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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. A 12.9mm phone that opens into a razor-thin 3.9mm, 10-inch 4:3 AMOLED tablet with 200MP camera, flagship power, multitasking, and no India launch. 

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Hands-On at CES 2026: 10-Inch AMOLED Triple-Foldable, Specs, Trade-Offs & Availability

Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. A 12.9mm phone that opens into a razor-thin 3.9mm, 10-inch 4:3 AMOLED tablet with 200MP camera, flagship power, multitasking, and no India launch.

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<p data-start="0" data-end="393" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold stands out as a bold, engineering-driven foldable that unfolds twice into a 10-inch 4:3 AMOLED tablet, reaching an astonishing 3.9mm thin when fully opened.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>CES 2026 in Las Vegas has no shortage of spectacle, but this wasn&rsquo;t something you stumbled upon while wandering the show floor. I saw the Samsung Galazy Z TriFold at a closed-door Samsung event, the kind where phones are handed to you instead of being locked behind glass.&nbsp;</p>
<p>With fewer people and more time, it became very clear why Samsung chose to show this off privately. This isn&rsquo;t a crowd-pleaser gimmick. It&rsquo;s a serious experiment in how far foldables can stretch in 2026.</p>
<h2><strong>Triple folding changes how it feels in real life</strong></h2>
<p>The first thing you notice when you pick it up folded shut is the thickness. At 12.9mm, it&rsquo;s clearly chunkier than the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and yes, you feel that bulk immediately in the hand and pocket. But the moment you start unfolding it, the experience flips completely.</p>
<p>Fully opened, the TriFold measures just 3.9mm thin. In person, that&rsquo;s the moment people around me actually stopped and stared. Laid flat, it&rsquo;s thinner than the Fold 7, and it genuinely feels more like holding a sheet of glass than a traditional phone.</p>
<p>Unfold it twice and you&rsquo;re suddenly holding a 10-inch tablet with a beautiful AMOLED screen and impressively slim bezels. What surprised me most is how manageable it feels. Despite the size, it never feels top-heavy or awkward. Samsung has clearly nailed the weight distribution, because even fully opened, it&rsquo;s comfortable to use standing on a crowded CES floor.</p>
<h2><strong>More engineering than it lets on&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Calling the Galaxy Z TriFold a phone with &ldquo;one extra hinge&rdquo; really misses what Samsung has done here. Adding a third folding panel introduces a whole new layer of mechanical complexity, and Samsung has clearly obsessed over the details.</p>
<p>Behind the scenes, the TriFold uses two different types of magnets that either push or pull depending on their position. In practice, this means the folds guide themselves as you open the device. There&rsquo;s no fumbling, no awkward resistance, and no moment where it feels like you&rsquo;re forcing something that shouldn&rsquo;t move.</p>
<p>The end result is that opening the TriFold&rsquo;s main display feels almost as effortless as opening the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It&rsquo;s a small engineering trick you don&rsquo;t see, but you definitely feel it every time you unfold the phone.</p>
<p>But one of the smartest changes Samsung has made with the Galaxy Z TriFold isn&rsquo;t the extra hinge, it&rsquo;s the shape of the screen itself. The 10-inch main display uses a 4:3 aspect ratio, and that decision quietly transforms how the device is used.</p>
<p>On the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the almost square inner display often feels like a compromise, especially for video. On the TriFold, movies and TV shows sit more naturally across the screen. There&rsquo;s more horizontal breathing room, less wasted space, and the content finally feels like it belongs on a large display.</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s the kind of upgrade you don&rsquo;t notice in a spec sheet, but the moment you start watching something, it clicks. This is Samsung treating the TriFold as a tablet first when it&rsquo;s fully open, not just a phone that happens to unfold.</p>
<h2><strong>Multitasking is where it quietly flexes</strong></h2>
<p>Performance is flagship-level, as expected, but the real wow moment is multitasking. This is the first foldable where running multiple apps side by side doesn&rsquo;t feel like a demo trick.</p>
<p>I had apps stacked, floating windows open, content playing, messages coming in, and nothing felt cramped. There&rsquo;s enough screen here to actually work. This is large-screen productivity that finally feels practical, not forced.</p>
<h2><strong>The trade-offs are real</strong></h2>
<p>The Galaxy Z TriFold packs a 200MP main camera, and in my quick hands-on shooting, it delivers solid, reliable results. The zoom camera, though, feels more average than you&rsquo;d expect on a device this ambitious.</p>
<p>Battery-wise, there&rsquo;s a 5,600mAh cell powering that massive display. Samsung claims around eight to nine hours of heavy use, and based on how much screen you&rsquo;re driving here, a midday top-up feels like something power users will need to accept. Another drawback of the TriFold is how unforgiving that large display can be. On a near 10-inch panel, flaws stand out more easily, and the jump from 1080p to 2K or 4K becomes very obvious. Once you&rsquo;ve seen high-resolution content stretched across this screen, lower-resolution video starts to feel soft in a way that&rsquo;s hard to ignore.</p>
<h2><strong>A bold glimpse of the future, with a catch</strong></h2>
<p>Walking away from the booth, this felt less like a product launch and more like a statement. Thicker in your pocket, thinner in your hands, and easily one of the most fascinating phones I&rsquo;ve seen at CES 2026.</p>
<p>That said, there&rsquo;s one important detail. As of now, Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Z TriFold is not coming to India. At least for this generation, it remains a glimpse into where foldables are heading next, rather than something you&rsquo;ll actually be able to buy back home.</p>
<p>And honestly, after seeing it in person, that might be the most frustrating part of all.</p>

The Realme 16 Pro+ focuses on real-world refinement with a slim design, massive 7,000mAh battery, curved AMOLED display, dependable Snapdragon performance, and a versatile 200MP camera system.

Realme 16 Pro+ Review: 7,000mAh Battery, 200MP Camera, Display & Performance Tested

A detailed Realme 16 Pro+ review covering design, display, performance, software, camera quality, and battery life after a week of real-world use.

<p>The Realme 16 Pro+ focuses on real-world refinement with a slim design, a massive 7,000mAh battery, a gorgeous curved display, dependable performance, and a surprisingly mature 200MP camera system.</p>

<p>It is easy to get cynical about phone launches these days. Usually, it&rsquo;s just bigger numbers on a spec sheet and very little substance. As someone who has tracked Realme&rsquo;s evolution closely and used plenty of their phones personally. I expected the 16 Pro+ to be just another predictable update when it landed on my desk.</p>
<p>That assumption didn't last long. Over the past week, the 16 Pro+ proved that it isn't interested in chasing trends. It focuses entirely on the user experience. From the build quality to the dependable performance and a camera setup that punches above its weight, this device feels like a grown-up piece of tech. It prioritizes reliability over hype, and honestly, that is refreshing.</p>
<h2>Unboxing &amp; Design</h2>
<p>If you&rsquo;ve tracked the <a title="Realme Watch 5 Review: A budget smartwatch that gets the basics right" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/realme-watch-5-review-a-budget-smartwatch-that-gets-the-basics-right-1765360859988" target="_blank">Realme </a>number series as long as I have, you know it&rsquo;s been a wild ride. It hasn&rsquo;t always been a straight line, but they usually get there in the end. I&rsquo;ve personally lived through that evolution; starting way back with the Realme 3 Pro and currently settling on the 14 Pro+ as my daily driver. So, with its successor sitting on my desk, I thought I had the script memorized before I even cut the plastic.</p>
<p>That&rsquo;s where they got me. The first shock wasn't the phone; it was the box. That loud, aggressive yellow we all know? Gone. It&rsquo;s been swapped for a muted, monochromatic grey. It&rsquo;s definitely more mature, though let&rsquo;s be real a box is just a box. Inside, the routine is familiar: the 80W charger, the cable, and a decent transparent case. Basic, but it gets the job done.</p>
<p>The real shift happens when you actually hold the device. You can feel the Naoto Fukasawa influence immediately.&nbsp;</p>
<p>They&rsquo;ve ditched the matte glass for a vegan leather finish, and for once, it doesn&rsquo;t feel like a cheap marketing trick.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I tested the &lsquo;Master Gold&rsquo; version, which claims to be inspired by 'ripened wheat.' Fancy descriptions aside, it just feels good. It&rsquo;s warm, grippy, and miles better than the slippery glass on my 14 Pro+.</p>
<p>What&rsquo;s genuinely baffling is the engineering. They managed to cram a massive 7,000mAh Titan battery inside, yet the phone is only 8.49mm thick.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It is heavier than the old 15 Pro clocking in at roughly 203g but the weight distribution is spot on, so it doesn&rsquo;t feel top-heavy.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The real comfort comes from knowing this phone is built like a tank, not a delicate ornament. It carries a ridiculous list of certifications; IP66, IP68, IP69, and even IP69K, which technically means it survives dust, dunks, and pressurized sprays easily. I honestly did not blast it with a power washer to verify that, but for daily grime, take my advice: you are still going to want a case.</p>
<p>If Gold isn't your vibe, there&rsquo;s a &lsquo;Master Gray&rsquo; and an India-exclusive &lsquo;Camellia Pink&rsquo; that shaves a few grams off. Overall, with that curved back and the 'Volcanic' camera slope, it&rsquo;s one of the most comfortable phones I&rsquo;ve held all year.</p>
<h2>Display</h2>
<p>Design gets you in the door, but the display keeps you seated. That line pretty much defines my week with the Realme 16 Pro+. Once the 'new phone' excitement settled, I stopped staring at the back and realized just how good the front actually is.</p>
<p>The marketing team went wild with the name '144Hz HyperGlow 4D Curve+' but don't let the word salad distract you. The actual experience is solid. On paper, 6.8 inches sounds unwieldy, so I was ready for a bulky experience. Surprisingly, it never felt that way.</p>
<p>The aggressive curvature plays a huge role in that. The sides taper down aggressively, while the top and bottom remain slim, which effectively tricks your hand into feeling a much thinner device. It works visually, too.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The bezels almost melt away, so whether you are watching a video or scrolling endlessly, the content feels like it is floating without thick borders boxing it in.</p>
<p>I realized I wasn't worrying about clarity, which usually means the screen is doing its job perfectly. The specs confirm a dense 1280 x 2800 resolution on this AMOLED panel, so the sharpness makes sense. Everything from web pages to system menus looks distinct, and spotting individual pixels is basically impossible here. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Where it genuinely surprised me was the dynamic range. I&rsquo;ve seen plenty of screens in this segment turn deep blacks into muddy grey, but that doesn't happen here. Contrast looked rich without crushing detail or looking artificially pumped up. The display also gets HDR and it works well in Netflix.</p>
<p>Brightness is the final highlight. The 6,500 nits stat sounds like excess, but it translates to real utility. Under the harsh afternoon sun, I could check maps and read messages without shading the display. Outdoor visibility claims rarely hold up, but this one does. By the time I wrapped up, I stopped qualifying this as 'good for the segment.' It is simply a great display, period.</p>
<h2>Performance</h2>
<p>I won&rsquo;t lie, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 on the spec sheet made me stop for a second. It&rsquo;s the same chip Realme used in <a title="Realme 15 Pro Review ft. OnePlus Nord CE 5 &amp; Nothing Phone 3a: One mid-ranger to rule them all!" 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">last year&rsquo;s 15 Pro</a>, and for a phone positioned as a clear upgrade, that didn&rsquo;t sound great. On paper, it felt like Realme was playing it safe, maybe a little too safe.</p>
<p>But specs only go so far. I put my main SIM in, ditched my regular phone, and used this as my daily driver for a full week. Between long commutes, endless social media scrolling, camera testing, and general day-to-day chaos, that initial doubt slowly faded. In real use, this phone feels far more capable than its spec sheet lets on.</p>
<p>A lot of that comes down to the 4nm TSMC build. If you&rsquo;re not someone who lives and dies by benchmark charts, you&rsquo;re unlikely to miss a flagship 8-series chip here. I did run benchmarks anyway, just to see where it stood. Realme claims an AnTuTu score of around 1.44 million, but my unit crossed that comfortably at 1,524,608. Geekbench results were solid too; 1301 for single-core and 4253 for multi-core.</p>
<p>Still, numbers don&rsquo;t matter much once you start using the phone. With LPDDR5X RAM (marketed as &ldquo;Rocket RAM&rdquo;), multitasking feels effortless. I&rsquo;m terrible at closing apps, maps, games, browsers, everything stays open and the phone never really complained. App switching was quick, and nothing felt like it was lagging behind.</p>
<p>Gaming is good, with a few limits. The 144Hz display helps, but titles like COD: Mobile and BGMI currently cap out at 90FPS.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Even so, gameplay stays smooth. Heat is the one thing you notice if you push it hard. After about an hour of gaming, I saw temperatures hit around 41&deg;C, climbing to roughly 44&deg;C near the camera area after two hours. It gets warm, no question, but performance stays steady. Given how slim the phone is, that feels like a fair trade-off for what it delivers.</p>
<h2>Software &amp; UI/UX</h2>
<p>If the hardware is the body, the software is the soul, and honestly, this is where I felt the biggest leap forward. Coming from my older device to the Realme 16 Pro+, the shift to Realme UI 7.0 was jarring in a good way. For once, the software doesn't feel like an afterthought; it finally matches the premium build.</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s not just about how it runs today, though. Realme promises three years of major Android updates alongside four years of security fixes, meaning this phone should stay relevant and safe to use well after the new-phone smell wears off.</p>
<p>They talk a lot about their new 'Flux Engine,' and usually, I tune that stuff out. But here, you actually feel it. The responsiveness is immediate. Going back to my old phone now feels like wading through mud. I&rsquo;ve grown accustomed to micro-stutters when multitasking, but this phone just flows. The 'Flux Animation Framework' isn't just a fancy name; it lets you interrupt animations mid-swipe without the UI freaking out. It feels fluid and controlled.</p>
<p>They claim scrolling is 29% smoother. I can't check the math, but scrolling through a chaotic Twitter or Instagram feed definitely feels less jittery.</p>
<p>Visually, it&rsquo;s had a facelift too. The new 'Ice Cube' icons have this nice depth to them, playing with light and shadow to look crisp on that screen. The control center uses a 'Misty Glass' blur that looks classy, and the dock has a subtle 'breathing' animation that adds life without being annoying.</p>
<p>The real game-changer for me, though, is the NEXTAI suite. Having Google Gemini Live integrated deeply is wild. I could point my camera at something and ask the AI about it in real-time. And as a writer, the AI Recording and Translate tool is a lifesaver. It transcribes and translates meetings on the fly, and the accuracy is good enough that I&rsquo;ve stopped taking manual notes entirely.</p>
<h2>Camera: A 200MP Statement Piece</h2>
<p>If you are eyeing the Realme 16 Pro+, let&rsquo;s be real: you are probably here for the cameras. After a full week of pointing this thing at everything from city skylines to skittish pigeons, I&rsquo;m sold. This isn't just a bump up from my old 14 Pro+ or even the 15 Pro. It feels like Realme has finally graduated to the big leagues.</p>
<p>On paper, the specs are loud: a massive 200MP Samsung HP5 main sensor with OIS, backed by a 50MP periscope telephoto and an 8MP ultra-wide. But specs are just numbers until you actually snap the shutter. The real story is how it handles the chaos of real life.</p>
<p>In good lighting, the main 200MP shooter is fantastic. Realme talks a lot about their 'LumaColor' science, and for once, the results back up the marketing. They&rsquo;ve ditched that candy-colored, oversaturated look that plagues mid-range phones. Instead, photos come out looking natural, warm, rich, and surprisingly cinematic straight out of the gallery.</p>
<p>Dynamic range surprised me too. I took shots where the sky was blindingly bright and the trees were in deep shadow, and the phone balanced it perfectly. No blown-out clouds, no crushed blacks. The detail is exactly what you&rsquo;d hope for from a sensor this big, sharp, but not 'digital' sharp.</p>
<p>The zoom lens is where I had the most fun. I&rsquo;ve always loved periscope cameras, but this 50MP 3.5x module is just better. At native 3.5x, portraits look professional with that lovely background compression. Even the hybrid zoom holds up well. I took shots at 10x that were totally Instagram-ready, retaining good texture on distant brickwork. You can push it to 20x in decent light and still get a usable shot.</p>
<p>Just don&rsquo;t believe the '120x' hype. It&rsquo;s a neat party trick, sure, but once you go past 20x, reality breaks down. The AI tries to fill in the gaps, but the pictures start looking like watercolor paintings. It&rsquo;s fun to play with, but I wouldn't rely on it for anything serious.</p>
<p>Portrait mode deserves a shoutout, too. It handled tricky stuff like messy hair and shoulders with shocking accuracy, creating a creamy blur that didn't look fake. Skin tones were spot on; human, not plastic.</p>
<p>Speed was the sleeper hit for me. Shutter lag kills photos, but this phone is snappy. I actually caught two birds mid-flight, a shot I expected to be a blur and the camera froze them perfectly. The AI evidently knows what motion looks like.</p>
<p>Video and selfies are solid as well. The 50MP front cam avoids that muddy, soft look, and 4K 60fps video on both ends is a win for creators. Walking through a busy metro station, the stabilization smoothed out my footsteps without making the footage look robotic. Overall, this system feels mature, reliable, and honestly, it makes taking photos fun again.</p>
<h2>Battery &amp; Charging</h2>
<p>Frankly, the battery performance on the Realme 16 Pro+ is wild. We have conditioned ourselves to accept that slim phones mean average battery life. But at 8.49mm thick, this device breaks that rule by packing a massive 7,000mAh Titan Battery without adding uncomfortable bulk.</p>
<p>Compared to my daily driver, the 14 Pro+, this isn't just a step up; it is a generational leap. Realme promised 'half battery left' after a full day, and for once, the marketing isn't lying. I pushed it hard to see if it would crack, spending a Sunday afternoon gaming for two solid hours on demanding titles. Usually, I'd be reaching for a charger, but I had only lost around 20 percent.</p>
<p>It gives you a serious peace of mind. You just stop checking the percentage. And in emergencies, the Super Power Saving Mode claims 7.5 hours of standby on just 1 percent charge. Recharging with the 80W brick takes a little over an hour, but since that gets you nearly two days of dependable power, it is well worth the wait.</p>
<h2>Final Verdict: Should you buy it?</h2>
<p>The Realme 16 Pro+ doesn&rsquo;t try to win arguments on a spec sheet, and that&rsquo;s probably its biggest strength. It&rsquo;s the kind of phone that surprises you once you start living with it. A 7,000mAh battery in a body this slim sounds unreal, but after a few days, you stop checking battery percentage altogether. That alone changes how you use the phone.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The processor won&rsquo;t impress anyone chasing benchmark numbers, but in normal use, it never feels like a weak link. The extra apps are irritating and the 120x zoom is easy to ignore, but those don&rsquo;t define the experience. What stays with you is how well everything comes together. If Realme gets the pricing right, this feels like a name it can finally stand behind.</p>

Redmi Note 15 5G leans into a slimmer build, a very bright curved AMOLED display, dependable mid-range performance, and a camera-focused setup without stretching the price.

Redmi Note 15 5G first impressions: Slim design, bright AMOLED, solid upgrades

<p><strong>The Redmi Note 15 5G focuses on slim design, a bright curved AMOLED display, reliable performance, and a camera-first approach without pushing flagship pricing.</strong></p>

<p>The Redmi Note line has long aimed to balance price and polish, and that philosophy becomes clear the moment the Redmi Note 15 5G comes out of the box. The idea is familiar: offer features that feel aspirational without crossing into flagship pricing. That does not mean this phone is trying to compete with high-end devices, though. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 at its core is firmly a mid-range chip, built for efficiency and stability rather than raw flagship power.</p>
<p>Still, several aspects immediately stand out as upgrades over earlier Note models. The curved AMOLED panel, the noticeably slimmer body, and the overall visual refinement give the phone a more premium presence than expected. Pricing begins at ₹20,000 for the 8GB + 128GB configuration, which places it squarely in the upper mid-range bracket.</p>
<p>What comes inside the retail box<br>Redmi keeps things simple with the packaging. Inside, you get the handset, a clear protective case, standard documentation, a 45W fast charging adapter, and a USB-A to USB-C cable. There is nothing unexpected here, but the inclusion of a fast charger remains a welcome sight, especially as more brands continue to drop it from the box.</p>
<h2><strong>Design and how it feels in the hand</strong></h2>
<p>Picking up the phone for the first time, the slim profile is immediately noticeable. Measuring just 7.35mm thick and weighing 178 grams, this is one of the lightest Redmi Note devices to date. For someone who prefers a slightly heavier phone, it can almost feel unusually light at first. That said, it is extremely comfortable to hold, well balanced, and easy to use over long periods.</p>
<p>Visually, the phone looks far more refined than older Notes. The curved rear panel blends smoothly into the curved display, giving it a cohesive and modern appearance that does not scream &ldquo;budget.&rdquo; The black variant I have here uses a matte finish that looks elegant but attracts fingerprints very easily. Both the back and frame are plastic, as expected, while the camera layout appears inspired by the Note 14 Pro series, a design choice that fits well here.</p>
<p>Durability is also a focus this year. The phone comes with IP66-rated protection and reinforced internals. While I have not tested its toughness yet, the specifications suggest it should handle everyday wear better than before.</p>
<h2><strong>Screen quality and sound performance</strong></h2>
<p>Once the display lights up, it quickly becomes one of the phone&rsquo;s highlights. The 6.67-inch curved AMOLED panel supports a 120Hz refresh rate and peaks at 3200 nits of brightness. In brief outdoor use, it looks vibrant, bright, and high-contrast. Despite common concerns with curved screens, I have not experienced accidental touches so far. The in-display optical fingerprint scanner has also been fast and reliable in early use.</p>
<p>Audio is handled by stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. Volume levels are strong and clear, although the vibration feedback feels weaker than ideal.</p>
<h2><strong>Bankable performance at this price point</strong></h2>
<p>The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. There is also support for microSD cards up to 1TB. During setup and general app usage, the experience has been smooth, with no visible slowdowns.</p>
<p>Redmi claims an AnTuTu score exceeding 850,000, although my benchmark run completed without generating a final score. In early gaming tests with BGMI, there is no 90FPS mode available, but the game maintained a stable 60FPS during my sessions.</p>
<h2><strong>Software experience with HyperOS 2 in 2026</strong></h2>
<p>Out of the box, the phone runs Android 15 with HyperOS 2. While Android 16 would have been ideal at launch, Redmi has committed to four years of Android updates and six years of security patches.</p>
<p>You also get a range of AI-driven features, including Circle to Search, Google Gemini integration, and AI-powered call noise reduction.</p>
<h2><strong>Camera setup and the Master Pixel branding</strong></h2>
<p>Photography is clearly a key focus here. The main camera uses a 108MP sensor with optical image stabilisation, which Redmi is calling the Master Pixel edition. It is joined by an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 20MP selfie camera.</p>
<p>I have only taken a handful of shots so far, but the early results are encouraging. That said, the camera system needs more time before any firm judgments can be made. The rear camera also supports 4K video recording at 30FPS with OIS.</p>
<h2><strong>Battery size and charging speeds</strong></h2>
<p>Powering the phone is a 5,520mAh silicon-carbon battery, paired with 45W fast charging. Given how thin and light the device is, this capacity feels well judged. Redmi has clearly chosen not to chase oversized battery figures, instead prioritising a slimmer design.</p>
<h2><strong>First impressions so far</strong></h2>
<p>Based on this early hands-on experience, the Redmi Note 15 5G seems to be built around three priorities: a slim and lightweight body, an extremely bright curved display, and a strong focus on the main camera and durability. I will be spending more time testing performance, cameras, battery life, and everyday usability. A full review will follow once that deeper testing is complete.</p>

Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro+ review: strong 32dB ANC, punchy sound, long battery life, and dual-device connectivity make these standout budget earbuds under ₹2,500.

Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro+ Review: Best ANC Earbuds Under ₹2,500?

The Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro+ quietly deliver excellent ANC, lively sound, long battery life, and dual-device pairing—making them one of the best budget TWS earbuds under ₹2,500.

<p>Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro+ deliver surprisingly strong ANC, punchy sound, long battery life, and seamless dual-device connectivity under ₹2,500, making them one of the most well-rounded budget earbuds for daily use.</p>

<p>The Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro+ arrived with the Find X9 series, and like most accessory launches, they were instantly overshadowed by the phones. If you skipped past them, that&rsquo;s honestly a miss. Oppo has added ANC to an already solid budget formula, and the Buds3 Pro+ turn out to be much better than you&rsquo;d think.</p>
<p>&nbsp;I picked these up primarily because I wanted a reliable daily driver under ₹2,500 that didn't skip on the essentials. At an introductory price of around ₹2,099 they promised a lot: 43 hours of battery, 32dB ANC, and dual-device connection. But, do they really live up to the spec sheet? Here is my detailed breakdown.</p>
<h2>Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro+ Design &amp; Comfort</h2>
<p>Pulling these out of the box felt like a non-event. No gasp, no double-take. If you&rsquo;ve held the <a title="OnePlus Nord Buds 3 review &amp; comparison with Nord Buds 3 Pro" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/oneplus-nord-buds-3-review-comparison-with-nord-buds-3-pro-1726568967896" target="_blank">OnePlus Nord Buds 3</a> or basically anything from Oppo&rsquo;s recent lineup, you&rsquo;ll get major deja-vu. It feels like they just reused an old blueprint to play it safe.</p>
<p>I&rsquo;ve been using the Sonic Blue pair. The colour adds some life to an otherwise generic look, though there is a Midnight Black version if you want to disappear into the crowd. The case itself has a matte finish, good for dodging fingerprints. It also comes with a thin glossy strip that saves it from looking totally cheap. The shape is practical, at least. It&rsquo;s a smooth pebble that slides into a jeans pocket and vanishes. After two days, I stopped noticing I was carrying it.</p>
<p>The buds keep the stem design. I actually prefer this; it&rsquo;s just easier to grab and usually means the mic is closer to your mouth for calls. But when you touch them, you know it&rsquo;s plastic.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;I took them out for a run and got caught in a light drizzle; the IP55 rating did its job.. Each bud weighs just around 4.2 grams. I&rsquo;ve worn them for 3-4 hours straight while working, and I honestly forget they are there half the time. The fit is also secure; I took them for a jog, and they didn't wiggle out, though if you are doing intense HIIT(High intensity interval training), you might need to adjust them occasionally. They sit deep enough to provide a decent passive seal, which helps the ANC(Active noise cancellation) do its job.</p>
<h2>Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro+ Audio Quality</h2>
<p>Sound is where I spent most of my time with these earbuds, mostly because that&rsquo;s where they can either win you over or lose you completely. To start with this section, it&rsquo;s important you know that I'm not just a casual listener, I have been doing serious music for a long time now.</p>
<p>I play and work with music, so I tend to notice tuning choices pretty quickly. These use 12.4mm titanized dynamic drivers, and it doesn&rsquo;t take long to figure out what they&rsquo;re aiming for. This is not a neutral or reference-style sound. It&rsquo;s warm, lively, and clearly tuned to be enjoyable first and accurate second.</p>
<p>I started off slow, with tracks like Perfect by Ed Sheeran and Phir Le Aaya Dil by Arijit Singh. Vocals sound clean and full, especially at mid volumes. There&rsquo;s a softness to the presentation that works well for melodic songs. Acoustic guitars and piano don&rsquo;t sound thin or sharp, but you can tell the earbuds aren&rsquo;t trying to pull out every tiny detail. If you like analysing recordings, you might feel that restraint. If you just want to relax and listen, it actually works in their favour.</p>
<p>Bass is where these earbuds make their intentions very clear. On Love On The Weekend by John Mayer, the low end adds warmth and movement to the track. It feels rounded and present rather than tight and controlled. At times, the bass does push a little ahead of the mids, especially when the mix gets busy. It never turns messy, but it definitely wants your attention.</p>
<p>Things start making more sense once you switch to hip-hop and rap. Tracks like Hola Amigo by KR$NA, That&rsquo;s A Fact by Hanumankind, and Love The Way You Lie by Eminem sound energetic and fun. The kicks hit hard, the bass has weight, and the overall sound feels aggressive in a good way. At higher volumes, the energy really comes through, though some finer background layers do get buried when the bass is doing most of the work.</p>
<p>I also spent time playing with the Enco Master Equalizer in the HeyMelody app. There are three presets; Balanced(Original), Bass Boost, and Clear Vocals. I kept coming back to Balanced because that&rsquo;s where everything feels the most natural. Bass Boost is enjoyable during workouts or when you just want extra punch, while Clear Vocals helps calm things down for softer music or spoken content.</p>
<p>Outside of music, I used these earbuds when watching YouTube videos and a couple of movies. They perform well enough there. Dialogue stays clear, and the sound doesn&rsquo;t feel small or hollow. It&rsquo;s not immersive or cinematic, but it gets the job done without any obvious issues.</p>
<p>In simple terms, these earbuds aren&rsquo;t built for people chasing perfect accuracy. They&rsquo;re made for people who want music to sound full, lively, and forgiving, no matter what genre they throw at them. And honestly, for most everyday listeners, that approach works.</p>
<h2>Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro+ Effective ANC and Call Quality</h2>
<p>The main reason most people will even look at these earbuds is the promise of 32dB ANC. And to be honest, I went in with fairly low expectations. At this price point, ANC usually feels like something brands add just so they can mention it on the box. You turn it on, notice a small difference, and then forget about it.</p>
<p>But, that&rsquo;s not what happened here. In day-to-day use, the noise cancellation actually does a solid job. At home, it cuts out steady background sounds without any effort; the ceiling fan, the constant AC hum in the office, even distant traffic from outside the window. Those kinds of noises fade into the background almost immediately once ANC is switched on.</p>
<p>Where it surprised me more was during travel. I wore these on the metro and while walking through some fairly crowded areas, and the difference was obvious. It doesn&rsquo;t block everything, but I&rsquo;d say around 70 to 80 percent of the surrounding noise gets knocked down. You&rsquo;re still aware of your surroundings, but your music no longer has to compete with the chaos around you, which makes a big difference during commutes.</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s not flawless, though. Sharp and sudden sounds are still a weak spot. Mechanical keyboard clicks nearby, vehicle horns, or other high-pitched noises tend to sneak through. That&rsquo;s pretty common at this level, and it happens here too. Even so, the overall reduction is enough that busy spaces feel noticeably calmer than they would without ANC.</p>
<p>Given the price, performance is genuinely better than expected. I wasn&rsquo;t anticipating this level of noise control, especially in public transport, and that&rsquo;s where these earbuds ended up surprising me the most.</p>
<p>Transparency Mode is serviceable. It does sound a bit processed, but voices come through clearly enough for quick interactions. I could respond to a cashier or have a short conversation without taking the earbuds out, which is really all I expect from this feature. Switching between ANC and Transparency in the app is also quick and smooth.</p>
<p>Call quality has been solid. The dual-mic AI noise reduction does a good job.</p>
<p>&nbsp;I&rsquo;ve taken calls while walking on busy streets and my voice still came through clearly, though really loud horns do sneak in. Indoors or on Zoom calls, they&rsquo;ve been flawless.</p>
<h2>Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro+ Connectivity and Controls</h2>
<p>Connectivity hasn&rsquo;t given me any grief. They&rsquo;re running Bluetooth 5.4 with AAC and SBC codecs, so pairing is snappy. If you&rsquo;re on Android, Google Fast Pair makes the initial setup a five-second job. Just pop the lid, tap the notification and done. The signal holds up, too. I walked to the other side of the apartment without the music chopping up or dropping the connection.</p>
<p>I leaned heavily on the dual connection feature. Having them tethered to both my laptop and phone simultaneously is a lifesaver. It handles the hand-off correctly, which isn't always a given in this price bracket. I&rsquo;d be watching a video on my laptop, a call would come through on the phone, and the audio switched over instantly. No menu digging required. It&rsquo;s one of those features that spoils you fast.</p>
<p>Gaming was actually decent. With Game Mode active, the lag tightens up noticeably. I ran a few matches of BGMI and CODM, and I didn&rsquo;t feel like the audio was dragging behind the action. Gunshots and footsteps were synced enough that I stopped looking for delays, which is the only test that really matters. During my run the latency averaged at around 47ms, which is acceptable in my opinion.</p>
<p>The touch controls are a mixed bag, though. Responsiveness isn't the issue but aim is. The touch zone feels tiny, so you have to be deliberate with where you tap. I suggest diving into the app immediately to remap the gestures. I hated the default volume controls, so I swapped them out. Once you customize the layout, it becomes much less frustrating.</p>
<h2>Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro+ Battery</h2>
<p>I stopped thinking about the battery after day two. That&rsquo;s usually the best indicator. <a title="Oppo Find X9 Pro Review: Massive Battery, Pro Cameras, Big Price &mdash; Worth It?" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/oppo-find-x9-pro-review-massive-battery-pro-cameras-big-price-worth-it-1763717438502" target="_blank">Oppo </a>quotes 43 hours total if you keep ANC off, but I rarely use buds that way. I kept noise cancellation on, volume parked at 60%, and juggled music and calls all day.</p>
<p>Even with that load, the case lasted me days. I wasn&rsquo;t clocking hours with a stopwatch, but I wasn't hunting for a charger, either. I&rsquo;d just toss them in the case and move on. The typical 'battery anxiety' never showed up.</p>
<p>The buds themselves pull about 7 to 8 hours in one go with noise cancellation active. Unless you&rsquo;re pulling a marathon session without a single break, you aren&rsquo;t going to drain them mid-song.</p>
<p>The fast charging actually saved me once or twice; it isn't just spec-sheet filler. A ten-minute charge while I was getting ready gave me enough juice to survive the rest of the night. It&rsquo;s reliable. I didn&rsquo;t have to plan my life around the charging cable, and for this price point, that&rsquo;s a win.</p>
<h2>Final Verdict: Are the Oppo Enco Buds3 Pro+ worth it?</h2>
<p>If your budget is strictly under ₹2,500, these are arguably the most well-rounded package available right now. You get meaningful ANC, excellent battery life, and the convenience of dual-device pairing, features that used to be reserved for more expensive models.</p>
<p>Sure, the audio isn't audiophile-grade, and the plastic build is average, but as a daily companion for music, calls, and commuting, they are a fantastic value.</p>

Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini first look: Oppo’s first compact phone with a 6.32-inch AMOLED, ultra-slim bezels, glossy ribbon-finish back, and IP66/67/69 durability. Launching soon in India as part of the Reno 15 series.

Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini First Look & Hands-On: Small Phone, Big Intentions

<p>Oppo&rsquo;s first compact phone, the Reno 15 Pro Mini brings a 6.32-inch AMOLED, ultra-slim bezels, a glossy ribbon-finish back, and serious IP66/67/69 durability, all in a slim, balanced design launching in India soon.</p>

<p>Oppo is all set to launch the Reno 15 series in India soon, and this time the lineup includes three phones: the Reno 15, the Reno 15 Pro, and the most interesting one of the lot, the Reno 15 Pro Mini.</p>
<p>And yes, before the phones officially go live, we&rsquo;ve managed to spend some time with the Mini. If photography is your thing, this is probably the Reno you&rsquo;ve been most curious about.</p>
<p>The Reno series has always leaned heavily into cameras and design, especially in the mid-range, and with the Reno 15 lineup, it feels like Oppo is trying to evolve that identity rather than reinvent it.</p>
<p>What makes the Reno 15 Pro Mini stand out immediately is the fact that this is Oppo&rsquo;s first proper compact smartphone. Not a slightly smaller Pro, not a watered-down version, but a phone that&rsquo;s clearly designed for people who want a premium experience in a genuinely manageable size.</p>
<p>Before diving into what makes it special, let&rsquo;s start at the beginning.</p>
<h2><strong>Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini Unboxing: Familiar, But Still Thoughtful</strong></h2>
<p>The unboxing experience is classic Oppo. You get the phone front and centre, along with a fast charger, USB-C cable, SIM ejector tool, TPU case, and the usual paperwork. Nothing dramatic, but also no corner-cutting. In a market where brands are slowly removing things from the box, Oppo sticking to the basics still feels reassuring.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/oneplus-15r-review-a-clear-shift-in-what-the-r-series-stands-for-1765984219567">OnePlus 15R review: A clear shift in what the R-series stands for</a></p>
<p>Once the phone is out of the box though, that&rsquo;s when the real impressions begin.</p>
<h2><strong>Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini In the Hand: Compact Without Feeling Fragile</strong></h2>
<p>The first thing you notice is the size and balance. The Reno 15 Pro Mini weighs 187 grams and measures just 7.99mm thick in this white variant. Those numbers might not sound radical, but the moment you pick it up, it feels refreshingly compact.</p>
<p>It sits naturally in the hand. One-hand use feels easy again. You&rsquo;re not constantly shifting your grip or worrying about the phone tipping forward. It&rsquo;s the kind of size that just makes sense if you&rsquo;ve ever missed smaller phones.</p>
<p>What really surprised me, though, is how solid it feels. Despite being slim and compact, there&rsquo;s a density to it that inspires confidence. It doesn&rsquo;t feel hollow or delicate. Instead, it feels like a phone that can take daily wear and tear without complaint.</p>
<h2><strong>Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini Durability: Overkill, In a Good Way</strong></h2>
<p>That confidence isn&rsquo;t accidental. Oppo has gone all-in on durability here. The Reno 15 Pro Mini comes with IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings, which is honestly wild for a phone of this size. (Please note that in the video, we say IP67, which is incorrect. It's IP68. Apologies)</p>
<p>That means it&rsquo;s protected against dust, rain, splashes, and even high-pressure water jets. Whether it&rsquo;s sudden rain, an accidental spill, or just general rough use, this phone feels built to handle real life.</p>
<p>Slim, compact phones don&rsquo;t usually get this kind of toughness, so it&rsquo;s nice to see Oppo not treating &ldquo;mini&rdquo; as an excuse to compromise.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/oxygenos-16-review-oneplus-sets-the-benchmark-on-how-smartphones-should-do-ai-1760628833515">OxygenOS 16 Review</a></p>
<h2><strong>Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini Design Details: The Ribbon That Catches the Light</strong></h2>
<p>Now let&rsquo;s talk about the design, because this white variant deserves a proper moment.</p>
<p>The back panel has a glossy finish, and at first glance, it looks clean and minimal. But once you start moving the phone around, you notice a beautiful white ribbon-like pattern running across the back. It&rsquo;s understated, but it sparkles gently as light hits it from different angles.</p>
<p>This isn&rsquo;t the kind of design that screams for attention. It&rsquo;s more refined than that. The shimmer shows up when you want it to, then fades back into the background.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The overall look is premium without being flashy, and it fits perfectly with what the Reno series has always aimed for: style that feels intentional rather than decorative.</p>
<h2><strong>Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini Display: Almost All Screen</strong></h2>
<p>Flip the phone over and you&rsquo;re greeted by a 6.32-inch AMOLED display, and yes, it looks excellent. Colours are punchy, blacks are deep, and everything feels crisp.</p>
<p>But the real flex here is the bezels. On the sides, they measure just 1.6mm, which is seriously impressive. Even many flagship phones don&rsquo;t manage bezels this slim. Because of that, the front of the phone looks almost entirely screen.</p>
<p>Oppo claims a 93.35 percent screen-to-body ratio, and honestly, it&rsquo;s believable the moment you turn the display on. It feels immersive without being overwhelming, which is exactly what you want from a compact phone.</p>
<p>In everyday use, scrolling, watching videos, or just navigating the interface feels smooth and premium. It&rsquo;s the kind of display that quietly does its job so well that you stop thinking about it.</p>
<h2><strong>Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini Availability: What We Know So Far</strong></h2>
<p>On the availability front, Oppo has started dropping some early hints. A dedicated microsite for the upcoming Reno 15 series is already live on Flipkart, which confirms that the phones will be sold via the platform in India.</p>
<p>However, Oppo is still keeping the exact launch date under wraps, so for now, we know where it&rsquo;s coming, just not when.</p>
<h2><strong>Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini: What&rsquo;s Left to Test</strong></h2>
<p>There&rsquo;s still a lot left to explore before locking in a final verdict. Real-world performance is a big one. How does it handle long days? Does it stay cool under pressure? How&rsquo;s battery life when you stop being gentle and actually push it?</p>
<p>And then there are the cameras. Because let&rsquo;s be real, this is a Reno phone. Cameras are the headline feature. Low-light performance, portraits, video stability, and overall consistency are all things that need proper testing.</p>
<h2><strong>Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini Early Take: Small Phone, Serious Intent</strong></h2>
<p>For now, this is very much a first look rather than a final judgment.</p>
<p>The Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini already feels like a statement. A compact phone that doesn&rsquo;t feel compromised. A glossy, thoughtfully designed back with that subtle shimmering ribbon. And durability that goes far beyond what you&rsquo;d expect from something this slim.</p>

The OnePlus 15R is no longer the safe R-series pick. OnePlus shifts focus to performance, gaming, durability and battery life with a clear new direction.

OnePlus 15R Review: Performance-first R-series reboot

The OnePlus 15R drops the safe-pick image and leans into performance, gaming, durability and battery life with a clear identity shift.

<p>The OnePlus 15R drops the safe-pick image and leans into performance, gaming, durability and battery life with a clear identity shift.</p>

<p>After the hugely popular launch of the OnePlus 15, OnePlus has now shifted focus to the R series with the OnePlus 15R. Traditionally, the R model has always been the safe pick in the lineup. It is usually the phone most people gravitate towards because it offers almost everything a flagship does, just without the flagship price tag.</p>
<p>This year, though, that familiar story feels different to me. The OnePlus 15R does not feel like a sensible compromise anymore. Instead, it feels like a phone that is actively trying to carve out its own space. That shift also mirrors what I see as a broader change in OnePlus&rsquo; strategy. The brand seems far less interested in chasing camera bragging rights and much more focused on performance and gaming.</p>
<p>I mean, how often do you see a phone priced around ₹45,000 confidently talking about 165Hz gaming?</p>
<p>I have been using the OnePlus 15R for close to two weeks now, and one thing is clear to me. OnePlus wants this phone to be taken seriously. The younger sibling is finally stepping out of the shadows and building an identity of its own.</p>
<h2><strong>OnePlus 15R Review: Design and build quality</strong></h2>
<p>The OnePlus 15R felt solid the moment I picked it up. There is a clear sense of weight and sturdiness that you do not always get at this price. The flat glass sandwich design looks clean and simple, and more importantly, it feels premium in the hand. Nothing about the phone feels flimsy or cheaply put together.</p>
<p>My Mint Breeze unit weighs around 219 grams and is about 8.3mm thick, but that weight is handled really well. It feels dense, but not uncomfortable. There is a nice balance to the phone that makes it feel expensive, almost brick-like in a good way. It is not light, but it never feels awkward or top-heavy either. I could use it for long stretches without the weight becoming annoying.</p>
<p>The Silk Glass finish adds a lot to the overall feel. It is smooth to the touch and has a subtle shine that looks especially good on the Mint Breeze colour. The lighter shade also does a great job of hiding fingerprints, which meant the phone stayed looking clean even after hours of use. The aluminium alloy frame around the edges feels cool and sturdy, and every time I picked the phone up, it reminded me that this is a well-built device.</p>
<p>Where the OnePlus 15R genuinely surprised me was durability. OnePlus has packed in IP66, IP68, IP69, and even IP69K ratings here. That kind of protection is usually seen on rugged phones, not sleek ones like this. On top of that, you get Corning Gorilla Glass 7i on the front, which only adds to the confidence.</p>
<p>All of this together made me feel like I do not have to baby the 15R. It feels like a phone that can handle daily drops, splashes, and rough use without stressing me out, while still looking and feeling premium.</p>
<h2><strong>OnePlus 15R Review: Display and speakers</strong></h2>
<p>Living with the OnePlus 15R, it did not take long for the display to show me what this phone is really about. The 6.8-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel looks excellent in day-to-day use. Even with a screen this large, I never once felt like sharpness was an issue. Text looks crisp, UI elements stay clean, and videos have that dense, high-quality look you expect from a good AMOLED display.</p>
<p>Colours are punchy without going overboard, which I appreciated. Nothing looks unnaturally saturated. HDR10+ support also makes a clear difference when I am streaming content on Netflix or watching YouTube videos. Highlights pop more, darker scenes hold detail better, and overall, it just feels like a screen meant for long viewing sessions.</p>
<p>The headline feature here, at least for me, is the 165Hz refresh rate. Now, to be clear, you do not get 165Hz everywhere. Regular usage like scrolling and app switching is capped at 120Hz. But once you jump into supported games, the difference is obvious straight away.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Animations feel noticeably smoother, touch response feels faster, and the display really leans into the 15R&rsquo;s gaming-first identity. Brightness is another strong point. With peak brightness going up to around 1800 nits (HBM), I had no issues using the phone outdoors, and HDR content looks bright and impactful.</p>
<p>That said, this is an LTPS panel and not LTPO. Personally, I would have liked to see LTPO here, especially since the 15R is being pitched as a serious flagship alternative. Adaptive refresh rates would have made the experience feel more complete and efficient.</p>
<p>One area where the 15R genuinely impressed me is the ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. It is placed exactly where my thumb naturally rests and works incredibly fast. Even with slightly wet or dirty fingers, it unlocked reliably, and it feels more secure than the usual optical sensors.</p>
<p>The stereo speakers get very loud and are clear enough for videos and casual gaming. However, they lack depth and can sound a bit tinny at higher volumes. They are good, but not standout.</p>
<h2><strong>OnePlus 15R Review: Performance &amp; Gaming</strong></h2>
<p>Performance is where OnePlus has decided to go all in this year. This feels like the R series doing what it has always done best, but with a much sharper focus. The phone is powered by Qualcomm&rsquo;s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, which sits just below the absolute top-tier chip. In real-world use though, it already feels properly flagship-grade to me.</p>
<p>Day-to-day performance is effortless. Apps open instantly, multitasking feels smooth, and I never ran into random stutters or slowdowns. Everything feels fast and consistent, whether I am jumping between apps, scrolling through social media, or using the camera. It is the kind of smoothness that fades into the background because nothing ever feels like it is holding you back.</p>
<p>Things get even more impressive once I started pushing the phone harder. The combination of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage really shows its strength during heavier tasks. You might not notice a big difference during casual use, but under load, the 15R stays just as responsive and calm. Exporting large video files, downloading big games with huge assets, and transferring long 4K clips all felt quick and hassle-free.</p>
<p>In benchmarks, the numbers line up with that experience. My unit scored around 2.92 million on AnTuTu, which is exactly where a phone in this class should be. On Geekbench, I saw a single-core score of 2862 and a multi-core score of 9531, showing strong CPU performance for both short bursts and sustained workloads. In the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme stress test, the phone held around 72 percent stability, which translated into reliable performance during longer gaming sessions.</p>
<p>OnePlus has also added some smart supporting hardware this time. There is a dedicated Touch Response Chip, and it genuinely makes a difference. Touch inputs feel quicker and more precise, especially while gaming. The new G2 Wi-Fi chip also helps with network stability, and during my testing, online games and high-quality streams felt consistently stable.</p>
<p>Gaming is clearly a priority on the 15R. With support for up to 165Hz in select titles and a large vapour chamber paired with aerogel insulation and graphite layers, the phone manages heat well even during long sessions. It feels fast, stable, and built to keep up.</p>
<h2><strong>OnePlus 15R Review: Software, UI and AI</strong></h2>
<p>The OnePlus 15R runs OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16, and from the moment I started using it, the software felt like a strong point. OxygenOS continues to be one of my favourite Android skins, mainly because it keeps things clean without feeling boring. Animations are smooth, transitions feel fluid, and the overall UI never feels cluttered or overwhelming.</p>
<p>What I really appreciate is how OnePlus handles customisation. There is a lot you can tweak here, from icons and animations to layouts and system behaviour, but it never feels like too much.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You can personalise the phone to your liking while the core experience stays simple and easy to understand. Day to day, everything feels fast, consistent, and predictable, which honestly matters more than flashy features.</p>
<p>AI is clearly a bigger focus this year, but thankfully it does not feel shoved in your face. The standout for me is Plus Mind. It is one of those rare AI features that actually fits into regular use instead of feeling like a demo feature added for marketing slides. I found myself using it naturally, which is usually a good sign that something has been done right. It feels helpful without being intrusive, and that balance is not easy to get right.</p>
<p>Long-term support is another big win for the OnePlus 15R. OnePlus is promising four Android version updates along with six years of security patches. That is reassuring, especially if you plan to hold on to your phone for a few years. Starting out on OxygenOS 16 also gives it a longer update runway, which adds to the overall value.</p>
<p>Taken as a whole, the software experience on the OnePlus 15R feels mature, polished, and well thought out. It is fast, clean, and backed by solid update support, which makes it easy to live with every single day.</p>
<h2><strong>OnePlus 15R Review: Cameras</strong></h2>
<p>The camera setup on the OnePlus 15R is where I could most clearly see OnePlus changing its priorities. This phone is using the new DetailMax Engine, which is the brand&rsquo;s updated image pipeline. I have already seen this system perform really well on the OnePlus 15, so on paper, it is not a weak foundation at all. But once I started using the 15R cameras regularly, it became clear to me that something important from the older R-series formula is missing.</p>
<p>Starting with the main camera, daylight performance is mostly dependable. Photos generally look clean, with decent detail and colours that stay fairly natural. That said, I did notice a tendency to underexpose shots, especially in scenes with tricky lighting where highlights and shadows are fighting for attention. It is not a dealbreaker by any means, but it does mean I often had to tap and adjust exposure to get the shot I wanted.</p>
<p>Low-light performance, surprisingly, is one of the stronger parts of this setup. The main sensor holds up well once the lights go down. Images look controlled, noise is kept in check, and the processing does not go overboard. It is not class-leading, but it is reliable enough that I felt comfortable pulling the phone out at night.</p>
<p>The limitations become obvious as soon as you move beyond the main camera. The ultrawide is easily the weakest link here. The 8MP sensor delivers acceptable colours in good lighting, but detail is soft and low-light performance drops off quickly. It is fine for the occasional wide shot, but it is not something I found myself trusting or using often.</p>
<p>Zoom performance is another area where compromises show. At 2X, the phone simply crops into the main sensor, and detail falls apart faster than I would like. Tighter framing feels unreliable, especially when compared to older R-series phones.</p>
<p>This is where the biggest downgrade becomes clear. The OnePlus 15R switches to a dual-camera setup and drops the dedicated 50MP telephoto lens that the OnePlus 13R had. That missing lens is felt immediately. Portraits and zoomed shots lack the flexibility and consistency that I was used to from previous R-series devices. Portrait mode itself is hit or miss. When it works, the background blur looks nice, but edge detection can be inconsistent.</p>
<p>Selfies are a bright spot. The 32MP front camera handles skin tones and textures well, and portrait selfies, in particular, look pleasing. Video performance is more mixed. Shooting 4K at 120fps sounds great on paper, but colours and stabilisation feel like they need more tuning.</p>
<p>Overall, the cameras on the OnePlus 15R are competent and functional, but they are not exciting. They get the job done, but they are clearly not the reason to buy this phone.</p>
<h2><strong>OnePlus 15R Review: Battery &amp; Charging</strong></h2>
<p>Battery life is easily one of the OnePlus 15R&rsquo;s biggest strengths, and honestly, one of its cleanest wins. With a massive 7400mAh battery, it just keeps going. In fact, this is the biggest battery OnePlus has ever put into one of its phones.</p>
<p>During my testing, I comfortably got two full days of use without any stress, and this was with genuinely heavy usage. That included running benchmarks, shooting plenty of camera samples, watching videos, gaming, and handling everyday tasks. Even with all of that, the battery drain stayed steady and predictable, with no sudden drops or surprises.</p>
<p>Efficiency plays a big role here. The newer chipset clearly helps, because despite the large display and high refresh rate, the phone never felt power-hungry. Based on my experience, I am confident that with lighter usage, getting close to three days on a single charge is very realistic.</p>
<p>Charging speeds are solid too. The 15R supports 80W fast charging and, despite the huge battery, it goes from empty to full in under an hour and fifteen minutes. That feels like a fair trade-off for this level of endurance.</p>
<h2><strong>Verdict: Is the OnePlus 15R worth your money?&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>After using the OnePlus 15R for nearly two weeks, one thing stood out very quickly. This phone is no longer playing the role of the safe, default R-series option. It feels confident about what it wants to be, and that confidence shows in everyday use.</p>
<p>OnePlus has clearly prioritised performance, gaming, durability, and battery life this time, and those choices pay off. The display works brilliantly for both streaming and high-refresh-rate gaming, performance remains smooth and dependable under load, and the battery life is genuinely exceptional. It is the kind of phone you stop worrying about once you start using it.</p>
<p>Where the 15R stumbles is the camera setup. The absence of a dedicated telephoto lens is noticeable, and while the cameras are consistent and usable, they lack flexibility and excitement. If photography is your main focus, this would not be my personal recommendation.</p>
<p>However, if you want a tough phone with excellent endurance and reliable performance that encourages heavy use, the OnePlus 15R delivers exactly that.</p>

The Poco C85 delivers a 120Hz display, massive 6,000mAh battery, IP64 rating, and refreshed design. Performance and software lag, but it’s a solid budget option under ₹15,000.

Poco C85 Review: Big Display, Long Battery, Mixed Performance

Poco C85 packs a big 120Hz display, long battery life, and a refreshed design at a budget price — but performance and software compromises remain.

<p>The Poco C85 offers a smooth 120Hz display, long-lasting 6,000mAh battery, and refreshed design at a budget price. Performance and software need polish, but for under ₹15,000, it delivers solid everyday value.</p>

<p>Poco&rsquo;s C series is known for offering some pretty powerful and specs in the budget category, and the Poco C85 largely sticks to that formula. It has a refreshed design over the previous generations a slightly larger display, a better IP rating, and a noticeably bigger battery. I&rsquo;ve been using the purple variant for the past three days, and while the formula feels familiar, a few surprises along the way genuinely caught me off guard, especially when you consider that the C85 starts at ₹11,999. Here&rsquo;s what I made of the C85.</p>
<h2><strong>Design: A tidier look&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Poco C85 gets a proper grooming this year with a new, refreshed design. The camera bump has been changed from a circular camera module to a square camera module, tucked into the top left corner. The protruding camera is so subtle that the phone won&rsquo;t wobble. Another impressive thing is the dual-toned design on the rear, with the bold Poco branding, which gives it some personality for sure.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It comes in 3 color variants: green, black, and purple, the variant that we tested. Despite its 205g weight, carrying the phone is easy and doesn&rsquo;t feel heavy at all. And, the 7.99mm frame sits comfortably in the hand. Since the frames are flat, they give a good grip and a good in-hand feel as well. The only downside I feel is the back made of plastic, but because it&rsquo;s a budget phone, that&rsquo;s totally acceptable.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You get basics right: a USB Type-C 2.0 charging port, a 3.5mm jack, and a nano speaker grille. And speaking of speakers, you get mono speakers on the C85. This would have been fine, but competitors like Moto G57 Power comes with stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, so Poco could step up in this arena. There is a power button towards the right side, along with volume rockers, and a hybrid nano SIM tray along with microSD card support.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Display: Bigger and better&nbsp;</h2>
<p>The Poco C85 gets a 6.9-inch HD+ IPS LCD, slightly bigger than the 6.8-inch display of the Poco C75. The 120Hz refresh rate is the real star of the show, which makes navigating the UI pretty smooth, mostly switching between 60Hz and 120Hz.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Colour reproduction is decent, sharp enough for everyday viewing, though not calibrated for accuracy. Netflix lacks HDR support, although YouTube streams at 1080p without issue.<br>But, overall, you will enjoy watching content on the phone despite the IPS LCD panel. It is a fairly lit display that features a 660-nit typical and 810 HBM, upgraded from the 450-nit typical and 600-nit HBM on C75.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Moving on to the protection, you get an IP64 rating, which means it&rsquo;s pretty sorted against water droplets and dust. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor is snappy, and the haptics are surprisingly refined for this segment.</p>
<h2><strong>Performance &amp; Software Experience: Scope for improvement&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Under the hood, Poco C85 packs a Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra processor with three RAM options: 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB RAM. For storage, there are 128GB and 256GB.&nbsp;<br>The chipset isn&rsquo;t meant for gaming, and benchmarks echo that. It scored 574,456 on AnTuTu, with Geekbench posting 731 (single-core) and 1,972 (multi-core). These numbers may not be that impressive, but for the price range, they are pretty consistent.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In real-world usage, I played Genshin Impact for 30 minutes, thrice on the phone; it was not as smooth as I would expect, but it wasn&rsquo;t bad either, and there were no heating issues as such, and no lags either, which is what people usually complain about. The only issue I faced was that the app loading was slightly slower than I expected. However, it is not a gaming phone, so I would give this a pass.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Moving on to the software, the Poco C85 ships with HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15. Personally, I am not a HyperOS fan; it looks outdated and slightly cluttered because of the UI. However, you can choose between the app drawer and the classic option and change fonts, icons, etc, to mitigate that to an extent. There is bloatware, but it can be uninstalled. But you also get some useful preinstalled apps like Gemini and Netflix, so I don&rsquo;t mind that. Overall though, the software experience can be definitely be improved.&nbsp;<br>You get 2 years of OS updates and 4 years of security updates which is great for the price segment.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Battery: Easily a one-day powerhouse&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>The Poco C85 packs a massive 6000mAh battery with 33W charging support; there is also 10W PD charging support. Talking about the usage, I have used the phone rigorously for 2 days, and the battery lasts more than a day on a single charge easily.&nbsp;<br>Coming to the charging speed, Poco claims that it can charge 51 per cent in 30 minutes, and it&rsquo;s true. I put the phone on charge, and it was pulled up to 53 per cent charged in 30-35 minutes. To get fully charged, it took around 2 hours. All in all, the battery works pretty decently and lasts you for a good enough time on a single charge.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Cameras: Definitely Instagram-worthy&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>There is a 50MP camera on the rear and another camera on the rear. You also get an 8MP selfie camera at the front. The daylight pictures from the main camera are pretty good for the price range. The pictures are bright, detailed, and Instagram-worthy.&nbsp;<br>The skin tones are slightly saturated, and it's the same issue I faced with both portraits and selfies. Talking of portraits: you get natural-looking, detailed portraits; detection is okayish. The separation between foreground and background is decent too. The same goes for selfies as well; the skin tone is saturated, and it looks washed off. Low-light pictures are fine, too, except for the visible noise around the light in the pictures.&nbsp;</p>
<p>For video, you can shoot on 1080p at 30FPS from both front and back camera.&nbsp;<br>But this, being an entry-level budget phone, obviously doesn&rsquo;t match up to flagships or mid-rangers for that matter. Having said that, for the price, you&rsquo;re getting a pretty decent set of optics that gets the job done.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Verdict: A decent budget buy with a few caveats</strong></h2>
<p>The Poco C85 delivers good value under a 15k price tag. You get a bright 120Hz display, solid battery life, IP64 resistance, reliable connectivity, and a design refresh that genuinely makes a difference. It even handles casual photography decently. OS updates and security updates offered are decent too. Where it needs work is performance and software refinement. The chipset is pretty serviceable for its segment, but HyperOS still feels behind the curve. There&rsquo;s also no NFC&mdash;a feature increasingly common in this segment.<br>If you&rsquo;re on a strict budget, the Poco C85 is absolutely worth considering, especially as a meaningful upgrade over the C75. But if you can stretch your spending a bit, the Motorola G57 Power remains a stronger all-rounder for roughly the same price bracket.&nbsp;</p>

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Apple has been present in India for over 25 years and it now plans to expand further with new official retail outlets.


Apple outlines future plans as it celebrates 25 years in India

<p>Apple has been present in India for over 25 years and it now plans to expand further with new official retail outlets.</p>

<p>Apple is celebrating over 25 years in India with the opening of its first Apple Store locations in Mumbai and New Delhi.</p>
<p>The company claims that it is committed to being 100 percent carbon neutral for its supply chain and products by 2030. Moreover, the brand aims to use 100 percent recycled cobalt in all its Apple-designed batteries by 2025.</p>
<p>Apple also said in a statement that App Store payouts to developers in India have more than tripled since 2018.</p>
<p>The company also leads mobile exports in India, crossing a record $5 billion in exports.</p>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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