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Samsung posts record festive sales in India, driven by Galaxy AI smartphones, Vision AI TVs and Bespoke appliances.

Samsung Rings in Record Festive Sales with Premium Phones, AI TVs & Appliances

<h2>Samsung broke records in India during Navratri 2025, with massive sales across AI smartphones, premium TVs, and energy-efficient appliances.</h2>

<p>Samsung&rsquo;s Diwali arrived early and it brought a record-breaking shopping cart with it. India&rsquo;s largest consumer electronics brand has posted its biggest-ever Navratri sales across three key categories: premium smartphones, televisions, and home appliances.</p>
<p>The company attributes the bumper performance to a mix of improved consumer sentiment, festive offers, and GST rate cuts on TVs and air conditioners.</p>
<h2>Galaxy AI takes centre stage</h2>
<p>At the heart of Samsung&rsquo;s smartphone success story is its AI-powered flagship lineup, including the Galaxy Z Fold7, <a title="Vivo X200 FE vs Oppo Reno 14 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: The ultimate camera test" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/vivo-x200-fe-vs-reno-14-pro-vs-s25-fe-the-ultimate-camera-test-1759300685064">Galaxy S25 series</a>, and the Galaxy S24 range. Powered by Galaxy AI, these phones promise a more intuitive and personalised experience for users &ndash; from smart photography to seamless multitasking.</p>
<p>During this festive period (Navratri-Dussehra), Samsung saw a 40% year-on-year jump in sales of premium smartphones which cost ₹30,000 and above.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Sales jumped 1.4x over last year. We believe this momentum will carry forward into Diwali,&rdquo; a Samsung India spokesperson said, noting the popularity of Galaxy S24 Ultra and S24 FE, both of which were part of attractive festive deals starting September 22.</p>
<h2>AI TVs see 2x sales boost after GST cuts</h2>
<p>The Vision AI-powered Neo QLED and OLED televisions saw a 100% surge in sales compared to last year, boosted by GST rate cuts on TVs larger than 32 inches. With more consumers now opting for smarter, bigger screens for their living rooms, Samsung's AI TV range proved to be the top choice.</p>
<p><a title="Samsung Galaxy A17 Review: Premium vibes in a budget" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/samsung-galaxy-a17-review-premium-vibes-in-a-budget-1758286460342" target="_blank">Samsung&rsquo;s</a> Vision AI claims to transform regular screens into intelligent, context-aware companions, enhancing how viewers interact with content, devices, and even their homes.</p>
<h2>Appliances segment surges too</h2>
<p>From fridges and washing machines to air conditioners, Samsung&rsquo;s home appliances sales grew 30% during Navratri, backed by GST relief, cashback offers, easy financing, and extended warranties.</p>
<p>Interestingly, air conditioner sales saw a special boost, thanks to their improved energy-saving capabilities, longer warranties, and reduced tax burden.</p>
<p><a title="Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 / Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Review: Worth the Upgrade?" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/samsung-galaxy-watch-8-galaxy-watch-8-classic-review-worth-the-upgrade-1756382940851" target="_blank">Samsung</a> says its Bespoke AI range of appliances, built around being easy to use, energy-efficient, secure, &amp; personalised, played a major role in attracting festive-season buyers.</p>
<p>With Diwali around the corner, the electronics giant expects this AI-fuelled growth streak to continue.</p>

Samsung Galaxy A17 review 2025: A reliable mid-range phone with long battery life, fast charging, and six years of software updates. Offers solid performance and cameras, but the 90Hz display and drop notch feel outdated.

Samsung Galaxy A17 Review 2025: Reliable Battery, Long Updates, But Dated Display

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Samsung Galaxy A17 Review: Premium vibes at a budget

<p dir="ltr">Samsung Galaxy A17 at ₹18,999 nails battery, design, and long-term software updates, but feels dated with its 90Hz display, drop notch, and average cameras. A reliable pick if you want stability, though rivals like Motorola Edge 60 Fusion offer more polish.</p>
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<p>The Samsung Galaxy A series has always carried a sense of nostalgia for longtime users, especially those who have seen the Galaxy J series morph into the A series.&nbsp;<br>My first ever phone was the iconic Galaxy J7, and truth be told, I enjoyed every moment I spent with it.</p>
<p>Fast forward to today, I&rsquo;ve been testing the new Samsung Galaxy A17 for about a week, and the experience has been a mixed bag to be honest. The Galaxy A17 definitely has some strengths that make a truly solid phone. However, it also has some pretty glaring shortcomings.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><br><strong>Design &amp; display of Samsung Galaxy A17 &ndash; premium-ish but with bummers&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Samsung&rsquo;s design language is super consistent across its A-series and S-series, and honestly, I like that. The A17 looks classy in blue, black, and grey.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I&rsquo;ve got the blue one for testing, and although it is terrific to look at, the blue coloured plastic back is a massive smudge magnet. Even though it&rsquo;s a plastic back with a plastic frame, it doesn&rsquo;t feel cheap.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The flat sides make for a good grip and at 192 grams it&rsquo;s not bulky to carry. You get a mono speaker at the bottom and a no headphone jack. There is dual nano SIM support too.&nbsp;</p>
<p>My only complaint would be the that it&rsquo;s a big phone, which makes it slightly awkward to slip into jeans pockets.</p>
<p>The display is a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. Colours are crisp, natural, and watching any content feels fun. But here&rsquo;s the thing; 90Hz in 2025 is a bit disappointing.&nbsp;</p>
<p>To make matters worse, smartphone brands like Motorola and Realme are already pushing 120Hz in the same price segment, so Samsung feels behind the curve here.&nbsp;</p>
<p>To add to that, the drop notch on the front feels outdated too.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On the positive side though, the IP54 rating and Gorilla Glass Victus protection are solid, so at least you get scratch resistance and splash protection out of the box.</p>
<h2><strong>Performance &amp; software of Samsung Galaxy A17 &ndash; smooth (mostly)</strong></h2>
<p>The A17 runs on Exynos 1330 with storage and RAM options that go up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Benchmarks scores are mid-tier at best, 970 single-core and 2184 multi-core in GeekBench.&nbsp;</p>
<p>But that&rsquo;s okay because, it&rsquo;s not aiming to be a performance beast anyway.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In day-to-day use it&rsquo;s smooth. I faced no heating as such, until I started clicking a ton of photos back-to-back, where the area around the camera bump warms up a bit.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Switching between apps feels chill, but the one weak spot is the camera app, which sometimes lags when processing multiple shots.</p>
<p>On the software side, this is where Samsung really nails it. The A17 runs One UI 7 on Android 15 and you get six OS updates promised, which is insane for an ₹18K phone.&nbsp;</p>
<p>One UI itself is clean and well organised, though sometimes it still looks a little old-school. Honestly, using it gave me a weird throwback to my J7 days. That said, small touches like Samsung Notes syncing and notes import are underrated gems that really make the experience feel good even on a budget device.</p>
<h2><strong>Samsung Galaxy A17 battery life &ndash; surprisingly good&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>You get a 5000mAh pack with a 25W charger in the box. I thought charging would be a pain, but nope, it went from 15 percent to 94 percent in just an hour, which is actually pretty chill.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Usage wise, it easily survives a full day on moderate use. I watched a two-hour podcast and the phone only dropped by 10 percent.&nbsp;</p>
<p>A bit of casual gaming shaved off just 2 percent. That&rsquo;s impressive because it basically means it doesn&rsquo;t die on you mid-day, and it doesn&rsquo;t take forever to charge either.</p>
<h2><strong>Samsung Galaxy A17 camera &ndash; Insta-ready but not flawless</strong></h2>
<p>The camera setup includes a 50MP main shooter, a 5MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro. The main camera clicks balanced shots with natural colours and sharpness, but the finer details don&rsquo;t always hold up when you zoom in.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Portraits look sharp overall and the separation between foreground and background works well, though the edge detection around hair and faces is still a bit messy.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Ultrawide shots keep the colours consistent, but they lose out on sharpness, with HDR being only decent at best.</p>
<p>Selfies, on the other hand, are natural and sharp, though skin tones can sometimes look oversaturated.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Videos max out at 1080p 30FPS, with stabilisation that&rsquo;s fine. In low light, the performance is okay at best usable, but definitely not a standout.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Overall, the photos are solid for what you pay for the phone, and are totally Instagram-ready, as long as you keep your expectations in check.</p>
<h2><strong>Verdict of Samsung Galaxy A17 &ndash; worth it or nay?&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>The Galaxy A17 has some strong positives like solid battery life, fast charging, a premium-looking design, Samsung&rsquo;s unmatched OS update policy, and cameras that deliver decent results for the price.&nbsp;</p>
<p>But there are also a few issues that are hard to ignore, like the outdated 90Hz refresh rate in 2025, the drop notch that feels like a relic from the past, slight heating while clicking photos, and the occasional lag in the camera app.</p>
<p>At ₹18,999, I&rsquo;d still call it a value-for-money device, especially if you&rsquo;re looking for something reliable with long-term software support.&nbsp;</p>
<p>But if you&rsquo;re chasing the absolute best performance in this range, something like the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion might tempt you more. The A17 is a safe choice, reliable, and easy to recommend, but with just a couple of tweaks, it could&rsquo;ve been a straight-up no-brainer.</p>
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The OnePlus Pad 3 comes with a great display, nails performance and battery life for its price—making it the Android tablet to beat under ₹45K in India. Ideal for work, play, and everything in between.

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

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

OnePlus Pad 3 Long Term Review: The Premium Android Tablet to Beat in 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sennheiser Accentum Open Earbuds Review: Keeping it light, open, and super comfortable

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

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

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

OnePlus AI Plus Mind redefines digital organisation for smartphones

OnePlus’ AI Plus Mind is less chatty, more useful

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

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

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

Realme Chill Fan Phone First Look: TEC Cooling for Smartphones

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

Realme Chill Fan Phone First Look: Smartphone Cooling Gets A Serious Upgrade

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

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

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

Realme 15,000mAh Concept Phone redefines smartphone battery life

Realme 15,000mAh Phone Hands-On: First Look

<p>Realme&rsquo;s 15,000mAh concept phone can manage up to 18 hours of continuous video recording or 53 hours of silent playback, setting a new standard for battery life.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>

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

The ROG Xbox Ally is built for take-anywhere play, with a comfortable grip, a smooth 120Hz display, and enough power to carry your PC and Xbox library on the move.

Asus ROG Xbox Ally review:

Asus ROG Xbox Ally review: For the ultimate portable gaming experience

<p data-start="801" data-end="971">Built for gaming away from the desk, the ROG Xbox Ally blends console-like comfort with a smooth 120Hz display and practical performance for everyday play.</p>

<p>Handheld gaming has been slowly finding its feet again, and the Asus ROG Xbox Ally feels like a product that understands the assignment. It isn&rsquo;t trying to take over from your main gaming laptop or console, and it doesn&rsquo;t chase the title of &ldquo;strongest handheld on the planet.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Instead, the point here is simple: make your existing game library feel easier to access, more comfortable to play, and a lot more fun to carry around. And honestly, it succeeds more often than it fails.</p>
<p>Calling it an Xbox is a stretch. It&rsquo;s better described as a compact Windows machine that just happens to play really nicely with both your Xbox and PC titles. The design choices show that someone actually thought about how people hold and use these things; the ergonomics are quite good, the hardware is capable, and the experience feels well-rounded when everything is running the way it should.</p>
<p>Is it flawless? No. There are quirks, some rough edges, and certain moments where you&rsquo;ll be reminded that Windows wasn&rsquo;t built with handhelds in mind. But as a portable gaming companion for people who like playing on the move, the ROG Xbox Ally has more than enough charm to make you seriously consider it.</p>
<h2><strong>Design and in-hand feel</strong></h2>
<p>The first thing that stood out to me about the ROG Xbox Ally is how naturally it sits in the hand. Asus has clearly leaned into that familiar Xbox controller shape, and it pays off. If you&rsquo;ve ever held an Xbox pad, your fingers will know where to go before you even think about it. The grips flare and curve in a way that lets your hands relax instead of clench, and that makes longer play sessions genuinely easier on the wrists. The display also tilts forward ever so slightly. It&rsquo;s a tiny detail, but over a couple of hours of steady play, it keeps your posture from feeling tense or hunched.</p>
<p>The button layout follows the classic Xbox-controller&rsquo;s template: ABXY buttons, triggers, D-pad, and two analogue sticks. The buttons have a satisfying, confident click, and the hall-effect triggers feel smooth and precise. The thumbsticks, though, are where I wish Asus had gone the extra step. At this price, hall-effect sticks would have been the obvious durability win, so it&rsquo;s a small miss. The two rear macro paddles are practical and easy to map, and the haptics feel unexpectedly put-together for a handheld of this size.</p>
<p>Since it&rsquo;s an ROG device, so yes, there&rsquo;s RGB. But it&rsquo;s not screaming for attention. It&rsquo;s subtle, customisable, and actually adds a touch of personality rather than noise. The real surprise, though, is the audio. The front-firing speakers are loud, clear, and frankly better than what I&rsquo;ve heard in a lot of mid-range gaming laptops. Dolby Atmos improves things further, especially if you switch to headphones. The built-in mic won&rsquo;t impress anyone, but it gets the job done for quick party chats.</p>
<p>Connectivity is flexible too: a 3.5mm jack, two USB-C ports with DisplayPort, and a microSD slot. And if you want to use it docked like a mini PC, that&rsquo;s absolutely an option.</p>
<h2><strong>Display and viewing experience</strong></h2>
<p>The ROG Xbox Ally comes with a 7-inch Full HD IPS panel running at 120Hz, and for handheld gaming, it hits a very comfortable sweet spot. The size feels just right. It&rsquo;s compact enough that the device stays easy to hold for long stretches, but still large enough that games don&rsquo;t feel cramped or visually cluttered. I do wish this was an OLED panel, because that extra depth in blacks and contrast would have taken the experience up a notch. But even without that, what&rsquo;s here holds up well enough that the absence doesn&rsquo;t feel like a deal-breaker.</p>
<p>The resolution works well for this screen size. Text, UI elements, and textures appear sharp, and the higher refresh rate makes everything feel smoother, from navigating through menus to fast-paced gameplay. Colour performance is better than I expected. With full sRGB and good Adobe RGB coverage, things look lively without that artificial, boosted look some handheld displays tend to lean towards. Shadows and darker scenes retain clarity instead of turning into muddy patches.</p>
<p>Brightness indoors feels solid, though the glossy surface can be reflective if you&rsquo;re near strong light or trying to play outside. It&rsquo;s manageable, but noticeable. The Gorilla Glass Victus helps with durability, so dropping it into a bag without a case doesn&rsquo;t feel nerve-wracking.</p>
<p>Where the display really shines is motion. The 120Hz refresh combined with FreeSync Premium keeps gameplay smooth even when frame rates dip. Whether a game was coasting at 60FPS or hovering around the 40s in heavier titles, the overall motion stayed clean and controlled, which goes a long way in handheld play.</p>
<h2><strong>Performance and real-world gaming</strong></h2>
<p>The ROG Xbox Ally runs on AMD&rsquo;s Ryzen Z2 APU, which pairs older Zen 2 CPU cores with RDNA 2 graphics. On a spec sheet, that doesn&rsquo;t exactly scream cutting-edge, and I went into testing with fairly measured expectations. This isn&rsquo;t trying to compete with a dedicated gaming laptop. But once I actually started playing, the performance felt a lot better than what the raw numbers suggest.</p>
<p>The biggest advantage here is that the hardware and display resolution are well matched. You&rsquo;re not forcing a tiny chip to push unrealistic pixel counts. The device comes with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, so in theory, loading speeds should be snappy. In practice, lighter and indie titles load fast, while heavier AAA games can take a bit longer to get going. Once they&rsquo;re up, though, the experience smooths out and feels surprisingly steady.</p>
<p>At 1080p with medium to low settings, most modern games are perfectly playable, and the experience is closer to console-like than I expected. If you switch down to 720p, performance jumps in a noticeable way, and honestly, on a 7-inch screen, the drop in sharpness is barely something you register mid-game. It&rsquo;s a very practical trade-off.</p>
<p>Forza Horizon 5, for instance, looks vibrant and runs fluidly, and it feels right at home on this device. Even something heavier like Black Myth: Wukong is enjoyable as long as you don&rsquo;t chase ultra settings. Keep expectations grounded and settings sensible, and the Ally holds up remarkably well.</p>
<p>So the conclusion is pretty simple: the Ally performs best when you play to its strengths instead of trying to brute-force performance. Dial your settings realistically, and it gives you a consistently smooth, genuinely enjoyable handheld gaming experience.</p>
<h2><strong>Software and overall user experience</strong></h2>
<p>The software side of the ROG Xbox Ally is honestly where I was most pleasantly surprised. When you turn it on, it doesn&rsquo;t just dump you into a regular Windows desktop. Instead, it boots into a clean, full-screen Xbox-style launcher that immediately makes it feel like a proper console rather than a shrunken-down PC. The interface is simple, controller-friendly, and gives the device a full gamer-y vibe, right out of the box.</p>
<p>As long as you're living inside the Xbox ecosystem, the experience stays smooth and console-like. It launches games quickly, keeps navigation simple, and everything feels unified. The moment you step outside that space though, the Windows reality shows up.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Opening Steam, Epic, or Ubisoft Connect brings back the usual PC friction: logins, update prompts, background windows, and the occasional stubborn error pop-up. It&rsquo;s not frustrating enough to ruin the experience, but it&rsquo;s a reminder that this is still Windows, just wearing a nicer jacket.</p>
<p>There&rsquo;s also a quirk with switching environments. Holding the Xbox button lets you view open apps or jump over to the traditional Windows desktop, which is great if you want to use it like a mini PC for a bit.&nbsp;</p>
<p>But switching back to the full-screen Xbox interface isn't as smooth. Performance can dip unless you restart the device entirely, so it's easier to commit to one mode per session.</p>
<p>The saving grace here is Armoury Crate. It&rsquo;s integrated cleanly and actually feels useful rather than like bloatware.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I used it constantly to change performance modes, adjust RGB, tweak fan curves, or lock frame rates per game. It&rsquo;s quick to access mid-play, which genuinely matters when you&rsquo;re trying to get the best balance of performance, heat, and battery life on the fly.</p>
<h2><strong>Battery life and charging</strong></h2>
<p>Battery performance on the ROG Xbox Ally really comes down to what you&rsquo;re playing and the performance profile you choose. The 60Wh cell is actually pretty decent for something this compact, and when I stuck to lighter or less GPU-heavy games, I was able to get a pretty decent hours of playtime without thinking about the battery too much.</p>
<p>The moment you jump into heavier hitters like Black Myth: Wukong, the story changes. In those cases, I was getting roughly an hour and a half before needing to recharge, which honestly feels in line with what this hardware can realistically deliver.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In one of my sessions with Skillsong, the battery dipped by around 20% in an hour, which matched this general trend. Higher brightness, Bluetooth headphones, and RGB lighting all nudge the drain a bit faster.</p>
<p>The 65W charger does soften the blow. A quick top-up during a break can get you back in the game without waiting too long. It&rsquo;s not built for continuous marathon play, but with a bit of performance tuning, the battery is workable.</p>
<h2>Verdict</h2>
<p>The Asus ROG Xbox Ally isn&rsquo;t trying to replace your main gaming setup, and going in with that expectation makes all the difference. For around ₹69,990, what you&rsquo;re paying for is the freedom to take your existing library with you and play comfortably wherever you are, not chase raw, desktop-level performance.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If sheer power matters most, a proper gaming laptop or tower is still the better call. And if you&rsquo;re looking to save money, the Steam Deck remains a reliable option, even if its hardware is starting to feel a little dated now.</p>
<p>What makes the Ally stand out is its balance. It&rsquo;s genuinely comfortable to hold, the display works great for handheld gaming, the speakers are surprisingly strong, and the performance feels better than the specs would have you believe. If you&rsquo;ve been wanting a portable gaming buddy that&rsquo;s simply enjoyable to use, this one&rsquo;s easy to like.</p>

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OnePlus unveiled its new OP Gaming Core, Performance Tri-Chip, and OP FPS Max in Singapore, setting the stage for the OnePlus 15 India launch on November 13

OnePlus unveils new gaming tech OP Gaming Core ahead of OnePlus 15 launch

OnePlus shows off next-gen gaming tech at Singapore ahead of OnePlus 15 launch

<p>At its Singapore showcase, OnePlus revealed the OP Gaming Core, Performance Tri-Chip, and OP FPS Max, a new gaming system built for the upcoming OnePlus 15 series.</p>

<p>OnePlus is all set for the global launch of the OnePlus 15 in Singapore this week, and we at Editorji are on the ground at the event, where the smartphone giant showcased its next big leap in smartphone gaming.</p>
<p>Ahead of the global launch, OnePlus revealed an all-new gaming architecture designed specifically for the upcoming OnePlus 15 series, and we got to experience it first-hand. Now, this new gaming tech isn&rsquo;t just about pushing higher frame rates; it&rsquo;s about rethinking how performance, power efficiency, and touch response work together to make gaming on a phone feel seamless.</p>
<p>The new gaming setup, known as OP Gaming Core, comes with a powerful Performance Tri-Chip system and a high-frame-rate feature called OP FPS Max, and it operates at the chip level to make gameplay smoother, faster, and more stable than ever. And yes, all of this will debut with the OnePlus 15 lineup, set to launch in India on November 13.</p>
<h2><strong>What&rsquo;s with the new OP Gaming Core in the upcoming OnePlus 15?</strong></h2>
<p>At the heart of all this new gaming feature is OP Gaming Core, OnePlus&rsquo;s new game-focused system architecture. It basically acts as a smart scheduler, deciding which parts of the processor handle which gaming tasks, all in real time. The company says this helps reduce CPU instructions by up to 22%, lowering system load and keeping the frame rate steady even during high-pressure gameplay.</p>
<p>But the big story here isn&rsquo;t just numbers. It&rsquo;s how this whole architecture coordinates across the CPU, GPU, and display pipeline. OnePlus has also upgraded its graphics system with HyperRendering, which boosts per-frame rendering efficiency by around 80%. The result? Faster frame processing, minimal latency, and improved battery efficiency, &nbsp;all without turning your phone into a mini heater.</p>
<h2><strong>What exactly does the Performance Tri-Chip?</strong></h2>
<p>Think of this as OnePlus building a mini gaming rig inside your phone. The new Performance Tri-Chip setup combines three chips working together:</p>
<p>A Performance Chip, tied to Qualcomm&rsquo;s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, handles heavy-duty performance and optimises resource allocation through the new Gaming Core.</p>
<p>A Touch Response Chip, which takes over touch processing from the main SoC, supports up to 3,200Hz instantaneous touch sampling and 330Hz continuous sampling which means quicker, more accurate touch recognition.</p>
<p>And finally, a Wi-Fi Chip G2 that manages connectivity through SmartLink algorithms, keeping your connection stable even when signal strength drops.</p>
<p>In short, OnePlus wants lag, stutter, and dropped frames to be a thing of the past.</p>
<h2><strong>How does OP FPS Max change gaming?</strong></h2>
<p>Now comes the flashiest part of this entire new system, the OP FPS Max. This is OnePlus&rsquo;s way of pushing high-frame-rate gaming to the next level. It combines the new Gaming Core, display tuning, GPU rendering tweaks, and touch improvements to deliver 165fps gameplay on supported titles.</p>
<p>Yup, 165 frames per second on a phone display. OnePlus claims this setup doesn&rsquo;t just focus on raw frame output but also on consistent frame pacing, ensuring smoother motion and better input response during long gaming sessions. The company says this is achieved while maintaining thermal efficiency and power stability, meaning you can game longer without cooking your hands or draining your battery in an hour.</p>
<p>During our hands-on session at the Singapore event, games ran with impressive smoothness and low latency, even during frame-heavy scenes. The display and touch response felt almost console-like, which is an early sign that OnePlus&rsquo;s new architecture isn&rsquo;t just marketing speak.</p>
<h2><strong>When is OnePlus 15 launching in India?</strong></h2>
<p>The first phones to feature all this new tech will be the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15 Pro, launching in India on November 13. Both will come equipped with the full OP Gaming Core suite, the Performance Tri-Chip hardware, and the OP FPS Max display optimisations out of the box.</p>
<p>OnePlus says this is part of its bigger plan to position the 15 series as its most gamer-focused flagship lineup yet, not just in terms of raw power but also in sustained performance and gameplay comfort.</p>
<p>If the early demo in Singapore is anything to go by, mobile gaming on the OnePlus 15 might finally feel like something truly next-gen, not just another spec upgrade.</p>

Nothing’s open-ear earbuds are bold, breathable, and made for runners — but do they sound as good as they look? Read our review.

Nothing Ear (open) Review: Brilliantly designed, but a niche experience

<h2>Tried the Nothing Ear (open) for a week &mdash; stylish, airy, and surprisingly clear. But they&rsquo;re not for everyone. Here&rsquo;s why.</h2>

<p>Although I have had some experience with open-ear headphones, I wasn't sure what to expect from a pair of open-ear earbuds like the Nothing Ear (open), simply because they are nothing like I have ever seen before.</p>
<p>In the past I have done reviews for traditional in-ear or over-ear audio products, so I know what to expect from them. For the <a title="Nothing Phone 3a Lite First Impressions: Lite in name only" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/nothing-phone-3a-lite-first-impressions-lite-in-name-only-1761742925943" target="_blank">Nothing</a> Ear (open) I went in with a clean slate.</p>
<p>Now, I&rsquo;ve always had a bit of a hit-and-miss experience with earbuds and how they fit, mostly because I have small ears. But I still gave them a fair shot, especially because these are made for athletes, not for those who casually enjoy music, often while sitting in a metro, or while working. After using them for a week, I can say this: they&rsquo;re bold, interesting, and quite unlike anything else, but not without their fair share of flaws.</p>
<h2>Design: Classic Nothing</h2>
<p>Let&rsquo;s start with the design because that&rsquo;s where my first impression got complicated.</p>
<p>The Nothing Ear (open) comes in a sleek, pill-shaped case that feels premium to hold but is also larger than it looks in photos. It&rsquo;ll fit in your jeans pocket, but definitely not that tiny coin pocket.<br>The plastic build feels sturdy enough, though the lid for my unit was slightly loose which made the buds rattle a bit when I would spin the case like a fidget spinner, which, to be honest, I did quite a few times. It&rsquo;s oddly satisfying.</p>
<p>The earbuds themselves carry <a title="Realme 15 Pro Review ft. OnePlus Nord CE 5 &amp; Nothing Phone 3a: One mid-ranger to rule them all!cc" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/realme-15-pro-review-ft-oneplus-nord-ce-5-nothing-phone-3a-one-mid-ranger-to-rule-them-all-1753372808953" target="_blank">Nothing&rsquo;s</a> signature transparent design, continuing with that &ldquo;tech-showcase&rdquo; aesthetic that the brand has made its own. They&rsquo;re extremely lightweight at just 8.1 grams, so you barely feel them when you wear them.</p>
<p>But here&rsquo;s where my small-ear problem kicks in. These buds just didn&rsquo;t fit my ears perfectly, no matter what I did. They did stay and never fell off during my tests. But it was never a snug fit.<br>In this open design, the buds sit in your outer ear instead of being pushed inside the canal. Because of this, when you workout, they are comfortable and good for your safety.</p>
<p>So, when I went for my morning jog, I could hear the ambient noise, people talking, traffic noise. Basically, it feels open and natural.</p>
<p>I also tried taking them to the gym, but that wasn&rsquo;t such a great idea. I couldn&rsquo;t block out my gym&rsquo;s loud and weird music, and since these don&rsquo;t have ANC, I had to switch to my ANC earbuds.</p>
<p>If you&rsquo;re someone who likes listening to your own playlist in your gym, these aren&rsquo;t meant for you.</p>
<p>The IP54 rating for both the buds and the case is reassuring though, so sweat or rain won&rsquo;t cause trouble.</p>
<h2>App Experience: The Nothing X App Brings True Power</h2>
<p>If you buy these, don&rsquo;t forget to download the Nothing X app, cause that&rsquo;s where you can customise them.</p>
<p>It gives you control over pinch gestures, lets you activate low-latency gaming mode, and even allows you to assign ChatGPT as your voice assistant. But the highlight for me was the 8-band customisable EQ. I changed the frequencies according to my taste, and it genuinely makes a difference.</p>
<p>There are presets for &ldquo;More Bass,&rdquo; &ldquo;More Treble,&rdquo; &ldquo;Balanced,&rdquo; &amp; &ldquo;Voice&rdquo;, but the advanced EQ lets you fine-tune the sound exactly how you like. It&rsquo;s a great feature for those who care about audio personalisation.</p>
<p>The pinch controls themselves work well, single pinch for play/pause, double for skipping tracks, and triple for going back. But I didn&rsquo;t find the volume control to be very convenient. You have to pinch and hold the buds to change the volume, which happens at a very slow pace. I found this to be a bit annoying.</p>
<h2>Connectivity and Mic: Modern and Reliable</h2>
<p>Connectivity is rock solid. You get Bluetooth 5.3, SBC &amp; AAC codec support, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, low lag mode for gaming and even dual device connection, so switching between your laptop and phone is seamless.</p>
<p>For calls, the Nothing Ear (open) uses two microphones on each of the earbuds. In quiet enviroments, the audio captured by the buds sounds clear and natural, but in crowded environments, a lot of ambient noise creeps in. Still, it's perfectly serviceable for everyday calls or quick meetings.</p>
<h2>Sound: Natural Clarity, Limited punch</h2>
<p>Now, for the most important part of any earbuds review: the sound quality. Let me start with one thing: the <a title="Nothing Ear (2) review: A worthy sequel" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/nothing-ear-2-review-a-worthy-sequel-1680158937144" target="_blank">Nothing</a> Ear (open) isn&rsquo;t trying to replace your ANC earbuds or studio monitors. These are built not for immersion but to let users be aware of their surroundings. The drivers sit in front of your ear canal, creating an airy, spacious sound.</p>
<p>The mid-range is where these shine; vocals sound crisp and forward, instruments are nicely separated, and the overall tonality feels open. This makes podcasts, acoustic music, and live recordings sound great.</p>
<p>The treble is detailed and brings sparkle to the mix without being sharp, though at higher volumes, you can get a hissing sound.</p>
<p>The bass, however, is where these buds struggle. Even after cranking up the bass with the &ldquo;More Bass&rdquo; preset, the low-end lacks the punch that in-ear earbuds or over-ear headphones deliver. You can still hear the beat, but just not feel it.</p>
<p>This open sound signature works beautifully in quiet or outdoor settings, like morning runs or cycling, where you want situational awareness. But in noisy environments, the experience takes a hit. Since there&rsquo;s no isolation, external sounds often overpower the music, and you end up increasing the volume just to compensate.</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s not bad, just context-dependent. Think of it as a &ldquo;hear-your-surroundings&rdquo; companion, not a &ldquo;get-lost-in-your-playlist&rdquo; pair.</p>
<h2>Battery: As Solid As It Gets</h2>
<p>Nothing claims that you&rsquo;ll get 8 hours of playback on a single charge and up to 30 hours with the case. In my testing, though, I got around 6 hours of music playback, which I would say is pretty solid for a pair of earbuds.</p>
<p>The charging is also quick, and 10 minutes of charging will give you 10 hours of music playback.</p>
<h2>Verdict</h2>
<p>After a week with the <a title="Epic Performance Test! iQOO Z9s Pro vs OnePlus Nord CE 4 vs Nothing Phone 2a Plus" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/iqoo-z9s-pro-vs-oneplus-nord-ce-4-vs-nothing-phone-2a-plus-full-performance-test-1725354984496" target="_blank">Nothing</a> Ear (open), I walked away both impressed and frustrated.<br>Impressed, because Nothing clearly knows how to build striking products that push boundaries. The design feels bold, the app integration is thoughtful, and the sound clarity in the mids is genuinely enjoyable.</p>
<p>But I was also a little frustrated with the Ear (open), because the fit didn&rsquo;t work for me. The keyword in that sentence was &ldquo;me&rdquo;, which is to say they might me great for you.</p>
<p>The open nature of the design limits where and how you can enjoy them. They&rsquo;re great for runners or people who need to stay alert while enjoying their music. But if you want a strong bass, a tight seal, these just won&rsquo;t cut it.</p>
<p>If you're looking for earbuds that are ultra-lightweight, and have a futuristic design, the Nothing Ear (Open) will surprise you. But if you want an immersive audio experience, you will be better off looking somewhere else.</p>

Nothing’s new 3a Lite brings Nothing's signature design and subtle flair to the mid-range segment. Early impressions say that it’s Lite only by name.

Nothing Phone 3a Lite First Impressions: Lite in name only

Nothing’s new 3a Lite brings signature design, smooth performance, and subtle flair to the mid-range. Early impressions say that it’s Lite only by name.

<p>Nothing&rsquo;s new 3a Lite feels premium despite its tag. A stunning AMOLED screen, subtle Glyph light, and reliable power make a strong early impression.</p>

<p>Nothing has officially launched the Nothing Phone 3a Lite for the international market, and although it is yet to be launched in India I&rsquo;ve spent a few hours, testing and playing around with it.&nbsp;</p>
<p>My first takeaway is that it might be called &ldquo;Lite,&rdquo; but it doesn&rsquo;t feel like a watered-down phone at all. This is the cheapest model in Nothing&rsquo;s line-up, yet it still captures everything that makes &nbsp;a quintessentially Nothing phone. It reflects the brand&rsquo;s design DNA perfectly: thoughtful, industrial, and distinctly &ldquo;Nothing.&rdquo; Even at first glance, it&rsquo;s clear the company hasn&rsquo;t compromised where it really matters.</p>
<h2>Design: Stripped-back but still smart</h2>
<p>The Nothing Phone 3a Lite feels like a distilled version of the brand&rsquo;s signature look: exposed screws, that tiny red square detail, and an overall design that looks premium without shouting for attention. Nothing has gone for this &ldquo;Battery Simulation Design,&rdquo; which is basically this old-school, TV-remote battery cover looking thing. Say what you will, it does look very retro.</p>
<p>The build immediately stands out for something at this price. At 8.3 mm thick and weighing 199 grams, it feels solid but surprisingly light and comfortable to hold. The front and back panels use Panda Glass, while an aluminium mid-frame keeps everything sturdy. Add IP54 dust and water resistance, and you get a phone that feels ready for everyday life.</p>
<p>Now, about the Glyph Lights. Remember when Carl Pei said they were basically done? Well, turns out they aren&rsquo;t quite gone yet. The 3a Lite brings them back in a subtler form: a single light strip at the bottom. It&rsquo;s small, functional, and far less distracting than before, yet still retains the personality Nothing phones are known for. You still get features like Flip-to-Glyph, Camera Countdown, and notification alerts, all in a much cleaner, simplified way.</p>
<p>There&rsquo;s also the company&rsquo;s &ldquo;Essential Key&rdquo; and &ldquo;Essential Space&rdquo; baked into the design and software experience, but details on those are still under embargo, so more on that in our full review.</p>
<h2>Display: Bright, bold, and anything but budget</h2>
<p>Up front, the 3a Lite sports a 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 10-bit colour support. It&rsquo;s sharp, smooth, and far better than what you&rsquo;d expect in this segment. YouTube videos pop with lively colours, and Nothing claims it&rsquo;s basically the same display used on the 3a and 3a Pro, which means the visual experience remains top notch even here.</p>
<p>Brightness isn&rsquo;t an issue either. The display can hit 1,300 nits outdoors and 3,000 nits peak in HDR content, which makes it comfortably usable under direct sunlight. Combined with Nothing&rsquo;s clean UI and thin bezels, it genuinely feels like a screen you&rsquo;d find on a more expensive device.</p>
<h2>Performance and software: Reliable mid-range power</h2>
<p>Under the hood, the Nothing Phone 3a Lite runs on MediaTek&rsquo;s Dimensity 7300 Pro chip, the same one found in the Phone 2 Pro. That&rsquo;s good news, because this chip has already proven itself as a strong mid-range performer. You can expect Antutu scores between 6 and 7 lakhs, which puts it in solid territory for everyday use and gaming alike. Paired with up to 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage (expandable up to 2 TB via microSD), there&rsquo;s plenty of room for multitasking and media.</p>
<p>On the software side, it runs Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.5 on top. Android 16 is already rolling out, so an update should follow soon. There&rsquo;s minimal bloatware, just Facebook and Instagram pre-installed, and both can be uninstalled. The promised update policy is impressive too: three years of major OS updates and six years of security patches.</p>
<h2><strong>Cameras</strong></h2>
<p>The phone features a triple-camera setup led by a 50 MP main shooter using a Samsung sensor with OIS and EIS support. This is paired with an 8 MP ultra-wide and a 2 MP macro camera, while the front gets a 16 MP selfie camera.</p>
<p>Because of embargo restrictions, I can&rsquo;t share image samples or verdicts yet, but what I can tell you, is that the images in day light at least look very promising. Stay tuned for our in-depth camera tests once the embargo lifts.</p>
<h2><strong>Battery</strong></h2>
<p>The Nothing Phone 3a Lite comes with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 33 W fast charging and 5 W reverse-wired charging. I haven&rsquo;t had enough time to test it fully yet, but during my brief use, it seemed well optimised for everyday tasks. I&rsquo;ll have more to say about charging speeds and endurance once I&rsquo;ve spent more time with the phone.</p>
<h2>Pricing: aggressive and promising</h2>
<p>In Europe, the Nothing Phone 3a Lite starts at &euro;250 for the 8 GB + 128 GB variant, which is roughly about ₹25,000. Given Nothing&rsquo;s usual India pricing strategy, it&rsquo;s safe to expect the phone to arrive closer to ₹20,000&ndash;₹22,000 here, before any launch offers or bank discounts. At that price, it sits squarely in the mid-range sweet spot.</p>
<h2>Early impressions: Lite in name only</h2>
<p>After spending just a few hours with it, the Nothing Phone 3a Lite already feels like one of the most polished mid-range phones of 2025. It nails the essentials: design, display, performance, and build, while keeping the Nothing identity intact. If the cameras and software refinement hold up in the long run, this might just be the best-looking and most balanced phone you can buy around ₹20K.</p>
<p>Stay tuned for the full review, where I&rsquo;ll dive deeper into performance benchmarks, camera quality, and how Nothing&rsquo;s &ldquo;Essential Space&rdquo; shapes the overall experience. For now, though, my first impressions are clear: the Nothing Phone 3a Lite may be Lite in name, but definitely not in ambition.</p>

Oppo Find X9 Pro delivers refinement over reinvention with a 200MP lens, 7500mAh battery, and a stunning OLED display.

Oppo Find X9 Pro First Impressions: The New 200MP Camera King!

<h2>Oppo Find X9 Pro combines elegance, 200MP camera power, and a massive 7500mAh battery in a design that feels refined, balanced, and effortlessly premium.</h2>

<p>Oppo&rsquo;s new Find X9 Pro isn&rsquo;t trying to shock you with bold experiments or wild gimmicks. It&rsquo;s doing something rarer &mdash; chasing balance. From the first grip, you can tell Oppo&rsquo;s focus this year isn&rsquo;t reinvention, it&rsquo;s refinement.</p>
<p>Everything about this phone feels calm, deliberate, and premium. The design looks familiar, the display is stunning, and that new 200MP telephoto lens instantly stands out. After spending some time with it, here&rsquo;s why the Find X9 Pro might be Oppo&rsquo;s most mature flagship yet.</p>
<h2>Oppo Find X9 Pro Design: Quiet Confidence</h2>
<p>The <a title="Oppo Find X8 Pro Review: India's First Phone With Dimensity 9400; Check Pros &amp; Cons" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/oppo-find-x8-pro-review-india-s-first-phone-with-dimensity-9400-check-pros-cons-1732174463752" target="_blank">Oppo Find</a> X9 Pro doesn&rsquo;t beg for attention. It earns it quietly. At first glance, the design feels understated, but hold it for a few minutes and the details start to reveal themselves. The symmetry, the curve of the glass, even the weight distribution &mdash; everything feels intentional. For a phone with a 7,500mAh battery, the balance is impressive. It measures 8.25mm thick, but it never feels bulky. It&rsquo;s one of those large phones that simply sits right in your hand.</p>
<p>The aluminum frame and glass back sound standard, but Oppo&rsquo;s subtle curves make a huge difference. The edges glide into your palm rather than digging in, unlike the boxier iPhone design. The Find X9 Pro feels soft yet solid, refined without being flashy.</p>
<h2>Oppo Find X9 Pro Camera Design: Familiar but Bold</h2>
<p>The camera module dominates the back, and it&rsquo;s not pretending to be subtle. Oppo has swapped last year&rsquo;s circular layout for a new &ldquo;squircle&rdquo; design that&rsquo;s strikingly similar to recent OnePlus phones. The resemblance is hard to ignore, but the execution feels a bit more elegant here.</p>
<p>The Hasselblad branding is still present &mdash; a quiet statement that Oppo isn&rsquo;t done with that partnership. It adds credibility, especially in colour calibration and overall tone accuracy.<br>A few functional touches also stand out. The Quick Button, a physical shutter key, makes snapping photos instant. The Plus Key is customisable for shortcuts, and there&rsquo;s even an IR blaster up top &mdash; something you rarely see on flagships anymore.</p>
<p>The overall build feels sturdy and confident. And with IP66, IP68, and IP69 protection, the Find X9 Pro isn&rsquo;t just good-looking; it&rsquo;s built to survive anything short of a downpour.</p>
<h2>Oppo Find X9 Pro Display: Pure Flagship Energy</h2>
<p>Up front, the 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display steals the show. The bezels are just 1.15mm, giving it an immersive, near-borderless appearance. It&rsquo;s a 1.5K panel with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, so everything from scrolling to gaming feels fast and fluid.</p>
<p>Brightness hits 1800 nits typical and peaks at 3600 nits, making it one of the brightest displays out there. Support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HDR Vivid ensures everything you watch pops with colour and contrast.</p>
<p>Oppo&rsquo;s new 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is faster and more accurate than before, even with wet hands. And the screen&rsquo;s protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2, keeping it safe from everyday drops and scratches.</p>
<h2>Oppo Find X9 Pro Cameras: The 200MP Statement</h2>
<p>Oppo&rsquo;s partnership with <a title="Vivo X200 FE vs Oppo Reno 14 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: The ultimate camera test" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/vivo-x200-fe-vs-reno-14-pro-vs-s25-fe-the-ultimate-camera-test-1759300685064" target="_blank">Hasselblad</a> continues to pay off here. The Find X9 Pro&rsquo;s triple-camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultrawide, and a headline 200MP periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom.</p>
<p>That 200MP lens isn&rsquo;t just a marketing trick. It&rsquo;s sharp, stabilised, and versatile enough to shoot crisp portraits or zoom up to 6x without losing detail. You can even push it to 120x digital zoom, but the sweet spot remains between 3x and 6x.</p>
<p>The main Sony LYT-828 sensor captures rich, realistic colours, even in mixed lighting. The ultrawide holds up well too, with minimal distortion and excellent edge detail. The periscope also doubles as a macro lens, letting you capture tiny textures and close-ups with surprising clarity.</p>
<p>Oppo has also brought back the Hasselblad XPan mode, which shoots in a cinematic film ratio with vintage colour profiles. It&rsquo;s one of those creative modes that makes you want to step outside and actually shoot something.</p>
<p>Video performance is equally strong. Both the main and telephoto cameras record 4K at 120fps, while Ultra Steady mode delivers smooth 4K at 60fps. On the front, the 50MP selfie camera captures natural tones without that overdone beauty filter look.</p>
<h2>Oppo Find X9 Pro Battery: Big, Smart, and Reliable</h2>
<p><a title="Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro Review: Can cooling fans really change the game?" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/oppo-k13-turbo-and-k13-turbo-pro-review-can-cooling-fans-really-change-the-game-1756542279350" target="_blank">Oppo</a> has gone big on endurance. The 7,500mAh silicon-carbon battery easily lasts through a heavy day of use. Charging is equally fast &mdash; 80W SUPERVOOC wired and 50W AIRVOOC wireless.</p>
<p>Even after a day of shooting, streaming, and multitasking, the Find X9 Pro still had plenty left in the tank. It&rsquo;s not just big capacity; it&rsquo;s smart power management.</p>
<h2>Oppo Find X9 Pro Performance: Cool and Collected</h2>
<p>Under the hood, the Find X9 Pro runs on MediaTek&rsquo;s Dimensity 9500 &mdash; a serious powerhouse with improved AI, graphics, and thermal efficiency. Paired with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage, it flies through multitasking and gaming without breaking a sweat.</p>
<p>It scores over 3.46 million on AnTuTu, placing it comfortably among 2025&rsquo;s top Android performers. What&rsquo;s more impressive is how cool it stays. Oppo&rsquo;s new vapor chamber cooling system, now 33.7% larger, keeps temperatures in check even under load.</p>
<p>The new ColorOS 16 feels mature and fluid. Animations are smooth, transitions feel polished, and the AI enhancements make everyday use a bit faster.</p>
<h2>Oppo Find X9 Pro Verdict: Refinement Over Reinvention</h2>
<p>After using the Oppo Find X9 Pro, it&rsquo;s clear this isn&rsquo;t a phone chasing headlines &mdash; it&rsquo;s chasing polish. The design feels mature, the display is flawless, and the cameras finally give Oppo a distinct advantage again.</p>
<p>Add that massive battery, stable software, and efficient performance, and you have a flagship that feels thoughtfully complete. Oppo hasn&rsquo;t reinvented anything here &mdash; it&rsquo;s just perfected almost everything that matters.</p>
<p>If first impressions are any indication, the Find X9 Pro might be the most balanced flagship of 2025.</p>

OxygenOS 16 brings Flow Motion animations, Plus Mind AI, Mind Space, and tighter privacy controls. OnePlus just made Android smarter than ever.

OxygenOS 16 review: OnePlus’ smartest and smoothest update yet

OxygenOS 16 Review: OnePlus sets the benchmark on how smartphones should do AI

<h3><strong>OxygenOS 16 adds Flow Motion, Plus Mind AI, Mind Space, and Private Cloud Computing, making OnePlus&rsquo; UI one of the best and Android skins in the market.</strong></h3>

<p>OnePlus has been doing something really interesting with OxygenOS.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I&rsquo;ve been using the closed beta of OxygenOS 16 on my OnePlus 13S, and I&rsquo;ll be honest, it feels like a massive jump from OxygenOS 15.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s not just smoother; it&rsquo;s much smarter.&nbsp;</p>
<p>And this time, AI actually feels a lot more useful than it ever has been on a smartphone.</p>
<h2><strong>Major design changes</strong></h2>
<p>Let&rsquo;s start with the basics first. The first thing you notice about OxygenOS 16 is how buttery smooth everything is. Animations are ridiculously smooth.&nbsp;</p>
<p>That&rsquo;s because of OnePlus&rsquo; new Flow Motion and Parallel Processing 2.0. Fancy names, but what they do is simple:&nbsp;</p>
<p>When you&rsquo;re scrolling through the UI, every animation starts even before the previous one finishes. It&rsquo;s small, but it makes the whole system feel instant.</p>
<p>There&rsquo;s also a new design language called &ldquo;Breathe With You.&rdquo; Everything looks softer, more fluid.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You&rsquo;ve got Rounded corners, a light Gaussian blur, subtle lighting effects in apps like Calculator and Compass. It looks a little like Liquid Glass from iOS 26, but hey, I am not complaining.&nbsp;</p>
<p>There are some new customisation features too.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You have this new flux-themed lock screen that lets you add a ton of widgets, depth effect etc. This looks really cool.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On the home page, now, you can not only resize widgets, but also resize and reshape icons and folders. I&rsquo;ve made my most-used apps bigger, so my home screen looks like this neat little dashboard.&nbsp;</p>
<p>There&rsquo;s also a new icon theme called Flux. Basically, your app icons get a single colour palette. Looks clean, feels premium.</p>
<h2><strong>AI, Mind Space and Plus Mind</strong></h2>
<p>But the real star here is AI, especially in Plus Mind and Mind Space.</p>
<p>So, a quick explainer. Plus Mind is OnePlus&rsquo;s AI system.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Mind Space is like your smart notebook. You can dump screenshots, voice notes, etc.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Plus Mind will go through all of that, and if there are any actionable pieces, like adding a reminder to your Calendar, it will prompt you to save that.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Plus, it will generate basic summaries and keep everything organised.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Now, with OxygenOS 16, Plus Mind can also create folders or collections, and group screenshots and notes around similar topics.&nbsp;</p>
<p>For example, I&rsquo;m hosting a small party soon and have been grabbing a lot of screenshots of food items, cocktails, etc. from Instagram pages and websites using the Plus Key</p>
<p>All of that goes straight into Mind Space. Plus Mind will suggest that I create a collection of all these screenshots. Or, I can create a collection of my own, and Plus Mind will sort all of the screenshots that I take into these collections.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I can also then ask Mind Space to create a party menu for me. It goes through everything I&rsquo;d saved in that collection, pick out the right items for a menu and creates a proper shareable list.&nbsp;</p>
<p>No need to juggle between tabs or take notes, just my screenshots turned into an actual plan.&nbsp;</p>
<p>But where OnePlus has made things truly magical is by integrating Gemini with Mind Space</p>
<p>Let&rsquo;s say you&rsquo;re planning a two-day trip to Osaka to explore its food scene and have saved a lot of screenshots of reels, Insta posts and blogs.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Just ask Gemini to go inside Mind Space and plan a trip. Gemini will now go through everything you&rsquo;ve saved, analyse it and within seconds, build a full itinerary, only from the information that you have saved. How neat is that!</p>
<p>There are some other AI upgrades too.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If you&rsquo;re feeling lazy on Instagram, you can ask your AI Writer to write captions right inside the Instagram app.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Or when you&rsquo;re reading something long, like an article or guide, you can select the text and ask the AI Writer to turn it into a table or a mind map.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I used it for my mom, who&rsquo;s heading to Berlin for a work trip.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I fed it a travel article about the metro system, asked it to make a mind map, and it spat out a clean diagram that I could export as a JPG, PDF or even share it over as a note. That&rsquo;s super handy.</p>
<p>Even the Photos app gets some new AI features.&nbsp;</p>
<p>There&rsquo;s AI relighting, which basically adds fill light to your photos, but in a very smart way.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It doesn&rsquo;t just crank up brightness; it analyses the scene, fixes colour, and lets you tweak how much glow you want.</p>
<p>Then there&rsquo;s AI Perfect Shot. You know those moments when your eyes are half-closed or your expression&rsquo;s a bit off?&nbsp;</p>
<p>You can literally fix that now. OnePlus&rsquo; AI will go through your gallery and find a better face from your other pictures and swap it in. It&rsquo;s not perfect every time, but when it works, it&rsquo;s freakishly good.</p>
<p>OnePlus also has a new thing called AI Playlab. It&rsquo;s like a sandbox where they test experimental AI tools. One feature called &ldquo;Party Up&rdquo; can turn a single photo into a short video.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It's open only to a few select members in the OnePlus Community, but boy, does it look like fun!</p>
<h2><strong>Security and Privacy</strong></h2>
<p>Of course, with all this AI, the big question is privacy. OnePlus seems ready for it.&nbsp;</p>
<p>OxygenOS 16 brings the Private Computing Cloud, which encrypts everything using both the CPU and GPU.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Basically, your sensitive data stays private. Even OnePlus can&rsquo;t access it.</p>
<p>And if your phone ever goes missing, there&rsquo;s Plus Lock. You can remotely lock your device, and with 11 layers of encryption plus two-factor verification, your data&rsquo;s untouchable.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s India-only for now and will roll out first on the OnePlus 15 series, but it&rsquo;s a nice security feature.</p>
<h2><strong>New and improved connectivity features</strong></h2>
<p>OnePlus has also fine-tuned how your OnePlus device connects to a PC, a Mac or an iPhone.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Touch-to-Connect for example, works better than ever; you can share photos and videos instantly by tapping phones together.&nbsp;</p>
<p>But yes, you still need to have the O+ Connect App. Even iPhone-to-OnePlus transfers are smoother and faster now.&nbsp;</p>
<p>OnePlus also claims that they&rsquo;re adding support for Apple Watch&nbsp;</p>
<p>So, now you&rsquo;ll be able to see notifications, messages, take calls, use Find My Phone and even control your Phone&rsquo;s camera from the watch</p>
<p>Now, I tried to use it with my Apple Watch Series 10, but for some reason, it did not work.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Probably because I was running the closed Beta. Still, it&rsquo;s an interesting option!</p>
<h2><strong>Verdict</strong></h2>
<p>So, what do I make of all this? Well, OxygenOS 15 was already one of the best Android skins in my book.&nbsp;</p>
<p>OxygenOS 16 builds on that, not by changing everything, but by polishing the experience and making AI actually useful.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Mind Space with Gemini is something I can see myself using every day, whether for work, travel, or random plans.</p>
<p>Everything about this update looks like it has huge potential, especially the AI bits.</p>
<p>OxygenOS 16 might just be the Android skin that finally gets the balance right, fast, clean, and genuinely smart.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Other smartphone makers should be taking notes.</p>

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally & Ally X bring console-level power to handheld gaming, with Ryzen chips, 120Hz display, and up to 80Wh battery.

Asus ROG Xbox Ally & Ally X first impressions

Asus ROG Ally X and Xbox Ally first impressions: Handheld gaming just got serious

<p data-start="1144" data-end="1286">Asus brings true console-grade performance to handheld gaming with the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, complete with Ryzen power and premium design.</p>

<p>Handheld gaming has officially levelled up, and this time it&rsquo;s Asus who&rsquo;s setting the tone for the next big thing in portable gaming. They have launched the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Ally X portable gaming handhelds. Both devices promise the kind of performance you&rsquo;d normally expect from a full-fledged Xbox gaming console, or a Windows gaming PC, but, this time, packed neatly into a body that fits right in your hands.</p>
<h2><strong>A proper gaming PC in your hands</strong></h2>
<p>Asus&rsquo; ROG XBox Ally series isn&rsquo;t just another attempt at portable gaming. It has the distinction of being the world&rsquo;s first Windows-based handheld designed that delivers a genuine Xbox-like console gaming experience. And because it's made by Asus, you also get a full-fledged PC in your palms.&nbsp;</p>
<p>What this means is that apart from all the features and gaming services that you get from an Xbox console, you can also stream games from Xbox Cloud Gaming, play from platforms like Steam and Epic Games. And if you want a proper, all-out gaming experience with insanely high refresh rates at an insanely high resolution you can even hook it up to an external GPU for desktop-level power. Basically, this is a proper gaming computer that&rsquo;s smaller than a laptop, which you can carry anywhere.</p>
<h2><strong>Built like an Xbox, with ROG flair</strong></h2>
<p>The design is where Asus clearly had some fun. The contoured hand grip instantly gives off Xbox vibes, and are slightly angled for a more natural and comfortable position for long gaming sessions.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The micro ROG patterns and Xbox-inspired detailing on the handles look stylish, but they also help with grip.</p>
<p>The ROG Ally X adds an extra layer of realism thanks to those impulse triggers that come with built-in vibration motors. This basically means that every shot, crash, or explosion can literally be felt in your hands. It&rsquo;s a level of feedback that makes gaming far more engaging, especially in racing or shooting titles.</p>
<h2><strong>Stunning display with great audio</strong></h2>
<p>Both, the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X come with a pretty solid 7-inch Full HD display which supports 120Hz refresh rate. The Display delivers some pretty sharp and stunning images. And because the panels have a pretty quick response time of 7ms, you are in for a world of joy when gaming on this thing.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Whether you&rsquo;re playing something like Forza Horizon 5 or Baldur&rsquo;s Gate 3, the experience feels surprisingly close to gaming on a console or a powerful laptop.</p>
<p>For audio front, both get a dual-speaker system with Smart Amp technology. They also support Dolby Atmos. Now, they might not get as loud as a laptop, but for a handheld, they do get pretty loud, which makes things like explosions, gunshots, and background music seem more immersive than you&rsquo;d expect from something this small.</p>
<h2><strong>Slick performance</strong></h2>
<p>The hardware powering both the handheld consoles is actually pretty impressive. The ROG Xbox Ally is powered by AMD&rsquo;s Ryzen Z2 A processor, while the Ally X gets a beefier Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip.&nbsp;</p>
<p>For RAM and storage, the Xbox Ally X offers up to 24GB LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB PCIe Gen 4 storage, whereas the non-X variant tops out at 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB PCIe Gen 4 storage. You can, of course, expand these with your own SSDs.</p>
<p>Keeping things cool is a redesigned vapour chamber cooling system that keeps temperatures under control, even during extended gaming sessions. What&rsquo;s more is that Asus claims that the vapour chamber works well no matter how you hold the handheld, even upside-down.</p>
<p>From the limited time we spent with the devices, both models handled some pretty demanding titles effortlessly; smooth frame rates, no visible lag, and zero heating issues. Asus seems to have nailed the performance balance here, and that too, in such a small footprint.</p>
<h2><strong>Bigger battery, longer sessions</strong></h2>
<p>Most handheld gaming devices are not exactly known to have great battery lives. The ROG ROG Xbox Ally and the Ally X, though, do a pretty solid job here, at least in terms of capacity.</p>
<p>The regular ROG Xbox Ally comes with a 60Wh battery, which is respectable. But the ROG Xbox Ally X turns things up to 11 and gets an 80Wh battery. This should promise much longer gaming sessions without having to constantly reach for a charger.</p>
<h2><strong>Pricing and first impressions</strong></h2>
<p>The ROG Xbox Ally is priced at ₹69,900, while the ROG Ally X comes in at ₹1,14,900. Just in case you&rsquo;re confused between the two, here&rsquo;s how you pick one. The standard model is great for people new to handheld gaming. It&rsquo;s pretty affordable, powerful, and easy to get into.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Ally X, however, is purely for those who want nothing but the best in gaming experience, top-notch performance and a longer battery life.</p>
<p>Asus have pulled off something remarkable. The ROG Xbox Ally series brings the power of PC gaming, the convenience of a console, and the portability of a handheld together, all in one pretty neat and portable package. Handheld gaming might just have found its new gold standard.</p>

Apple’s iPhone Air reimagines the iPhone playbook with its ultra-slim titanium build, 48MP camera, A19 Pro chip, and premium design. Here’s our first look.

iPhone Air ASMR unboxing and first look: Apple’s slimmest, most stylish iPhone yet

iPhone Air ASMR unboxing & first look: Apple’s boldest iPhone in years

<h3 data-start="41" data-end="207"><strong>Apple&rsquo;s iPhone Air is its slimmest iPhone yet with a titanium frame, A19 Pro chip, and 48MP camera, built for those who want a sleek flagship without going Pro.</strong></h3>

<p>Apple&rsquo;s new iPhone Air feels like a turning point for the iPhone lineup. By skipping the &ldquo;17&rdquo; name entirely, Apple clearly wants this phone to stand apart, not just as a replacement for the Plus, but as a whole new idea of what an iPhone can be. The Air is aimed at buyers who care just as much about style, weight, and refinement as they do about performance.</p>
<h2><strong>Unboxing: Apple&rsquo;s signature minimalism</strong></h2>
<p>The iPhone Air unboxing sticks to Apple&rsquo;s familiar playbook: clean, minimal, and premium. Inside the slim box, you&rsquo;ll find just the essentials: the phone itself, a USB-C cable, documents, and a SIM ejector tool. No charger, no frills, just a very &ldquo;Apple&rdquo; experience.</p>
<p>We also tried the new &ldquo;Shadow&rdquo; coloured iPhone Air Case with MagSafe and the dedicated MagSafe Battery Pack. Both accessories match the Air&rsquo;s clean aesthetic, arriving in simple, compact packaging that complements the phone&rsquo;s vibe.</p>
<h2><strong>Design and build: thinner than ever</strong></h2>
<p>This is where the iPhone Air really makes its mark. Measuring just 5.6 mm and weighing only 165grams, it&rsquo;s one of the slimmest, lightest iPhones ever, and you feel it the moment you pick it up.</p>
<p>Apple has used recycled titanium for the frame, a first for a non-Pro model, and paired it with Ceramic Shield Gen 2 up front and a frosted glass back. The Sky Blue finish we tested looks classy, resists smudges well, and is joined by Cloud White, Light Gold, and Space Black options. It&rsquo;s a phone that&rsquo;s clearly been designed to impress.</p>
<h2><strong>Camera and performance: simple but sharp</strong></h2>
<p>The iPhone Air doesn&rsquo;t try to match the Pro series&rsquo; camera setups. Instead, it uses a single 48 MP Fusion Camera housed in a new &ldquo;Camera Plateau&rdquo; design. It&rsquo;s a clean, subtle look, and Apple says it&rsquo;s tuned to deliver consistent results while keeping the phone ultra-slim.</p>
<p>Under the hood, the Air runs on a slightly tuned-down A19 Pro chip, which basically is the same silicon used in the iPhone 17 Pro models. So, it should deliver smooth performance for day-to-day use while remaining power-efficient, just like, the Pro models.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Battery and charging speed raise questions</strong></h2>
<p>At 3149 mAh, the battery isn&rsquo;t the biggest we&rsquo;ve seen, but Apple claims strong endurance thanks to the LTPO display and efficient chip. For heavy users, the MagSafe Battery accessory can add up to 65 percent extra charge and is designed specifically for this model. Wired charging peaks at 20 W with a compatible Power Delivery charger.</p>
<h2><strong>Pricing and who it&rsquo;s for</strong></h2>
<p>In India, the iPhone Air starts at ₹1,19,900 for 256 GB, with 512 GB and 1 TB models priced at ₹1,39,900 and ₹1,59,900.</p>
<p>The iPhone Air is clearly Apple&rsquo;s most design-driven iPhone in years. It&rsquo;s perfect for anyone who wants a light, stylish, premium-feeling phone but doesn&rsquo;t necessarily need all the extra cameras of a Pro. You&rsquo;re getting flagship-level performance in a more elegant package, with just a few compromises on battery size and camera versatility, which is a trade-off many will happily make for that ultra-slim feel.</p>

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iPhone 17 vs Pixel 10 camera showdown! Compare ultra-wide, main, zoom, portrait, and selfie shots to see which phone takes the crown.

iPhone 17 vs Pixel 10 Camera Comparison | Zoom, Portrait, Selfie & Video Test

<p>The iPhone 17 and Pixel 10 go head-to-head in a camera battle. The iPhone impresses with balanced shots, selfies &amp; video, while the Pixel dominates zoom with its 5&times; telephoto. The winner? Depends on what you shoot most.</p>

<p>But which one really delivers when you switch between ultra-wide, main, zoom, portrait, and selfie modes? Let&rsquo;s dig in. If you&rsquo;re into smartphone photography, there is a big showdown for you. Apple&rsquo;s iPhone 17 and Google&rsquo;s Pixel 10 both come loaded with serious camera hardware, these two are the best options out there. But which one really delivers when you switch between ultra-wide, main, zoom, portrait and selfie modes? Let&rsquo;s dive in.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Core <strong>Specs: What&rsquo;s Under the Hood&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Before we get into the photos, here&rsquo;s what each phone is packing.<br>&nbsp;iPhone comes with a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with silky smooth 120Hz ProMotion. The iPhone 17 is also equipped with a 48MP fusion main camera paired with a 48MP ultra wide that also doubles as a 2&times; optical-quality zoom lens. On the front, there&rsquo;s an 18MP selfie camera with auto focus and for video, you can also shoot upto 4K Dolby Vision at 60FPS.&nbsp;<br>Pixel 10: Google went with a triple-lens setup&mdash;48 MP main with macro focus, 13 MP ultra-wide, and a dedicated 10.8 MP telephoto lens capable of 5&times; optical zoom. On the front, there&rsquo;s a 10.5 MP selfie shooter. Powering it all is the new Tensor G5 chip paired with 12 GB RAM, starting at 128 GB storage.</p>
<h2><strong>Mode by Mode: How They Stack Up&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Ultra-Wide / 0.5&times;</strong></p>
<p>Both phones deliver wide shots with solid depth of field and good dynamic range. The Pixel captures plenty of area, but the iPhone pulls ahead with cleaner distortion correction and more consistent colors.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Main Camera / 1&times;</strong><br>This is the sweet spot for both. The iPhone 17&rsquo;s 48 MP main sensor nails detail and adds a touch of boosted color thanks to Smart HDR. The Pixel 10 counters with equally sharp results but stays closer to natural tones.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Zoom / Telephoto</strong><br>At 2&times;, the Pixel 10 produces crisp, detailed shots, though colors can sometimes drift. The iPhone&rsquo;s 2&times; is vibrant and lively, but it doesn&rsquo;t have true optical zoom beyond that. If zooming past 2&times; matters to you, the Pixel&rsquo;s 5&times; telephoto lens is the clear winner.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Portrait Mode &amp; Bokeh</strong><br>Edge detection is always the test, and both phones handle it really well. The iPhone 17 does a great job keeping hair, ears, and shoulders sharp with a smooth blur behind. The Pixel&rsquo;s portraits look slightly more natural, with less of that &ldquo;digitally processed&rdquo; feel.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Selfies &amp; Front Camera</strong><br>The iPhone&rsquo;s 18 MP selfie camera consistently delivers great skin tones and reliable HDR, even in tricky lighting. The Pixel 10&rsquo;s 10.5 MP front camera is strong too, but it struggles a bit more in harsh contrast situations.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Verdict: The Camera Crown&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Both phones are seriously good no question about it. If zoom lens is your top priority, the Pixel 10&rsquo;s telephoto lens gives it a big advantage. But for balanced everyday portraits, selfies, and especially video, the iPhone 17 feels like the more polished all-rounder.&nbsp;<br>At the end of the day, it comes down to what you shoot most: Pixel 10 for zoom lovers, iPhone 17 for everyone else.</p>

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is here with a fresh design, upgraded cameras, and longer battery life. Find out why this is Apple’s most polished flagship yet!

iPhone 17 Pro Max unboxing and first look: Huge upgrades everywhere

<h2>The iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers big upgrades in design, performance, and battery life. Ready to upgrade? Check out our full review to find out why it&rsquo;s worth it.</h2>

<p>September always brings a new iPhone, but this year feels special. The iPhone 17 Pro Max arrives with a completely fresh aluminium design, a bigger battery that charges faster, major upgrades to the selfie and telephoto cameras, and iOS 26 with its shiny new Liquid Glass interface. This one feels like Apple&rsquo;s most polished Pro Max in a long time.</p>
<h2>Unboxing the phone</h2>
<p>Opening the box is a simple affair. Inside, you get the phone itself, a USB-C cable, SIM ejector tool and some paperwork. That is all. Apple has skipped the charger, case, and even the famous stickers again. It might seem like a small detail, but many users still miss that little keepsake.</p>
<p><a title="iPhone 17 ASMR Unboxing: Base model gets upgrades you can&rsquo;t miss" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/iphone-17-asmr-unboxing-base-model-gets-upgrades-you-can-t-miss-1758718044745" target="_blank">The 17</a> Pro Max is available in Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, and Silver. Our Deep Blue review unit looks every bit as premium as expected. The design stays flat but with softer curves and a striking two-tone back. The camera module is now so large that Apple calls it the &ldquo;Camera Plateau&rdquo;, running nearly edge to edge.</p>
<h2>Display and build quality</h2>
<p>The star of the front is a massive 6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 3000 nits of peak brightness. The anti-reflective coating makes it much easier to see under bright light. Apple has replaced the titanium frame with an aluminium unibody, paired with Ceramic Shield glass on the back and the newer Ceramic Shield 2 on the front. It is IP68-rated, so it should shrug off splashes and dust without trouble.</p>
<h2>Performance, cameras and battery</h2>
<p>Inside, the A19 Pro chip runs the show, built on a 3nm process, with up to 12GB of RAM and as much as 2TB of storage. iOS 26 brings a refreshed design and improved Apple Intelligence features.</p>
<p>The cameras are now three 48MP shooters for wide, telephoto and ultrawide, along with an upgraded 18MP selfie camera with Center Stage. Battery life gets a welcome bump too, with 4832mAh in the SIM model and 5088mAh in the eSIM-only variant. Charging is faster at 40W wired and 25W MagSafe.</p>
<h2>Price and initial thoughts</h2>
<p>Pricing starts at ₹1,49,900 for 256GB, ₹1,69,900 for 512GB, ₹1,89,900 for 1TB and ₹2,29,900 for 2TB.</p>
<p>This year&rsquo;s Pro Max is <a title="iPhone 16E Review: Just Enough iPhone" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/iphone-16e-review-just-enough-iphone-1741595510743" target="_blank">Apple</a> at full throttle. You get a brighter display, sharper cameras, longer battery life and quicker charging. If you want the ultimate iPhone right now, this is the one that delivers.</p>

The iPhone 17 brings exciting upgrades! Explore the refined design, improved display, and faster chip. Find out why it’s worth the buy today!

iPhone 17 ASMR Unboxing: Base model gets upgrades you can’t miss

<h2>The iPhone 17 is here with exciting upgrades&mdash;faster chip, better camera, and 120Hz display. It&rsquo;s a refined flagship that&rsquo;s perfect for everyday users.</h2>

<p>The iPhone 17 may not grab headlines like its Pro siblings, but this is the one most people will actually buy, and this year, Apple has made it an easy recommendation. It&rsquo;s not about radical changes but a bunch of smart refinements that make the base iPhone feel more complete than ever.</p>
<h2>iPhone 17: What&rsquo;s in the box?</h2>
<p>Apple has turned unboxing into a minimalist ritual by now. Crack open the <a title="iPhone 16E Review: Just Enough iPhone" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/iphone-16e-review-just-enough-iphone-1741595510743" target="_blank">iPhone</a> 17 box and you&rsquo;ll find the phone, a USB-C cable, and a couple of papers. No charger, no frills. Some might find that underwhelming, but by now most of us have chargers scattered around the house. For new buyers, it&rsquo;s an extra purchase, but not a dealbreaker.</p>
<h2>iPhone 17:&nbsp;A design glow-up that feels just right</h2>
<p>Put it side by side with the <a title="Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 16 Pro: Small But Essential Updates" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/apple-iphone-16-plus-iphone-16-pro-impressions-small-but-essential-updates-1727262644957" target="_blank">iPhone 16</a> and you&rsquo;ll notice Apple&rsquo;s little tweaks, like the thinner bezels, a slightly larger display, and edges that feel smoother in the hand. The colour choices have matured too. The loud Ultramarine and Pink from last year are gone, replaced by softer, more elegant options like Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, plus the usual Black and White. The Sage variant especially feels fresh and understated, giving the phone a calm, premium vibe.</p>
<h2>iPhone 17:&nbsp;A display that finally feels flagship</h2>
<p>Here&rsquo;s the real upgrade: Apple finally gave the standard iPhone a 120Hz refresh rate. It transforms the experience completely; scrolling feels fluid, games respond instantly, and the interface just looks more polished. The screen is now brighter too, hitting a wild 3000 nits peak brightness, so sunlight readability is no longer a problem. Add DC dimming and an always-on mode, and this display feels like it belongs on a much more expensive device.</p>
<p>Under the hood, the A19 chip powers it all. It&rsquo;s not the Pro version, but it&rsquo;s still a beast, with at least 40% faster CPU and 80% faster GPU performance over last year&rsquo;s A16, which means faster app launches, smoother gaming, and a lag-free experience for just about anything you throw at it.</p>
<h2>iPhone 17:&nbsp;Cameras that do a little bit of everything</h2>
<p>Apple&rsquo;s new Dual Fusion camera system pairs a 48MP main sensor with an ultra-wide lens, and the jump in detail is instantly noticeable. Wide shots look crisper, macros have more clarity, and low-light performance has improved too. The front camera gets a nice upgrade as well.</p>
<p>Now 18MP with Center Stage, which automatically keeps everyone in frame during calls. Creators will love the new Dual Capture mode, which records from the front and rear cameras at the same time, which makes it perfect for vlogs or reaction videos.</p>
<h2>iPhone 17:&nbsp;Battery, charging, and storage get smarter</h2>
<p>The <a title="Apple iPhone 16 vs iPhone 13: Performance, Camera &amp; More Compared!" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/apple-iphone-16-vs-iphone-13-performance-camera-more-compared-1728044326124" target="_blank">iPhone</a> 17 easily lasts a full day, even with heavy use, thanks to its larger battery and the A19&rsquo;s efficiency. Charging is quicker now, whether you&rsquo;re plugging in or going wireless. Storage has finally been fixed, no more 128GB base model. You now start at 256GB, with a 512GB option for power users. Prices start at ₹82,900, with the higher storage version at ₹1,02,900.</p>
<h2>So, what&rsquo;s the word?</h2>
<p>If you&rsquo;ve been waiting to upgrade, this is the one. The iPhone 17 may not have the fancy ProMotion branding or telephoto cameras of its pricier siblings, but it nails the essentials: smooth display, improved cameras, better battery life, faster chip, and more storage. It&rsquo;s the most balanced iPhone in the lineup, and for most people, that&rsquo;s exactly what matters.</p>

Apple iPhone 17, Air, Pro & Pro Max launched with new chips, displays & AI. Check India prices, specs & Apple Watch/AirPods updates.

Apple iPhone 17 Series Launched in India: iPhone Air, Pro & Pro Max

Apple iPhone 17 series launch: Everything you need to know

<h3><strong>Apple&rsquo;s iPhone 17 series drops in India with a new slim iPhone Air, Pro upgrades, and refreshed Watch and AirPods&mdash;tightening Apple&rsquo;s AI-driven ecosystem.</strong></h3>

<p>Apple&rsquo;s latest keynote, the &ldquo;Awe Dropping&rdquo; event, was all about pushing its hardware lineup into new territory. The headliner was the iPhone 17 series, a family that now includes the regular iPhone 17, a brand-new ultra-thin iPhone Air, and the usual Pro and Pro Max. Apple also used the stage to refresh the Apple Watch lineup, unveil the third-gen AirPods Pro, and sprinkle in a few accessory updates.</p>
<h2><strong>iPhone Air: Apple&rsquo;s thinnest iPhone ever</strong></h2>
<p>The biggest shake-up comes from the iPhone Air, which effectively replaces the &ldquo;Plus&rdquo; model that&rsquo;s been around since the iPhone 14. At just 5.6mm thick, it&rsquo;s the thinnest iPhone Apple has ever built, but it doesn&rsquo;t compromise on power.</p>
<p>&nbsp;The Air runs on the A19 Pro chip with GPU performance that Apple claims is on par with MacBook Pros, while its titanium design and 6.5-inch ProMotion display make it feel more like a Pro model wearing slim-fit clothing. It&rsquo;s also the first iPhone to go all-in on eSIM worldwide.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Cameras include a 48MP Fusion system and an 18MP Center Stage front shooter, with a new Dual Capture mode that records from both sides at once. That bold design comes at a premium: the iPhone Air starts at ₹1,19,900 for 256GB, going up to ₹1,59,900 for the 1TB model.</p>
<p><strong>READ: <a title="iPhone 16E Review: Just Enough iPhone" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/iphone-16e-review-just-enough-iphone-1741595510743" target="_blank">iPhone 16E Review: Just Enough iPhone</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>Apple iPhone 17 launch in India</strong></h2>
<p>The base iPhone 17 finally gets the ProMotion treatment, with a 120Hz screen that can scale down to 1Hz for always-on use. Brightness peaks at 3,000 nits, setting a new bar for Apple displays, while Ceramic Shield 2 promises better scratch resistance.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Under the hood is the new 3nm A19 chip, complete with faster neural engines and GPU improvements aimed at powering Apple&rsquo;s push into on-device AI.</p>
<p>&nbsp;The cameras also get a serious boost, with a 48MP Fusion main lens, a new 12MP ultra-wide with macro, and smarter AI-driven framing for video calls. Even the entry-level model now starts at 256GB, priced at ₹82,900, while the 512GB option comes in at ₹1,02,900.</p>
<h2><strong>iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max upgrades</strong></h2>
<p>As for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple doubled down on performance and endurance. Both get a redesigned aluminium chassis and a new vapour chamber cooling system for sustained performance.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Pro Max, in particular, boasts the longest battery life Apple has ever delivered, with up to 39 hours of video playback. The camera setup goes all-in on zoom versatility, offering optical-quality 4x and 8x modes, plus a 40x digital zoom that&rsquo;s clearly aimed at Pixel and Galaxy territory. ProRes RAW and Genlock support also mark a bigger swing at serious video creators.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Pricing reflects their &ldquo;halo&rdquo; status: the iPhone 17 Pro starts at ₹1,34,900 for 256GB and maxes out at ₹1,74,900 for 1TB, while the Pro Max begins at ₹1,49,900 and stretches to a jaw-dropping ₹2,29,900 for the 2TB version.</p>
<p><strong>READ: <a title="Apple iPhone 16 vs iPhone 13: Performance, Camera &amp; More Compared!" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/apple-iphone-16-vs-iphone-13-performance-camera-more-compared-1728044326124" target="_blank">Apple iPhone 16 vs iPhone 13: Performance, Camera &amp; More Compared!</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>Apple Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3, and Watch SE 3 debut</strong></h2>
<p>The event wasn&rsquo;t just iPhones. Apple rolled out the Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3, and a new SE. The Apple Watch Series 11 brings hypertension detection and sleep scoring, plus a new Space Grey finish, with prices starting at ₹46,900 for the 42mm and ₹49,900 for the 46mm.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Apple Watch Ultra 3 gets the biggest screen Apple has ever put on a watch, along with satellite messaging and SOS in supported regions, and it will set you back ₹89,900.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Apple Watch SE 3 leans into accessibility with gesture recognition and even sleep apnea detection, starting at ₹25,900 for the 40mm and ₹28,900 for the 44mm.</p>
<h2><strong>AirPods Pro 3 with Apple Intelligence</strong></h2>
<p>Then there are the AirPods Pro 3. Apple finally gave its earbuds health-tracking skills with a built-in heart rate sensor, and they now tap into Apple Intelligence for things like real-time in-ear translations.&nbsp;</p>
<p>They&rsquo;re also more rugged, with IP57 dust and water resistance, while delivering stronger active noise cancellation and up to 10 hours of battery life in transparency mode. In India, they&rsquo;ll cost ₹25,900.</p>
<h2><strong>Apple iPhone 17 Event 2025: Final wrap up</strong></h2>
<p>Taken together, the &ldquo;Awe dropping&rdquo; lineup feels less about shock value and more about refinement. The iPhone Air is the boldest swing, while the Pro Max continues to push at the edges of what a smartphone can be. And with watches and AirPods gaining health and AI smarts, Apple is quietly threading its ecosystem even tighter around everyday life.</p>

The Galaxy Z Flip7 finally brings a full cover screen, slimmer design, and AI-powered features to Samsung’s flip game. A premium foldable that blends style with function.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Review: Full cover display, premium foldable phone

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Review: Best clamshell foldable yet? Check price, specs & features

<h3 data-start="687" data-end="830"><strong>The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is Samsung&rsquo;s most complete flip phone yet, with a bigger cover display, polished design, and smarter tools for everyday use.</strong></h3>

<p>For years, Samsung&rsquo;s Flip series nailed the vibe but always felt like it was one smart feature short of being truly great. It had the flair, the compact cool factor, and that addictive snap shut.&nbsp;</p>
<p>But that tiny outer display? It held the whole experience back. It was there, sure&mdash;but more as a glanceable widget window than a usable screen. Until now.&nbsp;</p>
<p>With the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung&rsquo;s finally gone all-in on functionality. The outer display now stretches edge to edge, and it&rsquo;s not just a design flex; it completely changes how you use the phone. You can reply to messages, run apps, even snap selfies without ever flipping it open. It finally feels like the Flip series is done playing sidekick to the Fold. It&rsquo;s ready to lead its own story.</p>
<h2><strong>Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Review: Design</strong></h2>
<p>When I first picked up the Flip 7, I had a bit of deja vu &mdash; it looked almost exactly like last year&rsquo;s Flip6. But after using it for a few days, the subtle changes started making themselves known. It&rsquo;s slightly wider and noticeably slimmer, and that small design shift actually makes a big difference. Folded shut, it comes in at just 13.7mm thick, and when opened up, it&rsquo;s barely 6.5mm. To put that into perspective, it&rsquo;s even sleeker than the S25 Ultra, which I already thought was thin at 8.2mm.</p>
<p>That slim profile also sits very well with most pockets. I didn&rsquo;t have to wrestle with my pockets to get it in or out. It just slid in effortlessly, no weird bulges or awkward angles. Even my mum &mdash; who swears by her Flip 4 and is extremely particular about how a phone fits in her jeans &mdash; gave this one a nod. That says a lot.</p>
<p>Build-wise, Samsung&rsquo;s sticking with what works. The front and back are coated in Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and the frame is made from their sturdy Armour Aluminium. It still has an IP48 rating too, which means I didn&rsquo;t have to panic when it got dusty during a shoot or caught in a quick drizzle.</p>
<p>The hinge felt a little tighter than I expected at first. It also shuts with a satisfying snap &mdash; maybe a little too satisfying the first few times. But once I got used to the motion, it felt solid and reassuring. No wobble, no softness.</p>
<p>Button layout hasn&rsquo;t changed. The power button (which doubles as the fingerprint scanner) and the volume rocker are still on the right side. I did notice the fingerprint sensor sometimes needed a second touch, but it wasn&rsquo;t a huge deal. Ports and speaker are down at the bottom &mdash; USB-C, mic, and a single bottom-firing speaker.</p>
<p>Now let&rsquo;s talk colour. I had the Blue Shadow model, and honestly, it&rsquo;s stunning. The matte back and frame blend into each other perfectly. When the cover screen&rsquo;s off, the top half just fades into black, giving the whole phone a two-tone, stealthy vibe that I really liked.</p>
<p>The camera rings on the back are slightly raised, but they don&rsquo;t stick out awkwardly. Overall, this isn&rsquo;t a loud redesign, but a kind of upgrade that just feels better the more you use it. Subtle, clean, and polished, exactly what a modern flip phone should be.</p>
<h2><strong>Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Review: Displays</strong></h2>
<p>The Flip 7&rsquo;s most noticeable upgrade is its display setup, especially the outer screen. Samsung has expanded it from 3.6 inches to a much more usable 4.1 inches. With barely-there 0.05-inch bezels and a sharp Super AMOLED panel, it finally feels like a proper screen rather than just a window for widgets and notifications.</p>
<p>It also gets seriously bright. The cover screen peaks at 2,600 nits and supports a variable refresh rate between 60Hz and 120Hz. Thanks to Vision Booster, I could clearly see it even in direct sunlight. Whether I was checking directions, snapping quick selfies, or replying to messages, the outer display felt far more useful than on any previous Flip. Typing was slightly more comfortable too, though some software limitations still get in the way. I&rsquo;ll cover that in the next section.</p>
<p>Once opened, the Flip 7 reveals a larger 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. It offers the same peak brightness and a smooth adaptive refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz. This tall, narrow form factor is great for scrolling through apps or reading. However, watching widescreen videos still feels a bit constrained, with black bars on either side.</p>
<p>The crease is still there but fades into the background once the screen is on. What stood out more was the inner display&rsquo;s reflectiveness in bright rooms. It was a little distracting, but the excellent brightness mostly made up for it.</p>
<p>These aren&rsquo;t just spec boosts. They genuinely improve how the Flip 7 works in everyday life.</p>
<h2><strong>Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Review: Cameras</strong></h2>
<p>On the hardware front, not much has changed with the Flip 7&rsquo;s cameras. It&rsquo;s still rocking a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 10MP selfie camera inside. But if I&rsquo;m being honest, I barely used the inner selfie shooter at all. For most selfies and quick snaps, I stuck to the main camera via the cover screen. It&rsquo;s faster, looks better, and just feels more natural to use.</p>
<p>What keeps the Flip camera experience interesting is, once again, the folding design. FlexCam mode activates when the phone is bent halfway, and it&rsquo;s genuinely useful. I could adjust settings with just one hand and shift the focus point without tapping awkwardly. It works brilliantly for hands-free shots, group selfies, or even quick videos.</p>
<p>Samsung may not have changed the lenses, but image quality has improved. The new ProVisual Engine, paired with the Exynos 2500, does a lot of behind-the-scenes work. Colours look more balanced, contrast is better, and you get 10-bit HDR+ enabled by default.</p>
<p>The main sensor produced sharp, punchy images that looked great on screen. The ultrawide was a pleasant surprise during daytime use. And when it came to video, I mostly shot in 4K at 60fps with HDR on, because the colours and detail just looked that good.</p>
<h2><strong>Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Review: Performance &amp; Software</strong></h2>
<p>This year, Samsung ditched the usual Snapdragon chip for its in-house Exynos 2500, and I was curious to see how it would hold up. On paper, the specs look strong with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. And in day-to-day use, it did feel fast enough. App launches were snappy, multitasking was smooth, and the camera app never stuttered on me.</p>
<p>In benchmark tests like Geekbench and Antutu, the scores were decent for a foldable, even if they didn&rsquo;t break any records. But where I started noticing some limits was during gaming. Running graphically heavy games drained the battery quicker than I expected, and the phone got noticeably warm after just a few rounds.</p>
<p>Even basic tasks like setting up the phone or taking a burst of photos made the frame feel a bit toasty. It never became uncomfortable to hold, but the heat build-up was obvious. Extended gaming sessions turned the warmth into a constant presence.</p>
<p>Clearly, the Exynos 2500 prioritises power over thermal control. If you&rsquo;re using it casually, it should be fine. But if you push the phone with long gaming sessions or heavy multitasking, it&rsquo;s worth using a case just to keep things feeling cooler.</p>
<p>I found the Flip 7&rsquo;s software to be mostly solid, though it occasionally tripped over its own ambition.</p>
<p>It runs One UI 8 on top of Android, and while it feels familiar and well-polished, a few quirks held it back from being truly great. If you&rsquo;ve used One UI 7 before, you&rsquo;ll feel right at home. Visually, not much has changed, but the overall experience is still smooth and refined.</p>
<p>Multitasking has definitely improved. I liked how easily I could toggle between two apps &mdash; one full-screen and the other minimised in a floating window. It made juggling tasks feel a lot more natural.</p>
<p>This is also the first Flip model to get Samsung DeX support. I didn&rsquo;t end up using it much, but the fact that I could plug it into a monitor and get a full desktop-style layout is pretty cool. Some people will love having that flexibility.</p>
<p>Galaxy AI is built in too, but I found myself relying more on Google&rsquo;s Gemini. The new Live AI Mode worked surprisingly well. I could chat, ask follow-ups, or even share my screen for visual searches &mdash; and on a foldable like this, that added a fun layer of utility.</p>
<p>The main letdown, though, was the outer display setup. Out of the box, it&rsquo;s limited to basic widgets. To use real apps, I had to go through Good Lock, install MultiStar, configure it manually, and only then could I get it working the way I wanted. For a phone in this price range, that setup should have been much simpler.</p>
<p>There are a few other oddities too. I couldn&rsquo;t use Gboard on the cover screen, and replying to WhatsApp messages often forced me to open the phone. The seven-year update promise is great, but Samsung still has work to do on the software side to match how good the hardware feels.</p>
<h2><strong>Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Review: Battery</strong></h2>
<p>Battery life on the Flip 7 was solid for everyday stuff. I could scroll, chat, stream, and map my way through the day without running for a charger. But throw in a gaming session, and things dropped fast. The Exynos 2500 clearly isn&rsquo;t built for efficiency under pressure. What&rsquo;s more disappointing is that charging still hasn&rsquo;t improved. It&rsquo;s capped at 25W wired, and a full charge took around 90 minutes. For a premium phone, that feels slow. Great for casual use, but if you&rsquo;re a power user, you&rsquo;ll definitely want to keep your charger close.</p>
<h2><strong>Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Review: Verdict</strong></h2>
<p>The Flip 7 is the first time I&rsquo;ve felt like Samsung truly nailed the flip phone formula. It doesn&rsquo;t shake things up dramatically, but the upgrades make a real impact.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The slimmer design feels great, the displays are a big step up in brightness and usability, and the camera results were consistently solid. I also liked how useful Google Gemini felt on this form factor. That said, the Exynos chip didn&rsquo;t wow me. It runs warm under load, and the battery dips quickly with heavy use.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Still, for anyone curious about foldables, this is the most convincing Flip yet. It finally balances style and substance in a way that makes it easy to recommend.</p>

The iQOO Z10R delivers killer looks, 4K selfie video, and smooth Dimensity 7400 power under ₹20K. Here's a quick 5-point review to see if it's worth the hype.

iQOO Z10R Review in 5 Points

iQOO Z10R Review in 5 Simple Points: What You Need to Know

<p><strong>With a premium finish, 4K selfie videos, and smooth everyday performance, the iQOO Z10R packs big features under ₹20K, with just a few minor trade-offs.</strong></p>

<p>iQOO has just rolled out the Z10R, and it&rsquo;s turning heads&mdash;for all the right reasons. Priced under ₹20,000 (₹17,499 to be precise), this one&rsquo;s playing in budget territory but flexing like a premium device. From unexpected camera chops to top-tier performance, it&rsquo;s got serious main character energy. That said, it&rsquo;s not without a few minor annoyances.</p>
<p>Here&rsquo;s everything you need to know, broken down into 5 quick points:</p>
<h2><strong>Premium looks, rugged build</strong></h2>
<p>It may be a budget phone, but it sure doesn&rsquo;t look like one. The Aquamarine finish pops, and the in-hand feel screams premium. On top of that, the phone has IP68 and IP69 ratings, meaning it&rsquo;s well-protected against water, dust, and clumsy moments. It&rsquo;s rare to find that kind of durability in this segment.</p>
<h2>Performance that punches way above its weight</h2>
<p>Running on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400, the Z10R clocks over 7.5 lakh on Antutu (according to iQOO). Whether you're into gaming, multitasking, or bingeing reels all day, the performance is buttery smooth and doesn&rsquo;t stutter.</p>
<h2><strong>Cameras that deliver</strong></h2>
<p>The rear packs a 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor, and the results are genuinely good&mdash;sharp details and natural tones. But the real surprise is the front cam: a 32MP sensor capable of 4K video at 30fps. That&rsquo;s perfect for creators, vloggers, or just anyone who wants crisp, high-res selfies without shelling out big bucks.</p>
<h2>Gorgeous screen, slightly annoying curves</h2>
<p>You get a 120Hz AMOLED display that&rsquo;s bright, colourful, and super fluid. The only catch? It&rsquo;s quad-curved. While it looks stunning, curved panels are notorious for accidental touches, and good luck finding a screen protector that fits just right.</p>
<h2><strong>Battery&rsquo;s decent, but not groundbreaking</strong></h2>
<p>With a 5,700mAh battery and 44W fast charging, you&rsquo;re covered for a full day. It&rsquo;s not the fastest charging in the game, but it&rsquo;s reliable and gets the job done without complaints.</p>
<h2><strong>Final take</strong></h2>
<p>The iQOO Z10R doesn&rsquo;t play by budget rules. It&rsquo;s stylish, speedy, and loaded with features you don&rsquo;t typically find under ₹20K. The curved screen and okay-ish charging are the only real compromises. If you&rsquo;re after a phone that stands out without breaking the bank, this one&rsquo;s a no-brainer.</p>

Apple’s iPhone Air redefines ultra-thin design with a 5.6 mm body, 120 Hz OLED display, and A19 Pro chip — but some trade-offs hold it back.

iPhone Air Review: Apple’s slimmest iPhone yet is an engineering masterclass

iPhone Air Review: Apple's slimmest iPhone is an engineering marvel, but not for everyone

<h3 data-start="559" data-end="700"><strong>Apple&rsquo;s iPhone Air is stunningly thin, beautifully built, and fast &mdash; but its single camera and modest battery remind you beauty has limits.</strong></h3>

<p>Ultraslim phones are having their moment again, and the iPhone Air fits right into that comeback story. Apple wasn&rsquo;t the first to go ultra-thin, but it&rsquo;s managed to grab everyone&rsquo;s attention with how refined and light the Air feels.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On paper, it ticks almost every flagship box &mdash; gorgeous looks, a crisp display, and smooth, reliable performance. But at ₹1,19,900, a few trade-offs are hard to miss.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The single rear camera, borrowed straight from the iPhone 16e, feels like a step down for something at this price. And while Apple&rsquo;s chase for thinness makes the phone look stunning, it&rsquo;s also come at the cost of battery life. After swapping my SIM from the iPhone 16 Pro Max and using the Air for over a week and a half, I&rsquo;ve got a clearer picture of who it&rsquo;s built for &mdash; and where Apple&rsquo;s design ambitions start to overreach.</p>
<h2><strong>iPhone Air&rsquo;s refreshing new take on design</strong></h2>
<p>The iPhone Air grabs your attention the second you see it. It&rsquo;s unbelievably thin, the kind of phone that makes you stop and look twice. And, trust me, photos really don&rsquo;t capture how sleek it looks in person. During the week and half that I was testing iy, I was stopped at least 3-4 times by strangers, asking me which phone I was holding. I honestly can&rsquo;t remember the last time an iPhone got that kind of reaction purely because of how it looked.</p>
<p>For something so slim, it feels impressively sturdy. There&rsquo;s a reassuring solidness to it, almost like a small block of metal. The glossy titanium frame gives it a futuristic vibe, and the way it sits in your hand feels very different from any iPhone I&rsquo;ve used before. Apple has gone all out on materials this time, with Ceramic Shield 2 on the front, a grade-5 titanium frame, and Ceramic Shield glass back.</p>
<p>You also won&rsquo;t have to worry about it bending in your pocket, either. The phone feels tough, and it comes with IP68 protection, so it&rsquo;s safe from dust and water.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The buttons are laid out in the usual Apple way, with the power and camera controls on the right, and the volume and Action buttons on the left.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The speaker grilles and USB-C port sit at the bottom, although the port only supports USB 2.0 speeds.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The only thing missing is a SIM tray. The iPhone Air is Apple&rsquo;s first phone that&rsquo;s fully eSIM-only across all regions.</p>
<p>Then there&rsquo;s the camera plateau. It&rsquo;s pretty thick, considering the rest of the phone, but for a good reason. Apple has tucked most of the key components inside it, including the logic board and camera modules under the plateau. The rest of the phone is left for the battery. The plateau also runs across the width of the phone, which makes it more stable when placed on a table compared to phones like the Galaxy S25 Edge or Fold 7.</p>
<p>Apple says the iPhone Air is 5.6 mm thin, making it the slimmest iPhone ever. Now, while that&rsquo;s true, the camera plateau is still hard to ignore. I get that better cameras need more space, but it reminds me of the iPhone 6 from 2014. That one felt like a truly slim phone, bump included. The iPhone Air may not be quite as seamless, but it&rsquo;s easily one of Apple&rsquo;s boldest design moves in years.</p>
<h2><strong>The iPhone Air comes with only one rear camera. Does it hold up?</strong></h2>
<p>On paper, the iPhone Air&rsquo;s camera setup might seem a little underwhelming, and to some extent, that&rsquo;s true. When you compare it to rivals like the Galaxy S25 Edge, which manages to stay almost as slim while offering one more camera, Apple&rsquo;s choice does come across a bit conservative.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The phone comes with a 48MP Fusion camera that also delivers 2x lossless zoom. The photos out of this sensor are nothing short of breathtaking. The photos I took turned out crisp, full of detail, and with properly balanced, which looked lively. Daylight shots pop beautifully, while low-light images retain solid clarity with minimal noise.</p>
<p>Still, I couldn&rsquo;t help but notice the absence of an ultrawide lens after using it for a few days.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Air also misses out on some high-end tools found on the Pro models, like ProRes video and ProRAW photo capture.&nbsp;</p>
<p>That said, it still offers all of Apple&rsquo;s latest photographic styles and keeps the interface refreshingly simple. You just open the app, shoot, and get solid results, its that simple.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Video performance holds up well too. You can record in 4K at 60fps, and the stabilisation feels rock steady, though zooming in, even a little does lead to a noticeable dip in quality.</p>
<p>The front camera, however, is where Apple has made a real leap. The new 24MP square sensor outputs 18MP images and introduces Centre Stage to the iPhone lineup. It automatically adjusts framing based on orientation and the number of faces in view, and it genuinely makes selfies and group shots look more natural and well-composed.</p>
<h2><strong>The iPhone Air has a gorgeous display</strong></h2>
<p>The iPhone Air feels like the perfect middle ground in size, sitting neatly between the iPhone 17 Pro and the Pro Max with its 6.5-inch display. Personally, I think it&rsquo;s just the right balance, big enough for watching videos comfortably, but still light and compact enough to use one-handed. The screen itself is classic Apple quality. It&rsquo;s a Super Retina XDR OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, and it feels incredibly smooth while scrolling through Instagram, Twitter, or even reading articles online.</p>
<p>But where it really blew me away was during video playback. It supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, and with its 3,000 nits of peak brightness, the visuals just pop. I rewatched Despicable Me and Minions on it, and honestly, the colours and contrast looked so good that I caught myself smiling at a few scenes. It&rsquo;s bright, sharp, and just beautiful to look at.</p>
<p>Even the speakers surprised me. They&rsquo;re not as loud or full as the iPhone 17 Pro Max, but considering how thin this phone is, they sound way better than I expected. Music, podcasts, even a few late-night Netflix episodes, it all sounded clean and balanced. For something this slim, the iPhone Air really nails the media experience.</p>
<h2><strong>The iPhone Air&rsquo;s performance and software experience</strong></h2>
<p>The iPhone Air runs on the same A19 Pro chip as the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, although it&rsquo;s tuned a little differently. It uses a six-core CPU and a five-core GPU, just like the regular iPhone 17. On paper, that should put its performance somewhere between the two, and benchmark scores reflect that. In AnTuTu, the 17 Pro Max scores around 2.3 million, the iPhone 17 comes in at 2.2 million, and the Air follows closely at about 2.0 million.</p>
<p>In daily use, though, I barely noticed any difference. Apps open quickly, multitasking feels smooth, and everything runs with the same polish you expect from a flagship iPhone. The only time I felt a slight difference was while gaming. I played BGMI and a few other demanding titles, and while gameplay stayed fluid, the phone did heat up faster than both the 17 and 17 Pro Max. It is not a deal-breaker, just physics doing what it does when you pack so much power into a body this thin. Even after half an hour of gaming, I didn&rsquo;t experience frame drops or slowdowns, so performance still feels top-tier.</p>
<p>Out of the box, the iPhone Air runs iOS 26, and this update feels like a major step forward. The new Liquid Glass design gives the interface a more dynamic look. Messages and Phone have cleaner layouts, the Music app has a few subtle but smart tweaks, and the new lock screen setup allows you to customise every detail.</p>
<p>I have been using iOS 26 since the first developer beta after WWDC 2025, and while the early versions were buggy, the final build feels stable and intuitive. Once you adjust, the entire interface feels modern and cohesive.</p>
<p>Where Apple still falls behind is in AI. Features like Image Playground, the AI writing tools, and Visual Intelligence sound impressive but feel basic compared to what Android phones can do. Visual Intelligence tries to mimic Google&rsquo;s Circle to Search, but it lacks the same smoothness. Even Siri has not really evolved yet. If AI features are what you care about most, Android still leads that race, at least for now.</p>
<h2><strong>How&rsquo;s the battery life on the iPhone Air?</strong></h2>
<p>The iPhone Air packs a 3,149 mAh battery, and I&rsquo;ll admit, I wasn&rsquo;t expecting much from it. The fact that Apple announced a dedicated MagSafe Battery Pack, particularly for this model, almost felt like a warning sign. But after using it for a week, I was pleasantly surprised.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Despite the small capacity, it easily lasts a full day on a single charge. I&rsquo;m a heavy user, constantly switching between photos, videos, YouTube, and even some gaming, and I usually ended the day with around 15 per cent still left.</p>
<p>On busier days, the MagSafe Battery Pack really helped. Starting from 1 per cent, it topped the phone up to about 65 per cent, which was enough for another half day of use.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Charging speeds were decent too, but that&rsquo;s largely because the battery&rsquo;s small. Using a 70W charger, I got about 17-18W charge and got to 50 per cent in roughly 30 minutes and a full charge in about an hour and a half. Wireless charging via MagSafe supports up to 20W.</p>
<h2><strong>Verdict: Should you consider buying the iPhone Air?</strong></h2>
<p>So, who exactly is the iPhone Air meant for? In my opinion, this is Apple experimenting before its next big leap. A foldable iPhone is almost inevitable at this point, likely arriving with the iPhone 18, and the Air feels like a test run for that future. Much like how Samsung used the S25 Edge to refine the design language for its Galaxy Z Fold 7, Apple seems to be testing how far it can stretch its design and manufacturing limits &mdash; and how users respond.</p>
<p>The iPhone Air is built for those who value aesthetics and design above all else. It&rsquo;s light, elegant, and feels premium in every sense. The display is gorgeous, performance is fast, and the craftsmanship is pure Apple.</p>
<p>However, it isn&rsquo;t for everyone. If you want great cameras or long battery life, the iPhone 17 or 17 Pro Max make more sense. The Air exists to showcase design brilliance, not all-out specs.</p>

Gadget Review

Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones offer industry-leading noise cancelling, balanced sound, long battery life, and premium comfort. See why these headphones are the top choice for music lovers.

 Sony WH-1000XM6 Review: Comfort, Sound, Noise-Cancelling & Battery Life Explained

<h2>A deep look at the Sony WH-1000XM6 covering design, comfort, sound, noise-cancelling, battery life, touch controls, app features, and overall performance.</h2>

<p>The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are finally here in India, and on paper, they don&rsquo;t look like a radical reinvention. But spend a week with them, and you realize Sony has quietly fixed the small annoyances, fine-tuned the sound, and made a<a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/dyson-ontrac-review-beautiful-headphones-but-should-you-buy-them-1730290242220"> great pair of headphones </a>even better.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This isn&rsquo;t a complete overhaul. It feels more like a thoughtful refresh and the kind of upgrade that answers long-standing complaints.</p>
<p>And yes, if you owned the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-the-best-just-got-better-1663752187567">WH-1000XM5</a>, the first thing you&rsquo;ll notice is that the XM6 folds again. It is silly how much joy this brings me, but these little choices matter when a product costs nearly Rs. 40,000.</p>
<h2>Sony WH-1000XM6 Unboxing and Design Overview</h2>
<p>Sony&rsquo;s packaging is the usual understated, eco-friendly deal. Recycled paper, minimal plastic, and just enough protection to keep your expensive new toy safe.</p>
<p>Inside you get the headphones, a short USB-C charging cable, an aux cable, and a carrying case. No airplane adapter this time, which is probably fine since most airlines don&rsquo;t use the old two-prong system anymore.</p>
<p>The case is slimmer now, and while it's not as compact as the &nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/amp/sony-wh-1000xm4-headphones-debut-with-active-noise-cancellation-1596795938430">WH-1000XM4</a> case, it locks shut magnetically and slides into a backpack without turning into a brick. Small detail, big win.</p>
<p>At first glance, the XM6 could pass for the XM5. The design language hasn&rsquo;t really changed &mdash; still simple, still matte, still very Sony. But once you&rsquo;ve had them on for a while, you notice the tweaks.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The headband feels a bit broader and sits more evenly across your head and the earcups have been stretched just enough to give your ears extra breathing room without adding any bulk.</p>
<p>There&rsquo;s also a sturdier metal accent on the hinge that makes the whole thing feel more solid. Weight is about 254 grams, which is right in line with the Bose QC Ultra and noticeably lighter than Apple&rsquo;s AirPods Max.</p>
<p>Comfort has always been Sony&rsquo;s strong suit, and the WH-1000XM6 keeps that streak going. I had them on during a two-and-a-half-hour flight to Goa and barely noticed them after takeoff. &nbsp;</p>
<p>The earcups feel very soft, and the fit blocks out enough noise without ever clamping too hard. After a couple of hours, my ears got a little warm, but that&rsquo;s bound to happen if you wear headphones nonstop.&nbsp;</p>
<p>What I really liked is that the cups now swivel inward again when you hang them around your neck. The XM5 had them sticking out awkwardly, and I never understood that choice. Glad Sony brought the old design back.</p>
<p>The &nbsp;WH-1000XM6 comes in three colors: silver, black, and midnight blue. Sony says they&rsquo;ve added a fingerprint-resistant finish, but my blue pair still easily picks up smudges and greasy marks.</p>
<h2>WH-1000XM6 Touch Controls and Usability</h2>
<p>There aren&rsquo;t many physical controls on the XM6. On the left earcup you get the power button, and just above it a differently shaped button that toggles noise cancelling so you can tell them apart by feel.</p>
<p>The same side also has the 3.5mm jack for wired listening. Charging is handled by a USB-C port on the bottom of the right earcup. Most of the controls are touch gestures. Swiping skips tracks, a tap plays or pauses, and sliding your finger changes the volume.</p>
<p>I usually find touch controls clumsy, but Sony&rsquo;s actually works. In my testing they picked up the gestures consistently, without the usual misfires that make me want proper buttons.</p>
<h2>Sony WH-1000XM6 Features&nbsp;</h2>
<p>The &nbsp;Sony WH-1000XM6 can connect to two devices at the same time over Bluetooth 5.3 and handles SBC, AAC, and LDAC audio formats.</p>
<p>They also support the newer Bluetooth LE Audio (LC3), which isn&rsquo;t widely used yet but means these headphones are ready for whatever comes next. Sony&rsquo;s DSEE Extreme makes a return from the XM5, boosting lower-quality digital tracks so they sound closer to high-res.</p>
<p>On top of that, Sony has applied what it&rsquo;s learned from its Walkmans to reduce crosstalk and interference, so everything stays clean and detailed.</p>
<p>The XM6 works with Sony&rsquo;s Headphones Connect app, which opens up a bunch of extras. You can fiddle with the EQ, tweak the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-4-review-audiophile-must-have-check-specs-price-pros-and-cons-1715954554409">noise-canceling</a>, or set up Adaptive Sound Control. The app itself is a bit clunky and doesn&rsquo;t feel modern, but you honestly don&rsquo;t need it that often.</p>
<p>One of the fun little features is Background Music mode. Turn it on and it kind of spreads the sound out, so it feels like the music is coming from around you instead of directly in your ears.</p>
<p>I tried it with Tame Impala&rsquo;s Let It Happen and it actually gave the impression the track was playing from small speakers nearby. It&rsquo;s not a game-changer, but it&rsquo;s a neat trick. Definitely worth experimenting with if you grab the XM6 &mdash; you&rsquo;ll know right away if it clicks for you.</p>
<h2>WH-1000XM6 Noise Cancelling and Call Quality</h2>
<p>Sony finally gave the &nbsp;WH-1000XM6 a proper brain upgrade. The new QN3 chip is about seven times quicker than the last one, and it works with a dozen microphones to catch and cancel noise more precisely.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In practice, that means the usual low rumbles, like airplane engines, get knocked down to a faint background hum.</p>
<p>However, what stood out was how well it handled sharper sounds. The clacking of a keyboard, people chatting nearby, and even metro announcements got dialed back far more than I&rsquo;m used to with other headphones.</p>
<p>The transparency mode is just as polished. Instead of that tinny, artificial passthrough you sometimes get, voices and street noise come through naturally. You can fine-tune it across 20 levels or let the headphones adjust on their own, depending on what is around you.</p>
<p>There is also a setting that prioritizes voices so you can catch what someone is saying without letting in the rest of the chaos.</p>
<p>Call quality has also improved. On Zoom, they just worked, no complaints from the other side. I also tried a few calls outside with wind whipping around, and the &nbsp;Sony WH-1000XM6 held up way better than the last couple of models.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sony has reworked the mic design so your voice cuts through without all the wind noise, and it makes a noticeable difference. The person on the other end hears you more clearly, and you&rsquo;re not distracted by that whooshing sound bleeding into the noise-cancelling or ambient modes.</p>
<h2>Sound Quality and Performance of Sony WH-1000XM6</h2>
<p>The WH-1000XM6 sound balanced and detailed, and they handle just about any genre without breaking a sweat. That's pretty much what I&rsquo;d expect from Sony at this level. They've reworked the 30mm driver with a sturdier dome and some smarter tuning, and you can hear the difference right away.</p>
<p>Vocals sound present and natural. Instruments have breathing room instead of blending into mush. Bass is warm but never bloated, and highs have a pleasant shine without turning harsh.</p>
<p>I bounced between Kendrick Lamar&rsquo;s Money Trees, Taylor Swift&rsquo;s All Too Well (10 Minute Version), and a couple of The Weeknd tracks. Each one came across clean and layered. Little things like background harmonies or a faint guitar line come through instead of getting lost in the mix.</p>
<p>Compared to older Sony models, the XM4 still has the deepest bass but sacrifices clarity. The XM5 sharpened things up but sometimes felt a bit thin. The XM6 strikes the right balance: clarity, separation, and enough low-end punch to stay engaging.</p>
<p>If you&rsquo;re coming from Bose, the QC Ultra is still the more neutral and musical choice, but Sony&rsquo;s tuning is more versatile and enjoyable for daily listening. The AirPods Max delivers the sharpest detail and spatial audio magic, but they are heavier and costlier. The XM6 lands in a sweet middle ground, but they're also not flawless.</p>
<p>Play a track that&rsquo;s supposed to feel raw, like Pixies&rsquo; Where Is My Mind, and they tidy it up a little too much. The default tuning leans warm with some added bass, which makes for an easy listen, and you can always dive into the EQ if you want to shape the sound yourself.</p>
<p>Sony also added a few extra modes, including one that fakes a caf&eacute; or living-room vibe and a cinema option for movies. If spatial audio is your thing, these headphones handle both Sony&rsquo;s 360 Reality Audio and Android&rsquo;s head-tracked version without a hitch.</p>
<h2>Sony WH-1000XM6 Battery Life and Charging</h2>
<p>One of the best things about the &nbsp;WH-1000XM6 is how long they last. I didn&rsquo;t have to think about charging once. Sony says you can get up to 30 hours of playback with noise canceling on, and in my testing they easily hit that mark. I wore them throughout the week, including a five-hour flight, and still had plenty of juice left.</p>
<p>If you do run low, topping them up is quick. The fast-charging feature is impressive. You can get roughly three hours of listening from just three minutes on the charger. I tried it out and got about 11 percent in three minutes, which worked out to just over four hours of playback for me.</p>
<h2>Verdict: Should You Buy the Sony WH-1000XM6?</h2>
<p>Sony&rsquo;s WH-1000XM series has long been the go-to for noise-cancelling headphones. Whenever someone asks me what to buy, I usually just tell them to grab the latest model and call it a day.</p>
<p>I&rsquo;m saying the same this year. The WH-1000XM6 blocks tricky high-pitched noises like background chatter better than anything else I&rsquo;ve tried. Outside of that, it&rsquo;s mostly fine-tuning what was already great.</p>
<p>The sound is excellent, they&rsquo;re light and comfy to wear, the touch controls actually work, the battery lasts, and the folding design with a solid case makes them really easy to live with.</p>
<p>I won&rsquo;t lie, Sony&rsquo;s design is a bit safe, and they aren&rsquo;t cheap at Rs. 39,990 &mdash; even if some competitors go higher. But if you want the best noise-cancelling money can buy, the WH-1000XM6 are still the headphones to beat.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>

The Vivo T4 Pro blends a massive 6,500mAh battery, dual 50MP cameras, and AMOLED display, making it a top pick for all-day use and reliable camera performance.

Vivo T4 Pro Review: Big Battery, 50MP Cameras & Smooth Performance

Vivo T4 Pro Review: All-round performance with epic battery & cameras

<h3 dir="ltr"><strong>The Vivo T4 Pro packs a huge battery, dual 50MP cameras, and top-tier display&mdash;delivering reliable all-day performance and versatile cameras at a competitive price.</strong></h3>
<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vivo has always been that smartphone brand you check out when you want a phone that has the aesthetic and takes solid pics that are sure to blow up your Instagram. So, when the Vivo T4 Pro showed up on my desk, I thought, &ldquo;Cool, another solid-looking phone, that takes wonderful pictures.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<p>But after two weeks of living with it- constant WhatsApp pings, Netflix marathons, midnight selfies, and even surviving a couple of clumsy drops&mdash;I figured out that there&rsquo;s more to this phone than just aesthetics.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On the spec sheet, the T4 Pro looks solid. You get a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, dual 50MP rear cameras, and a massive 6,500mAh battery that just doesn&rsquo;t quit. As for pricing, the base 8GB + 128GB version comes in at ₹27,999, while the 12GB + 256GB model I tested is ₹29,999.</p>
<p>Now here&rsquo;s the real question: Does all that translate into an actually good daily driver? Because let&rsquo;s be real, nobody cares if the phone sounds great on paper but lags when you&rsquo;re trying to reply to DMs or takes ages to charge when you&rsquo;re about to head out.</p>
<p>We find out if the Vivo T4 Pro is just another pretty face or a legit all-rounder that Gen Z can rely on.</p>
<h2><strong>Design &amp; Build: Vivo T4 Pro is light but tough</strong></h2>
<p>The first thing that surprised me about the Vivo T4 Pro was how light it feels for a phone packing such a huge battery. At just 192 grams and 7.55mm thick, it&rsquo;s super easy to carry around. I took it through my daily metro rides, and honestly, it never felt bulky or tiring to hold. The curved edges give it a comfy grip, and overall, the in-hand feel is solid.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Design-wise, it&rsquo;s nice but not flawless. The plastic back does catch fingerprints, and the frame doesn&rsquo;t feel as premium as glass or metal would. Still, it looks clean, especially in the Nitro Blue variant I tested (the other option is Blaze Gold). If you ask me, Nitro Blue looks nice without being OTT.</p>
<p>I have one small gripe, though the camera bump on the rear. It sticks out just enough to make the phone wobble when it&rsquo;s lying flat on a table. Not a dealbreaker, but it gets annoying when you&rsquo;re typing or scrolling on a desk.</p>
<p>Everything else is where you&rsquo;d expect: volume and power buttons on the right, a dual-SIM tray + USB-C port at the bottom, and stereo speakers that are loud enough for YouTube and Netflix binges.</p>
<p>Where the T4 Pro really levels up is durability. Unlike last year&rsquo;s T3 Pro (which had an IP64 rating), this one is rated IP68/69, meaning it can technically handle dust, splashes, and even being dunked in water for up to 30 minutes.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On top of that, the screen is protected by Diamond Shield Glass, which Vivo says makes it tougher against drops and scratches. I didn&rsquo;t go full chaos mode to test that, but it&rsquo;s a reassuring upgrade on paper.</p>
<h2><strong>Display &amp; Multimedia: Is the T4 Pro&rsquo;s display binge-worthy?</strong></h2>
<p>When it comes to the screen, you&rsquo;re getting a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with 10-bit colour and a 120Hz refresh rate. Translation? Colours look super vibrant, feel smooth, and it&rsquo;s exactly the kind of display that makes OTT content consumption fun.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The T4 Pro has HDR10 support, and it works well on both Netflix and YouTube. Pair that with the stereo speakers, and what you get is a commendable media experience. I ended up watching half a K-drama episode on YouTube, the experience was pretty solid.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Brightness is another flex here. The display can hit 1,500 nits normally and up to a wild 5,000 nits peak. Even under harsh sunlight, you&rsquo;ll have zero issues.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Security-wise, there&rsquo;s an in-display fingerprint scanner that works quickly and reliably.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Overall, the Vivo T4 Pro nails the display and multimedia experience.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Performance &amp; Software: How does the T4 Pro handle heavy tasks and gaming?</strong></h2>
<p>The Vivo T4 Pro runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, a basic bump up from the 7 Gen 3 inside last year&rsquo;s T3. My review unit had 12GB RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, so on paper it&rsquo;s plenty powerful. Benchmarks back that up too, around 1.2 million on AnTuTu and 1,290 / 3,678 on Geekbench.&nbsp;</p>
<p>But let&rsquo;s be real: most people don&rsquo;t care about numbers, and in daily use, this phone feels smooth. Apps launch quickly, switching between them is seamless, and even with a bunch of apps running in the background, I didn&rsquo;t notice any lag.</p>
<p>For gaming, I tested BGMI at the highest settings it allowed for FPS. The T4 Pro held up fine&mdash;no lag, no overheating.&nbsp;</p>
<p>That said, this isn&rsquo;t marketed as a gaming phone. It&rsquo;s great for casual or mid-level gaming, but if you&rsquo;re someone who spends hours grinding heavy titles, you&rsquo;ll probably want something more performance-focused.</p>
<p>On the software side, the T4 Pro ships with Android 15 + Funtouch OS 15. And the good news is that there&rsquo;s very little bloatware. You do get some random games like Candy Crush, but you can uninstall them in seconds. The UI is clean, responsive, and easy to navigate.</p>
<p>Vivo is also promising 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches, which is fine for this price range. It means your phone won&rsquo;t feel outdated anytime soon.</p>
<p>The AI features are where things get interesting. Tools like Smart Call Assistant can transcribe live calls, translate instantly, and even give you summaries after.&nbsp;</p>
<p>AI Captions makes meetings way easier by pulling out key points, and spam protection does a good job of blocking random callers.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Plus, with Google Gemini built in, you basically have an AI sidekick for writing, planning, or brainstorming on the go.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Camera: The T4 Pro&rsquo;s got zoom that actually delivers</strong></h2>
<p>The cameras are easily one of the Vivo T4 Pro&rsquo;s biggest flexes. On the back, you get a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens (way better than the 8MP ultrawide from the T3 Pro), and a 2MP depth sensor. Up front, there&rsquo;s a 32MP selfie shooter.</p>
<p>In daylight, photos come out sharp, colourful, and nicely balanced thanks to solid HDR. Indoors, it keeps things natural without over-saturating, which is rare at this price.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Portrait mode is pretty good too, though sometimes edge detection struggles when the background&rsquo;s busy. And yes, Vivo still loves that face-smoothing filter fine if you like the polished look, but it can blur details like hair.</p>
<p>The real star here is the periscope telephoto lens. Up to 3x optical zoom, shots are crisp and colour-accurate both day and night. Beyond that, details start to fade a bit, but colours stay surprisingly natural. Night mode also impresses, keeping noise low and light bleed in check.</p>
<p>Selfie lovers won&rsquo;t be disappointed either; the 32MP front camera captures natural skin tones and sharp detail. Honestly, I&rsquo;d post them straight to Instagram with no edits.</p>
<h2><strong>Battery: The T4 Pro&rsquo;s designed to keep up</strong></h2>
<p>If you&rsquo;re constantly snapping pics or bingeing on reels, you&rsquo;ll love the 6,500mAh battery. It&rsquo;s paired with 90W fast charging, which gets you from 0 to 75% in about 50 minutes. On moderate use, it easily lasts more than a day.</p>
<p>During my test, the phone lost just 10% after two hours of YouTube and only 2% after 30 minutes of gaming. That&rsquo;s seriously efficient and makes the T4 Pro one of the most reliable mid-range phones I&rsquo;ve used.</p>
<h2><strong>Verdict: Should you buy the Vivo T4 Pro?</strong></h2>
<p>The T4 Pro isn&rsquo;t perfect. The plastic body doesn&rsquo;t feel as premium as glass rivals, the camera bump causes some wobble on flat surfaces, portraits can get a little too airbrushed, and the front protection isn&rsquo;t the toughest around.</p>
<p>But here&rsquo;s the thing, those drawbacks quickly fade away once you look at the overall package. You&rsquo;re getting a killer battery with fast charging, a bright AMOLED display, smooth performance, and cameras that punch above their weight.</p>
<p>In the mid-range segment, I usually want a phone that looks good, lasts all day, and doesn&rsquo;t slow me down. The Vivo T4 Pro checks those boxes confidently.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If you&rsquo;re comparing, the Realme P4 Pro is a solid alternative at the same price, while the Nothing Phone 3A Pro is worth a look if you&rsquo;re willing to spend a little extra.</p>

Google Pixel 10 features a vibrant OLED display, upgraded AI tools, a powerful zoom camera, and reliable battery life for everyday use in India.

Google Pixel 10 Review: Smarter AI, Stunning Display, Big Battery

Google Pixel 10 review: AI gets smarter than ever—is this peak Pixel?

<h3><strong>Pixel 10 brings fun AI, a sleek design, and solid battery, but the downgraded camera means it&rsquo;s no longer the best for photography fans.</strong></h3>

<p>The Pixel 10 is Google&rsquo;s latest shot at flagship glory, bringing a mix of fresh design tweaks, a punchy new display, smarter AI features, and a camera setup that&rsquo;s always trying something different.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On paper, it looks like a serious contender, offering big hardware upgrades, long-term software support, and a playful, almost effortless user experience that&rsquo;s true to the Pixel vibe.&nbsp;</p>
<p>But with some unexpected downgrades, a few new tricks, and India still waiting for the best AI features to go live, is the Pixel 10 really worth your money in 2025? Here&rsquo;s how it all plays out in real life.</p>
<h2><strong>Design: How premium does the Pixel 10 feel?</strong></h2>
<p>The Pixel 10 gets the whole premium vibe just right, and you feel it as soon as you pick it up. With Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the front and back, plus a solid aluminium frame, it just feels sturdy&mdash;like it can handle life&rsquo;s usual bumps without breaking a sweat. The design itself is refreshingly straightforward: flat sides, soft corners, and a shape that actually feels good in your hand, whether you&rsquo;re messaging, gaming, or just mindlessly scrolling.</p>
<p>The glossy back is a real highlight, especially in the Obsidian colourway. Of course, glossy does mean fingerprints, so be ready to give it a quick wipe every now and then.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Around the back, Google keeps its signature horizontal camera bar, now sporting three cameras in a single neat cutout.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It not only gives the Pixel 10 its unmistakably Pixel-esque look but also helps the phone stay steady when it&rsquo;s on a table; no annoying wobbling when you tap or swipe.</p>
<p>Practicality hasn&rsquo;t been overlooked either. The Pixel 10 is rated IP68, so it can easily shrug off dust, splashes, and even a surprise downpour.&nbsp;</p>
<p>There&rsquo;s a USB-C port with 3.2 speeds for zippy data transfers, and for the first time, Google brings in Pixelsnap, Google&rsquo;s take on Apple&rsquo;s MagSafe. This allows you to snap on accessories like wireless chargers, power banks, and wallets etc., making the Pixel ecosystem a lot more flexible and fun.</p>
<p>Everyday controls are simple, with all the buttons on one edge for easy access. Security is fast and fuss-free too: you get camera-based face unlock and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, both of which work quickly and reliably whenever you need them.</p>
<h2><strong>Display: Pixel 10&rsquo;s vibrant colours</strong></h2>
<p>The Pixel 10 really makes its mark with the display. Google&rsquo;s gone with a roomy 6.3-inch OLED that&rsquo;s not just crisp, but also super smooth thanks to the adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. That means whether you&rsquo;re just scrolling Insta, gaming, or zipping through your apps, everything feels really slick and fast&mdash;no lag, no stutters.</p>
<p>Brightness is another area where the Pixel 10 stands out. The screen can push up to 2,000 nits in high brightness mode, and even peak at a wild 3,000 nits. So if you&rsquo;re outside on a sunny day, you&rsquo;ll have zero trouble seeing what&rsquo;s on your phone. It&rsquo;s bright, vibrant, and handles sunlight like a champ.</p>
<p>For binge-watching, the Pixel&rsquo;s HDR10+ support means colours pop and content just looks rich. The display tends to be a little warmer, but unless you&rsquo;re putting it next to another phone and comparing the panels, you don&rsquo;t even realise it.</p>
<p>The speakers get nice and loud, whether you&rsquo;re watching videos or taking a call on speaker. And the haptics, are punchy and satisfying, so you actually feel all those little taps and swipes.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Performance: A mixed bag for the Pixel 10</strong></h2>
<p>Under the hood, the Pixel 10 runs on Google&rsquo;s latest Tensor G5 chip, paired with a generous 12GB of RAM. You can choose between 128GB of storage (UFS 3.1) or bump it up to 256GB (UFS 4.0) if you need more space and speed.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This combo makes the phone feel fast and responsive in pretty much any situation, from daily multitasking to heavier tasks like editing photos or videos. However, if you are chasing benchmark numbers, the Pixel 10 will disappoint, especially when you compare it to something like the iPhone 16 or the Samsung Galaxy S25</p>
<p>Performance in day-to-day use though, is smooth as butter. Apps launch quickly, switching between them feels instant, and you can keep a bunch of apps open without worrying about slowdowns.</p>
<p>The Pixel 10 is absolutely up for everything you throw at it&mdash;browsing, social media, productivity, and even a bit of light gaming.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In fact, it supports up to 120FPS in games like BGMI, which means gameplay can feel ultra-fluid&hellip; at least most of the time.</p>
<p>The Pixel 10 isn&rsquo;t built for hardcore gaming. You might spot the occasional frame drop in graphically intense games like BGMI, especially when chasing higher frame rates. But unless you&rsquo;re after console-level gaming on your phone, you&rsquo;re unlikely to be disappointed.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Tensor G5 is tuned for AI-powered features and efficiency rather than just chasing benchmark numbers.</p>
<p>In the real world, the Pixel 10 feels every bit as fast and capable as a flagship should. Whether you&rsquo;re juggling a dozen apps, editing videos on the go, or just keeping up with day-to-day tasks, it delivers a reliably smooth experience from start to finish.</p>
<h2><strong>Cameras: The Pixel 10 gets some nifty upgrades</strong></h2>
<p>When it comes to cameras, the Pixel 10 shakes things up this year&mdash;though not all of it is an upgrade. Google has actually trimmed down the specs a bit compared to last year&rsquo;s Pixel 9. The main sensor drops from 50MP to 48MP, and the ultrawide has been reduced to 13MP, which is a step down from before.&nbsp;</p>
<p>But in exchange, you get a brand-new 10.8MP 5X telephoto lens, giving the Pixel 10 some serious zoom power that was missing in previous generations.</p>
<p>Thanks to the updated Tensor G5 chip, which now includes a new imaging signal processor (ISP), image processing gets a boost. Daylight shots from the main sensor are still packed with detail and have that signature Pixel punch&mdash;bright, colourful, and instantly social-ready.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You&rsquo;ll notice the Pixel 10 really goes for eye-catching results, with colours that pop and contrast that makes images look lively. If you&rsquo;re after those true-to-life, balanced tones, you might find the Pixel&rsquo;s photos a bit over-the-top, but for most people, it&rsquo;s just fun to shoot with.</p>
<p>The new 5X telephoto setup does a pretty decent job if you like zooming in, offering crisp and usable images up to about 10X. Push past that, and quality does take a dip, but for most everyday shots, it&rsquo;s a solid upgrade. The downgraded ultrawide still does the job for group shots and scenery, though it doesn&rsquo;t capture quite as much detail as before.</p>
<p>Low-light performance benefits from the upgraded ISP as well. Night Mode works hard to keep things bright, though you might see a bit more noise sneaking in. Selfies come out decent from the front camera, but, as always, there&rsquo;s a bit of that typical Pixel processing.</p>
<p>For video, the Pixel 10 tops out at 4K 30fps&mdash;good for social clips, but not the go-to for pro-level shooting. Still, if you want a phone that takes punchy, ready-to-share photos and finally brings in strong zoom, the Pixel 10 is a fun, capable pick.</p>
<h2><strong>Software: It&rsquo;s all about AI on the Pixel 10</strong></h2>
<p>On the software side, the Pixel 10 boots up with Android 16 right out of the box, giving you that classic clean Pixel experience&mdash;no clutter, no bloat, just a smooth and customisable setup from the get-go. Google is promising a solid seven years of both OS and security updates for the Pixel 10, which means you&rsquo;re set for the long haul in terms of features and safety patches.</p>
<p>The real flex for the Pixel 10 is how deeply Google has woven Gemini AI features into the whole experience. Things like &ldquo;Add Me&rdquo; and &ldquo;Best Take&rdquo; are actually useful in daily life, letting you tweak group photos or pick your favourite expression with barely any effort. The software just feels smart and gets out of your way, which is exactly what you want in a modern phone.</p>
<p>But here&rsquo;s the reality check: not all those shiny new AI features are actually live in India yet. Stuff like text-to-edit and voice-to-edit for photos are still &ldquo;coming soon,&rdquo; even though Google keeps saying India is a priority market. So, while the potential is there, you might be waiting a bit for the full suite to unlock.</p>
<h2><strong>Battery: How long does the Pixel 10 last?</strong></h2>
<p>The Pixel 10&rsquo;s big 4970mAh battery means you can get through a full, busy day without hunting for a charger. Whether you&rsquo;re streaming, snapping photos, or just on social all day, it holds up really well.&nbsp;</p>
<p>When it&rsquo;s time to top up, the 30W wired charging gets you back to full in about ninety minutes, and you&rsquo;ve also got 15W wireless charging for those times you just want to drop it on a pad and forget about cables. There&rsquo;s even reverse charging for your earbuds or watch, and bypass charging to keep things cool while gaming.</p>
<h2><strong>Verdict: Should you buy the Pixel 10?</strong></h2>
<p>The Pixel 10 gets a lot right, especially if you love vibrant photos, a clean software experience, and steady, all-day battery life.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Pixel 10 doesn&rsquo;t try to reinvent the wheel, but it brings enough small updates to keep things interesting. The new camera bar design looks cleaner, the phone feels solid and comfortable, and Pixelsnap adds a bit of extra flexibility with accessories. Day-to-day performance is smooth, battery life holds up well, and Google&rsquo;s AI features are genuinely helpful&mdash;even if some are still rolling out in India.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Google&rsquo;s decision to downgrade the main and ultrawide cameras is hard to ignore&mdash;especially for long-time Pixel fans who expect camera upgrades, not cutbacks. Also, this isn&rsquo;t the phone for hardcore gamers, but if you want a fresh, easy-to-use Android with a focus on photos and smart features, the Pixel 10 is a solid pick.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>

Check out the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R review: bass-heavy sound, long-lasting battery, and fast charging make these earbuds a great budget pick.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3r Review: Powerful bass, great battery, but are they worth they hype?

<h2>The OnePlus Nord Buds 3r offers powerful bass, long battery life, and ton of other features, making them a solid pick for budget buyers who love a punchy sound.</h2>

<p>The OnePlus Nord Buds 3r are the latest budget-friendly TWS offering from OnePlus, promising great features at an affordable price point under ₹2,000. With a host of impressive specs and a sleek design, they&rsquo;re aimed at those looking for a solid audio experience without breaking the bank.</p>
<p>But with the growing number of wireless earbuds flooding the market, do the OnePlus Nord Buds 3r stand out enough to justify their place in your ears? We find out!</p>
<h3><strong>OnePlus Nord Buds 3r: Design &amp; Comfort</strong></h3>
<p>When it comes to design, OnePlus has gone for a fresh, rectangular-shaped design with sharp lines, which makes the Nord Buds 3r look modern. The matte finish adds a premium touch, and it does a great job of resisting fingerprints.</p>
<p>The case itself is a bit chunkier compared to some of the most popular budget models, but this bulk allows for a larger battery, but, this makes case not that pocket-friendly.</p>
<p>If you're used to ultra-compact designs, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3r might feel a little on the bulkier side. But when you factor in the larger battery, it's a trade-off I&rsquo;m willing to accept.</p>
<p>Fit-wise, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3r offers a solid and comfortable fit. I even tested them how well they stay seated by shaking head violently a few times, and I must say, the buds stayed in place, which is always a good sign for a secure, snug fit. The buds also come with extra eartips, so you can find the perfect size for your ears.</p>
<p>Plus, with IP55 rating for water and dust resistance, you don&rsquo;t have to worry about sweat or light rain.</p>
<h3><strong>OnePlus Nord Buds 3r: Touch Controls</strong></h3>
<p>You get some basic touch and tap controls with the earbuds. A single tap allows you to play/pause your music. Volume control is also sorted on these; just tap and hold to adjust the volume.</p>
<p>What&rsquo;s even better is that the OnePlus Nord Buds 3r let&rsquo;s you customise various gesntures and taps for the touch controls via the HeyMelody app, which is available on both Android and iOS.<br>You can also even set the double tap function on the OnePlus Nord Buds 3r to take selfies, which I found fun and practical.</p>
<p>I did miss the wear detection feature, though. So when you take the buds out, your music keeps playing. Not exactly a a dealbreaker, but it&rsquo;s definitely a miss in 2025.</p>
<h3><strong>OnePlus Nord Buds 3r: Audio</strong></h3>
<p>When it comes to audio quality, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R are definitely bass-heavy. They come with a 12.4mm driver, and right off the bat, the bass is punchy. If you&rsquo;re someone who loves deep, thumping lows, these earbuds will deliver.</p>
<p>I tested these buds with a few tracks, starting with Bohemian Rhapsody, and I noticed that the vocals felt a bit muffled. The highs weren&rsquo;t as crisp as I would have liked, and there was some distortion in the higher frequencies. The bass, though powerful, was clearly the dominant feature in the sound profile.</p>
<p>I switched to Tu Jhoom, and the story was somewhat the same. The bass was strong, but it also drowned out the vocals. While I do enjoy a good, punchy bass, having too much of it can make it difficult to truly enjoy other aspects of the song. It&rsquo;s all about balance, and for me, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R tipped the scale too far towards bass, making the experience a little too overwhelming.</p>
<p>However, it&rsquo;s not all bad. If you're a bass lover, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R will definitely satisfy your cravings. They have a fun, punchy sound that works well with genres that thrive on low-end frequencies, like EDM or hip-hop. But if you&rsquo;re someone who prefers a more balanced sound with clearer vocals and detailed highs, you might find the OnePlus Nord Buds 3R a bit too overpowering in the bass department.</p>
<p>The OnePlus Nord Buds 3r do come with custom EQ settings, so you can adjust the sound to suit your preferences.</p>
<h3><strong>OnePlus Nord Buds 3r: Battery Life</strong></h3>
<p>Now, let&rsquo;s discuss battery life, which is an area where the OnePlus Nord Buds 3r really impresses.<br>With a 560mAh battery, these buds provide up to 54 hours of total playback with the case. The earbuds themselves last around 12 hours on a full charge, which is fantastic considering the price point. You won&rsquo;t have to charge these every day, and for someone like me who is always on the move, that&rsquo;s a win.</p>
<p>But the real winner here is how quickly it charges. In just 10 minutes of charging, you get 8 hours of playback, which is insanely good when you&rsquo;re in a rush. If you forget to charge them the night before, you&rsquo;ll still be able to use them for hours with just a quick top-up.</p>
<h3><strong>OnePlus Nord Buds 3r: Software &amp; Features</strong></h3>
<p>The OnePlus Nord Buds 3r comes with the HeyMelody app for Android and iOS, which allows you to customise your EQ settings and adjust the touch controls. The app is easy to navigate and does its job well. Real-time adjustments to sound, control, and features make it a breeze to personalise your experience.</p>
<p>Another great feature is dual-device connection. You can connect the OnePlus Nord Buds 3r to two devices at once, which is super handy if you need to switch between your phone and laptop without having to disconnect and reconnect each time.</p>
<p>Another feature worth mentioning is spatial audio. It adds a sense of depth to the audio, but it&rsquo;s not quite as immersive as it would be on higher-end headphones. Still, for budget earbuds, it&rsquo;s a nice addition that enhances the listening experience.</p>
<h3><strong>OnePlus Nord Buds 3r: Verdict</strong></h3>
<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for budget wireless earbuds with bass-heavy sound quality, long battery life, and great fast charging, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3r are a solid pick. The bass-heavy audio is perfect for bass lovers, and the battery life is outstanding for the price.</p>
<p>However, if you&rsquo;re someone who prioritises balanced sound, clear vocals, and ANC in your earbuds, you might want to look elsewhere. These earbuds are built for people who want fun, bass-heavy sound without paying a premium price.</p>

Redmi 15 5G review: Big 6.9-inch 144Hz display, Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, 7,000mAh battery & HyperOS on Android 15.

Redmi 15 5G Review: Big screen, huge battery, budget price

<h2><strong>Redmi 15 5G brings a 6.9-inch 144Hz display, Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, and a massive 7,000mAh battery with HyperOS on Android 15.</strong></h2>

<p>The budget smartphone space in 2025 is packed with choices, and Redmi&rsquo;s latest entry is aiming straight for the sweet spot.</p>
<p>The Redmi 15 5G comes in three variants &mdash; 6GB/128GB at ₹14,999, 8GB/128GB at ₹15,999, and 8GB/256GB at ₹16,999 &mdash; making it one of the more aggressive value plays in the sub-₹17,000 segment.</p>
<p>On paper, the phone ticks a lot of boxes: a massive 6.9-inch 144Hz display, Qualcomm&rsquo;s Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset, a software promise of two major Android updates, and most importantly, a 7,000mAh battery that promises multi-day endurance.</p>
<p>But spec sheets rarely tell the full story. So, how does the Redmi 15 actually hold up in daily use? Let&rsquo;s break it down.</p>
<h3><strong>Redmi 15 5G Design: Clean, Solid, and Surprisingly Classy</strong></h3>
<p>The Redmi 15 5G keeps things simple but manages to look more premium than its price suggests. The Frosted White variant, with its marble-like finish, does a great job resisting smudges and fingerprints &mdash; something glossy budget phones usually struggle with.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The dual-camera setup sits neatly in a metallic module alongside an LED flash, giving the rear a balanced, tidy look.</p>
<p>Yes, both the back and sides are plastic, but the finish feels sturdy and well put together. It doesn&rsquo;t creak, it doesn&rsquo;t feel cheap, and it&rsquo;s clear<a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/redmi-note-14-pro-5g-review-champagne-gold-edition-a-good-mid-ranger-with-a-touch-of-class-1751890714900" target="_blank"> Redmi</a> has put effort into making this budget phone look and feel refined. Buyers will also get two other color options: Sandy Purple and Midnight Black.</p>
<p>Flip to the front, and you&rsquo;ll find a central punch-hole display tucked at the top. The bezels aren&rsquo;t the slimmest, and they do remind you this is a budget device, but the sheer size of the screen makes them easy to overlook.</p>
<h3><strong>Redmi 15 5G Display: Smooth, But Outshined Outdoors</strong></h3>
<p>The Redmi 15 packs a 6.9-inch Full HD+ LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate &mdash; at least, that&rsquo;s the spec sheet. The UI mostly runs at 120Hz in practice, but the fluidity is noticeable.</p>
<p>Scrolling feels slick, gestures respond instantly, and games that support higher refresh rates get a real performance bump compared to rivals in this price tier.</p>
<p>The colors are punchy, the text is sharp, and casual streaming on YouTube or Netflix is enjoyable enough. But step outside, and the cracks appear.</p>
<p>With a peak brightness of just 850 nits, the panel struggles in harsh sunlight &mdash; you&rsquo;ll catch yourself tilting the phone or shielding the display just to see what&rsquo;s going on.</p>
<p>&nbsp;It&rsquo;s a common compromise with budget LCDs, but still annoying in 2025 when AMOLEDs with better brightness are trickling down into the same price bracket.</p>
<h3><strong>Redmi 15 5G Cameras: Passable, Nothing More</strong></h3>
<p>On the back, Redmi gives you a 50MP primary shooter plus a depth sensor. Up front, there&rsquo;s an 8MP selfie camera. If you&rsquo;re expecting anything beyond &ldquo;good enough,&rdquo; prepare to temper expectations.</p>
<p>Daytime shots have decent detail and reasonably accurate colors, but low light reveals the phone&rsquo;s limitations. Shadows eat up detail, night mode only partially rescues shots, and the results lean more toward &ldquo;usable&rdquo; than &ldquo;Instagram-worthy.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Selfies are fine for video calls or quick snaps, but skin tones can be hit or miss. Video recording maxes out at 1080p 30fps with minimal stabilization &mdash;serviceable, not impressive.</p>
<p>Simply put, this isn&rsquo;t the phone you buy for photography. It&rsquo;ll handle casual shooting, but if cameras matter to you, there are <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/5-best-phones-under-15000-find-your-perfect-match-1730808615546" target="_blank">better options under ₹15,000.</a></p>
<h3><strong>Redmi 15 5G Performance: Everyday Reliable</strong></h3>
<p>Under the hood, the Redmi 15 5G runs on Qualcomm&rsquo;s Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. MicroSD expansion up to 2TB is also available.</p>
<p>In day-to-day use &mdash; browsing, social media, messaging &mdash; the phone holds up well. Apps open quickly, multitasking doesn&rsquo;t choke, and everything feels snappy. Gaming, however, exposes the limits of this chipset.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Casual games run fine, but demanding titles like <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/infinix-gt-30-pro-first-impressions-budget-gaming-beast-runs-bgmi-at-120fps-1748862937255" target="_blank">BGMI</a> or Call of Duty Mobile show frame drops. The upside is that Redmi has nailed thermal management.</p>
<p>The phone stays surprisingly cool even during longer gaming sessions, so while you may see dips in performance, you won&rsquo;t be dealing with a handset that gets uncomfortably hot in your hands.</p>
<p>For the average buyer, this level of performance is perfectly acceptable. Just don&rsquo;t expect high-end gaming chops.</p>
<h3><strong>Redmi 15 5G Software: HyperOS With Some Strings Attached</strong></h3>
<p>The Redmi 15 5G runs Xiaomi&rsquo;s new HyperOS, built on top of Android 15. Redmi is committing to two major Android updates, which means the phone should be supported up to Android 17 along with four years of security patches. For a budget device, that&rsquo;s actually a solid promise.</p>
<p>HyperOS itself is slick and packed with features. You get deep customization options and Google Gemini is also baked into the interface, giving you quick access to AI-powered assistance without needing to download anything extra.</p>
<p>The catch? Bloatware. Out of the box, the Redmi 15 5G ships with a cluster of pre-installed apps you probably won&rsquo;t use, plus the occasional ad and push notification that cheapens the otherwise smooth experience.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Most of this clutter can be disabled with some effort, but it does chip away at the polished feel Redmi is clearly going for.</p>
<h3><strong>Redmi 15 5G Battery: The Clear Highlight</strong></h3>
<p>If there&rsquo;s one reason the Redmi 15 5G stands out, it&rsquo;s battery life. A massive 7,000mAh silicon-carbon cell powers the phone, and it delivers serious endurance.</p>
<p>Even with heavy use, you&rsquo;ll end most days with plenty of charge left. Light users can stretch it to two days easily. Battery anxiety simply doesn&rsquo;t exist here.</p>
<p>Charging, however, is stuck at 33W. A full top-up takes around 90 minutes&mdash;fine, but slower than what Vivo, Realme, and Oppo are pushing at this price. One neat trick is 18W reverse charging, so the Redmi 15 5G can double up as a power bank in a pinch.</p>
<h3><strong>Redmi 15 5G Extras: The Practical Touches</strong></h3>
<p>The Redmi 15 5G doesn&rsquo;t reinvent the wheel, but it does offer a few thoughtful features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Side-mounted fingerprint scanner that&rsquo;s quick and reliable.</li>
<li>IR blaster to control TVs and ACs&mdash;a very Xiaomi touch.</li>
<li>IP64 rating for dust and splash protection.</li>
<li>Single speaker that&rsquo;s loud but lacks clarity at higher volumes.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Redmi 15 5G Verdict: Dependable, But Playing It Safe</strong></h3>
<p>After a week of testing, the Redmi 15 5G comes across as a safe, dependable budget phone. It nails the essentials: a big smooth display, reliable performance for everyday tasks, and an absolute tank of a battery.</p>
<p>But it also makes predictable compromises: average cameras, slower charging than competitors, and a display that falters outdoors. None of these are deal breakers, but they keep the phone from standing out in a fiercely competitive segment.</p>
<p>If your priorities are long-lasting battery life and a no-nonsense experience, the Redmi 15 delivers. It doesn&rsquo;t try to be flashy &mdash; it just works. And sometimes, that&rsquo;s exactly what you want in a budget phone.</p>

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

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 Review: Cinematic sound at home

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

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