!

Infinix Hot 60i Review: Budget Phone With 50MP Camera, 6000mAh Battery & 120Hz Display

<h2>The Infinix Hot 60i brings a 50MP camera, big battery, and smooth 120Hz display to the budget segment. Find out if it&rsquo;s the best value buy under ₹10K in our review.</h2>

Infinix has been steadily making waves in the budget smartphone market, and the Hot 60i is their latest contender.
With a competitive price of ₹9,299, this phone packs in some impressive features like a 50MP camera, a massive 6000mAh battery, and a sleek design that rivals phones at a higher price point.
But does this phone really deliver everything you need, or is it just another face in the crowd of budget options? Let&rsquo;s find out.
<h3>Infinix Hot 60i Review: Design</h3>
When it comes to design, the <a title="Infinix Hot 60 5G+ Review" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/infinix-hot-60-5g-review-smart-fast-and-surprisingly-polished-1753264810178" target="_blank">Infinix </a>Hot 60i manages to stand out in the crowded budget segment. Right away, the phone gives off a vibe that feels both fresh and unexpectedly premium for its price. The matte plastic back panel looks sharp, but more importantly, it keeps annoying fingerprints at bay, making the phone easy to keep clean even after a day of heavy use.
A closer look might remind you of certain high-end devices&mdash;the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, for example, seems to have inspired some of the Hot 60i&rsquo;s style cues. This resemblance works in Infinix&rsquo;s favour, giving the phone a sense of modernity and class that&rsquo;s rare at this price. The phone is slim enough to fit nicely in your hand, and at just 199g, it doesn&rsquo;t feel heavy or awkward to use for long periods.
Colour choices are another win here. The Hot 60i comes in four different shades: Sleek Black, Shadow Blue, Monsoon Green, and Plum Red. Each option has a subtle charm, so there&rsquo;s something for everyone. What&rsquo;s genuinely impressive is the IP64 dust and water resistance rating&mdash;a feature you&rsquo;d usually expect on phones that cost much more. This means it can easily shrug off minor spills and splashes, making it a good choice for everyday life.
Practical details aren&rsquo;t ignored either. There&rsquo;s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that&rsquo;s fast and reliable, giving you quick access to your phone with a natural grip. You also get a mono speaker at the top for calls and media, plus a headphone jack at the bottom&mdash;a must-have for anyone not ready to let go of their favourite wired headphones.
<h3>Infinix Hot 60i Review: Display</h3>
The Hot 60i comes with a big 6.75-inch HD+ LCD display, and what really stands out is the 120Hz refresh rate. That smooth scrolling and swiping experience gives the phone a premium feel, making day-to-day tasks like browsing and flipping through photos noticeably better. For a budget device, this is definitely a standout feature.
However, it&rsquo;s not all perfect. The display resolution is just HD+, which means you&rsquo;re not getting the sharpest details or the most vibrant colours. It&rsquo;s decent for watching videos or checking social feeds, but those used to higher-resolution screens might notice the difference. Still, for this price range, it&rsquo;s a reasonable trade-off.
On the plus side, brightness levels are pretty solid. With a typical 560 nits and peak brightness of 670 nits, outdoor visibility is quite good unless you&rsquo;re directly under the midday sun. One aspect that&rsquo;s starting to feel a bit outdated in 2025 is the waterdrop notch. While this was once common in budget phones, a punch-hole design would have made the display look a lot more modern and up to date.
<h3>Infinix Hot 60i Review: Performance</h3>
Performance is an area where the Infinix Hot 60i comfortably holds its own. Under the hood, you get a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset paired with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM. For basic, everyday tasks like browsing, video streaming, social media, and even some light multitasking, the phone handles everything smoothly. Apps open without much delay, and the overall responsiveness is perfectly fine for casual users.
When it comes to gaming, this isn&rsquo;t the phone for heavy hitters, but lighter games run well and you can manage a session of Call of Duty Mobile on lower settings. The phone is clearly built for users who spend more time on WhatsApp, YouTube, and Instagram than on graphic-intensive gaming, and for that crowd, it&rsquo;s a solid performer.
<h3>Infinix Hot 60i Review: Cameras</h3>
<a title="Vivo V60 First Look" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/vivo-v60-first-look-is-this-2025-s-flagship-killer-1754912891557" target="_blank">Cameras</a> on budget phones are always a bit of a mixed bag, and the Hot 60i is no exception. On paper, the 50MP main sensor paired with a 2MP depth sensor looks promising. In daylight, the main camera does a respectable job, with photos showing good detail and mostly accurate colours. It&rsquo;s a reliable setup for casual snapshots and sharing on social media.
Low light is where the limitations show&mdash;images quickly lose sharpness and gain noise, which is expected at this price. The 5MP front-facing camera is decent for selfies in bright settings but doesn&rsquo;t offer the best results in dim lighting. For video, you get up to 2K/30fps recording on both the front and back cameras. It&rsquo;s a cool feature for casual creators, but the footage isn&rsquo;t on par with higher-end models.
<h3>Infinix Hot 60i Review: Battery</h3>
Battery life is hands down one of the Hot 60i&rsquo;s biggest selling points. With a giant 6000mAh cell inside, you&rsquo;re easily getting through a full day and probably well into the next with moderate usage. Whether you&rsquo;re streaming, browsing, or taking lots of calls, running out of juice is the last thing you&rsquo;ll worry about.
Charging is handled by 18W fast charging. It&rsquo;s not the fastest out there, but for a phone in this segment, a full top-up in around an hour and a half is totally reasonable. The reverse charging feature is another handy extra&mdash;it lets you use the Hot 60i as a backup power bank in a pinch, which could be a lifesaver if your other gadgets run low.
<h3>Infinix Hot 60i Review: Software</h3>
The Hot 60i runs on XOS 15.1, built over Android 15. The software feels clean and responsive, with only a handful of pre-installed apps and bloatware, most of which you can remove. There are a few genuinely useful AI tools on board as well, including Circle Search for quick info lookups, AI Eraser for simple photo edits, and AI Extender to boost multitasking. These little touches help the phone feel smarter and more flexible for everyday needs.
<h3>Infinix Hot 60i Review: Verdict</h3>
When you add it all up, the Infinix Hot 60i delivers a lot for its price. The design feels fresh, the performance is more than enough for everyday tasks, and that massive battery is an absolute highlight. Sure, the cameras and display have their limitations, but for ₹9,299, you&rsquo;re getting a sleek, capable smartphone with impressive stamina. If you&rsquo;re after a dependable, budget-friendly device that covers all the basics without feeling cheap, the Hot 60i is definitely worth a look.

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The Department of Telecommunications will likely ask telecom companies to test 5G networks in rural areas along with urban ones, according to a PTI report.

DoT wants telecom companies to test 5G networks in rural areas too

The Department of Telecommunications will likely ask telecom companies to test 5G networks in rural areas along with urban ones, according to a PTI report.

DoT wants telecom companies to test 5G networks in rural areas too
The Department of Telecommunications will likely ask telecom companies to test 5G networks in rural areas along with urban ones, according to a PTI report. Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea have been provided trial spectrum to test 5G technology. Currently, the trials are planned to be conducted at locations including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. State-owned firm MTNL could also join the trials soon.
DoT wants telecom companies to test 5G networks in rural areas Airtel, Vi, Jio provided 5G trial spectrum MTNL could join 5G trials soon

The Department of Telecommunications will likely ask telecom companies to test 5G networks in rural areas along with urban ones, according to a PTI report. Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea have been provided trial spectrum to test 5G technology.
Currently, the trials are planned to be conducted at locations including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. State-owned firm MTNL could also join the trials soon.

The OnePlus Pad 3 comes with a great display, nails performance and battery life for its price—making it the Android tablet to beat under ₹45K in India. Ideal for work, play, and everything in between.

OnePlus Pad 3 Review: Best Android tablet money can buy?

The OnePlus Pad 3 comes with a great display and nails performance, and battery life for its price—making it the Android tablet to beat under ₹45K in India. Ideal for work, play, and everything in between.

<h3 data-start="1691" data-end="1841">The OnePlus Pad 3 packs a stellar display, top-tier performance, and epic battery, making it the best Android tablet in India under ₹45,000 right now.</h3>

The OnePlus Pad 3 has been my main tablet for the past two months, handling everything from work to streaming and a bit of gaming on the side.&nbsp;
On paper, it&rsquo;s clearly aimed at shaking up the premium tablet market, going up against both top Android rivals and even Apple&rsquo;s iPad lineup.&nbsp;
But at ₹42,999, it&rsquo;s not exactly cheap, so expectations are sky-high. After living with it day in and day out, the big question is whether the Pad 3 actually lives up to the hype, or if it&rsquo;s just another face in the crowded world of premium tablets.
<h2>OnePlus Pad 3 Review: Display and Audio</h2>
Let&rsquo;s kick things off with the display, because that&rsquo;s what you notice every single time you pick up a tablet. After two months with the OnePlus Pad 3, I have to say, the 13.2-inch LTPS LCD has seriously impressed me. With a super sharp 3.4K resolution and a buttery-smooth 144Hz refresh rate, everything, from scrolling through articles to playing games, looks incredibly crisp and responsive.
The colours on this screen are punchy, and the contrast is so good that it honestly gives off AMOLED vibes. The first time I fired it up, I actually had to check the specs again just to be sure it wasn&rsquo;t an OLED.&nbsp;
The only real giveaway that it&rsquo;s still an LCD is when you really scrutinise the blacks or tilt the screen at a sharp angle; that&rsquo;s when you might notice a bit of colour shift and less-than-perfect black levels. Still, the 12-bit panel makes every image and video pop, and it&rsquo;s just so much more vibrant than what you usually get at this price.
Brightness is pretty much unchanged from last year, peaking at 900 nits in High Brightness Mode and settling around 600 nits normally. I never struggled with visibility, whether I was indoors, outdoors, or even doomscrolling by the window on a sunny afternoon.
One thing I genuinely like: the bezels. OnePlus didn&rsquo;t try to make them vanishingly thin, and that&rsquo;s a good thing. On a tablet this big, a little bezel actually helps you grip it without accidental touches.
The 7:5 aspect ratio is another smart move. It&rsquo;s perfect for browsing and reading, though you&rsquo;ll see black bars on videos. But watching anything is still a treat thanks to Dolby Vision support. While Netflix weirdly skips Dolby Vision here, YouTube HDR works perfectly.
Audio also gets a major boost. There are now four woofers and four tweeters, making the sound surprisingly rich, loud, and detailed. Even at max volume, distortion is barely noticeable. Plus, Bluetooth audio is fully loaded with support for every high-res codec you could want, including aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, and LHDC.
<h2>OnePlus Pad 3 Review: Design</h2>
The OnePlus Pad 3 brings a fresh design this year, and it&rsquo;s instantly noticeable. The big circular camera module from last time has been swapped for a pill-shaped island, now shifted off to the side. This simple change gives the back a much sleeker, more streamlined look. The sides have gone flat instead of rounded, and that alone adds a more premium, upmarket vibe to the tablet. Even the pogo pins for the Bluetooth keyboard have moved&mdash;they&rsquo;re now on the back panel rather than the side.
With the new hardware, the Pad 3 is a bit heavier than before, tipping the scales at 675 grams versus last year&rsquo;s 584 grams. Still, it stays impressively slim at just 5.97mm, and the weight distribution is so balanced that holding it one-handed never felt awkward or tiring.
Unlike last year, OnePlus is offering the Pad 3 in two colours: Frosted Silver and Storm Blue, both of which look and feel great.&nbsp;
On the downside, you&rsquo;re still limited to WiFi only&mdash;there&rsquo;s no cellular model or even eSIM support. And for security, you&rsquo;re stuck with basic face unlock via the front camera, with no fingerprint scanner in sight.
<h2>OnePlus Pad 3 Review: Accessories</h2>
I&rsquo;ve been using the OnePlus Pad 3 with its new keyboard folio, and I have to say, the whole experience is super smooth. The folio still comes in two parts: the top half snaps magnetically to the back and serves as a surprisingly sturdy kickstand, while the keyboard connects easily to the new pogo pins. It&rsquo;s also detachable, so you can use it wirelessly as a Bluetooth keyboard&mdash;something I actually found myself doing more often than expected.
Do keep in mind, though, that the Pad 3&rsquo;s pogo pins and mounting system have changed. That means your old Pad 2 keyboard won&rsquo;t work here, so you&rsquo;ll need to grab the new one if you&rsquo;re upgrading.
Typing on the new keyboard feels instantly familiar. The key travel is solid, the layout is well-spaced, and I was able to hit my normal typing speed from the get-go. There&rsquo;s also a new dedicated AI button for quickly launching Gemini, which is a nice touch. The trackpad is noticeably larger, smooth, and accurate, making navigation a breeze.
While OnePlus hasn&rsquo;t launched a new stylus this year, the Pad 3 works perfectly with the Stylo 2. You get useful features like double-tap to switch tools and presentation mode. There&rsquo;s barely any noticeable lag, the pressure sensitivity is excellent, and palm rejection is spot on&mdash;making the Pad 3 a solid choice for doodling or note-taking.
<h2>OnePlus Pad 3 Review: Performance and Software</h2>
Let&rsquo;s dig into performance, because after two months of daily use, I can confidently say the OnePlus Pad 3 is an absolute powerhouse.&nbsp;
Under the hood, it&rsquo;s packing the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the same flagship chip you&rsquo;ll find in the OnePlus 13 and other top Android phones.&nbsp;
There are two variants: 12GB LPDDR5X RAM with 256GB UFS 4.0 storage, or if you&rsquo;re feeling extra, 16GB LPDDR5T with a massive 512GB of storage.
I ran every benchmark I could think of, and the numbers didn&rsquo;t disappoint. Antutu scores consistently crossed 2.6 million, and in the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test, the Pad 3 stayed impressively stable at 82.7%.&nbsp;
That large chassis isn&rsquo;t just for show either&mdash;it helps with heat dissipation, meaning the Pad 3 can sustain high performance without turning into a hand-warmer like some phones.
Gaming is a blast here. I played BGMI at 120fps and it actually maintained that frame rate&mdash;no stutters, no frame drops, even during long sessions. That makes it a genuinely solid pick for mobile gamers who want a big screen.
But honestly, the biggest game-changer for me has been the software. Out of the box, the Pad 3 runs OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15 for tablets, and OnePlus promises three years of major updates and six years of security patches.&nbsp;
The new OxygenOS is packed with multitasking features like split-screen, floating windows, and my personal favourite, Open Canvas, which lets you set up to nine multi-app workflows&mdash;seriously great for productivity.
If you&rsquo;re already using a OnePlus phone, features like NFC tap-to-connect make sharing files and mirroring your phone seamless.&nbsp;
Even Apple users aren&rsquo;t left out, thanks to O+ Connect for quick file transfers from iPhone or Mac. The built-in AI tools are surprisingly useful, too, and I actually ended up using them a lot.
Now, for the not-so-great part: the classic Android tablet pain points are still here. Some apps, like Google Docs, just don&rsquo;t play nicely between the app and Chrome, and you miss out on iPad exclusives like Procreate or DaVinci Resolve.&nbsp;
Even when productivity apps exist, they often feel a step behind in terms of updates or polish. Maybe that&rsquo;ll improve with the rumoured ChromeOS-Android merge, but for now, it&rsquo;s really the Pad 3&rsquo;s only obvious weak spot.
<h2>OnePlus Pad 3 Review: Cameras</h2>
The OnePlus Pad 3 packs a 13MP rear camera, which comes in handy for scanning documents or snapping a quick photo if your phone&rsquo;s not around, but nothing special.&nbsp;
The 8MP front camera is decent for video calls. The rear sensor records 4K at 30fps, while the front tops out at 1080p 30fps&mdash;good enough for daily use.
<h2>OnePlus Pad 3 Review: Battery</h2>
The OnePlus Pad 3 features a huge 12,140mAh battery, which is a big step up from last year. In my experience, it easily delivers 8 to 9 hours of screen-on time, even with heavy use. Charging is super quick too&mdash;thanks to 80W fast charging, you can go from zero to full in under 90 minutes.
<h2>OnePlus Pad 3 Review: Verdict</h2>
After using the OnePlus Pad 3 as my daily driver for two months, I can honestly say it&rsquo;s a rock-solid all-rounder for its price. The display is gorgeous and smooth, the performance is seriously fast, and that massive battery means you don&rsquo;t have to worry about running out of juice halfway through the day.&nbsp;
The updated design feels premium, and the keyboard-stylus combo makes it genuinely useful for both work and entertainment.&nbsp;
While the Android tablet app situation still has its flaws, and you do miss out on a few iPad exclusives, those don&rsquo;t take away from the overall experience. If you want a powerful, big-screen tablet under ₹45K, the OnePlus Pad 3 is easy to recommend.

Hands-on with Realme 15T 5G: sleek iPhone-style design, big 7000mAh battery, 50MP camera & 60W fast charging. Is this the best budget 5G phone?

Realme 15T First Look: Best phone under ₹20,000?

<h2>The Realme 15T 5G first look shows off iPhone-inspired style, a slim body, 7000mAh battery, 50MP camera, and 60W charging &mdash; making it a strong budget contender under ₹20K.</h2>

At first glance, the Realme 15T looks like it fell out of Apple&rsquo;s design lab. Flat edges, glossy camera bump, and bezels slim enough to trick you into a double take. But this isn&rsquo;t an iPhone&mdash;it&rsquo;s Realme&rsquo;s new sub-₹20,000 budget phone. And instead of chasing pure specs or gimmicks, it&rsquo;s trying to win over buyers with a mix of bold design choices and an almost absurdly large battery.
The result is a phone that feels both familiar and a little strange. Familiar, because the influence is obvious. Strange, because Realme has somehow packed a 7000mAh battery into a device that&rsquo;s thinner and lighter than plenty of midrange phones with far smaller cells.
<h3>Realme 15T Design: A Little Borrowed, A Little Earned</h3>
Yes, it looks like an iPhone. That&rsquo;s the first thing anyone will notice. But Realme hasn&rsquo;t gone full copy-paste here. The Flowing Silver color option shows some effort&mdash;the plastic back uses a layered printing process that creates marble-like swirls, meaning no two units look exactly alike. It&rsquo;s still plastic, but it doesn&rsquo;t feel cheap.
What&rsquo;s more surprising is the size and weight. At 7.89mm and 183 grams, the 15T undercuts expectations. You&rsquo;d think &ldquo;<a title="Poco M7 Plus Review: Best Budget Phone Under ₹15,000?" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/poco-m7-plus-review-best-budget-phone-under-15-000-1755692669437" target="_blank">7000mAh</a>&rdquo; and picture a bulky brick. Instead, it feels downright normal in hand. The aluminum alloy around the camera bump adds a touch of durability, while the frame itself is a fiber-glass plastic mix.
The front has its own party trick: bezels just 1.73mm thin on the sides. That&rsquo;s something you don&rsquo;t usually see under ₹20,000. The display is covered with Dragontrail Star D+ glass&mdash;not Gorilla Glass, but good enough to handle scratches from keys and coins. And for a budget phone, the water and dust protection is overkill: IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings. You still shouldn&rsquo;t dunk it in a pool, but rain and dust won&rsquo;t be an issue.
<h3>Realme 15T Camera: The Basics Done Well</h3>
The rear module looks like it houses three cameras, but only two are real. There&rsquo;s a 50MP Omnivision main sensor and a 2MP monochrome add-on. No ultrawide, no telephoto.
<a title="Realme Chill Fan Phone First Look: Smartphone Cooling Gets A Serious Upgrade" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/realme-chill-fan-phone-first-look-smartphone-cooling-gets-a-serious-upgrade-1756385728345" target="_blank">Performance</a> is about what you&rsquo;d hope for in this price range. Daylight shots are sharp, colors pop without going overboard, and the dynamic range is stronger than expected&mdash;you won&rsquo;t lose the sky when shooting a bright landscape. Low light is fine if you stick to Night Mode, and portraits have decent edge detection.
The missing ultrawide lens stings a little, especially when competitors are offering more versatile setups. On the flip side, the 50MP selfie camera is unusually strong. Shots have natural-looking skin tones and plenty of detail, while video recording goes up to 1080p at 60fps with electronic stabilization.
<h3>Realme 15T Battery: The Party Trick</h3>
This is where the 15T flexes. The 7000mAh battery is the headline, and it earns it. Two days of regular use isn&rsquo;t just marketing&mdash;it&rsquo;s achievable. If you&rsquo;re light on social media or streaming, you might even push to three. It&rsquo;s the kind of phone that lets you forget your charger at home for a weekend.
Charging is handled by a 70W brick in the box, which fills the phone in about 75 minutes. That&rsquo;s quick for such a massive cell, though not class-leading. Reverse wired charging is a nice touch&mdash;you can top up your earbuds or even play power bank for a friend.
<h3>Realme 15T: The Bigger Picture</h3>
The <a title="Realme 15,000mAh Phone Hands-On: First Look" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/realme-15000mah-concept-phone-first-look-setting-a-new-standard-1756361651936" target="_blank">Realme</a> 15T isn&rsquo;t subtle. It looks like an iPhone, brags about a massive battery, and still manages to stay slim and light. That combination alone makes it stand out in India&rsquo;s brutally competitive sub-₹20,000 space.
But this isn&rsquo;t a perfect package. The lack of an ultrawide camera limits flexibility, and the design leans heavily on Apple&rsquo;s homework. Still, what Realme has pulled off here feels ambitious: a budget phone that doesn&rsquo;t scream compromise, especially if battery life is your top priority.
If you&rsquo;re tired of charging your phone every night and don&rsquo;t mind your device borrowing some design cues, the Realme 15T might be the budget phone to beat in 2025.

Read our Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 review. This 3.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar offers clear dialogue, deep bass, and cinematic sound at ₹39,990.

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 Review: Cinematic sound at home

<h2>The Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 delivers Dolby Atmos, powerful bass, and clear dialogue in a compact 3.1.2 setup. Priced at ₹39,990, it&rsquo;s a strong home theater soundbar, though the lack of Wi-Fi limits streaming options.</h2>

The Bravia Theatre Bar 6 is Sony&rsquo;s latest attempt to bring big sound to smaller spaces. Priced at ₹39,990, this 3.1.2-channel <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/sonos-new-arc-ultra-soundbar-sub-4-subwoofer-turn-your-living-room-into-a-movie-theatre-1746707815165" target="_blank">Dolby Atmos system</a> includes three front-facing drivers with a dedicated centre channel, a pair of upward-firing speakers, and a wireless subwoofer.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s the most affordable entry in <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/sony-ht-a3000-soundbar-review-does-it-raise-the-bar-1673257666981">Sony&rsquo;s Theatre lineup</a>, but with its focus on cinematic scale and straightforward setup, it aims to deliver far more than just &ldquo;budget&rdquo; performance.
The real question is how well the Bar 6 translates that promise into everyday use &mdash; whether it can fill a living room with immersive sound, handle dialogue with clarity, and deliver the kind of punch that makes movie nights worth it. That&rsquo;s what we&rsquo;re here to find out.
<h3>Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 Review: What's good?</h3>
Sound quality has rarely been a weak spot for Sony&rsquo;s soundbars, and the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/sony-bravia-x80k-review-the-perfect-ultra-premium-smart-tv-1655468151280" target="_blank">Bravia</a> Theatre Bar 6 keeps that reputation intact. This 3.1.2 system delivers crisp, warm audio with strong clarity and a convincing sense of direction, whether you&rsquo;re streaming over Bluetooth or digging into a Dolby Atmos blockbuster. The wireless subwoofer throws in serious low-end weight, making the system feel far larger than its footprint.
Movies and shows are where it really flexes. During Alien Earth, the combination of three front-facing drivers and two up-firing speakers helped build an enveloping sense of height and atmosphere, especially in tense action scenes.&nbsp;
Switch to something fast-paced like Top Gun: Maverick, and the Bar 6 keeps dialogue firmly locked to the centre channel while jet engines roar overhead with scale that feels cinematic. In Stranger Things, the subwoofer added satisfying punch to the Upside Down&rsquo;s growls and rumbles, while still leaving Eleven&rsquo;s dialogue crisp and clear.
The bass can sometimes veer into &ldquo;too much&rdquo; territory with lighter content, but when the mix demands it, like the jungle roars in Jurassic World: Dominion or the thundering car chases of F9: The Fast Saga, it lands with impressive force. The way it drives low frequencies deep and often gives those big blockbuster moments a real sense of physicality.
One of the things I really appreciate about the Bravia Theatre Bar 6 is how thoughtfully it&rsquo;s been designed to fit into everyday living rooms.
At just 3.1kg, it&rsquo;s easy enough to mount on the wall without wrestling with heavy hardware, and while Sony suggests it pairs best with TVs between 50 and 65 inches, there&rsquo;s nothing stopping you from slotting it under something smaller.&nbsp;
The finish deserves some credit. Sony has covered the bar in a fine acoustic mesh that avoids the shiny, reflective look many rivals go for.
This helps reduce glare from your TV screen and gives the bar a softer, more discreet appearance. Importantly, the mesh doesn&rsquo;t get in the way of the drivers inside, so the sound remains clean and direct. It&rsquo;s a subtle, understated design that blends into the background &mdash; precisely what you want from a soundbar.
Sony has also considered the realities of modern TV setups. If your television has wide, leg-style feet, the included riser grips lift the bar just enough to keep things neat and aligned.
While the main unit does need an open top to project its Atmos effects properly, the wireless subwoofer is more forgiving. Drop it in a corner or push it ten feet back, and it still delivers consistent, lag-free bass.
For connectivity, there&rsquo;s the expected HDMI cable in the box&mdash;still the best way to run it&mdash;but you also get Bluetooth 5.3 for quick pairing with a phone or tablet. It&rsquo;s simple, practical, and doesn&rsquo;t overcomplicate things.
<h3>Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 Review: Areas of Improvement&nbsp;</h3>
For all the polish <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/sony-wf-1000xm5-earbuds-review-smaller-lighter-and-better-sound-quality-earbuds-know-price-specs-1697027990288" target="_blank">Sony</a> has packed into the Bravia Theater Bar 6, the one thing it didn&rsquo;t include feels like the most obvious: Wi-Fi. In a ₹40,000 soundbar launched in 2025, that absence sticks out immediately.
&nbsp;Without it, you&rsquo;re left leaning on Bluetooth for wireless playback &mdash; and while pairing is fast and switching inputs through the Bravia Connect app is painless, the lack of AirPlay, Chromecast, or Spotify Connect is a real limitation. These aren&rsquo;t niche features anymore; they&rsquo;re the baseline for how most people stream music at home.
On the audio side, the 3.1.2 setup delivers clarity and depth that suit movies well, but when it comes to bass-heavy hip-hop or densely layered electronic tracks, the system shows its limits.
For instance, when I put on Kendrick Lamar&rsquo;s HUMBLE, I want that bassline to hit hard and linger. The Theater Bar 6 delivers the detail and keeps everything clean, but it doesn&rsquo;t quite unleash the weight I&rsquo;m craving.&nbsp;
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content sound better, with Sony&rsquo;s S-Force Pro and Vertical Surround Engine stretching the soundstage wider and higher. Still, it reminds you that virtualization can only go so far compared to a true multi-speaker setup.
Usability is another mixed bag. The lack of on-bar controls means you&rsquo;re tied to the Sony app for most adjustments, and while it works, it can be buggy at times &mdash; not the kind of stability you want when you&rsquo;re tweaking modes or switching inputs.&nbsp;
Finally, there&rsquo;s the subwoofer. It hits hard, no doubt about that, but it&rsquo;s also on the larger side compared to what rivals are shipping these days. Not a deal-breaker, but worth noting if you&rsquo;re tight on living room space or were hoping for something more discreet.
<h3>Verdict: Should you buy the Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6?</h3>
The Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 strikes an impressive balance between accessibility and cinematic punch. For ₹39,990, it delivers crisp dialogue, convincing height effects, and bass that can make movie nights feel genuinely larger than life.
Its understated design and simple setup make it a great fit for living rooms where ease of use matters as much as performance.
That said, the omissions are hard to ignore. In 2025, a soundbar at this price point should offer Wi-Fi with AirPlay, Chromecast, and Spotify Connect as standard, not leaving you juggling Bluetooth. Music playback is good but not spectacular, with hip-hop and electronic tracks exposing its limits.&nbsp;
However, if your priority is movies and shows, the Theatre Bar 6 delivers a big, room-filling experience without demanding a complicated setup, making it one of the most compelling options in its class.

Read our Oppo K13 Turbo and  Oppo K13 Turbo Pro review covering design, cooling fans, performance, battery life, cameras, and India price details.

Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro Review: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, Dimensity 8450, and Active Cooling

Oppo K13 Turbo and Oppo K13Turbo Pro bring active cooling fans, 7,000mAh batteries, 120Hz AMOLED screens, and solid performance. With Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and Dimensity 8450 options, they balance gaming power with everyday usability.

<h2>Oppo K13 Turbo and Oppo K13Turbo Pro bring active cooling fans, 7,000mAh batteries, 120Hz AMOLED screens, and solid performance. With Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and Dimensity 8450 options, they balance gaming power with everyday usability.</h2>

Active cooling fans on smartphones are still rare, and Oppo clearly wants to make them the headline feature of the K13 Turbo series.&nbsp;
Both the Turbo and Turbo Pro squeeze in tiny, high-RPM fans under the rear panel, paired with vapor chambers and graphite layers to push heat away during long gaming sessions. This bold move sets them apart from most mainstream flagships that rely only on passive cooling.
But the fans are just one part of a bigger play. Oppo backs them with oversized 7,000mAh batteries, fast charging, and silicon from both Qualcomm and MediaTek &mdash; <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/oppo-k13-turbo-oppo-k13-turbo-pro-first-impressions-1754921690218" target="_blank">Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 </a>for the Pro, Dimensity 8450 for the regular Turbo. The Pro looks untouchable on paper, but real-world performance tells a closer story.
The Oppo K13 Turbo series walks a fine line between gaming showmanship and everyday usability. The big question is whether the cooling fans tip the balance in the right direction or add complexity without payoff.
<h3>Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro: Pricing in India</h3>
The Oppo K13 Turbo price in India starts at ₹27,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB model, while the 8GB + 256GB variant comes in at ₹29,999.
If you want the higher-specced sibling, the Oppo K13 Turbo Pro starts at ₹37,999 for the 8GB + 256GB option, with the 12GB + 256GB configuration topping out at ₹39,999.
<h3>Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro: Aesthetic meets airflow</h3>
The Oppo K13 Turbo and Turbo Pro look nearly identical: angular patterns, shiny finishes, and a not-so-subtle gamer slogan plastered across the panel.
However, if you squint, you&rsquo;ll notice the Turbo Pro is the show-off, wrapping its rear fan with RGB lighting, while the regular Turbo sticks with a single green accent. Neither is shy, but subtlety clearly didn&rsquo;t make it past the design brief.
Both phones measure 8.3mm thick, and the weight difference is negligible. The Turbo weighs 207 grams, while the Pro adds a single gram.
On paper, those numbers sound hefty, but in practice the devices feel surprisingly manageable. Given the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/realme-chill-fan-phone-first-look-smartphone-cooling-gets-a-serious-upgrade-1756385728345">built-in fan</a>, vapor chamber, and oversized battery, I was expecting bricks. Instead, they sit in the hand better than you&rsquo;d think.
My review units came dressed as a White Knight (Turbo) and a Silver Knight (Turbo Pro). If knights aren&rsquo;t your thing, Oppo also does a moody Black Maverick and a loud Purple Phantom.
The real party trick is the Storm Engine cooling system. Oppo crammed a ridiculously slim set of fan blades under the camera module, spinning at laptop-worthy speeds of 18,000 RPM.&nbsp;
Air gets channeled through a side vent so your palms don&rsquo;t roast mid-match, while vapor chambers and graphite layers spread the heat around. The result is a gaming phone that somehow stays trim enough to pass as a normal slab when it&rsquo;s not whirring away like a pocket-sized turbine.
Oppo says the K13 Turbo series is rated IPX6, IPX8, and even IPX9. In plain English, that means it can survive sweaty gaming sessions and the occasional surprise downpour without flinching. Impressive, considering there&rsquo;s an actual vent cut into the body.
The catch is dust. There&rsquo;s no formal protection against it, and the only safeguard you get is a tiny cleaning brush in the box &mdash; thoughtful, sure, but hardly a substitute for proper sealing.
<h3>Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro: Sharp visuals, solid audio</h3>
The Oppo K13 Turbo and Turbo Pro stick to the same formula on the front: a big, bright 6.8-inch AMOLED display. The resolution is 1.5K, which is sharper than your usual Full HD.&nbsp;
The 120Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling smooth, and brightness peaks at 1,600 nits, which is more than enough unless you&rsquo;re standing in direct noon sunlight. The panel is flat, and that&rsquo;s a win &mdash; no gimmicky curves to get in the way during a gaming session.&nbsp;
What surprised me is that the Pro&rsquo;s display looked slightly better to my eyes. On paper, they&rsquo;re identical, but the Pro felt like it had richer tones and a bit more punch. Maybe it&rsquo;s a placebo or Oppo flexing just a little &mdash; either way, it caught my attention.
Audio and haptics don&rsquo;t get left behind. The stereo speakers are loud, and if you want more, an Ultra Volume mode cranks things further. At full blast, clarity takes a back seat, but louder is better when you&rsquo;re in a noisy room.
&nbsp;Haptics are well-tuned, too. It's not the cheap buzz you&rsquo;d expect, but clean, deliberate taps add some polish. For a gaming phone, that kind of detail is easy to overlook but makes everyday use feel nicer.
<h3>Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro: Keeping their cool (mostly)</h3>
The Oppo K13 Turbo Pro gets the star treatment with Qualcomm&rsquo;s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, backed by up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of fast UFS 4.0 storage. On paper, it is the clear winner, and in practice, it is quick, snappy, and happy to juggle demanding apps without a hiccup.
The standard K13 Turbo is no slouch either. Oppo has equipped it with MediaTek&rsquo;s new Dimensity 8450, which can be paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.&nbsp;
On paper, it&rsquo;s a step down from the Pro, and the benchmarks back that up &mdash; the K13 Turbo gets close to 1.6 million on AnTuTu, while the Turbo Pro crosses the 2 million mark. But the gap feels surprisingly small in everyday use, with the Turbo holding its own in most tasks.
I comfortably pushed BGMI at high graphics, with the Turbo Pro averaging around 116 fps while the regular Turbo peaked at 117 fps. In fact, gameplay often looked a touch smoother on the standard model, proof that spec sheets don&rsquo;t always tell the whole story.
Heat management is solid across both models. The 7,000mm square vapor chamber does the heavy lifting, while the built-in fan feels more like a showpiece. It spins, it glows, and it hums along, but in terms of actual cooling the difference was barely noticeable.&nbsp;
What you will notice, though, is the fan noise &mdash; more like a desk fan humming away in the background. It&rsquo;s not overpowering, but it can be distracting in FPS titles like BGMI or Call of Duty Mobile, where every footstep counts. The hum is more audible on the Turbo Pro, though it&rsquo;s definitely present on both phones.
<h3>Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro: Smart software, short support</h3>
Out of the box, both the K13 Turbo and Turbo Pro run Android 15 with ColorOS 15 on top. It&rsquo;s the same familiar Oppo flavor &mdash; snappy animations, plenty of customization, and no noticeable lag while switching between games and everyday apps.
ColorOS still feels polished enough for power users but approachable if you&rsquo;re just looking for something that works without fuss.
Gamers will find plenty of extra tricks baked into the K13 Turbo series. Oppo&rsquo;s Game Assistant lets you fine-tune performance on the fly, with options like notification and call blocking, and quick access to tools like screen recording. There&rsquo;s also real-time CPU and GPU monitoring so you can keep tabs on performance mid-match.
Then there&rsquo;s the fan itself, wrapped in an RGB light ring. You can tweak it in the settings, choosing from eight colors and setting up visual cues for in-game alerts, notifications, or charging.
It&rsquo;s fun the first few times, and admittedly a bit gimmicky, but at least Oppo gives you the option to switch it off if you&rsquo;d rather keep things low-key.
Outside gaming, Oppo has thrown in a handful of AI tools. You can summarize phone calls, recompose or clean up images, remove reflections, and generally let the phone handle some tedious editing tasks. They&rsquo;re neat, but whether you&rsquo;ll actually use them day-to-day is another story.
On the software side, both phones are promised two years of Android OS updates and three years of security patches. In 2025, that already feels dated compared to rivals like OnePlus and Samsung that go far beyond that.&nbsp;
My biggest gripe, though, is the bloat. You&rsquo;re greeted with nearly 20 pre-installed third-party apps right out of the box. Sure, they can all be uninstalled, but it&rsquo;s still up to you to clear the clutter.&nbsp;
<h3>Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro: Main shooter surprises</h3>
If cameras are your top priority, the K13 Turbo series probably isn&rsquo;t the place to look. Both phones ship with a single 50MP main sensor doing the heavy lifting, while the so-called secondary 2MP monochrome camera is more decorative than functional.&nbsp;
The Pro version at least gets OIS, which makes a difference for handheld night shots, but the lineup as a whole feels under-equipped compared to competitors.
The absence of an ultrawide camera is the real head-scratcher. It hurts on the cheaper Turbo, but it&rsquo;s even harder to excuse on the Turbo Pro, especially when you stack it against the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/poco-f7-review-big-battery-big-power-big-win-for-gamers-1750767807233">Poco F7</a> or <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/iqoo-neo-10-review-a-budget-beast-that-punches-way-above-its-weight-class-1748245904502">iQOO Neo 10</a>.
The good news is that the main shooter actually punches above its weight. Oppo&rsquo;s processing leans into bright and punchy tones. Photos offer strong dynamic range, skin tones that don&rsquo;t look washed out, and portraits with crisp edges and smooth bokeh.
Even at night, the results are respectable, with the Pro&rsquo;s OIS helping it inch ahead, while the regular Turbo still holds its own if you keep your hands steady. Night Mode brightens the frame fairly well without making everything blurry.
On video, the phones can capture 4K at 60fps, and stabilization is reliable &mdash; again, better on the Pro. The colors match Oppo&rsquo;s still photography style: bold and a bit saturated, but not unpleasant. The 16MP front camera is where things feel more dated. Video is locked at 1080p 30fps, and exposure is hit-or-miss in tricky light.&nbsp;
Overall, if you&rsquo;re the kind of person who wants to snap, share, and move on, the cameras won&rsquo;t disappoint. If you need versatility or pro-level control, you&rsquo;ll notice what&rsquo;s missing pretty quickly.
<h3>Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro: More juice, less stress</h3>
Battery life is where the K13 Turbo series really flexes. Both phones carry a massive 7,000mAh cell, and while silicon-carbon tech is slowly making bigger batteries the norm, this one still feels unusually generous.&nbsp;
I never once felt the creeping anxiety of watching the percentage dip too fast during my time with them. Even on long, app-packed days, I&rsquo;d head to bed with plenty left in the tank, and on lighter days, I found myself skipping the charger entirely.
The 80W SuperVOOC charging is no slouch either. I&rsquo;m not someone who likes planning my life around wall sockets, and thankfully, I didn&rsquo;t have to. Plugging the phone in while getting ready for the day was usually enough to leave home at or near full.
A complete charge took just under an hour, which isn&rsquo;t record-breaking anymore, but paired with that massive battery, it meant I never stressed about running out of juice.
Another thoughtful touch is Bypass Charging. Both phones let you route power directly to the motherboard while gaming, skipping the battery entirely. This keeps heat in check and prevents long gaming sessions from stressing the battery.&nbsp;
<h3>Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro Review: Verdict</h3>
The Oppo K13 Turbo and Turbo Pro are among the few mid-range phones brave enough to bet on active cooling. The tiny fans are flashy and occasionally useful, but they don&rsquo;t redefine the gaming experience the way Oppo might hope.
What makes the K13 Turbo series stand out are the parts wrapped around those fans: huge 7,000mAh batteries, fast charging, sharp AMOLED panels, and chipsets that can compete with the competition.
The trade-offs are clear. You&rsquo;ll miss an ultrawide camera, live with some fan noise, and settle for shorter software support than rivals.
However, Oppo has delivered gaming-focused features without completely sacrificing everyday practicality. If you want phones that look the part and last all day, the K13 Turbo series makes a strong, if slightly unconventional, case.

Sennheiser's Accentum Open Earbuds offer airy, open sound and a comfy fit, skipping noise-cancelling and heavy bass for a more natural listening experience.

Sennheiser Accentum Open Earbuds Review: The magic of open-ear designs

Sennheiser Accentum Open Earbuds offer airy, open sound and a comfy fit, skipping noise-cancelling and heavy bass for a more natural listening experience.

<h3>The Sennheiser Accentum Open Earbuds skip heavy bass for a clean, open sound and all-day comfort. Ideal for staying aware while enjoying quality audio.</h3>

Sennheiser&rsquo;s Accentum Open Earbuds are not your typical pair of wireless earbuds. Instead of chasing big bass and shutting out the world, these go for a more natural, open-ear listening vibe that keeps you in touch with what&rsquo;s around you.&nbsp;
At ₹9,990, it&rsquo;s definitely a bit of a gamble. Most buyers these days seem to want punchy lows, and things like active noise cancellation and high codec support. Sennheiser&rsquo;s giving you none of that, just pure, clean sound, with a wide open stage, and that signature Sennheiser tuning. But does it work as a package?
After using them every day for the past couple of weeks (and putting my Moonshot Chu II DSP IEMs on pause), I can honestly say it&rsquo;s been a surprisingly nice change.&nbsp;
The sound is airy and clear, and I haven&rsquo;t missed that bass as much as I thought I would. It&rsquo;s just a refreshingly different experience.
<h2>Sennheiser Accentum Open Earbuds Review: Sound Quality</h2>
When it comes to headphones and earbuds, sound quality is always the biggest deal. Sennheiser&rsquo;s Open Earbuds stand out right away for delivering a really impressive audio experience.
You get an 11mm dynamic driver that brings out a clear, lively sound that makes everything pop, even though it only supports the standard SBC and AAC codecs. I was a bit sceptical at first about not having high-res wireless, but Sennheiser&rsquo;s tuning totally makes up for it. Music playback feels energetic and detailed, as long as I&rsquo;m not in a super noisy spot.
There&rsquo;s no noise isolation, not even passive isolation ,thanks to open design, and no ANC either. It&rsquo;s honestly like having transparency mode switched on all the time, which has actually made me feel safer running outside or just walking around the city. I never feel totally cut off from my surroundings.
What really surprised me is the sense of space. The soundstage feels open and airy, which makes it easy to pick out different layers in my favourite tracks. It&rsquo;s not quite as expansive as any of the open-back headphones that I have played, but I have never experienced such an open sound from wireless earbuds, not in this price range at least.
Mids and highs really come alive, so vocals and acoustic music sound crisp. I&rsquo;ve been playing tracks like Experience by Ludovico Einaudi, Layla by Eric Clapton, and Africa by Toto, and they just sound so clean.&nbsp;
I even tried movies like &lsquo;Nope&rsquo; and &lsquo;Hugo&rsquo; and was honestly surprised by how full and immersive the sound felt for such compact buds.
Volume has never been an issue, though when I am travelling by metro, I do have to keep it lower since sound does leak out. You get some bass, but it&rsquo;s not going to rock your world, and neither is it designed to. It&rsquo;s all about balance and detail with this one.
One last thing to remember is that there&rsquo;s no dedicated app for customising the sound, so you&rsquo;ll have to use your phone or music app&rsquo;s EQ settings if you want to tweak anything.&nbsp;
Still, if you want open, comfortable, and detailed sound in a lightweight package, these are a great choice. The Open Earbuds is just a super relaxed, enjoyable pair of earbuds.
<h2>Sennheiser Accentum Open Earbuds Review: Call quality</h2>
Call quality on the Open Earbuds really surprised me in a good way. With two mics in each earbud, background noise is filtered out well enough that my voice always comes through clean, even on busy streets. People I&rsquo;ve called have had no trouble hearing me.&nbsp;
The only catch is the open-ear design, which means when I&rsquo;m on a noisy Metro or any other crowded place, I sometimes would struggle to hear the other person clearly, especially if the connection is a little bit sketchy. That&rsquo;s just the trade-off with this style.
<h2>Sennheiser Accentum Open Earbuds Review: Design &amp; Comfort</h2>
The first thing you&rsquo;ll probably notice is that the Open Earbuds&rsquo; case gives off some major AirPods energy. It&rsquo;s got that familiar, smooth shape and flip-top design, so at a glance, you could easily mistake it for Apple&rsquo;s classic charging case, had it not been for the colour.&nbsp;
But look a little closer and you&rsquo;ll spot Sennheiser&rsquo;s own twist. We get a tapered bottom that keeps things feeling fresh rather than like a copy-paste job.
You&rsquo;ve got two colour options for the buds: a clean matte black and this off-white, almost creamy finish.&nbsp;
I was testing the cream version and, honestly, it&rsquo;s a champ at hiding fingerprints, though I can already tell it might start showing scuffs and dirt after a couple of months. The black version looks properly slick and feels like a safe bet if you&rsquo;re worried about marks. The gold charging pin at the end of the stem gives it just a bit of personality, especially in the black version.
The earbuds themselves are designed with that classic stem style. The round bulb just rests on the outer part of your ear, right on the concha, instead of getting stuffed inside your ear canal. This is brilliant if you&rsquo;re someone who hates that blocked-up feeling from in-ear designs. The flip side is that the fit can be a bit of a gamble.&nbsp;
My ears are small to medium, and while the buds were comfy enough for walking around, they started working their way loose the second I tried jogging. If your ears are on the smaller side, you might have the same issue. There&rsquo;s really no way to adjust them, so it&rsquo;s very much a &ldquo;take it or leave it&rdquo; fit.
What I love is how light these are, just 4.35 grams per bud. I wore them for hours and did not feel fatigued at all. The case, too, is feather-light at 29.3 grams, and easily slips in and out of your pocket, making it super easy to carry around.
Sennheiser&rsquo;s given these an IPX4 rating, so a bit of sweat or rain isn&rsquo;t going to be a problem.
My one complaint is the flip-top lid; it doesn&rsquo;t feel as sturdy as I&rsquo;d like, and while the magnets usually keep the buds secure, I did have a moment where a drop sent them tumbling out.&nbsp;
There&rsquo;s a USB port and a little LED on the bottom, but that&rsquo;s it. No reset button or extra features. The case keeps things simple and minimal, so don&rsquo;t expect anything fancy here.
<h2>Sennheiser Accentum Open Earbuds Review: Connectivity &amp; Controls</h2>
The Accentum Open Earbuds run on Bluetooth 5.3, which might sound a bit old school since a lot of new earbuds already have Bluetooth 5.4.&nbsp;
In day-to-day use, though, I had zero complaints; connection was always quick, and features like fast pairing and multipoint worked smoothly.&nbsp;
I also didn&rsquo;t notice any lag, not even when gaming, and the connection stayed rock-solid even when my phone was 10-15 feet away or in a different room.
As mentioned before, you don&rsquo;t get any high-end codecs, and there&rsquo;s no dedicated app for these earbuds.&nbsp;
The upside is setup couldn&rsquo;t be simpler&mdash;just pair and go. On the flip side, you can&rsquo;t tweak the EQ or fine-tune any sound settings directly, so you&rsquo;ll have to rely on your phone or music app if you want to adjust things.&nbsp;
There&rsquo;s also no way to customise controls, but the built-in touch controls on the stems are super responsive for basic actions like volume, play/pause, and skipping tracks.&nbsp;
<h2>Sennheiser Accentum Open Earbuds Review: Battery Life</h2>
Battery life on the Accentum Open Earbuds is pretty solid. Sennheiser promises around 6.5 hours from the earbuds themselves, with extra juice from the case for longer listening sessions.&nbsp;
Charging happens over USB-C, but it isn&rsquo;t particularly fast. Getting the case fully topped up takes about 50-55 minutes. On the plus side though, a quick 10-minute charge gives you about an hour of playback. There&rsquo;s no wireless charging support, which I feel is a missed opportunity.
<h2>Sennheiser Accentum Open Earbuds Review: Verdict</h2>
The Sennheiser Accentum Open Earbuds are honestly a nice change from all the in-canal, bass-heavy options out there. If you&rsquo;re after clear, natural sound and a comfy open-ear fit that lets you keep an ear on what&rsquo;s happening around you, these definitely do the job.
Call quality is solid, battery life holds up, and the controls are super easy to get used to. You do miss out on some stuff like customisation, fancy codecs, and wireless charging, but in daily use, I didn&rsquo;t really feel like I was missing out on anything major.
The fit is a bit of a gamble depending on your ears, and yes, some sound does leak. But if you&rsquo;re bored with the usual in-ear style and want something that just works for everyday life, these are an easy pick.

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