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The Logitech MX Master 4 refines a familiar formula with better materials, new haptics, an Action Ring button, and long battery life, while still leaning heavily on software.

Logitech MX Master 4 review: Still the productivity king?

<h3><strong>The Logitech MX Master 4 builds on a familiar design with revised materials, new haptic feedback, an Action Ring button, updated connectivity, and long battery life.</strong></h3>

<p>The MX Master 4 carries a reputation that very few computer accessories ever get to inherit. There is a reason creators like Marques Brownlee, Ali Abdaal, Casey Neistat, Austin Evans, and MrWhoseTheBoss have all, at different points in their careers, relied on the MX Master. That trust was built through long workdays, reliable tracking, and a level of customisation that adapts easily to different workflows.</p>
<p>I have wanted an MX Master on my desk for a long time, so when the opportunity to review the MX Master 4 came up, I took it without hesitation. This is not a gaming mouse, and it does not attempt to be one. My Logitech G304 still makes far more sense in that role. But for productivity, comfort, and extended all-day use, the MX Master 4, like the models before it, operates on a different level.</p>
<p>Rather than pushing for a dramatic redesign, Logitech has taken a measured path. The MX Master 4 looks familiar at first glance, but the changes start to matter once it becomes part of your daily routine.</p>
<p>With an official price of ₹15,000 and online pricing closer to ₹12,000, it sits firmly in premium territory. The question, then, is straightforward: after wanting one for so long, is this finally the MX Master I would buy myself?</p>
<h2>Logitech MX Master 4 Review: Design and ergonomics</h2>
<p>Anyone coming from an older MX Master will feel right at home with the MX Master 4 almost instantly. The hand position, the overall posture, and the way the mouse fills your palm are all familiar. Logitech has not attempted to rework the fundamentals here, and visually it still sits very close to the MX Master 3S. That sense of continuity is deliberate. The real changes reveal themselves only after days of regular use, where the MX Master 4 starts to feel more polished and better thought through.</p>
<p>The mouse is offered in Graphite and Pale Grey, with a dedicated Mac variant available in White Silver. Colour options aside, the biggest improvement this generation comes down to materials. The rubberised finish on the MX Master 3S was one of its weakest points. It felt premium initially, but it did not age gracefully. Dust, skin oils, and everyday grime clung to it easily, and extended use often resulted in uneven wear and glossy patches that made the mouse feel prematurely worn.</p>
<p>That issue has been addressed decisively. The MX Master 4 switches to a higher-grade plastic across most of its surface. It still feels soft and pleasant in the hand, but without the tacky, dirt-loving behaviour of the earlier coating. Rubber has been restricted to the left and right wings, where grip is genuinely useful. In everyday use, this change makes the mouse feel cleaner, more durable, and far easier to maintain.</p>
<p>The left wing doubles as a thumb rest and now integrates the Actions Ring button. This is also where the haptic feedback is delivered. In use, the placement feels natural and intuitive. The button sits exactly where the thumb expects it to be, and I rarely needed to adjust my grip to reach it.</p>
<p>Logitech has also refined the main click area. The buttons are marginally larger, the loop around the scroll wheel has been removed, and the odd plastic extension on the right-click button from the MX Master 3S is no longer present. These are small tweaks individually, but together they give the mouse a cleaner and more cohesive look.</p>
<p>Click noise remains minimal. Like previous MX Master models, the MX Master 4 uses heavily dampened switches. There is very little audible feedback, and that is clearly intentional. Logitech has tuned this mouse for offices, shared workspaces, and long professional sessions where constant clicking can quickly become irritating. It may not satisfy those who enjoy pronounced tactile feedback, but it makes the mouse easy to live with for hours on end.</p>
<p>Scrolling continues to be a highlight. Both the MagSpeed main wheel and the thumb scroll wheel are aluminium, and both feel premium. The MagSpeed wheel remains exceptional. It offers precise, stepped scrolling when control matters, and seamlessly switches to free-spin mode at the press of a button. Even better, it adapts automatically to speed. Fast flicks glide freely, while slower movements return to controlled scrolling without any manual input.</p>
<p>The thumb wheel, while functional, still lags behind the MagSpeed wheel in feel. It is not as smooth, and the lack of a click limits its usefulness. Considering the mouse already offers eight programmable buttons, this feels like a missed opportunity to expand functionality further.</p>
<p>Below the thumb wheel sits the redesigned gesture button. Its new position makes it easier to press intentionally, and it feels more reliable during repeated use.</p>
<p>Despite not being marketed as a dedicated ergonomic mouse, the MX Master 4 is among the most comfortable work mice I have used. I have larger hands, and the shape fits exceptionally well. Long work sessions never caused fatigue or discomfort. It is still disappointing, though, that a left-handed version remains absent.</p>
<p>This is also not a mouse built for constant lifting or fast flicks, which makes gaming a poor fit. The grip does not encourage aggressive movements, and the Actions Ring button can be triggered unintentionally if you hold the mouse tightly. At 150 grams, it is also relatively heavy. By comparison, my Logitech G304 comes in at 99 grams with an AA battery.</p>
<p>That weight works against it in games, but becomes an asset in creative software. In tools like Photoshop and InDesign, the mouse feels planted and controlled, encouraging slower, more deliberate movements.</p>
<p>There is also a small nod to sustainability. The MX Master 4 is more serviceable, with exposed screws that should allow battery replacement in the future. While this has been possible in certain regions before, sourcing official replacement batteries in India remains difficult unless you are willing to venture into unreliable territory.</p>
<h2><strong>Logitech MX Master 4 Review: Connectivity &amp; Tracking</strong></h2>
<p>In terms of connectivity, the MX Master 4 gives you two clear options. You can use Logitech&rsquo;s Bolt receiver, or go completely dongle-free with Bluetooth 5.1 Low Energy. I genuinely like having both, mainly because I switch between different work setups fairly often.</p>
<p>You can pair the mouse with up to three devices, and switching between them using the button on the bottom is quick and straightforward. Moving between my laptop and desktop felt fast and mostly seamless in day-to-day use.</p>
<p>Logitech says it has improved the internal antenna design and claims a wireless range of up to 10 metres. From my testing, that claim mostly holds up. As long as there were no major obstacles in the way, the connection stayed stable even when I moved a decent distance away from my desk.</p>
<p>For tracking, the MX Master 4 uses Logitech&rsquo;s Darkfield high-precision sensor, and it has been rock solid for me. I tested it on a polished wooden desk, a regular sheet of paper, and even on glass. Tracking stayed consistent across all of them, including glass, which is still something many mice struggle with.</p>
<p>The DPI range goes from 200 all the way up to 8,000, and you can adjust it in fine 50-DPI steps. That level of control is genuinely useful if you care about dialing in pointer speed exactly the way you like it.</p>
<p>The weak point here is the polling rate. Whether you use the Bolt receiver or Bluetooth, it is capped at 125Hz. That feels disappointing at this price, especially when even basic wireless mice bundled with budget keyboard combos run at the same rate.</p>
<p>Connectivity itself is simple enough, but the experience of the mouse is incomplete without the Logi Options+ software. Until I installed the software, even basic things like the back and forward buttons did not work. Once everything is set up, though, the mouse finally delivers what you are paying for.</p>
<h2><strong>Logitech MX Master 4 Review:&nbsp;Software</strong></h2>
<p>Logi Options+ is, without question, the most polished customisation software I have used from any peripheral brand so far. Even large PC makers like Dell, HP, and Asus could learn a thing or two from it. The interface is clean, the setup process is easy to follow, and nothing feels confusing or unnecessarily buried. From a pure design and usability perspective, Logitech has done this part really well.</p>
<p>However, I have a few issues, with the first and foremost being, that you need Logi Options+ in the first place. Without the software installed, a large chunk of what you are paying ₹12,000 to ₹15,000 for simply does not function. Even basic buttons like back and forward are useless until the app is up and running.</p>
<p>Logitech positions the MX Master 4 as a productivity mouse for professional and corporate users. In that context, setup at work should be painless. In reality, it is anything but. On most office machines, installing third-party software like Logi Options+ is painfully convoluted thanks to enterprise level security.</p>
<p>Even with admin access on my work system, I had to get the IT team involved to adjust permissions before the software would behave properly. On top of that, the app asking for keystroke access immediately raised concerns. I had to explain why that permission was required, which is not a great conversation to have in a corporate environment.</p>
<p>A potential workaround would be setting the mouse up on another system and then using it at work. That is not an option here. The MX Master 4 has no onboard memory, so none of the customisations carry over. You have to use the Logi Options+ app, and have it run in the background.</p>
<p>On my personal MacBook, though, the entire setup took under three minutes and worked flawlessly.</p>
<p>Once everything is in place, the experience is excellent. You get to set workflow-specific shortcuts, and profiles, like I did for Photoshop and Lightroom, which made my life a lot easier.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Logitech MX Master 4 Review:&nbsp;Haptics and the new Action Ring</strong></h2>
<p>The MX Master 4 introduces two features that actually move the series forward in a meaningful way: the new haptic feedback system and the dedicated Action Ring button. These are not minor tweaks or background additions. They directly change how the mouse feels and how quickly you can get work done.</p>
<p>Starting with haptics, the feedback is stronger than I expected from a mouse that still looks this understated. Logitech gives you four intensity levels to choose from: subtle, low, medium, and high. I left mine on low, and even that felt more than enough for everyday use. Anything higher quickly starts to feel excessive.</p>
<p>The idea behind the haptics is simple. The mouse gives you a small physical confirmation when an action is completed. It is not meant to grab your attention or pull focus, but to reinforce what you are already doing. Once you get used to it, it starts to feel surprisingly natural.</p>
<p>A good example is layer alignment in Adobe Photoshop. Normally, you rely entirely on visual cues to know when a layer snaps perfectly into place. With the MX Master 4, I also got a subtle haptic nudge the moment alignment was complete. It sounds trivial, but during detailed edits, that extra confirmation genuinely helped, especially when making very fine adjustments.</p>
<p>You get similar feedback when using the Action Ring, Smart Actions, and gesture shortcuts. The haptics also kick in when switching between desktops or workspaces, which makes those transitions feel intentional rather than something you triggered by accident.</p>
<p>The other big addition is the Action Ring itself. While Action Rings technically came to the MX Master 3S through a software update, the MX Master 4 is the first model to support them properly with a dedicated hardware button. That distinction matters in daily use.</p>
<p>Pressing the Action Ring button brings up a circular menu of actions that changes depending on the app you are using. These actions are essentially macros tied to shortcuts, but the way they are presented makes them quick and intuitive to access. Logitech claims this can save up to 33 percent of working time and reduce mouse movement by 67 percent. I did not measure those numbers, but while editing photos in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for this review, my workflow did feel noticeably faster and more fluid.</p>
<p>Inside Logi Options+, you can also create multiple profiles within the same app. For example, you can set up separate Photoshop profiles for photo retouching and for vector or path-based work, each with its own shortcuts. Similar setups work well in Lightroom, DaVinci Resolve, and most other creative applications.</p>
<p>Rounding things out are familiar features like Easy Switch for managing three connected devices through the software, continued Action Ring integration, and Logi Flow, which lets you drag files, images, and text between two computers simply by moving your cursor across screens.</p>
<h2><strong>Logitech MX Master 4 Review:&nbsp;Battery</strong></h2>
<p>The MX Master 4 has a 650mAh battery, with Logitech claiming up to 70 days of use. I am inclined to believe that, because after a week of heavy use, my unit only dropped from 100 to 90 percent. Charging happens over USB-C, and a minute or two easily gets you through a full workday, without any range anxiety either.</p>
<h2><strong>Logitech MX Master 4 Review:&nbsp;Verdict</strong></h2>
<p>Spending time with the Logitech MX Master 4 as my work mouse made its priorities obvious. This is a mouse designed around long hours at a desk, not something meant to impress quickly. Comfort continues to be the core strength.</p>
<p>The material changes make a difference in daily use, the MagSpeed scroll wheel remains unmatched, and the mouse feels planted and predictable during fine, detail oriented work. The addition of haptic feedback and the hardware backed Action Ring button also deserves mention. What felt unnecessary at first gradually became helpful.</p>
<p>There are compromises that cannot be ignored. The weight alone makes gaming unrealistic, the 125Hz polling rate feels embarrassingly low for a mouse at this price, and the thumb scroll wheel still falls short of the main wheel in feel and precision. I kept wishing there was a way to make it handle gaming duties, but that option is not there.</p>
<p>Software remains another concern. Logi Options+ is polished, but the reliance on it is frustrating. Without the software running, several features stop working, which becomes a problem in restricted office environments.</p>
<p>So would I still buy it, especially now that the MX Master 3S sells for much less? Yes. The older model had durability issues over time, and the MX Master 4 earns its place on my desk today.</p>

Elon Musk-owned X announced new safeguards to stop its AI chatbot Grok from generating sexualised images of real people, amid investigations and bans by several governments worldwide.

Elon Musk's X announces curbs on Grok after backlash over sexualised images

<p>Elon Musk-owned X announced new safeguards to stop its AI chatbot Grok from generating sexualised images of real people, amid investigations and bans by several governments worldwide.</p>

<p>Microblogging platform X has implemented technological measures to prevent Grok from generating images of real people in revealing clothing in jurisdictions where it is illegal, following backlash over obscene deepfakes created by the AI chatbot.</p>
<p>This restriction applies to all users, including paid subscribers, X said on its official 'Safety' handle.</p>
<p>Further, image creation and editing via the Grok account on X are now only available to paid subscribers. The platform said this adds an extra layer of protection, ensuring that individuals who attempt to abuse Grok to violate the law or platform policies can be held accountable.</p>
<p>"We now geoblock the ability of all users to generate images of real people in bikinis, underwear, and similar attire via the Grok account and in Grok in X in those jurisdictions where it's illegal," the post said. X also said it has implemented measures to prevent editing of images of real people in revealing clothing.</p>
<p>"This restriction applies to all users, including paid subscribers," the platform added. X emphasised that all AI prompts and generated content must still adhere to its safety rules. "Whether content is created by free or paid users, our Safety team works around the clock to add safeguards, remove violating content, suspend accounts when necessary, and collaborate with governments and law enforcement," it said.</p>
<p>X reiterated its commitment to a safe platform, with zero tolerance for child sexual exploitation, non-consensual nudity, and unwanted sexual content. "We take action to remove high-priority violative content, including Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and non-consensual nudity," the post said. Accounts seeking such content are reported to law enforcement as necessary.</p>
<p>The platform recently removed about 3,500 pieces of content and deleted over 600 accounts after the Indian IT Ministry raised concerns about obscene material linked to Grok. X assured authorities it would comply with Indian laws.</p>
<p>Governments worldwide, including India, have increased pressure on Grok over content moderation, data safety, and non-consensual sexually explicit images flooding the platform. On January 2, the IT Ministry directed X to remove all vulgar, obscene, and unlawful content generated by Grok, warning of action under the law if it failed to comply.</p>
<p>The ministry asked X to submit a detailed action-taken report covering technical and organisational measures, the oversight role of the Chief Compliance Officer, actions against offending content, and mechanisms for compliance with reporting requirements. It highlighted misuse of Grok to create fake accounts or manipulate images of women in a derogatory manner, noting this as a serious failure of platform safeguards.</p>
<p>The government emphasised that compliance with the IT Act and rules is mandatory, and failure to observe due diligence obligations could result in loss of safe harbour under section 79 of the IT Act and other legal consequences. X was asked to enforce user terms and AI usage restrictions, including suspension and termination of violating accounts, and to remove all illegal content without delay.</p>
<p>X&rsquo;s initial detailed response was seen as reiterating respect for Indian laws and content policies but lacking specific actions on Grok AI obscene content. The IT Ministry sought more concrete details on content takedowns and preventive measures.</p>
<p>Following this, X admitted its mistakes and assured compliance with Indian laws. Apart from India, the UK and EU have also pressured X over the Grok deepfake image issue.</p>

Is the CMF Headphone Pro worth ₹7,999? We tested its 100-hour battery, 40dB ANC, and unique Energy Slider in our detailed review. Read our final verdict.

CMF Headphone Pro Review: 100-Hour Battery and Bold Design – The New Budget King?

Nothing’s sub-brand CMF is shaking up the budget audio space. We spent a week with the CMF Headphone Pro to test its massive battery claims, unique design quirks, and audio performance. Does the bold style match the sound quality? Here is our honest review.

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<p>The budget headphone segment has started to blur into one long, boring pattern. Walk into any store or scroll online and you&rsquo;ll see the same safe designs repeated over and over. Black plastic, familiar shapes, and a heavy focus on specs, often at the cost of how these headphones actually feel to live with day after day. That&rsquo;s the space CMF, Nothing&rsquo;s sub-brand, is clearly trying to shake up.</p>
<p>With the CMF Headphone Pro, the idea doesn&rsquo;t seem to be about racing to the lowest price. Instead, CMF is leaning hard into design and personality, trying to stand out in a category that rarely takes risks. The headphones first showed up in a few global markets in September 2025, and now they&rsquo;re finally making their way to India on January 20.</p>
<p>I&rsquo;ve been using the Light Green version, and at least on paper, it ticks a lot of boxes. There&rsquo;s a bold, industrial-inspired look, a colour that doesn&rsquo;t try to disappear, big battery claims, and features like LDAC that you don&rsquo;t usually see at this price. The real test, though, is everyday use. At ₹7,999, does all that style translate into something you&rsquo;ll actually enjoy using, or is the appeal mostly skin deep?</p>
<h2>Design, Build &amp; Comfort</h2>
<p>Let&rsquo;s call it like it is: most budget headphones look painfully safe. Black, beige, plastic, and forgettable. The <a title="CMF Phone (1): New affordable smartphone by Nothing likely under development" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/cmf-phone-1-new-affordable-smartphone-by-nothing-likely-under-development-1715167142105" target="_blank">CMF</a> Headphone Pro clearly didn&rsquo;t get that memo. It does the exact opposite and makes sure you notice it. I&rsquo;ve been using the Light Green version daily, and I genuinely enjoy how bold it looks. The almost toy-like pop design feels playful and confident, not like it&rsquo;s trying to blend in with everything else on the shelf.</p>
<p>Yes, the body is mostly plastic, but it doesn&rsquo;t feel flimsy or hollow in the hand. The matte finish avoids that greasy shine cheap headphones often pick up, and the metal reinforcement inside the headband adds some real confidence when you adjust the size. CMF says these went through 66 different durability tests, including drops and twists, and based on daily use, I believe it. They feel sturdy enough to survive being tossed into a backpack. That said, the included drawstring pouch feels like an afterthought. A proper hard case would have made a lot more sense here.</p>
<p>The modular ear cushions are easily the most talked-about feature. Are they necessary? Not really. Are they fun? Absolutely. Swapping them out is strangely satisfying and lets you change the look whenever you want. Just be careful while putting them back on. If they&rsquo;re even slightly misaligned or flipped, the seal gets messed up. Also worth mentioning: the Light Green headphones and orange pads I tested attract dust like crazy. If you&rsquo;re not someone who constantly wipes your gear, they won&rsquo;t stay clean for long.</p>
<p>Comfort is mostly solid. At 283 grams, they don&rsquo;t feel heavy on the head, even during long sessions. The ear pads are big and cushy, and they form a good passive seal around the ears. However, the clamp is a bit tight. After about two hours of editing, I could feel the pressure, along with the usual heat build-up that comes with leatherette pads on closed-back headphones.</p>
<p>The controls are where CMF really leans into experimentation. The buttons themselves are on the smaller side, which took some getting used to. On the right cup, you&rsquo;ll find the USB-C port, a customizable Action Button, and a clicky roller for volume and playback or ANC, depending on how you set it up.</p>
<p>But the standout is on the left cup. Alongside the power button and the 3.5mm jack is the Energy Slider. It&rsquo;s smooth, has no clicks, and lets you adjust bass and treble on the fly. It feels more like a fidget than a control, and I caught myself sliding it around even when I didn&rsquo;t need to. It did take a few days to build muscle memory for the smaller buttons, though.</p>
<p>In the end, the CMF Headphone Pro clearly isn&rsquo;t trying to be subtle. It goes all-in on bold design and tactile controls. The tiny buttons and dust-prone pads aren&rsquo;t perfect, but the overall build and comfort punch above what you&rsquo;d expect at this price.</p>
<h2>Audio Quality</h2>
<p>Before getting into how these headphones sound, a bit of context matters. I don&rsquo;t treat music as background noise. For the past six years, I&rsquo;ve spent a lot of time actively listening, breaking tracks down layer by layer. I pay attention to small details most people gloss over; faint guitar lines tucked behind vocals, overlapping instrument layers, and those subtle melodic elements that give a song depth. So when I say the CMF Headphone Pro got serious listening time, it really did.</p>
<p>CMF is using 40mm custom drivers with nickel-plated diaphragms and a copper voice coil. That looks fine on a spec sheet, but numbers don&rsquo;t tell you much until you actually hit play. To get a real sense of what these could do, I jumped between very different genres, moving from the emotional softness of Ali Sethi&rsquo;s tracks to the hard-hitting, bass-driven delivery of Divine.</p>
<p>Straight out of the box, the tuning feels clearly aimed at everyday listeners. It&rsquo;s smooth, easygoing, and doesn&rsquo;t try to sound overly technical. That said, things noticeably improve if you&rsquo;re using an Android phone. Switching over to LDAC brings an immediate lift in clarity and separation, and it&rsquo;s not subtle.</p>
<p>To test dynamics and staging, I started with Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, a track that exposes weak headphones very quickly. The CMF Headphone Pro managed the layered vocal sections better than expected. Individual harmonies remain audible, although during the most crowded moments, the instruments do push forward and slightly overshadow the vocals. It&rsquo;s the kind of compromise you only really notice if you&rsquo;re used to much more expensive gear.</p>
<p>For vocal-focused tracks, I played Gulon Main Rang and Qayede Se. The midrange is handled well. Ali Sethi&rsquo;s voice comes through warm and textured, without sounding artificially sharpened. As arrangements become busier, vocals do slip just a touch behind the mix. It never turns muddy, but they aren&rsquo;t always front and centre either.</p>
<p>Bass tuning is where these headphones become genuinely enjoyable. Using the Energy Slider with tracks like All Black, 3:59, and I&rsquo;m an Albatraoz shows that this control actually does something meaningful. At lower levels, bass stays clean and restrained. Push it higher, and you get a deep, physical thump. On 3:59, the sub-bass hits with authority without completely overpowering the vocals. Max it out, though, and it does get heavy; great for workouts, less ideal if you&rsquo;re listening critically.</p>
<p>I also spent time with binaural tracks during quieter moments to check clarity and background noise. The soundstage isn&rsquo;t massive, but it&rsquo;s wide enough to make spatial effects feel convincing. The Cinema and Concert modes add extra width that works well for movies, but for music, I preferred sticking to the standard stereo profile.</p>
<p>I ran the Personal Sound test in the Nothing X app as well. It takes a few minutes and is worth doing. For me, it slightly opened up the upper mids, making percussion hits feel sharper and more immediate.</p>
<p>Overall, the CMF Headphone Pro delivers a lively, engaging sound that feels well above what its price suggests. It captures small details: a vocalist's breath, the tail end of a drum hit better than expected. It&rsquo;s not trying to replace studio gear, but for everyday listening, it&rsquo;s genuinely satisfying.</p>
<h2>ANC and Call Quality</h2>
<p>This is one of those cases where the spec sheet sets expectations a little too high. CMF talks about 40dB hybrid adaptive <a title="Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro+ Review: ANC That Actually Works Under ₹2,500" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/oppo-enco-buds3-pro-review-anc-that-actually-works-under-2-500-1766497263765" target="_blank">ANC</a>, and in calm, everyday situations, it does what you&rsquo;d want it to do. Around the house or on quieter streets, the effect is obvious. The constant stuff in the background; fan noise, AC hum, distant traffic just drops away enough that you stop paying attention to it.</p>
<p>Once you step into properly noisy places, though, the picture changes. I used these during peak hours on the Delhi Metro and in a crowded local market, and that&rsquo;s where you start noticing the limits. The noise cancellation is still doing something, but it doesn&rsquo;t match the promise of the numbers. With ANC on and no music playing, plenty of sound still gets through. I&rsquo;d roughly put it at cutting about half the noise. Even with music playing at a comfortable volume, crowd chatter, announcements, and street sounds don&rsquo;t vanish. It takes the sharp edge off the chaos, but it doesn&rsquo;t create that bubble of silence you get from much more expensive headphones.</p>
<p>Call quality feels like a different story altogether. The Headphone Pro uses a three-mic setup with Clear Voice Technology, and in quieter environments, it works really well. Indoors, my voice sounded clean and natural, and calls stayed stable without any weird drops. For home or office use, it honestly performs better than you&rsquo;d expect at this price.</p>
<p>Outside is where things get messy. The microphones are very sensitive, and that sensitivity isn&rsquo;t always helpful. During calls in busy areas, my voice came through clearly, but so did everything else around me. Traffic, nearby conversations, and random street noise all made their way to the other end. The headphones struggle to separate your voice once the environment gets loud and unpredictable. The mics pick up a lot of detail, but in crowded markets or packed streets, switching to your phone&rsquo;s earpiece is still the safer bet.</p>
<p>Connectivity and Controls<br>I didn&rsquo;t run into any connectivity issues during daily use, which is honestly the best compliment I can give here. The Headphone Pro uses Bluetooth 5.4 and supports AAC, SBC, and LDAC. That LDAC support still feels rare at this price, and if you&rsquo;re on Android, the difference is noticeable with higher-quality streams. Music sounds cleaner and less compressed than what you usually get from budget headphones. Pairing was completely hassle-free too. I switched them on, got a Google Fast Pair prompt, tapped once, and that was it.</p>
<p>The dual-device connection ended up being more useful than I expected. I kept the headphones connected to both my laptop and phone most of the time, and the switching just worked. I could be watching a video on my laptop, get a call on my phone, and the audio would jump over instantly. No menus, no reconnecting. That kind of reliability isn&rsquo;t guaranteed in this segment, so it stood out.</p>
<p>The physical controls deserve a mention. Between the rotary dial for volume and playback, the Energy Slider for bass tweaks, and the customizable Action Button, CMF has clearly tried to make things more interactive. I mapped the Action Button to the voice assistant using the Nothing X app. One press brought up Google Gemini, which made quick checks and reminders surprisingly convenient. It worked smoothly enough that I actually kept using it instead of defaulting to my phone.</p>
<p>Gaming performance was solid as well. With low-latency mode enabled, audio sync felt tight. While playing CODM, gunshots and effects lined up properly with what was happening on screen. I stopped actively listening for lag, which is usually a good sign. For casual gaming, the Headphone Pro does the job without any obvious issues.</p>
<h2>Battery and Charging</h2>
<p>This is the point where the CMF Headphone Pro clearly separates itself from most rivals. CMF talks about up to 100 hours of playback with ANC switched off and roughly 50 hours with noise cancellation enabled, and in real use, those figures don&rsquo;t feel like marketing exaggeration. Battery life quickly stopped being something I paid attention to, which says a lot.</p>
<p>Right out of the box, the headphones were sitting at around 60% charge. That single charge level lasted me close to three full days of fairly heavy usage, including long stretches of YouTube and OTT content. I first saw the low-battery alert at 10% midway through an episode, and even after that warning, I still had nearly two hours of listening time before it dropped to 5%. That level of endurance is hard to ignore.</p>
<p>Charging behaviour is equally sensible. CMF claims that a five-minute charge can give you around four hours of playback with ANC on, and from what I saw, that estimate holds up. A brief top-up during a short break was enough to get me through extended viewing without any breaks.</p>
<p>As for charging from empty to full, I honestly didn&rsquo;t track it closely because I almost never managed to drain the battery completely. According to CMF, a full charge takes about two hours using the USB-C port, which feels perfectly reasonable given how rarely you&rsquo;ll need to plug these in.</p>
<h2>Price and Availability</h2>
<p>The CMF Headphone Pro has officially arrived in India with an MRP of ₹7,999, though early buyers can grab it for ₹6,999 as part of a limited-time launch offer. Sales begin on January 20, with availability confirmed on Flipkart as well as select offline retail outlets.</p>
<p>When you factor in features like LDAC support, claimed 40dB active noise cancellation, and the class-leading battery life, the pricing comes across as extremely competitive for this segment.</p>
<h2>Final Verdict: Should you buy it?</h2>
<p>If long battery life and standout design matter more to you than total noise isolation, the CMF Headphone Pro is very easy to recommend. That near-100-hour stamina genuinely changes how often you think about charging, and the physical controls add a sense of playfulness you rarely see at this price.</p>
<p>Yes, the noise cancellation doesn&rsquo;t completely wipe out the chaos of the Delhi Metro, and the microphones can be a bit over-eager outdoors. Still, the lively sound tuning, LDAC support, and overall comfort balance those compromises well. At ₹6,999, it isn&rsquo;t perfect, but it&rsquo;s easily one of the most interesting headphones you can pick up right now.</p>

JB Park, Samsung’s President and CEO for Southwest Asia, told Editorji how the company is deepening its India focus through local manufacturing, on-device AI innovations, and ecosystem-led growth to strengthen its leadership in the market.

Samsung’s JB Park Explains How India Fits Into Samsung’s Long-Term AI Bet

<p>JB Park, Samsung&rsquo;s President and CEO for Southwest Asia, told Editorji how the company is deepening its India focus through local manufacturing, on-device AI innovations, and ecosystem-led growth to strengthen its leadership in the market.</p>

<p>At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Samsung wasn&rsquo;t just talking about faster chips or brighter screens.</p>
<p>In a closed-door roundtable with Indian journalists at the Wynn Hotel, JB Park, President and CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia, laid out a broader ambition: an AI-powered ecosystem that stretches from smartphones to refrigerators, designed to last longer, adapt locally, and place India at the heart of Samsung&rsquo;s global AI strategy.</p>
<h2><strong>AI Beyond the Upgrade Cycle</strong></h2>
<p>One of the central concerns raised was whether fast-evolving AI models would force consumers to replace traditionally long-lasting appliances more frequently. Park&rsquo;s answer was clear: Samsung is betting on connectivity, not churn.</p>
<p>From 2026 onwards, all Samsung home appliances will ship with Wi-Fi, and premium refrigerators and washing machines will feature built-in displays. The idea is simple. Hardware stays in your home for years, while software, AI models, and features evolve through updates via SmartThings.</p>
<p>&ldquo;AI will exist across all devices above a certain price point,&rdquo; Park said, adding that connected appliances can be monitored, controlled, and optimized for energy efficiency without needing frequent replacements.</p>
<h2><strong>Speaking India&rsquo;s Language, Literally</strong></h2>
<p>India&rsquo;s linguistic diversity emerged as a key theme. Samsung&rsquo;s approach leans heavily on voice recognition and real-time translation. Instead of printed labels or fixed interfaces, appliances now rely on screens and voice commands that understand multiple Indian languages and dialects.</p>
<p>This shift also simplifies usability. Consumers no longer need to learn machines. The machines learn them.</p>
<h2><strong>Privacy as a Hardware Promise</strong></h2>
<p>With AI touching everything from TVs to washing machines, privacy concerns were inevitable. Samsung&rsquo;s answer rests on Knox Vault, a hardware-based security system that stores sensitive data directly on the device.</p>
<p>Park emphasized that personal information, commands, and usage data remain locked locally and are not shared externally. Even integrations with platforms like Gemini operate through controlled pathways, without Samsung accessing Google&rsquo;s data or vice versa.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Privacy is non-negotiable,&rdquo; Park said, positioning trust as foundational to Samsung&rsquo;s AI push.</p>
<h2><strong>India as an AI Nerve Center</strong></h2>
<p>Samsung&rsquo;s confidence in India was unmistakable. With over 10,000 engineers working across Delhi, Noida, and Bengaluru, and another 4,000 focused on semiconductor architecture, India is no longer a support market. It&rsquo;s a core innovation hub.</p>
<p>Samsung Research Bengaluru, Park noted, now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Samsung Research America in contributing to global AI development. He went a step further, suggesting Bengaluru could evolve into a Silicon Valley equivalent for AI and software engineering.</p>
<h2><strong>Local Intelligence for Local Homes</strong></h2>
<p>AI localization isn&rsquo;t theoretical. Samsung has already built India-specific algorithms into its appliances. Washing machines can detect sarees and adjust wash cycles automatically.</p>
<p>Refrigerators can recommend Indian recipes based on available ingredients, push instructions to connected microwave ovens, and even surface YouTube cooking videos on large in-door displays.</p>
<p>These features, Park said, are shaped by insights from Samsung&rsquo;s Indian R&amp;D and design teams, including the Samsung Design Center in Noida, which works years ahead of product launches.</p>
<h2><strong>Premium Products, Practical Timing</strong></h2>
<p>Questions around the absence of ultra-premium products like the TriFold smartphone in India were met with realism. The TriFold is currently limited to a handful of markets, and India&rsquo;s readiness is being evaluated not by hype, but by scale.</p>
<p>&ldquo;For us to justify manufacturing, we need volumes,&rdquo; Park said, citing a rough threshold of half a million units. Until then, Samsung is studying consumer appetite, pricing tolerance, and long-term sustainability.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/hands-on-with-the-samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-at-ces-2026-rethinking-the-foldable-phone-1767772929974">Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold at CES 2026:</a></p>
<h2><strong>No Subscriptions, No AI Tax</strong></h2>
<p>Unlike AI-first companies that charge monthly fees, Samsung has no plans to monetize AI features through subscriptions. Its AI runs primarily on-device, integrated through Bixby, and layered into the product experience rather than sold as a service.</p>
<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re not a company that sells technology on top of a subscription base,&rdquo; Park said.</p>
<h2><strong>Rethinking Ownership with Trade-Ins</strong></h2>
<p>To address concerns around shorter tech lifecycles, Samsung is expanding its trade-in philosophy beyond smartphones. Inspired by car leasing models, the company is exploring structured upgrade and resale programs for TVs and home appliances, allowing consumers to recover value while staying current.</p>
<h2><strong>A Confident Outlook for 2026</strong></h2>
<p>Park closed the session on an optimistic note. With improving consumer sentiment, government-led consumption boosts, and flagship launches lined up for early 2026, Samsung sees the year as a turning point.</p>
<p>The message from Las Vegas was clear. Samsung&rsquo;s future in India isn&rsquo;t just about selling smarter devices. It&rsquo;s about building an AI ecosystem that feels local, respects privacy, lasts longer, and quietly positions India as one of its most important innovation engines.</p>

Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G brings a 12.1-inch 120Hz display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and a huge 12,000mAh battery. A practical Android tablet built for long use, but is it worth what Xiaomi is asking for it? Read our review to find out.

Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G Review: 12.1-inch display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and a massive 12,000mAh battery

<h3><strong>The Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G focuses on a large 120Hz display, reliable performance and a massive 12,000mAh battery, making it a practical Android tablet for long, everyday use.</strong></h3>

<p>I have spent plenty of time with the original Redmi Pad Pro, and it set a solid reference point for how a big, affordable Android tablet should feel. So when I started using the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G, I was genuinely curious whether Xiaomi would push for something new or stick to a formula that already worked. It quickly became clear that this tablet leans firmly towards refinement rather than reinvention.</p>
<p>The moment I picked it up, everything felt familiar. The design philosophy has not really changed, and that is not a negative. Instead of chasing flashy changes, Xiaomi seems to have focused on smoothing out the experience, fixing small annoyances, and polishing the parts that matter most in daily use.</p>
<p>On paper, a lot looks similar: a large display, strong battery life, and accessories that suggest light productivity. But after using it every day for work, streaming, and casual tasks, it is obvious that the Pad 2 Pro prioritises practicality, stability, and long-term comfort over trying to replace a laptop.</p>
<h2><strong>Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G Review: A big, smooth screen that plays it safe</strong></h2>
<p>I want to start with the display because, on a tablet, this is the one thing that really shapes how usable it feels every single day.</p>
<p>With the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G, the screen did not try to impress me in the first five minutes. Instead, it slowly won me over the longer I used it.</p>
<p>The tablet uses a 12.1-inch IPS LCD panel, and after days of working, binge-watching, and casual browsing, it felt like a sensible choice for this category. The 120Hz refresh rate makes a real difference in daily use. Scrolling feels smooth, app transitions look clean, and nothing ever feels jumpy or strained. I noticed this most during long reading sessions, where the higher refresh rate made the experience feel easier on my eyes rather than just visually flashy.</p>
<p>Dolby Vision support adds another layer to media consumption. Movies and shows look polished, with good contrast and controlled highlights, without pushing colours too hard. This is not a display that screams for attention, and I liked that. It stays comfortable over long sessions, which is exactly what I want from a tablet screen.</p>
<p>One design choice I appreciated more than expected was the bezel thickness. They are clearly visible, but in actual use, that works in the tablet&rsquo;s favour. I could hold the Pad 2 Pro securely without my palms constantly triggering the screen. Whether I was reading in portrait mode or watching videos in landscape, it felt easier to grip than tablets that chase ultra-thin bezels just for looks.</p>
<p>The 16:10 aspect ratio suits entertainment really well. Streaming content fills the screen nicely, with minimal black bars, and videos feel immersive. For productivity, especially when reviewing documents or reading long articles, I did sometimes wish for a bit more vertical space. That said, it never disrupted my workflow enough to be annoying, just something I noticed occasionally.</p>
<p>Sharpness was never a concern. The 2.5K resolution looks crisp at this size, with clear text and well-defined UI elements. Colours are handled in a balanced way too. With support for around a billion colours, photos and videos look lively but not exaggerated. Compared to the older Redmi Pad Pro&rsquo;s 12-bit panel, this is technically a downgrade, but in real-world use, I could not tell the difference unless I actively tried to.</p>
<p>Brightness peaks at around 600 nits. Indoors, I had zero complaints. Outdoors, direct sunlight does affect visibility, but the screen remains usable.</p>
<p>The quad-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos complements the display well. Audio is clear and reasonably loud, and the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack just adds to the tablet&rsquo;s overall practicality.</p>
<h2><strong>Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G Review: Familiar looks, solid feel, and a focus on practicality</strong></h2>
<p>The Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G plays things very safe when it comes to design, and you notice that straight away. Visually, it feels almost like a continuation of the earlier Pad Pro, and as someone who has used that tablet quite a bit, the familiarity stood out straight away.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The wide, rectangular shape and overall proportions feel unchanged, and if you have seen the previous model, this one will look instantly recognisable.</p>
<p>I found the design a bit too safe. The aluminium back, paired with the plastic strip that houses the camera, gives it a clean but conservative look. On my grey unit especially, the tablet looks understated to the point of being almost dull.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Apart from a subtle triangular texture on the plastic section, there is very little visual drama. It does not try to stand out on a desk, and that felt like a very deliberate choice.</p>
<p>That said, the finish started to grow on me the more I used it. The matte coating on the back turned out to be genuinely practical. It does not attract fingerprints easily, and even after days of use, it continued to look fairly clean.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I also appreciated the symmetry on the rear. There are two circular rings, even though only one holds the camera. The second ring is for the LED flash, and while it is a small detail, it keeps the back from looking lopsided.</p>
<p>In terms of build quality, I had no complaints. The aluminium back and frame feel solid and reassuring, with no flex or creaks when handling the tablet. It feels tougher than many tablets in this price range.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Gorilla Glass 3 protects the front, and the IP54 rating gave me a bit more confidence using it around the house, in the kitchen, or while throwing it into my backpack.</p>
<p>The port and button layout felt sensible in daily use. I liked having USB-C, a proper 3.5mm headphone jack, a SIM tray for 5G, and a microSD card slot for storage expansion. At around 600 grams for the 5G variant, it is easy enough to carry around, but the large 12.1-inch size did make long handheld sessions tiring for me, especially when using it one-handed.</p>
<h2><strong>Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G Review:&nbsp;Accessories that add to the experience</strong></h2>
<p>Xiaomi offers a dedicated keyboard case and Smart Pen as optional add-ons for the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G, and I spent some time using both to see how much they actually add to the experience.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The second-generation keyboard is made specifically for this tablet and doubles up as a protective case. In day-to-day use, I found it comfortable enough for emails, document edits, and quick notes. The keys have decent travel, and even during longer typing sessions, the layout never felt cramped or awkward.</p>
<p>That said, there are some clear limitations. The keyboard skips backlighting and does not include a trackpad, which immediately puts a ceiling on how far you can push it for serious work. It also connects over Bluetooth instead of using POGO pins, so it needs to be charged separately. In practice, this means one more device to keep an eye on, which slightly takes away from the plug-and-play convenience you expect from tablet accessories.</p>
<p>The Smart Pen follows a similar pattern. It needs its own charging and does not magnetically attach to the tablet, so there is no easy way to snap it on when you are done using it. However, once I actually started writing with it, those concerns faded a bit.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The pen feels responsive, palm rejection works well, and handwriting recognition is reliable. Pressure sensitivity makes it good for note-taking and light sketches, and the pen holder built into the keyboard case helped me keep it from getting lost.</p>
<h2><strong>Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G Review: Reliable performance that stayed consistent</strong></h2>
<p>Performance was never a concern for me while using the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G. It runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, an upper mid-range chip that feels well matched to a large Android tablet. In daily use, things stayed smooth and predictable. Apps opened quickly, animations felt fluid, and moving between multiple apps never felt messy. I often had several apps running side by side, and the tablet handled that without slowing down.</p>
<p>My unit came with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. While those specs may not look impressive on paper, they did not hold the experience back in real-world use. Multitasking felt reliable, and I did not run into frequent app reloads during normal usage. I also appreciated that Redmi continues to offer expandable storage on both the Wi-Fi and 5G variants, which is useful if you plan to store a lot of media or large files locally.</p>
<p>Benchmark numbers line up with that experience. The tablet crossed around 1.1 million points on AnTuTu and delivered solid Geekbench scores. 3DMark stability results were also respectable, suggesting it can sustain performance over longer sessions without major drops.</p>
<p>Gaming performance was reassuring as well. I played BGMI and Call of Duty Mobile, and both ran smoothly with stable frame rates.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Overall, the Pad 2 Pro feels tuned for steady, long-term use rather than chasing peak benchmark numbers, which suits a tablet focused on media, gaming, and everyday productivity.</p>
<h2><strong>Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G Review:&nbsp;Stable software with strong multitasking support</strong></h2>
<p>Using the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G, the software experience felt thoughtfully tuned for a large display, which is not something every Android tablet gets right. The tablet runs HyperOS 2 based on Android 15, and while the overall design language will feel familiar if you have used Xiaomi devices before, it adapts reasonably well to the tablet form factor. UI elements scale properly, layouts make good use of the extra space, and nothing felt awkwardly stretched or oversized. That said, some parts of the interface are starting to feel a little dated in terms of visual style.</p>
<p>Day-to-day use, however, was smooth. Animations and transitions are handled well, thanks to Xiaomi&rsquo;s HyperCore system running behind the scenes. The interface prioritises stability over flashiness, which worked in its favour during longer sessions. There are a few preloaded apps, but most of them feel tablet-relevant rather than unnecessary clutter, and none of them actively got in my way.</p>
<p>Where HyperOS 2 really impressed me was multitasking. Being able to run up to four apps at the same time turned out to be genuinely useful. I could mix split-screen views with floating windows, and the tablet handled it without feeling cramped or unstable. For my usual routine of watching videos, browsing the web, replying to messages, and taking notes simultaneously, this flexibility made the tablet feel far more capable.</p>
<p>On the AI side, Google Gemini is integrated into HyperOS 2, and in my use, it worked smoothly and reliably for everyday tasks.</p>
<h2><strong>Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G Review: A very basic camera setup</strong></h2>
<p>The cameras on the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G are very much an afterthought, and that was obvious in my use. On the back, you get an 8MP camera with a flash, but image quality is strictly basic. I found it useful for scanning documents or QR codes, and not much beyond that. Photos lack detail and consistency, so it is not something I would rely on for actual photography.</p>
<p>The 8MP front camera is more practical. It handled Zoom meetings and WhatsApp calls just fine in good lighting, delivering clear and usable results. Video recording is capped at 1080p at 30fps on both cameras. Realistically, I only see myself using video mode in an emergency, not by choice.</p>
<h2><strong>Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G Review:&nbsp;Long-lasting battery that made charging a non-issue</strong></h2>
<p>Battery life has easily been one of my favourite parts of using the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G. It comes with a huge 12,000mAh battery, and in real-world use, that size genuinely shows.&nbsp;</p>
<p>With my usual mix of streaming, browsing, light work, and occasional gaming, I was comfortably getting close to four days on a single charge. That kind of endurance really changes how relaxed you feel about using a tablet, especially if it is your main device for media or travel.</p>
<p>Charging is capped at 33W, and Xiaomi includes the charger in the box, which I appreciated. It is not the fastest out there, but it gets the job done without fuss.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The tablet also supports 27W reverse wired charging, which I found surprisingly useful for topping up my earbuds or giving my phone a quick boost when needed.</p>
<h2><strong>Verdict: Is the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G worth buying?</strong></h2>
<p>Starting at ₹24,999 for the Wi-Fi version and ₹27,999 for the Wi-Fi + 5G model, the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G makes its priorities clear. Xiaomi has focused on nailing the fundamentals instead of chasing premium touches.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Battery life is a clear strength, multitasking feels genuinely usable, and expandable storage across all variants adds to its day-to-day practicality. If you want a tablet that can comfortably last days without living near a charger, this one delivers.</p>
<p>The optional keyboard and Smart Pen also help push it beyond basic media use. They are not perfect, but they make typing, note-taking, and light work far more manageable. A magnetically charging pen and a backlit keyboard with a trackpad would have elevated the experience further.</p>
<p>There are trade-offs. The design is functional rather than inspiring, the display is good but not class-leading, and the AI features feel fairly basic. HyperOS 2 runs smoothly, but it already looks a bit dated.</p>
<p>Still, for the asking price, the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G is a dependable, no-frills Android tablet that prioritises battery life, stability, and everyday usability.</p>

The Poco M8 delivers a curved AMOLED display, reliable Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 performance, long software support, and solid battery life at a starting price of ₹18,999, making it a dependable budget daily driver.

Poco M8 Review: Bright AMOLED Display, Solid Performance, and Long Software Support Under ₹20,000

Poco M8 brings a curved AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 performance, long software support, and dependable battery life at ₹18,999, making it a solid choice for everyday use in the budget segment.

<p>The Poco M8 focuses on what matters most in the budget segment: a bright curved AMOLED display, dependable Snapdragon performance, solid battery life, and long software support, wrapped in a slim, youthful design under ₹20,000.</p>

<p>Poco&rsquo;s M series has been a massive hit among users who want to have a taste of the upper mid-range experience, but at a budget price, often under ₹20,000. Their latest addition to the series, the Poco M8 comes with a new design language and features that are dependable without stretching into higher price brackets.</p>
<p>Before getting into the finer details of the hardware, performance, and cameras, it&rsquo;s worth talking about pricing. The Poco M8 starts at ₹18,999 for the base variant which is a slight increase from the price of Poco M7. But, is that price increase worth it? More importantly though, is the M8 competitively priced against its competitors?</p>
<h2><strong>Design&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>The phone arrives in<strong><a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/poco-c85-poco-c85-a-budget-win-with-a-few-trade-offs-1765876891965"> Poco</a></strong>&rsquo;s unmistakable yellow box with classic black branding. Interestingly, I received the Poco M8 alongside the Redmi Note 15 5G, and placing them side by side makes it obvious how closely related these two devices are.&nbsp;<br>At first glance, they look very similar, but the biggest differentiator is the striped pattern on the back of the Poco M8. The design gives a youthful and sporty vibe. This similarity isn&rsquo;t necessarily a bad thing. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Poco M8 features a matte-finished plastic back with a bold, eye-catching camera module that has a silver stripe protruding from the back panel and genuinely doesn&rsquo;t come across as budget-focused.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The three colour options - green, silver and black make it look cool. I am using the black model, which has enough character to stand out without trying too hard.&nbsp;<br>Along the sides, you&rsquo;ll find the usual power button and volume rocker, while the bottom houses a USB-C 2.0 port, a speaker grille, and the nano SIM tray. Unfortunately, there is no headphone jack, which was present on the Poco M7.<br>It&rsquo;s also pretty solid, as it gets an durability rating of IP 66. You also get an IR blaster and NFC for connectivity.</p>
<p>In everyday use, the phone feels comfortable and well-balanced in the hand. The ergonomics are thoughtfully done, making it easy to get accustomed to the device during day-to-day tasks. Whether it&rsquo;s scrolling for long sessions, typing out long emails, or gaming, the Poco M8 feels intuitive and easy to live with.&nbsp;<br>Comparing it to the <strong><a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/poco-m7-plus-review-best-budget-phone-under-15-000-1755692669437">Poco </a></strong>M7 5G, which has a comparatively different design, it was a big phone and because of that, I struggled with the grip at times. However, this one is quite ergonomic.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Display&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Moving on to the display, this is where the Poco M8 really starts to impress. It features a 6.77-inch curved FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Watching videos, scrolling through social media, or even just navigating the UI feels more immersive than you&rsquo;d expect at this price point.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s a 12-bit panel as well, which means colours look rich. And because it&rsquo;s an AMOLED panel, the blacks look deeper, highlights pop nicely, and overall colour reproduction feels rich without being overly saturated.</p>
<p><br>The previous generation packs an IPS LCD panel, so switching to AMOLED here feels like a meaningful step forward rather than a minor spec bump. You also get a set of stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. They are not that big on bass but are loud enough for your average content watching and reel-scrolling sessions. &nbsp;For me, the 3200 nits of peak brightness of the Poco M8 is easily one of the strongest aspects. However, you get 800 nits of typical brightness, which works fine indoors, although I would have loved to see it get brighter when outdoors.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Moving on to the durability of the phone. The Poco M8 is protected by glass at the front, and there is an IP66 rating, which means it is protected from water splashes and dust.&nbsp;<br>The Poco M8 comes with an optical in-display fingerprint sensor, and in terms of reliability, it does its job well. That said, I often found myself relying more on Face Unlock. It&rsquo;s simply faster and more convenient in day-to-day scenarios, especially when you&rsquo;re picking up your phone frequently.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Performance&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Under the hood, the Poco M8 is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, which is a mid-range chipset. Poco M8 is configured with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB of UFS2.2 storage. On paper this combination looks like a decent pair; in real life it performed well in day-to-day usage, multitasking and longer-term usage without feeling immediately outdated.&nbsp;<br>To get a sense of raw performance, I ran a couple of standard benchmarks. AnTuTu did complete its test cycle on the device, but for some reason, it failed to generate a final score on my unit.&nbsp;<br>Geekbench, however, ran without any issues and gave a clearer idea of where the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 stands. &nbsp;The scores reflect what you&rsquo;d expect from a mid-range processor strong enough for everyday tasks.</p>
<p>In day-to-day scenarios, the Poco M8 feels responsive and dependable. App launches are quick, switching between multiple apps is smooth, and routine tasks like browsing, social media, messaging, and video streaming run without hiccups. The phone doesn&rsquo;t stutter or struggle during regular use, which is exactly what most users in this category care about.&nbsp;<br>When it comes to gaming, Call of Duty: Mobile runs up at 60 FPS. During sessions lasting 30 minutes, gameplay remained smooth with no frame drops, and thermals were well managed too. But once you push past the half-hour mark, the phone does start to warm up. Nothing uncomfortable, but good enough to remind you that it&rsquo;s a Poco phone at the end.&nbsp;<br>Overall, the performance of the Poco M8 feels well-tuned for its target audience. It may not be a phone for hardcore gamers or those who chase top scores in benchmarks, but for everyday use, light to moderate gaming, and multitasking, it delivers a consistently smooth experience.</p>
<h2><strong>Software&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>The Poco M8 ships with HyperOS 2 layered on top of Android 15. Compared to Poco M7, which came with Android 14 and promised 2 Android updates and 4 years of security patches, Poco has committed to four major Android OS updates and six years of security patches this year, which is reassuring, especially in this price segment. Also, this means the phone should receive Android 16 after an immediate update.</p>
<p>&nbsp;<br>Living with HyperOS 2 on a daily basis, the overall experience is smooth and mostly fuss-free. The interface responds quickly to inputs, and nothing feels sluggish.&nbsp;<br>That said, HyperOS still isn&rsquo;t without its annoyances. The biggest one, at least for me, continues to be the app drawer. It feels cluttered and unintuitive, making it harder than necessary to find apps quickly.&nbsp;</p>
<p><br>This has been a long-standing issue across Xiaomi and Poco devices, and it&rsquo;s disappointing to see it persist even in newer versions of the software. If Poco can finally address this in a future update, HyperOS would be far more pleasant to live with overall.<br>Coming to the AI, there are no wow features; there are some pre-existing AI features like AI eraser, AI scene detection, and more. However, Gemini integration in a budget phone like Poco M8 is an appreciable addition too.&nbsp;</p>
<p><br>Talking about the bloatware, there are some preinstalled apps like Netflix, Spotify, Swiggy, etc., but they can be uninstalled. There are hot games and hot apps, but they can be removed too.&nbsp;<br>With HyperOS 2 I can definitely say that the software experience has improved as compared to the last one.</p>
<h2><strong>Battery&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Despite the sleek, curved form factor, the Poco M8 manages to house a sizeable 5,520mAh silicon-carbon battery, paired with 45W fast charging and 18W wired reverse charging; however, there are other phones in the same category that offer a 6,000mAh battery comfortably.&nbsp;<br>Poco claims about two days of usage under moderate conditions.&nbsp;<br>In real-world use, their claim does hold up fairly well. The phone comfortably lasted more than a full day on a single charge with mixed usage that included social media, calls, and occasional gaming. Battery drain remained consistent, with no sudden drops during heavy apps or background activity.&nbsp;<br>They also claim that the battery is rated to retain solid performance for over 1,600 charge cycles.&nbsp;<br>Charging speed is fast enough too; a full top-up from 0 to 100 per cent takes close to an hour. All I can say that even though its not top-notch or great, it&rsquo;s perfectly acceptable at this price point.</p>
<h2><strong>Camera&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>The Poco M8 comes with a fairly simple dual-camera arrangement on the rear, a 50MP primary sensor accompanied by a 2MP depth camera. During my time with the device, I shot mostly in daylight, and the results were usable. Interestingly, photographs of people turned out better than the pictures of buildings, plants, or random objects. The main camera feels average rather than impressive.</p>
<p><br>Colours in general remain natural, though several frames carried a slightly hazy look, and the highlights were occasionally blown out, especially under harsh winter sun. The phone offers a 2x digital zoom mode that manages to preserve consistency in exposure, but sharpness clearly drops and fine textures get smudged.&nbsp;<br>Portrait mode is one of the stronger bits; foreground-background separation looks decent for a ₹20,000 phone, even if edge detection isn&rsquo;t always accurate.<br>Low-light photography has visible noise, and street lights create flares in a few scenes, yet night shots of human subjects still look pleasant.&nbsp;<br>Selfies, however, were disappointing; images appeared washed out with uneven skin tones. Video recording supports 4K at 30FPS but the footage wasn&rsquo;t stable at all, leaving me a little underwhelmed.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Verdict&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>The Poco M8 nails the fundamentals that matter most to buyers in the budget segment: you get an excellent curved AMOLED display, reliable performance, long software support, and decent battery longevity. The slim, youthful design is a refreshing upgrade from the Poco M7 and gives the device more personality than its price would suggest. The cameras, however, remain the weak link, with only the 50MP primary sensor delivering acceptable results. Selfies and video stabilisation leave room for improvement. Starting at ₹18,999 for the base variant, the Poco M8 is easy to recommend to people for whom media consumption and simple regular usage are the mainstay. The M8 proves to be quite reliable and easy to trust as a simple daily driver.&nbsp;</p>

Samsung’s CES 2026 First Look was about scale, ambition, and ecosystem thinking — using Micro RGB TVs, next-gen Odyssey monitors, and design-led speakers to show where premium home tech is headed next.

Samsung at CES 2026: Everything You Need to Know About Its TVs, Gaming Monitors, and Audio

<p>Samsung&rsquo;s CES 2026 First Look was about scale, ambition, and ecosystem thinking &mdash; using Micro RGB TVs, next-gen Odyssey monitors, and design-led speakers to show where premium home tech is headed next.</p>

<p>Every January, CES becomes a stress test for ambition. Some companies arrive with tidy product updates. Others try to bend the future into shape under harsh convention-center lighting. This year, Samsung clearly chose the second path.</p>
<p>Samsung&rsquo;s CES 2026 &ldquo;First Look&rdquo; wasn&rsquo;t about a single hero product. It was about range. From absurdly large televisions to bleeding-edge gaming monitors and speakers that look more like modern furniture than audio gear, Samsung used CES to remind everyone that scale, both literal and strategic, is still its greatest advantage.</p>
<p>Here&rsquo;s what actually mattered.</p>
<h2><strong>The 130-inch Micro RGB TV: spectacle as strategy</strong></h2>
<p>The most talked-about object in Samsung&rsquo;s booth wasn&rsquo;t something you&rsquo;ll buy anytime soon. A 130-inch Micro RGB TV, mounted on a massive metal frame that doubled as a speaker system, dominated the space like an art installation that escaped a museum.</p>
<p>Samsung insists it&rsquo;s a concept, and functionally, it is. There&rsquo;s no pricing, no launch window, and no attempt to pretend this is meant for normal homes. But that&rsquo;s the point. Micro RGB is Samsung&rsquo;s evolved answer to Mini LED, promising tighter light control and richer color without jumping all the way to Micro LED&rsquo;s eye-watering prices.</p>
<p>In person, the screen looks extraordinary. Colors feel dense rather than bright, contrast feels deliberate rather than punchy. It&rsquo;s the kind of display that makes OLED fans pause mid-argument.</p>
<p>The AI branding was laid on thick, with talk of color boosting and HDR refinement, but the real message was simpler: Samsung is still very serious about owning the high end of large-format displays, even if most of us will only ever see these TVs behind velvet ropes.</p>
<p>This wasn&rsquo;t about selling a 130-inch TV. It was about signaling what Samsung believes television can look like five years from now.</p>
<p>Also Read: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/hands-on-with-the-samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-at-ces-2026-rethinking-the-foldable-phone-1767772929974">Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold at CES 2026</a></p>
<h2><strong>Gaming monitors that push past &ldquo;enough&rdquo;</strong></h2>
<p>If the TV was theater, Samsung&rsquo;s gaming monitors were pure excess, and proudly so.</p>
<p>The standout is a 32-inch 6K Odyssey monitor with glasses-free 3D. Yes, 3D. Again. Except this time, it actually works without making you wear hardware on your face.</p>
<p>Samsung is betting that high resolution, high refresh rates, and smarter depth processing can finally make 3D feel additive rather than gimmicky. Whether gamers buy into that remains to be seen, but technically, it&rsquo;s impressive.</p>
<p>Then there&rsquo;s the refresh-rate arms race. A 27-inch Odyssey G6 capable of hitting an absurd 1,040Hz in Dual Mode feels less like a consumer product and more like a statement of engineering muscle. No one strictly needs this. But in competitive gaming, &ldquo;need&rdquo; has never been the point. Samsung is clearly positioning itself as the brand that refuses to stop at sensible limits.</p>
<p>OLED fans weren&rsquo;t ignored either. The latest Odyssey OLED G8 pairs a 4K QD-OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and modern connectivity, neatly covering the premium PC gaming crowd that cares as much about contrast as frame rates.</p>
<p>The common thread here is confidence. Samsung isn&rsquo;t chasing trends in gaming displays. It&rsquo;s daring competitors to keep up.</p>
<h2><strong>Design with intent: Erwan Bouroullec&rsquo;s quiet signature</strong></h2>
<p>One detail Samsung didn&rsquo;t shout about loudly on stage, but absolutely deserves attention, is who designed the Music Studio speakers. The Music Studio 5 and 7 were created in collaboration with Erwan Bouroullec, the renowned French designer best known for blurring the line between furniture, architecture, and technology.</p>
<p>His influence is immediately visible. These speakers aren&rsquo;t trying to disappear into a room, nor are they screaming for attention. They sit somewhere in between, sculptural without being precious.</p>
<p>Bouroullec has worked with Samsung before, most notably on The Serif TV, and the philosophy carries over here. The Music Studio speakers are built around a simple, almost poetic idea of sound as a physical presence, expressed through soft geometry and restrained materials.</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s a reminder that Samsung isn&rsquo;t just thinking about how its products perform, but how they live in people&rsquo;s homes. In a CES hall overflowing with aggressive angles and RGB bravado, this kind of design confidence felt quietly radical.</p>
<h2>The bigger picture</h2>
<p>CES 2026 wasn&rsquo;t about Samsung reinventing itself. It was about reinforcement. TVs that push visual boundaries, monitors that chase technical extremes, and speakers that finally show aesthetic maturity.</p>
<p>Some of what Samsung showed will never reach most consumers. Some of it will trickle down slowly. But taken together, the message was clear: Samsung still wants to define the edges of consumer tech, even if the center remains crowded and competitive.</p>
<p>At CES, ambition often gets lost in noise. This year, Samsung made sure you couldn&rsquo;t miss it.</p>

Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G offers a 12.1-inch 2.5K Dolby Vision display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 performance, and a massive 12,000mAh battery, making it a reliable large-screen tablet for work, media, and multitasking.

Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G First Impressions: 12.1-Inch Dolby Vision Display Meets 12,000mAh Endurance

<p>Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G delivers a big 12.1-inch Dolby Vision screen, reliable Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 performance, and a massive 12,000mAh battery, focusing on multitasking and endurance over flashy gimmicks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Redmi Pad Pro set the tone for what an affordable large-screen Android tablet could be, and the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G clearly sticks to that blueprint. This is not a radical rethink or a dramatic reinvention.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Instead, Xiaomi has taken a conservative approach, focusing on improving areas that genuinely needed attention rather than chasing novelty. Most of what you see and feel here will be familiar if you have used the previous model, but under the surface, there are a few meaningful upgrades that define this refresh.</p>
<h2><strong>Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G First Impressions: Design&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Visually, the Redmi Pad 2 Pro stays close to its predecessor. The dual-tone rear panel returns, with a mostly metal body paired with a plastic strip that houses the camera module. The grey colour variant looks understated to the point of being a little dull, with the only real flourish being a subtle triangular pattern etched into the plastic strip.</p>
<p>The matte finish on the back is a welcome touch, as it resists fingerprints far better than before. The rear design also includes two circular cutouts, although only one contains an actual camera sensor. The second ring is purely decorative, used to house the LED flash and maintain symmetry.</p>
<p>Ports and buttons are sensibly laid out. There is a USB-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom, which is still nice to see on a modern tablet. On the side, you get a SIM tray for 5G connectivity along with microSD card support for storage expansion. The unit here comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.</p>
<p>Despite being slightly heavier than the original Pad Pro, the tablet remains easy to carry in a backpack. However, its large 12.1-inch footprint does make prolonged handheld use a bit tiring, especially for users with smaller hands.</p>
<h2><strong>Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G First Impressions: Display&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>The display hardware remains largely unchanged from the previous generation. You still get a 12.1-inch LCD panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 2.5K resolution, a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and Dolby Vision support. Peak brightness tops out at around 600 nits.</p>
<p>One notable change is colour depth. The older Pad Pro supported 12-bit colour, while this panel is limited to 10-bit. On paper, that sounds like a downgrade, but in real-world use, the difference is difficult to notice. Colours look vibrant, well balanced, and properly tuned. Streaming content on Netflix looks good, with full HD playback supported thanks to Widevine L1 certification and Dolby Vision handling HDR content nicely.</p>
<p>The panel does reflect light more than some might prefer, but the smooth 120Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling, animations, and general navigation feeling fluid and responsive.</p>
<h2><strong>Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G First Impressions: Performance</strong></h2>
<p>Powering the Redmi Pad 2 Pro is the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, a reliable mid-range processor that feels well suited to a tablet of this size. In everyday use, performance is consistently smooth. Apps open quickly, multitasking feels responsive, and switching between workloads does not introduce noticeable lag.</p>
<p>Even gaming performance holds up well. Titles like BGMI run without major issues, making this tablet capable of handling both productivity and entertainment. Overall, this feels like a device designed for extended sessions rather than quick, casual bursts of use.</p>
<h2><strong>Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G First Impressions: Software</strong></h2>
<p>The tablet runs HyperOS 2, based on Android 15, and the experience feels more polished on a larger screen. Visual refinements, smoother animations through the updated HyperCore system, and Gemini integration all contribute to a more cohesive tablet experience.</p>
<p>There are some pre-installed apps, but most of them are practical rather than intrusive. Multitasking is where the software really shines. You can run up to four apps at once, using split-screen layouts alongside floating windows, which works particularly well for productivity and media-heavy workflows.</p>
<h2><strong>Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G First Impressions: Cameras</strong></h2>
<p>Camera hardware is fairly basic, which is expected for a tablet. The rear houses an 13MP camera that works well enough for scanning documents or QR codes. On the front, there is another 8MP sensor that handles video calls adequately, though expectations should remain modest. These cameras are functional rather than impressive, and that is perfectly acceptable for this category.</p>
<h2><strong>Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G First Impressions: Battery</strong></h2>
<p>Battery life is one of the biggest talking points this time around. The Redmi Pad 2 Pro packs a massive 12,000mAh battery, which is 2,000mAh larger than the previous model. Xiaomi claims this is the largest battery in a 12-inch tablet and suggests over 14 hours of video playback.</p>
<p>Real-world testing will ultimately decide how accurate those claims are, but expectations are understandably high, especially since battery life was not a strong point of the earlier Pad Pro. Charging is handled at 33W, which feels slow given the battery size. It takes roughly 30 minutes to reach 20 percent, but the trade-off makes sense if you are charging infrequently.</p>
<p>An interesting bonus is 27W reverse charging, allowing the tablet to act as a power bank for smaller devices like phones or earbuds.</p>
<h2><strong>Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G First Impressions: Accessories</strong></h2>
<p>Xiaomi offers two accessories for the Redmi Pad 2 Pro: a keyboard case and the Smart Pen. The second-generation keyboard is exclusive to this tablet and offers a comfortable typing experience with decent key travel. It also doubles as a protective case when folded shut.</p>
<p>However, some omissions are hard to ignore. There is still no backlighting or trackpad, and the keyboard connects via Bluetooth rather than POGO pins, meaning it needs to be charged separately over USB-C. The same applies to the Smart Pen, which also requires independent charging.</p>
<p>That said, the Smart Pen itself performs well. It is responsive, supports handwriting recognition, offers reliable palm rejection most of the time, and works nicely for note-taking and sketching. While it does not magnetically attach to the tablet, the included pen holder on the keyboard case helps keep it secure. Unlike the keyboard, the Smart Pen is also compatible with the previous Pad Pro.</p>
<h2><strong>Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G First Impressions: How does it fare?</strong></h2>
<p>The Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G plays it safe, but it does so intelligently. Rather than chasing flashy upgrades, Xiaomi has focused on refining performance, battery life, and software multitasking, which are the areas that matter most on a large tablet. Design changes are minimal, and some accessory decisions feel dated, but the core experience is solid.</p>
<p>The WiFi only variant starts at ₹24,999 while the WiFi +5G varian starts at ₹27,999, but based on first impressions, this feels like a dependable upgrade for users who want a large-screen Android tablet built for long sessions, media consumption, and productivity without unnecessary gimmicks.</p>

Redmi Note 15 5G focuses on feel over flash with a slim, lightweight design, a bright curved AMOLED display, dependable performance, for Rs 22.999. 

Redmi Note 15 5G Review: Slim Design, Bright AMOLED Display, and Reliable Everyday Performance

The Redmi Note 15 5G shifts focus from raw specs to everyday comfort. With a slim build, curved AMOLED display, steady performance, and a capable 108MP camera, it delivers a balanced mid-range experience for ₹22,999.

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<p>The Redmi Note series has always had a distinct purpose. It was supposed to give people a taste of something premium, without asking them to pay the premium tax.&nbsp;<br>Previous Redmi Note phones delivered this through aggressive specs. The Redmi Note 15 5G, though is clearly chasing a different idea of value: how the phone feels, and how it looks.<br>That approach makes sense in 2026. From the moment I picked it up, it didn&rsquo;t feel like a typical Redmi Note phone. It feels lighter, it feels different, and that is where the real conversation starts.</p>
<h2><strong>Design</strong></h2>
<p>One of the first thins that you&rsquo;ll notice is that the phone is unexpectedly slim and feels incredibly lightweight. At just 7.35 mm thick and 178 grams, it is noticeably lighter than most phones in this segment. This is one of those devices that you forget you have been holding. This is both, a compliment as well as a a mild criticism, depending on your preference.&nbsp;<br>If you like phones that feel dense and reassuring, this might feel a little too light. Personally, I noticed it most when switching over from a heavier phone, which is my primary device.&nbsp;<br>That said, it is undeniably comfortable. Weight distribution is excellent, and the curved edges make it easy to hold for long periods. Whether you are doom-scrolling, reading, or watching videos, it never feels awkward or tiring.</p>
<p>Design-wise, Redmi has not gone completely wild, but it has not played it completely safe either. The matte black finish looks clean and understated, though it is definitely a fingerprint magnet. Keeping it spotless is a losing battle.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The silver accents around the camera module add a bit of flair, and while both the back and frame are plastic, the finish does not scream &ldquo;budget.&rdquo; It feels intentional rather than cheap.<br>Button placement is sensible and familiar. The volume rocker and power button sit on the left and are easy to reach. There is an IR blaster at the top, which is a small but appreciated addition.&nbsp;<br>At the bottom, you will find the USB-C port, speaker grille, and the dual SIM tray. There is no headphone jack, which feels like a design-driven sacrifice rather than cost-cutting, but nonetheless, is it a bit disappointing if you rely on wired audio.<br>For protection not only do you get an IP66 rating, you also get reinforced internals. Now, Xiaomi hasn&rsquo;t explicitly claimed what front glass they are using for the Note 15. However, the device has been tested against MIL-STD-810H, so we&rsquo;re guessing it uses some sort of Corning Gorilla Glass.</p>
<h2><strong>Display</strong></h2>
<p>Speaking of displays, the Redmi Note 15 5G does not try to impress with outrageous claims or or headline-grabbing battery numbers. Instead, it leans heavily on the quality of this display, and this is where the phone really justifies its price.<br>The 6.77-inch curved AMOLED 120Hz panel immediately changes how the phone is perceived. It looks premium in a way that flat panels at this price often do not. The curve is subtle and well executed, and I did not face any issues with accidental touch.&nbsp;<br>Colours are also vibrant thanks to the 12-bit panel, because of which you get a a100 per cent coverage of the DCI-P3 colour space. While text looks sharp and clean thanks to the FHD+ resolution.</p>
<p>Watching content on this display is genuinely enjoyable. Netflix, YouTube, or endless reels all look great.</p>
<p>Brightness is another strong point. Redmi claims that the display has a peak brightness of 3200nits, and we have good reason to believe them, as the outdoor visibility is genuinely excellent. Even under harsh sunlight, the screen remains readable.&nbsp;<br>You also get 3840Hz PWM dimming which helps keep things comfortable during night usage. Add TUV Triple Certified Eye Protection 2.0 and you have a display that&rsquo;s actually less stressful to your eyes</p>
<p>Unlocking the phone is handled by an in-display optical fingerprint scanner. It is fast, reliable, and has not failed me so far, and has been very consistent. Coming to the audio setup, we get a set of stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and MiSound dual tuning. The speakers get pretty loud, and can easily fill a room. However, because of the slim design and thing built, the speakers lack bass or any meaningful character. Still, considering what the phone costs, I am not really complaining.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Performance &amp; Software Experience&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is a mid-range chip, so, its better if we get into this with our expectations in check.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Day-to-day usage is smooth. Apps open quickly, scrolling feels fluid, and multitasking does not feel stressful. It is not the kind of phone that makes you think about performance at all, which is actually a good thing.</p>
<p>You get decent gaming performance, but clearly that was not the focus here.&nbsp;<br>BGMI runs at 60fps but it is quite stable. Still, If you are a competitive gamer, chasing higher frame rates, this is not the phone for you. For casual gaming sessions, though, it works just fine.<br>Benchmarks were a bit odd. AnTuTu completed its run but did not display a final score for reasons unknown, no matter to what network we were connected to. Geekbench worked as expected and gave a clearer idea of where the chip stands. During testing, the phone warmed up slightly, but it never became uncomfortable.</p>
<p>On the software side, the phone ships with Android 15 and HyperOS 2. Ideally, Android 16 would have been nicer to see out of the box, but Redmi&rsquo;s promise of four years of Android updates and six years of security patches is reassuring. AI features, mainly powered by Gemini are pretty useful in small, practical ways. There is some preinstalled bloatware, but most of it can be removed without much effort.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You also get a tonne of Xiaomi&rsquo;s interconnectivity features, and from my limited testing, they work really well. We also get Xiaomi Share, which works similarly to Quick Share, making transferring files and photos between devices simple and reliable.</p>
<h2><strong>Battery&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Battery life reflects a clear design decision by Redmi. AT a time when almost every new phone gets a 6000mAh battery or more in phones under ₹20,000 Redmi is using a 5520mAh silicon-carbon battery. It definitely falls short of current standards, especially when other mid-range phones are pushing massive capacities here.&nbsp;<br>But then, that is the trade-off for the slim and lightweight design. In everyday use, the phone easily lasts a full day, and you can push it to go a day and a half. Heavy camera usage does drain it faster. I noticed around a four percent drop in about half an hour, though that could also have been influenced by cold environmental conditions.<br>Charging is reliable and quick. The 45W fast charger takes the phone from roughly 15 percent to nearly full in about an hour. You also get 18W wired reverse charging, which is a nice bonus to have.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Cameras&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>The Note 15 comes with a 108MP main camera with OIS, and an 8MP ultrawide, even though the camera module would suggest that its packing some serious hardware.&nbsp;<br>Nonetheless, The &ldquo;Master Pixel&rdquo; main camera well in daylight. Photos are sharp, colourful, and pleasing to look at. Detail retention is good, and shots between 1x and 2x remain consistent. Dynamic range could be better, and occasionally the areas around the subject do not look quite right, but overall, the main camera delivers dependable results.<br>Portraits are a strong point, especially for human subjects. Edge detection is clean, and the bokeh effect looks natural.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Selfies from the 20MP front camera, however, are underwhelming. Skin tones often look washed out, and texture processing can feel artificial at times.<br>Video performance tops out at 4K 30fps and is average at best. There is noticeable grain, and stabilisation does not fully live up to quality OIS standards. Video quality, in particular, feels like an area where Redmi still has room to improve.</p>
<h2><strong>Verdict&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Redmi understands what the boundaries are for the Note 15 5G and does try to pretend being something its not. It&rsquo;s not going after its competition based solely on specs. Priced at under ₹20,000, it focuses on the things that matter in everyday use: a slim and comfortable design, an excellent display, stable performance, and a capable main camera.<br>At an expected price of around ₹20,000, it is not an the default recommendation, especially with strong alternatives like the Nothing Phone 3a and the Motorola Edge Fusion 60 offering better solutions. However, if design, display quality, and day-to-day comfort, if the user experience matters more to you than raw specs, the Redmi Note 15 5G makes a solid case for itself.</p>

The Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini packs a 6.32-inch AMOLED display, 200MP main camera with 3.5x telephoto, Dimensity 8450 chip, 6,200mAh battery, and ColorOS 16. Here's our in-depth review of it

Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini Review: Oppo’s take on a compact flagship is solid

<h3><strong>The Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini is Oppo&rsquo;s first compact phone, focusing on strong fundamentals like build quality, versatile cameras, smooth performance, and reliable battery life without obvious compromises.</strong></h3>

<p>The Reno 15 Pro Mini is Oppo&rsquo;s first compact phone, and the interesting part is that unlike many other manufacturers who had a crack at the compact form factor, it does not feel like a compromise. This is not a &ldquo;small phone with cut corners&rdquo; situation.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You get a solid, premium build, a display that is easy on the eyes, cameras that are genuinely versatile, and software that feels polished and reliable.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Performance is smooth in, battery life is surprisingly strong for the size, and the camera&hellip; well, its a Reno, so they speak for themselves.</p>
<p>No element here has been added for sake of it. Instead, the Reno 15 Pro Mini focuses on doing the basics really well, and that approach works in its favour.</p>
<p>Starting at Rs 59,999 before launch offers, it positions itself as a serious compact option for people who want a smaller phone without feeling like they are settling for less. Having tested the device thoroughly for two weeks, I can confidently say, that if you are looking for a compact phone, you need to take the Reno 15 Pro Mini seriously.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini Review: Design and build</strong></h2>
<p>Let&rsquo;s start with the design, because the Reno 15 Pro Mini actually surprised me here.</p>
<p>At first glance, it looks familiar enough. You get flat glass on the front and back, a flat, space-grade aluminium frame, and materials that feel premium the second you pick it up. But what really stood out in daily use was how solid the phone felt.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Nothing flexes, nothing creaks, and it never feels like corners were cut to make it smaller. It feels like a phone that was designed this way from the start, not one that was simply shrunk down.</p>
<p>The back is where Oppo clearly decided to have a bit of fun. The glossy rear glass uses HoloFusion Technology to create this ribbon-like pattern running across the rear.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As the phone catches the light, the design subtly shifts and sparkles. It is not loud or flashy, and that is what I liked about it. It adds personality without trying too hard or turning into a gimmick.</p>
<p>I am a bit torn about the finish, though. The glass is completely smooth, with no texture at all. It looks great, but I did miss having a little more grip during everyday use.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I never felt like the phone was going to slip out of my hand, but during longer scrolling sessions, I was definitely more aware of how slick the surface was than I would have preferred.</p>
<p>The camera module uses Oppo&rsquo;s Dynamic Stellar Ring design, and yes, it instantly reminded me of older iPhone Pro models. It is not the most original look, but it works well here. The module does not feel oversized or top-heavy, and it never made the phone awkward to hold or use.</p>
<p>Ergonomics is one of the Reno 15 Pro Mini&rsquo;s biggest strengths. At 187 grams and just 7.99mm thick, it sits comfortably in the hand and feels nicely balanced. The slimmer body makes a real difference in day-to-day use, especially when using the phone one-handed. For a compact phone, it never felt cramped or fiddly.</p>
<p>In terms of durability, Oppo has gone all-in. It gets IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings, Add in features like Sponge Bionic Cushioning, cold-sculpted glass, Splash Touch, and Glove Touch, and it genuinely feels built for real life. Plus, the Gorilla Glass 7i on the front &nbsp;only adds to that confidence.</p>
<p>As for colour options, we have the Cocoa Brown, which looks properly premium in person, as well as the Glacier White if you want a bit more flair.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini Review: Display and audio</strong></h2>
<p>The Reno 15 Pro Mini features a 6.32-inch LTPS AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a pixel density of 460 PPI. In everyday use, the panel looks sharp and clean, with crisp text and well-defined icons. I never felt the resolution was a limitation, even when reading smaller text or browsing dense pages.</p>
<p>Colour reproduction is one of the display&rsquo;s stronger points. On YouTube and Netflix, colours looked natural and well balanced, especially skin tones, which often get exaggerated on some panels.</p>
<p>Blacks are deep, highlights are controlled, and the overall image feels accurate rather than flashy. For longer viewing sessions, this kind of tuning works in the display&rsquo;s favour and keeps things easy on the eyes.</p>
<p>One of the first things that you notice are the bezels, which are extremely thin, and that adds a lot to the front-on look of the phone, and makes the Reno 15 Pro Mini look more premium and even more compact than it already is.</p>
<p>Outdoor visibility is strong. In my usage, brightness peaked at around 1,800 nits, which made a noticeable difference under harsh sunlight. Checking notifications or watching short clips outside was rarely a problem. HDR content also holds up well, with enough punch to stand out without looking overprocessed.</p>
<p>The in-display fingerprint scanner is optical, and it has been fast and reliable throughout my time with the phone. Unlocks are quick, with no random misses.</p>
<p>Audio rounds things off nicely. The stereo speakers get loud, offer decent separation, and work well for casual video watching and gaming. At higher volumes, the sound can get slightly tinny, but for a compact phone, the overall experience is better than expected.</p>
<h2><strong>Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini Review: Cameras</strong></h2>
<p>Cameras are where the Reno 15 Pro Mini really starts to pull ahead, and this is the section where things became clear to me pretty quickly.</p>
<p>The hardware itself is ambitious for a compact phone. You get a 200MP main camera, paired with a 50MP ultrawide and a 50MP 3.5x telephoto. That already gives the Reno a lot more flexibility than most small phones, and more importantly, it actually shows up in daily use.</p>
<p>In daylight, the main camera delivers consistently detailed shots without pushing the processing too far. Colours look balanced, highlights are handled well, and the images generally feel controlled rather than overcooked. Low light is handled just as confidently.</p>
<p>I saw fewer blown highlights and more stable exposure, especially in tricky mixed lighting. Oppo&rsquo;s new PureTone Technology clearly helps here. It has been tuned with Indian lighting conditions and skin tones in mind, and in my use, that comes through in more natural-looking photos, particularly when people are in the frame.</p>
<p>Versatility is where the Reno really shines. The ultrawide is genuinely useful, and the 3.5x telephoto gives you meaningful reach without a big drop in quality. Portraits benefit a lot from this setup too. Subject separation looks cleaner, and having more focal length options makes framing feel more deliberate.</p>
<p>Video is another strong area. The Reno 15 Pro Mini supports 4K 60fps HDR recording across all cameras, which means I could switch between lenses while filming without worrying about inconsistent output. Stabilisation is solid on both the front and rear cameras, and footage stays smooth even when shooting handheld.</p>
<p>It also gets features like Dual-View Video. This lets you record using both the front and rear cameras at the same time, so you can capture what&rsquo;s happening while also recording your own reactions. I ended up enjoying this more than I expected, especially for quick clips where switching cameras would normally break the flow.</p>
<p>The 50MP front camera does a good job with skin tones as well, though it is not perfect. Overall, this is a camera system that feels complete, versatile, and easily one of the Reno 15 Pro Mini&rsquo;s strongest features.</p>
<h2><strong>Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini Review: Performance and gaming</strong></h2>
<p>My review unit of the Reno 15 Pro Mini comes with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8450. On paper, this is a capable but not headline-grabbing setup, and once I started running benchmarks, the results reflected that.</p>
<p>In synthetic tests, AnTuTu topped out at around 2.1 million, with Geekbench and 3DMark painting a similar picture. These are solid scores, but they are clearly not meant to impress on charts. What mattered more to me was how the phone behaved once I stopped staring at numbers and started using it.</p>
<p>In everyday use, the Reno 15 Pro Mini feels fast and responsive. App launches are quick, multitasking is smooth, and I did not run into stutters during normal usage. The Dimensity 8450 is built on a 4nm process and uses an all-big-core architecture with eight Cortex-A725 cores clocked up to 3.25GHz, which helps keep things feeling snappy while also reducing power consumption.</p>
<p>Gaming is where Oppo&rsquo;s optimisation really makes a difference. The AI HyperBoost 2.0 engine plays a big role here, combining AI Adaptive Temperature Control and AI Adaptive Frame Booster. The system dynamically manages heat buildup and uses GPU computing to generate intermediate frames, effectively boosting frame rates without pushing power consumption too hard. In BGMI and Call of Duty Mobile, I was consistently able to play at 120fps, with smooth and responsive gameplay throughout most sessions.</p>
<p>Even after pushing the phone hard with extended gaming, the Reno 15 Pro Mini never showed any signs of major heating. It stayed comfortable to hold, which is not something I can say about every compact phone I have used.</p>
<p>Connectivity has also been reliable in my experience. AI LinkBoost 3.0 helps in crowded Wi-Fi environments and areas with weaker cellular signals, while the customised X1 network chip, developed with MediaTek, improves overall Wi-Fi performance.</p>
<p>In real-world use, the Reno 15 Pro Mini feels stable, well-optimised, and dependable, which ultimately matters far more than raw benchmark numbers.</p>
<h2><strong>Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini Review: Software experience</strong></h2>
<p>The Reno 15 Pro Mini runs ColorOS 16, and honestly, this is one of the best versions of Oppo&rsquo;s software I have used. In terms of look and feel, it sits very close to OxygenOS 16, which is still one of my favourite takes on Android. The design is clean, the interface stays out of your way, and everything feels built around speed and smoothness rather than visual clutter.</p>
<p>More than how it looks, ColorOS 16 feels noticeably smoother. Animations flow naturally, transitions feel connected, and nothing feels abrupt or jittery. A lot of that comes down to the Trinity Engine and the new Luminous Rendering Engine doing their thing in the background. Even when I was switching between apps quickly or multitasking heavily, the system stayed fluid and responsive without random slowdowns.</p>
<p>Personalisation is handled well and never feels overdone. The Flux Home Screen lets you resize folders and icons more freely, which is genuinely useful once you get used to it. Aqua Dynamics surfaces live information in a way that feels helpful instead of distracting. Lock screen customisation is deep but tasteful, with support for motion photos, video wallpapers, and subtle depth effects without turning the interface into visual chaos.</p>
<p>AI is a big focus this year, and Oppo&rsquo;s own tools are surprisingly practical. Features like call summaries, transcription, translation, and VoiceScribe are baked into the system and work quietly in the background. These feel like tools you actually use day to day, not features you test once and forget about.</p>
<p>Google Gemini integration is also handled really well. Gemini works smoothly across system apps, search, and everyday tasks, and features like Circle to Search feel natural to use. Nothing feels bolted on, which is exactly how AI should be on a phone.</p>
<p>Then there is Mind Space, and nothing else here comes close to it. It genuinely feels like a second brain. Being able to quickly capture information, have it organised automatically, and then pull it up later using natural language is something I ended up relying on more than I expected.</p>
<p>AI tools for photos and videos round things off nicely. Features like AI Portrait Glow help clean up tricky shots, while Popout makes it easy to turn stills and motion photos into something more dynamic.</p>
<p>Oppo is also promising five major ColorOS updates and six years of security patches. That long-term support adds real credibility. As a whole, ColorOS 16 feels mature, confident, and genuinely a joy to live with.</p>
<h2><strong>Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini Review: Battery life and charging</strong></h2>
<p>The Reno 15 Pro Mini comes with a 6,200mAh battery, which is impressive for a phone this size. It also uses a silicon carbide cell, and while I do think Oppo could have pushed this combination a bit further, the real-world results are still solid.</p>
<p>In my usage, I was consistently getting around seven to eight hours of screen-on time. On lighter days, the phone comfortably stretched to two days, and even with heavier use, I was rarely worried about battery anxiety.</p>
<p>Charging is straightforward. The phone supports 80W fast charging and ships with the charger in the box. It does take a little while longer to top up compared to smaller batteries, but it still goes from zero to full in under an hour. In daily use, quick top-ups were more than enough to get me through the day without any stress.</p>
<h2><strong>Verdict: Should you buy it?</strong></h2>
<p>After using the Reno 15 Pro Mini for a while, it is clear what Oppo was aiming for here. Priced at Rs 59,999 before disounts, this is a compact phone that tries to feel complete, not clever. And for the most part, it succeeds.</p>
<p>The design feels solid and durable, the display is sharp without being tiring, and the camera setup is a genuine standout for a phone this size. Having a proper telephoto lens changes how usable the camera system feels, and video performance is strong across the board. Performance is not chart-topping, but in real-world use, it is smooth, stable, and easy to rely on. Battery life is better than expected, and fast charging keeps things convenient.</p>
<p>It is not perfect. The smooth glass back could use more grip, and users obsessed with benchmark numbers might want more raw power. But if you want a compact phone that feels well balanced, practical, and genuinely easy to live with every day, the Reno 15 Pro Mini gets most things right.</p>
<p>It also holds its own against compact favourites like the OnePlus 13s and Vivo X200 FE, which says a lot for a first attempt.</p>

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A new leak claims that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable phones will launch in August.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 may launch at August event

<p>A new leak claims that Samsung&rsquo;s Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable phones will launch in August.</p>

<p>Samsung Galaxy Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 may launch at Galaxy Unpacked event in August</p>
<p>A new leak claims that Samsung&rsquo;s Galaxy Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable phones will launch in August. The same event will reportedly see the launch of the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch Active 4. Tipster Max Weinbach has claimed that the event will be held on August 3. Past leaks have suggested that the Galaxy Fold 3 could feature an under-display camera, and S-Pen support, along with a Gorilla Glass Victus body for additional strength.</p>
<p>Galaxy Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 to launch at August event<br />Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch Active 4 to launch at event<br />Galaxy Unpacked event on August 3<br />Under-display camera, S-Pen support for Galaxy Fold 3</p>

<p>A new leak claims that Samsung&rsquo;s Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable phones will launch in August.</p>
<p>The same event will reportedly see the launch of the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch Active 4. Tipster Max Weinbach has claimed that the event will be held on August 3.</p>
<p>Past leaks have suggested that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 could feature an under-display camera, and S-Pen support, along with a Gorilla Glass Victus body for additional strength.</p>

Vivo X200T delivers flagship cameras, Dimensity 9400+ power, strong battery life and premium design at ₹59,999. A balanced flagship that quietly makes sense.

Vivo X200T Review: Flagship Dimensity 9400+ performance & triple 50MP camera set up

<p>Priced at ₹59,999, the Vivo X200T sits in an interesting spot, offering flagship performance and cameras while blurring the lines between the X200 FE, X200 Pro, and newer X300 models.</p>

<p>Vivo&rsquo;s X-series has traditionally followed a fairly clear hierarchy, which is why the Vivo X200T feels immediately intriguing. This is the first time Vivo has introduced a &ldquo;T&rdquo; model in its flagship X lineup, and its placement is anything but straightforward.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Starting at ₹59,999 the X200T sits much closer to the X200 FE than the X200 and X200 Pro, and&nbsp; yet its underlying hardware tells a different story altogether. On paper, the Dimensity 9400+ chipset positions the X200T above even Vivo&rsquo;s X200 and the X200 Pro, which were proper flagships. This already complicates things.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Add to that the presence of the newer X300 series, and the lineup starts to feel even more crowded. Where exactly does the X200T fit now? Is it a performance-first alternative, a stopgap flagship, or Vivo deliberately blurring its own boundaries? We try to find out.</p>
<h2><strong>Vivo X200T Review: Design</strong></h2>
<p>We start with the design, because that is where the Vivo X200T immediately establishes its identity.</p>
<p>From the back, the X200T looks unmistakably like a proper X200-series phone. The large, circular camera module placed right at the centre gives it a strong flagship vibe. I like how deliberate it looks, and more importantly, how practical it is. When I place the phone flat on a table, it stays stable, with none of the wobble you often get from off-centre camera layouts.</p>
<p>The camera module itself is cleanly executed. Like the X200 and X200 Pro, the flash sits outside the circular camera island instead of being tucked inside it. I prefer this approach. It keeps the module from looking cluttered and makes the design feel more premium.</p>
<p>There is an issue, though. Because of the hardware, the X200T feels slightly top heavy when I first picked it up. It is quite noticeable initially, but after a short while, it stops being distracting and never feels uncomfortable in daily use.</p>
<p>The X200T is a large phone, but it is not as heavy as I expected. At around 203 grams and 7.99mm in thickness, it feels manageable for its size and does not come across as bulky during long scrolling sessions or video playback. The weight feels reasonable, even if the balance could have been a touch better.</p>
<p>Button placement is straightforward and familiar. The USB-C port sits at the bottom alongside the speaker grille and SIM slot. There is no expandable storage, which is worth noting. The power button and volume rocker are positioned on the side, and both feel tactile and well-built, with a reassuring click.</p>
<p>Build quality is excellent overall. The back panel feels like glass and has a soft, sand-blasted, silly texture that does a good job of resisting fingerprints.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The flat aluminium alloy frame feels premium and solid in the hand, adding to the phone&rsquo;s sturdy feel. Up front, Vivo uses Schott Xensation glass, and with IP68 and IP69 ratings, I never felt the need to treat it like a baby.</p>
<p>The X200T comes in two colours, Stellar Black and Seaside Lilac. I have the Lilac version here, and it looks subtle yet distinctive under different lighting.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Overall, the X200T feels well-built, premium, and confidently designed.</p>
<h2><strong>Vivo X200T Review: Display</strong></h2>
<p>The Vivo X200T features a 6.67-inch LTPS AMOLED display, and it delivers a sharp and polished experience in everyday use. The panel is completely flat, which I genuinely appreciate. But what I was more surprised by, was just how slim the bezels are. Both of these, make interacting with the display feel more precise and gives the phone a cleaner look from the front.</p>
<p>The display runs at a 1.5K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate, so naturally, text appears crisp, icons are clean, and scrolling feels consistently smooth.</p>
<p>Colour reproduction is excellent too. Colours look rich without being oversaturated, and contrast levels are strong. HDR10+ support adds to the experience when watching compatible content. HDR videos on YouTube look punchy, and Netflix shows and movies feel immersive, with deep blacks and good detail in darker scenes.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As for the brightness I found it to be good, but not class-leading. With a peak high brightness mode rating of 1600 nits, the screen remains usable outdoors, even in harsh sunlight. However, under direct sun, I did notice that it does not push quite as hard as some panels even from Vivo&rsquo;s own line up. It is not a deal-breaker, but it is noticeable.</p>
<p>One clear advantage is the fingerprint scanner. The X200T uses an ultrasonic sensor, and unlocking feels fast and reliable.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Audio performance is solid as well. The stereo speakers get loud, sound balanced, and offer better bass presence than I expected.</p>
<h2><strong>Vivo X200T Review: Cameras</strong></h2>
<p>Cameras are where the Vivo X200T really starts to shine, and this is one area where I spent a lot of time testing things properly. With Zeiss branding across the entire setup, expectations are naturally high, and for the most part, the X200T delivers results that feel confidently flagship-grade rather than merely impressive on paper.</p>
<p>The X200T comes with an all-50MP camera setup, and it shows Vivo was not cutting corners here. You get a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP telephoto, and a 50MP ultrawide. All three cameras carry Zeiss&rsquo; T* coating, and that consistency across the stack makes a real difference in how dependable the results are, across all cameras.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Starting with the main camera, the output is flagship-grade. Photos are packed with detail, colours look natural, and skin tones are handled very well. There is a slight tendency to underexpose in some scenes, but highlights are controlled beautifully, which I prefer. Thanks to CIPA 4.5 professional image stabilisation, shots stay sharp even in tricky lighting or when shooting handheld. It is a reliable camera that I felt confident using in almost any situation.</p>
<p>The telephoto camera is another strong point. It delivers sharp, high-resolution images even at longer zoom levels, and detail holds up impressively well as you push the zoom further. This is one of those lenses that feels genuinely useful rather than just there to tick a box.</p>
<p>The ultrawide camera is also very solid. Having a 50MP sensor here means you do not see the usual drop in detail when switching lenses. Colours stay consistent with the main camera, and images remain usable even in lower light. In night shots, the X200T&rsquo;s ultrawide clearly holds on to more detail and texture than lower-resolution alternatives.</p>
<p>Portraits are handled well too. Edge detection is reliable, background separation looks clean, and the bokeh has a soft, natural character rather than an artificial blur.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Video performance is strong across the board. The X200T can shoot 4K at 60fps with solid stabilisation, and HDR video support adds extra dynamic range in challenging scenes.&nbsp;</p>
<p>For selfies, the X200T uses a 32MP front camera. Vivo could have used a 50MP camera here as well, but I wll give them this, I love the colour tuning here. Skin tones look natural, and the overall output feels pleasing rather than overly processed.</p>
<p>There is also a Classic Negative Film Style mode, that mimic several of Fujifilm&rsquo;s stock looks, like you would get in a Fujifilm mirrorless camera nowadays. It is easily one of my favourite creative options on the phone.</p>
<h2><strong>Vivo X200T Review: Performance</strong></h2>
<p>Performance on the Vivo X200T is exactly what you would expect from a phone sitting this high in the lineup.</p>
<p>The X200T is powered by a chipset that sits just a step below the Dimensity 9500, which already puts it in very strong territory. On paper, this actually positions the X200T above even the X200 and X200 Pro in terms of raw silicon hierarchy. Paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, it is a clearly performance-focused setup.</p>
<p>In day-to-day use, the phone feels fast and responsive. App launches are quick, multitasking is smooth, and moving between heavier applications never feels sluggish. While the jump to UFS 4.1 storage does not dramatically change everyday interactions, I did notice slightly quicker load times when dealing with large files and heavier games. It is not night and day, but it is there if you pay attention.</p>
<p>Benchmarks make the gap far more obvious. Vivo claims an AnTuTu score north of 3 million, and while my unit topped out closer to 2.9 million, that is still an excellent result. Geekbench scores are strong as well. 3DMark results tell a similar story, confirming that there is plenty of graphical headroom here.</p>
<p>That performance translates well into gaming. I spent time playing BGMI and Call of Duty Mobile, and the phone handled both without breaking a sweat. The X200T supports higher frame rates, going up to 120fps where supported, and gameplay felt smooth and consistent throughout my sessions.&nbsp;</p>
<p>More importantly, sustained performance holds up well. Thanks to the new liquid cooling vapour chamber with its updated wick structure and nano-fluid design, thermals stayed under control. I noticed some warmth during longer gaming sessions, but never anything alarming.</p>
<p>One thing worth highlighting is how well the X200T works with Vivo&rsquo;s V2 imaging chip. Powered by the BlueChip technology stack and optimised across eight key domains, it fully unlocks advanced imaging features without impacting overall performance.</p>
<p>In regular use, the phone simply feels powerful without constantly reminding you of it, which is exactly how a flagship-class device should behave.</p>
<h2><strong>Vivo X200T Review: Software, UI and AI</strong></h2>
<p>The Vivo X200T runs Android 16 with OriginOS 6 straight out of the box, and that is a big deal if you care about longevity. Vivo is promising five years of Android updates and seven years of security patches, which already puts this phone in a very comfortable spot for long-term use. More importantly, Vivo is also talking about sustained smoothness over those five years, not just ticking update boxes, and that is something you actually feel in daily use.</p>
<p>I am not going to deep-dive into OriginOS itself since I have already spent a lot of time with it before, but OriginOS 6 feels noticeably more polished than earlier versions. The transparent, liquid-style UI gives the whole interface a modern, premium vibe. Yes, the inspiration from Apple is obvious, but in everyday use, it works. The interface feels clean, cohesive, and easy to live with.</p>
<p>What really stood out to me was how fluid everything feels. Animations are smooth, app launches are quick, and basic interactions like unlocking the phone or pulling down notifications feel seamless. Nothing stutters or feels half-baked. Lock screen customisation has also been expanded, letting you personalise things without turning the UI into a cluttered mess.</p>
<p>Origin Island is another feature I like. It is clearly inspired by the Dynamic Island, but Vivo has made it feel playful and genuinely useful. Live activities like navigation, music controls, and timers sit neatly at the top of the screen. That said, I do wish more third-party apps supported it right now, because the idea has a lot of potential.</p>
<p>Vivo has also put real effort into cross-device features. Office Kit adds tools like phone-to-PC mirroring, cross-device file sharing, remote PC control, and collaborative notes. If you work across multiple devices, these features actually make life easier rather than feeling like gimmicks.</p>
<p>AI is present throughout the system, but thankfully, it stays mostly practical. The AI photo suite includes tools like Weather Filters, Passerby Erase, Scene Transformation, and AI Landscape Master. You also get Google Gemini features like Circle to Search. These are tools I found myself using naturally, not just once for testing and then forgetting about.</p>
<h2><strong>Vivo X200T Review: Battery</strong></h2>
<p>Moving on to battery life, the Vivo X200T packs a 6,200mAh battery, which is slightly smaller than what I expected for a phone this size. Vivo could have pushed this further, but battery life has been solid for me. The X200T comfortably lasts a full day with regular usage, including gaming, navigation, and streaming, without any anxiety. In my initial testing, I did not notice any noticeable shortcomings.</p>
<p>Charging is also pretty much on point. You get 90W wired charging, plus, you also get 40W wireless charging on top of that, which adds real convenience to daily use.</p>
<h2>Vivo X200T Review: Verdict</h2>
<p>The Vivo X200T ends up being a phone that makes sense only once you stop trying to label it. It is not a cheaper X200 Pro, nor is it an overgrown X200 FE. Instead, it feels like a cut-down version of the X300. It feels like a blend of flagship design, serious camera hardware, and top-tier performance, stitched together with very few obvious compromises.&nbsp;</p>
<p>What impressed me most is how balanced the experience feels. The display is excellent, the cameras are genuinely dependable across all focal lengths, and performance never becomes a talking point because it simply works. Battery life holds up well, charging is fast and convenient, and the build quality inspires confidence without trying too hard.</p>
<p>Yes, the pricing places it in a slightly awkward position, and Vivo could have made its lineup clearer. But taken on its own terms, the X200T delivers a premium, polished experience that justifies its existence. If you want flagship performance and cameras without chasing labels, this phone quietly earns its place.</p>

Realme Pad 3 5G review: A productivity-first Android tablet with a 7:5 display, excellent battery life, clean software, and solid performance for work and study.

Realme Pad 3 5G Review: A Productivity-Focused Android Tablet

The Realme Pad 3 5G surprises with a book-style 7:5 display, long battery life, clean Android 16 software, and reliable performance for productivity-focused users.

<p>The Realme Pad 3 5G focuses on productivity with a unique 7:5 display, excellent battery life, clean Android 16 software, and reliable performance, making it a sensible mid-range Android tablet for work and study.</p>

<p>The tablet market in India has been largely polarized: you either buy an iPad for longevity, or a budget Android tablet for media consumption. But mid-range tablets that can handle work, study, and play without costing a kidney are finally starting to make sense, and the Realme Pad 3 5G fits right into that space.</p>
<p>After a bit of a hiatus following the Pad 2, Realme is back. I&rsquo;ve been testing the device extensively to see if it lives up to its "productivity" claims. Spoiler alert: It&rsquo;s surprisingly good at being a digital notebook, but it does have its quirks. Here is my detailed review.</p>
<h2>Realme Pad 3: Unboxing, Design &amp; Build</h2>
<p>The unboxing experience here feels complete. You aren't just getting the slate; the box includes a proper 45W SuperVOOC charger, a sturdy 1-meter white USB-A to Type-C cablet, the usual paperwork and a SIM ejector tool.</p>
<p>As for the tablet itself, I&rsquo;ve been using the Space Grey unit (there&rsquo;s also a Champagne Gold version), and it definitely leans more towards "business professional" than "flashy tech toy". It&rsquo;s a clean, matte slab that feels reassuringly cold to the touch, thanks to the AL 5252 aluminum back. The finish is achieved through a mix of sandblasting and anodizing, which does a surprisingly good job of resisting the greasy smudges that usually plague dark-colored devices.</p>
<p>What really surprised me, though, was the weight distribution. On paper, it weighs about 578g , which sounds average for a tab, but because the chassis is so thin(just 6.6mm), the device feels dense and premium rather than heavy. It&rsquo;s reinforced with a polycarbonate and aluminum alloy middle frame, making the whole thing feel rigid. I tried twisting it gently (don't ask why), and there was zero flex or creaking.</p>
<p>Holding the tablet in landscape mode is clearly how <a title="Realme P4 Power 5G First Look: 10,001mAh battery, crammed into a slim design" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/realme-p4-power-5g-first-look-10-000mah-battery-crammed-into-a-slim-design-1768974283807" target="_blank">Realme</a> intends you to use it as your hands naturally rest away from the quad speakers. Two are slotted on the left edge and two on the right, creating a loud, symmetrical soundstage. The power button sits on the top-left corner and doubles as a fingerprint scanner. It&rsquo;s quick, though my muscle memory took a day to get used to reaching for it there.</p>
<p>The top edge houses the volume rockers and the microphone array. This is also where you&rsquo;ll find the SIM tray. Just a heads-up for the power users: this is a single Nano-SIM slot, not a dual one. However, it does have a dedicated spot for a microSD card (up to 2TB), which is a massive bonus if you plan to carry around a library of 4K movies or massive design files. One omission that might bug the utility-focused crowd is the lack of an IR blaster; you can't use this tablet to control your AC or TV, which is a feature I&rsquo;ve come to miss on devices that skip it.</p>
<p>On the front, you&rsquo;re looking at an 11.6-inch screen wrapped in 6.88mm bezels. They are uniform on all sides and strike a nice balance thin enough to look modern, but thick enough to give your thumbs a place to rest without accidentally tapping the screen. The 8MP rear camera is tucked into a modest square bump that sits mostly flush, so if you&rsquo;re typing on a flat desk, the wobble is barely noticeable.</p>
<p>Overall, the design doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, and it doesn't need to. It&rsquo;s minimalist, practical, and feels built to survive a daily commute in a crowded backpack.</p>
<h2>Realme Pad 3: Display</h2>
<p>I didn&rsquo;t expect the display to be the thing that stuck with me on the <a title="Realme Pad 2 Wi-Fi launch confirmed alongside P1, P1 Pro: Price, specs &amp; release date details here" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/realme-pad-2-wi-fi-launch-confirmed-alongside-p1-p1-pro-price-specs-release-date-details-here-1712841353596" target="_blank">Realme Pad</a> 3. Usually, tablet screens blur together after a point. This one didn&rsquo;t, and it took me a couple of days to figure out why.</p>
<p>On the surface, everything looks predictable enough. It&rsquo;s an 11.6-inch panel with a 2.8K resolution (2800 &times; 2000), and yes, it&rsquo;s sharp. Text looks clean, icons don&rsquo;t fray at the edges, and even when I pulled the tablet closer than I normally would, nothing broke visually. But after the initial &ldquo;okay, that looks nice&rdquo; moment passed, I realised that resolution wasn&rsquo;t what I kept noticing while using it.</p>
<p>It was the shape of the screen.</p>
<p>Realme has gone with a 7:5 aspect ratio, which they brand as &ldquo;Book View.&rdquo; Ignore the name for a second. What matters is that it&rsquo;s noticeably wider than the usual 16:10 layout most Android tablets stick to. And once you start using it for anything beyond video playback, the difference becomes hard to unsee.</p>
<p>I spend a lot of time reading scripts, scanning PDFs, and editing articles, and this is one of the rare tablets where those tasks didn&rsquo;t feel compromised. There&rsquo;s simply more room for text to breathe. I wasn&rsquo;t zooming in every few minutes or constantly adjusting margins just to stay comfortable.</p>
<p>That extra width also helps when you split the screen. I ran Google Docs on one side and a browser on the other for a few sessions, and neither app felt like it was being punished for multitasking. Instead of two tall, awkward columns, both windows felt usable. Not perfect, but usable and which is more than I can say for most tablets in this range.</p>
<p>The display refreshes at up to 120Hz and switches dynamically depending on what you&rsquo;re doing. In practice, it felt consistently smooth. Scrolling through menus, hopping between apps, or moving through a heavy YouTube feed never felt jerky or uneven. More importantly, I didn&rsquo;t notice the kind of random stutters that sometimes show up when affordable hardware tries to juggle a high refresh rate.</p>
<p>Now, this is still an LCD panel, and that comes with trade-offs. If you&rsquo;re used to AMOLED screens on your phone, you&rsquo;ll spot the difference almost immediately. Colours are lively enough, Realme claims 96% NTSC coverage, and reds and blues do stand out, but blacks never fully disappear. They sit somewhere between dark grey and &ldquo;almost black.&rdquo;</p>
<p>That limitation shows up most clearly while watching darker content. I watched a few episodes of The Witcher, and in low-light scenes, the contrast just wasn&rsquo;t strong enough to sell the mood. The black bars, which are thicker here because of the squarer screen, don&rsquo;t fade away into the bezel either. They glow faintly. The tablet supports Widevine L1, so you do get full HD playback on Netflix and Prime Video, but there&rsquo;s no HDR support. For casual viewing, it&rsquo;s fine. For anyone who really cares about image depth, it&rsquo;s not impressive.</p>
<p>Brightness is another area where the Pad 3 feels tuned more for indoor use. It sits around 500 nits normally and can stretch to about 550 nits when pushed. Inside a room, a classroom, or an office, it&rsquo;s completely fine. I didn&rsquo;t struggle there at all. Outside is a different story. I tried using it on a balcony, and once direct sunlight hit the screen, readability dropped quickly.&nbsp;</p>
<p>One thing I genuinely liked, though, was how easy it was on my eyes. I read a lot at night, and the combination of DC dimming and a hardware-level low blue light filter actually helped. I could sit with the tablet for a couple of hours before bed without that dry, tired feeling creeping in.</p>
<h2>Realme Pad 3: Camera</h2>
<p>Before I even start this section, it is well known that nobody&rsquo;s buying a tablet for its photography chops. So, honestly nothing much to write here. The 8MP rear camera here is just fine for what it is. I found it useful enough for scanning documents or snapping a quick picture of a whiteboard in class. It focuses fast and the text comes out readable. That is really all you need it to do.</p>
<p>The front camera is where the real value is. Realme has placed the 8MP sensor on the longer edge of the display, which makes a big difference during video calls in landscape mode. So, during video calls, you look centered and more natural, instead of looking like you&rsquo;re staring sideways. I took a few Google Meet calls on this, and the video was sharp. The dual microphones also did a solid job of cutting out background noise. It is a practical setup that works for meetings, not social media.</p>
<h2>Realme Pad 3: Performance</h2>
<p>The Realme Pad 3 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-MAX. It is a 4nm chipset that attempts to balance raw power with battery life. My review unit arrived with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.</p>
<p>I ran the standard benchmarks to get a baseline. On AnTuTu, the device hit around 970,000. In Geekbench 6, it scored around 992 in single-core and near 2,958 in multi-core. These are good figures for this segment. But synthetic tests only tell you so much.</p>
<p>In actual use, the tablet feels responsive. Apps launch fast and &nbsp;I could keep five or six apps active in the background without the system killing them aggressively.</p>
<p>Gaming was a genuine surprise. Both Call of Duty Mobile and BGMI ran smoothly and hit 90 FPS. I played for a solid two hours to test the thermals. The management here is excellent. The back of the tablet barely warmed up and the temperature mark never crossed 30 degrees. The cold weather might be a factor, but the device stayed incredibly cool.</p>
<p>For work, I tried editing clips in CapCut. Scrubbing through 1080p footage was smooth. But when I loaded a 4K timeline, I noticed lag during playback. It handles the basics well. Just don't expect it to replace a powerful workstation for creative tasks.</p>
<h2>Realme Pad 3: Software &amp; AI</h2>
<p>Software is often where mid-range tablets stumble. This one is different. It runs realme UI 7.0 on top of Android 16 straight out of the box. The interface feels grown-up and fluid. It really uses that high refresh rate well. I was happy to see Realme show some restraint with pre-installed apps. There is almost no bloatware here. You get the essential Google and Realme tools. You won't have to spend several minutes cleaning up junk games.</p>
<p>Productivity is a big reason to buy a tablet today, and the Pad 3 delivers with genuinely useful AI features. &ldquo;AI for Pad&rdquo; includes AI Documents for quick PDF summaries, AI Recording Summary for meeting notes (it misses a few words sometimes, but gets the gist), and Circle to Search for instant lookups. If you use a Realme phone, Cross-Device Sync is seamless too, letting you copy on your phone and paste on the tablet instantly. Overall, the software feels smooth, well-optimised, and refreshingly free of bloatware.</p>
<h2>Realme Pad 3: Battery and Charging</h2>
<p>This is the &ldquo;Titan&rdquo; in the room. The 12,200mAh battery is phenomenal. In my testing, the endurance was genuinely impressive. I fully charged the tablet five days ago and haven&rsquo;t needed to plug it in since (it&rsquo;s still at 21%). That includes a solid day and a half of heavy use, where I streamed a cricket match and watched loads of movies.</p>
<p>I even spent my entire weekend binging Quentin Tarantino&rsquo;s classic filmography. By the way, I absolutely love his work, and if you haven&rsquo;t watched his films, you definitely should. And yes, I still think Reservoir Dogs is better than Pulp Fiction. Yeah, I went there. Through all that media consumption, I never once felt the usual battery anxiety.</p>
<p>When you do finally need to plug in, the charging speed is decent. It supports 45W charging. I wouldn't exactly call it "fast" by smartphone standards because it takes close to two hours to go from zero to one hundred percent. However, considering you are filling up such a massive cell, that is pretty considerable.</p>
<p>&nbsp;Another feature I found useful is the reverse charging. It provides a 10W of reverse charging and you can actually use the tablet as a massive power bank to charge your phone or earbuds in a pinch, which adds a lot of practical value.</p>
<h2>Realme Pad 3: Should You Buy It?</h2>
<p>The Realme Pad 3 5G is not pretending to be an iPad killer. It is simply one of the most sensible Android tablets I have used this year. If your day revolves around reading PDFs, researching, or typing away at documents, this device is an easy recommendation. The 7:5 screen shape makes a massive difference for actual productivity, and the battery life is just ridiculous.</p>
<p>I spent my time with the 8GB + 256GB 5G version, which comes in at ₹31,999. If you do not need the cellular connectivity, the Wi-Fi model starts cheaper at ₹26,999. Sure, the LCD panel won't give you those perfect inky blacks for late-night movie marathons. But for students or professionals who need a reliable machine that does not cost a fortune, this is the one to buy.</p>

The Realme P4 Power 5G packs a massive 10,001mAh battery, 80W fast charging, and a 144Hz display. Is this the ultimate battery-first phone?

Realme P4 Power 5G First Look: 10,001mAh battery in focus

Realme P4 Power 5G packs a massive 10,001mAh battery, 80W fast charging, and a 144Hz display. Is this the ultimate battery-first phone?

<h3><strong>The Realme P4 Power 5G is built around one core idea: extreme battery life. With a massive 10,001mAh cell, fast charging, and solid performance, it targets users who want endurance above everything else.</strong></h3>

<p>Realme is all set to launch the Realme P4 Power 5G and it is clearly built around one simple idea for 2026: battery anxiety should be a thing of the past.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Battery life and battery endurance has been steadily improving over the last year. Smartphones with 7,000mAh batteries only just starting to feel like the new normal in 2025 across devices.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Realme, however, has chosen not to play that incremental game. Instead, it has gone straight for a headline-grabbing approach, equipping the P4 Power 5G with an enormous 10,001mAh battery designed for users who simply want their phone to last.</p>
<h2><strong>Monster battery, crammed into a slim package</strong></h2>
<p>On paper, a 10,001mAh battery sounds insane. In real life, it genuinely changes how you use a phone. Realme&rsquo;s lab claims make that intent clear, with figures of up to 32.5 hours of YouTube, 11.7 hours of BGMI, and around 21.4 hours of navigation. For the right kind of user, this is the sort of battery that makes carrying a power bank feel unnecessary.</p>
<p>To put that into perspective, I have only had the phone for three days. Even in that short window, the battery behaviour has been impossible to ignore. I have been pushing it hard, taking calls, watching videos, shooting clips, snapping photos, and generally not holding back. Despite that, I was still ending the day with close to 50 percent left.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Based on this alone, I would not be surprised if the Realme P4 Power 5G becomes an easy one-and-a-half-day phone on a single charge, and possibly more with lighter use.</p>
<p>The obvious concern with a battery this large is whether the phone feels like a brick. Surprisingly, it does not. Realme has managed to keep the thickness at 9.08mm, which is impressive for what is packed inside.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It is not exactly compact, and the 219g weight is noticeable if you are coming from something lighter. That said, the quad-curved display and curved back help it feel smoother and more comfortable in the hand than the numbers suggest.</p>
<p>Once you move beyond the usual 5,000 to 6,000mAh range, the conversation is no longer just about endurance. Heat, long-term reliability, and battery health over time start to matter more. Realme says the battery should hold up better because you will charge it less often, which makes sense, even if it cannot be fully proven in a short review window.</p>
<p>Charging is more practical than expected. You get 80W fast charging, and in my testing it hit 50 percent in under 40 minutes with smart rapid charging enabled. There is also 27W reverse charging, which is genuinely useful for topping up earbuds, charging a second phone, or having backup power in a pinch.</p>
<h2><strong>Top-tier performance &amp; display in a budget</strong></h2>
<p>Performance and display are where the Realme P4 Power 5G quietly overdelivers for a budget phone. It runs on the Dimensity 7400 Ultra 5G, built on a 4nm process. This is the same chip used in the Realme P4, and while an Antutu score of just over 8 lakh is decent rather than impressive, real-world performance feels better than the numbers suggest. Day-to-day use is smooth, apps open quickly, multitasking holds steady, and the phone never feels like it is struggling.</p>
<p>For gaming, Realme is clearly prioritising consistency. Like the P4 and P4 Pro, the P4 Power gets the Hyper Vision AI chip, which brings AI-driven optimisations to improve how games look and run. Realme claims stable 90 FPS in BGMI, and in testing, that&rsquo;s exactly what I got. There is a sizeable cooling system as well, though if you push max settings for long sessions, some fluctuation is still expected over time.</p>
<p>What I like is that Hyper Vision AI is not limited to gaming. It also works with video, through features like AI Hyper Clarity, which upscales 720p content to roughly 1.5K, making videos look cleaner and more detailed.</p>
<p>The display itself is a 1.5K 144Hz panel. The full refresh rate is limited to supported apps and games, but even otherwise, it looks sharp, fluid, and well-balanced for everyday use.</p>
<h2><strong>Future-forward design</strong></h2>
<p>Design-wise, Realme is clearly chasing a bold, future-forward look, though the semi-transparent back is not quite what the term suggests. It is less transparent and more like a two-part design.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The top section features a crystal-style window that highlights internal-structure detailing, while the lower half switches to a matte finish that feels grippier and does a better job resisting fingerprints.</p>
<p>The camera module adds to that statement-heavy approach, with a raised rectangular island, two large camera rings stacked vertically, and a slim side strip housing the extra lens and flash. Overall, this is a phone that will appeal if you want something visually different. If you prefer clean, minimal designs, it may feel a bit too loud.</p>
<h2><strong>Software </strong></h2>
<p>On the software front, Realme is promising three years of Android updates and four years of security patches, which is decent for this segment. If the phone ends up priced close to ₹20,000 to ₹22,000, as expected, that update commitment feels fair and in line with what buyers should reasonably expect at this level.</p>
<h2><strong>Initial thoughts</strong></h2>
<p>Because of embargos, I cannot talk about some aspects just yet, including camera performance. That will come later. What matters right now is understanding what the realme P4 Power is actually built for.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This phone is unapologetically focused on battery life. If your usage involves long gaming sessions, heavy media consumption, or days away from a charger, it makes a lot of sense.&nbsp;</p>
<p>But if you prefer compact phones or charge your phone every night anyway, this will feel more like a flex feature than a genuine must-have for most everyday users.</p>

We tested the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 and 18mm f/2.8 on the Sony A7 IV to evaluate their sharpness, colour rendering, autofocus performance, and real-world usability. Here's what we found

Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 and Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 in-depth review

<h3><strong>The Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 and Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 deliver elite sharpness, classic Zeiss colour, and consistent rendering for Sony shooters who value optics over speed.</strong></h3>

<p>Zeiss sits in a league of its own when it comes to optics and lens design. The kind of legacy it carries is something very few companies can claim, and it is a pedigree that even brands like Sony, Nikon, and Canon would envy.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Most lens makers need you to have a very keen eye to make their signature known, that too assuming they have one. Zeiss does not work that way. Its lenses have an unmistakable signature that shows up immediately, and the Batis lineup is a perfect example of that X factor.</p>
<p>At a time when professional photographers and content creators rarely even look at third party lenses, Zeiss has managed to maintain a strong halo around its name. The reason? Impeccable image quality that is genuinely, almost impossible to beat.</p>
<p>I spent over a month with the Zeiss Batis 85mm f1.8 and the Zeiss Batis 18mm f2.8 on the Sony A7 IV, shooting thousands of photos and video. Calling the results impressive would undersell the experience.</p>
<p>Priced at roughly ₹65,000 and ₹75,000, these lenses are not cheap, but in terms of premium optics terms, they aren&rsquo;t that expensive either. And, yes, they have their limitations, like all lenses do. The real question though, is whether they are worth the price of admission that Zeiss is asking for.</p>
<h2>Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8</h2>
<p>If you care about sharpness, colour, and that classic &ldquo;Zeiss pop,&rdquo; the Zeiss 85mm is well worth serious consideration.</p>
<p>The Zeiss Batis 85mm is a short-telephoto prime designed specifically for Sony&rsquo;s full-frame E-mount cameras. At 85mm, it sits in the sweet spot for portraits, weddings, fashion, and detail work, offering strong subject separation without the bulk or working distance of longer telephoto lenses.</p>
<p>With a maximum aperture of f/1.8, it delivers a bright viewfinder, solid low-light performance, and plenty of background blur for a clean, professional look. The lens also features built-in optical image stabilisation, which works alongside the in-body stabilisation of the Sony A7 IV to keep both stills and handheld video steadier at slower shutter speeds.</p>
<h3><strong>Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8: Build, handling, and design</strong></h3>
<p>In the hand, the Batis 85mm feels premium without being heavy. Weighing roughly 450&ndash;480 grams, it is relatively light for a high-end 85mm portrait lens. Mounted on the Sony A7 IV, the combination balances well and remains comfortable during long shooting sessions.</p>
<p>The design is clean and modern, with a smooth barrel, a wide rubberised focus ring, and no unnecessary switches cluttering the body. The lens uses a metal outer shell and is weather-sealed, allowing it to handle light rain and dusty conditions when paired with a weather-sealed body like the A7 IV.</p>
<p>One standout feature is the OLED display on top of the lens, which shows focus distance and depth of field at the selected aperture. It is more useful than it sounds, particularly in low light or when working with manual focus, as it lets you confirm focus at a glance without relying entirely on the viewfinder.</p>
<h3><strong>Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8: Autofocus performance on the Sony A7 IV</strong></h3>
<p>On the Sony A7 IV, autofocus performance is solid, though not quite as fast as Sony&rsquo;s native GM lenses. The internal AF motor is effectively silent, which is a clear advantage for video shooters recording on-camera audio.</p>
<p>For portraits, Eye AF locks on reliably, even when shooting wide open at f/1.8. The lens consistently delivers sharp eyes and detailed skin textures, with focus accuracy remaining dependable across repeated shots. That consistency matters when shooting events or fast-paced portrait sessions.</p>
<p>Manual focus is fly-by-wire, but the focus ring is smooth and allows for precise adjustments when turned slowly.</p>
<h3><strong>Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8: Image quality and the Zeiss &ldquo;look&rdquo;</strong></h3>
<p>Image quality is where the Zeiss Batis 85mm truly stands out. Wide open, it is extremely sharp in the centre, with only a slight drop in the extreme corners. Stopping down improves corner sharpness further.</p>
<p>Colour and contrast are classic Zeiss. Images look rich without being overdone, with strong micro-contrast that gives subjects a subtle three-dimensional presence. Skin tones appear natural, and the lens handles backlit scenes well, maintaining contrast while keeping flare under control. Bokeh is smooth and creamy, especially for portraits shot at medium distances.</p>
<h3>Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8: Strengths, limitations, and ideal use</h3>
<p>On the Sony A7 IV, the Batis 85mm excels in several scenarios. It is a natural choice for portraits and headshots, where its focal length, subject separation, and rendering really shine. It also works well for lifestyle and detail shots, allowing you to isolate small scenes or candid moments without stepping too far back.</p>
<p>For video, the lens produces sharp 4K footage with pleasing background blur and dependable autofocus, though the non-linear focus ring may be less ideal if you rely heavily on manual focus pulls.</p>
<p>The Batis 85mm is not the cheapest option, and it is not the fastest 85mm on paper. However, in real-world use, it delivers consistent, high-quality results with a distinctive look that many photographers value. If you shoot with a Sony Alpha A7 IV and want a premium portrait lens that balances image quality, weight, and usability, the Zeiss Batis 85mm remains an easy recommendation.</p>
<h2>Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8</h2>
<p>We also spent time with the 18mm lens from Zeiss. The Zeiss 18mm f/2.8 is a premium ultra-wide lens that delivers excellent image quality in a compact, modern design, particularly in the Batis version for Sony full-frame cameras. It is undeniably expensive, but its performance and rendering will strongly appeal to landscape, architecture, and astrophotographers who prioritise sharpness and contrast above all else.</p>
<h3><strong>Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8: Optical performance</strong></h3>
<p>The Zeiss 18mm is impressively sharp across most of the frame, even wide open at f/2.8. Central sharpness is especially strong, paired with excellent contrast that helps fine details and textures stand out. Corner and edge sharpness are also very good for an ultra-wide prime, with only a slight drop-off at the extreme edges, which is typical for lenses in this class.</p>
<h3><strong>Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8: Image quality</strong></h3>
<p>Colour and contrast are classic Zeiss strengths here as well, giving images a crisp, almost three-dimensional look that separates this lens from many competitors. Chromatic aberrations and coma are very well controlled, making it a strong option for night sky and astrophotography.</p>
<h3><strong>Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8: Handling and features</strong></h3>
<p>The lens is lightweight and balances well on mirrorless bodies, yet still feels solid and well built. The Batis version offers effective weather sealing, fast and quiet autofocus, and the same useful OLED display showing distance and depth of field. Its close-focusing ability also allows for dramatic wide-angle compositions with strong foreground emphasis.</p>
<h3><strong>Zeiss 18mm f/2.8: Distortion, flare, and vignetting</strong></h3>
<p>Distortion is well managed for an 18mm lens, with only mild distortion that is easy to correct either in-camera or in post. Flare resistance is excellent thanks to Zeiss coatings, though vignetting is noticeable at f/2.8. This improves when stopping down and is easily corrected during editing.</p>
<h2><strong>Verdict</strong></h2>
<p>From an image quality standpoint, both the 85mm and the 18mm are pure gold. Very little comes close. Both lenses are exceptionally, almost absurdly sharp across the aperture range, an area where many other lens makers still struggle. Colours have a distinct, straight-out-of-camera look that rarely demands correction or heavy editing.</p>
<p>That said, there are a few quality-of-life compromises. Autofocus, for instance, is not as quick as I would have liked. If your work revolves around action or fast-paced subjects, these are not the lenses to reach for.</p>
<p>But for enthusiasts and purists, the Zeiss Batis series makes immediate sense. These lenses feel designed for photographers who enjoy the process of making an image as much as the final result. For portraits, architecture, and landscapes, they are absolutely worth the investment.</p>

GoPro Max 2 review: Here’s what it’s like using GoPro’s latest 360 camera.  I cover true 8K video, 10-bit colour, design, lens cover swaps, Quik reframing tools, file sizes, audio performance, stitching limits, and low-light performance.

GoPro Max 2 Review: GoPro’s Most Creative Camera Yet

<p>In this review, I break down what it&rsquo;s like using the GoPro Max 2 as a first-time 360 user, covering true 8K video, 10-bit colour, design and lens covers, Quik reframing tools, file sizes, audio performance, stitching limits, and low-light results.</p>

<p>The Max 2 is GoPro&rsquo;s long-awaited follow-up to the original GoPro Max, and &ldquo;long-awaited&rdquo; is not a dramatic phrase here. It&rsquo;s been six years. Six years in camera tech is an eternity, and the jump from the original Max to the Max 2 is so huge that comparing the two almost feels pointless.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Max 2 doesn&rsquo;t feel like an update. It feels like GoPro returning to a category it helped define, and doing it properly this time. What matters more is how the Max 2 fits into today&rsquo;s 360 market, where the obvious competition comes from Insta360&rsquo;s X5 and DJI&rsquo;s Osmo 360.&nbsp;</p>
<p>That&rsquo;s where the real comparison lives. And after spending time with the Max 2 as someone stepping into 360 capture for the first time, I can confidently say GoPro has built something that feels modern, thoughtful, and very &ldquo;GoPro&rdquo; in the ways that count.</p>
<p>It also has limitations that become impossible to ignore once you live with it long enough.</p>
<h2><strong>A familiar GoPro experience, built around a very different kind of footage</strong></h2>
<p>The Max 2 doesn&rsquo;t feel like GoPro trying to become a different brand. It feels like GoPro taking what it already does well and translating it into a 360 camera that can handle the same kind of real-world use people expect from the company.</p>
<p>The stabilisation is here. The special shooting modes GoPro fans care about are here too, including Hyperlapse and star trails. And the Max 2&rsquo;s mounting flexibility is a reminder that GoPro has always understood one thing better than most brands: action cameras don&rsquo;t live on shelves, they live on helmets, handlebars, chest mounts, tripods, and sometimes places that don&rsquo;t feel safe for electronics.</p>
<p>You get tripod mounting, magnetic mounting, and the classic three-finger GoPro mount that&rsquo;s practically iconic at this point.</p>
<p>GoPro launched the Max 2 globally last September, and if you&rsquo;ve been following the category, you&rsquo;ve probably already seen the specifications and early impressions everywhere.&nbsp;</p>
<p>So instead of treating this like a spec-sheet recap, I&rsquo;m writing this from the perspective that mattered to me: what it feels like to actually use the Max 2 when you&rsquo;re new to 360 cameras, and what you learn once the excitement wears off and the workflow becomes routine.</p>
<h2><strong>Setup is easy. The mindset shift takes longer.</strong></h2>
<p>The first few minutes with the Max 2 are almost too smooth. You insert a microSD card, drop in the battery, power it on, and follow the on-screen instructions to pair it with your phone. GoPro&rsquo;s Quik app is central to the experience from the start, and it stays central long after setup.</p>
<p>Quik isn&rsquo;t just for pairing. It becomes your main interface for previewing footage, accessing key features, and starting the editing process. That consistency helps because it reduces the friction of getting started, even if what you&rsquo;re recording is fundamentally different from what most people are used to.</p>
<p>And that&rsquo;s where the Max 2 gets interesting. Because it&rsquo;s not difficult in the way a confusing camera is difficult. It&rsquo;s difficult in the way learning a new creative tool is difficult. The camera records everything around you, but good results still depend on you knowing what you want the final output to feel like.</p>
<h2><strong>The design choice that changes how you mount it</strong></h2>
<p>The Max 2 has a squarish design, and it&rsquo;s immediately noticeable if you&rsquo;ve held the longer, stick-friendly shape of Insta360&rsquo;s X5. DJI&rsquo;s Osmo 360 also leans closer to the Max 2&rsquo;s design philosophy.</p>
<p>In day-to-day use, I found the Max 2&rsquo;s squarer shape more conducive to mounting on helmets, bike handlebars, and your chest. It sits in a way that feels stable and balanced. The longer form factor of the X5 makes more sense when you&rsquo;re using it on a stick, where the camera becomes this slim &ldquo;periscope&rdquo; for capturing yourself and the environment around you.</p>
<p>There are pluses and minuses to both designs, but I appreciated that the Max 2 feels built for practical mounting first, not just for looking sleek on a selfie stick.</p>
<h2><strong>Lens covers that don&rsquo;t require tools or patience</strong></h2>
<p>One of the smartest, most confidence-boosting decisions GoPro made with the Max 2 is how it handles lens protection.</p>
<p>Like other flagship 360 cameras, the Max 2 uses a twin-lens design and supports replaceable lens covers. The difference is that on the Max 2, replacing them is genuinely simple.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You twist the covers off with your fingers and swap them. No special tools, and no &ldquo;send it away to the manufacturer&rdquo; process, which is still something you have to deal with on DJI&rsquo;s Osmo 360.</p>
<p>That ease matters because 360 cameras are inherently more vulnerable than regular action cameras. Those lenses stick out. They&rsquo;re meant to see everything, which also means they&rsquo;re exposed to everything.</p>
<p>I found the lens covers durable too. I dropped the Max 2 from waist height onto a gravel driveway and the lens didn&rsquo;t even scratch. But the bigger point is peace of mind. If you&rsquo;re heading out, you can throw spare lens covers into your bag and stop worrying that one accident will end your shooting day.</p>
<h2><strong>&ldquo;True 8K&rdquo; is a headline, but the real story is what it enables</strong></h2>
<p>The Max 2 uses two 14mm lenses (35mm equivalent), and each lens records to a 1/2.3-inch sensor. Together, they produce what GoPro calls &ldquo;True 8K&rdquo; video, with 10-bit colour support.</p>
<p>GoPro has been unusually direct about how it believes this differs from what others are doing. The company points out that some pixels get lost when you&rsquo;re recording circular footage on a square sensor, and that some competing cameras get close to 8K and then use algorithms to boost the final output up to 8K.</p>
<p>GoPro argues that the Max 2 captures more usable pixels in the actual recording area, and it has an entire webpage explaining how that works.</p>
<p>In my testing, the difference isn&rsquo;t massive for everyday use. It exists, and professionals will care, especially if they&rsquo;re mixing footage with high-end cameras where every bit of detail matters.</p>
<p>But for most people, the Max 2&rsquo;s appeal isn&rsquo;t just about a resolution argument. It&rsquo;s about how the footage looks, how much room it gives you in editing, and how reliable it feels when you&rsquo;re shooting in good light.</p>
<h2><strong>Colour is where the Max 2 quietly wins hearts</strong></h2>
<p>Two things stood out to me almost immediately: 10-bit colour and GoPro&rsquo;s default colour rendering.</p>
<p>The 10-bit support matters because it helps prevent banding in skies, especially around sunsets where gradients can look ugly fast. And GoPro&rsquo;s default look leans darker, contrastier, and more realistic than what you typically see from other brands in this space.</p>
<p>Blue skies are where I noticed it most. The Max 2 gives a more natural tone, with a slight magenta touch that feels closer to what you actually saw in the moment. If you want something that looks louder and more attention-grabbing straight out of the camera, there are cameras that will do that too, but GoPro&rsquo;s look feels more grounded.</p>
<p>And if you want to colour grade later in DaVinci Resolve, 10-bit footage gives you much more flexibility. It&rsquo;s the difference between footage that holds up under edits, and footage that starts falling apart the moment you push it.</p>
<h2><strong>Daylight detail is strong, even when scenes get messy</strong></h2>
<p>In bright light, I found the Max 2 held detail well, especially in scenes with a lot of texture like foliage. It&rsquo;s the kind of footage that stays crisp enough to feel premium, but not overly sharpened to the point of looking artificial.</p>
<p>It also helps that the camera&rsquo;s contrast handling feels controlled. The footage has definition without feeling harsh, which is exactly what you want from a camera that&rsquo;s going to be used outdoors most of the time.</p>
<h2><strong>Single-lens mode is a practical option when you don&rsquo;t need everything</strong></h2>
<p>Like most 360 cameras, the Max 2 offers a single-lens mode. It&rsquo;s useful when you know the second lens isn&rsquo;t adding value, like when the camera is mounted to your chest and you&rsquo;re not planning to use the full spherical view.</p>
<p>In this mode, the Max 2 essentially becomes a 4K action camera, and the biggest advantage is that it saves you time later because you don&rsquo;t need to reframe the footage. The trade-off is that you&rsquo;re capped at 4K, but for quick shoots where speed matters, that&rsquo;s a fair compromise.</p>
<h2><strong>Audio is the one place the Max 2 feels undercooked</strong></h2>
<p>The Max 2 packs in six microphones and uses them intelligently in theory, dampening the side facing wind and prioritising the cleaner direction.</p>
<p>On paper, it sounds excellent. In real-world use, I found the audio consistently subpar. It sounded quiet and flat, and no matter what I did, I couldn&rsquo;t get it to feel as full or as punchy as I wanted.</p>
<p>If audio matters to you, I&rsquo;d plan to use an external mic. Honestly, that&rsquo;s good advice for most action cameras, but it feels especially important here.</p>
<h2><strong>Slow motion is still not a 360 camera&rsquo;s strongest talent</strong></h2>
<p>The Max 2&rsquo;s slow-motion tops out at 100 frames per second and is only available when shooting 4K. Once you reframe that footage, your maximum output resolution becomes 1080p.</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s usable, but it&rsquo;s not the reason you buy this camera. The reality is that 360 cameras, at least for now, still don&rsquo;t deliver the kind of slow-motion experience people expect from more traditional action cameras.</p>
<h2><strong>Editing is where the Max 2 becomes the product you actually paid for</strong></h2>
<p>If there&rsquo;s one thing the Max 2 taught me, it&rsquo;s that 360 capture shifts creative control into post-production.</p>
<p>Most people aren&rsquo;t buying these cameras to upload raw 360 footage for immersive goggles. They&rsquo;re buying them to create normal, cinematic videos for YouTube, Instagram, and everything else we actually watch. That means reframing is not optional. It&rsquo;s the whole point.</p>
<p>GoPro gives you two paths here: the revamped Quik mobile app and desktop software through GoPro Player for macOS and Windows.</p>
<p>Quik is clearly the star. The best feature in the mobile workflow is Object Tracking, which lets you select a subject in the 360 footage and have the software keep the shot locked on them, regardless of how the camera moved during recording.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In my use, it worked really well. It&rsquo;s not perfect, sometimes it frames the subject slightly differently than you&rsquo;d choose, but fixing those moments manually is easy.</p>
<p>The downside is that Object Tracking is mobile-only. The desktop software is capable and covers most of what you need, but missing automatic tracking slows things down. Hopefully GoPro brings it to desktop in a future update.</p>
<p>For more serious editors, GoPro now offers a DaVinci Resolve plugin alongside the long-existing Adobe Premiere plugin. The catch is that you have to transcode your clips into a Resolve-friendly format using GoPro Player first. Fortunately, there&rsquo;s a batch-processing option, and if you care about combining 10-bit footage into a larger workflow, it&rsquo;s worth the extra step.</p>
<p>One feature I genuinely loved is that you can plug the Max 2 directly into your phone to download clips. It&rsquo;s far faster than relying on Wi-Fi transfers, and it makes the workflow feel instantly less annoying.</p>
<h2><strong>The long-term realities: storage, stitching, and low light</strong></h2>
<p>Living with the Max 2 also means accepting the practical side of 8K 360 video.</p>
<p>File sizes are huge. Storage management becomes part of your life. Transfer times matter, especially if you&rsquo;re working on your phone and you&rsquo;re impatient, like most of us are.</p>
<p>The Quik app and GoPro Player are accessible and beginner-friendly, but they don&rsquo;t have the depth required for professional-grade editing. And if you want to bring footage into traditional non-linear editors, you still have to do reframing and adjustments inside GoPro&rsquo;s ecosystem first, which adds extra steps.</p>
<p>I also noticed stitching inconsistencies in certain scenarios, and GoPro doesn&rsquo;t offer manual stitching controls in its apps, which means you can&rsquo;t always fix what you can see.</p>
<p>Low-light performance is another limitation. Indoor and night footage isn&rsquo;t the Max 2&rsquo;s strong suit, and GoPro has clearly optimised for daylight shooting.</p>
<h2><strong>Verdict: powerful, creative, and not a shortcut</strong></h2>
<p>The GoPro Max 2 offers real creative advantages. It lets you capture scenes once and shape them later, enabling perspectives that aren&rsquo;t possible with more conventional cameras. But it also demands patience, planning, and a willingness to spend time in editing tools.</p>
<p>For newcomers, the Max 2 is approachable, but it isn&rsquo;t effortless. It rewards experimentation. It rewards learning point-of-view. And once you start getting it right, it&rsquo;s hard not to get addicted to the freedom it gives you.</p>
<p>If you don&rsquo;t currently own a 360 camera and you want one, the Max 2 is easy to recommend. The video quality is excellent, the colour rendering looks more realistic out of the box, the lens covers are genuinely easy to replace, and 10-bit colour gives you flexibility if you want to grade footage later.</p>
<p>The biggest caution is audio. If sound matters, plan for an external mic. And if you shoot mostly indoors or at night, you&rsquo;ll feel the limits sooner than you&rsquo;d like.</p>
<p>The GoPro Max 2 is priced at Rs 54,990 in India.</p>

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