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Vivo X90 Pro has been launched in India at ₹84,999 for the 12GB RAM+256GB storage variant. It comes with a 50MP 1-inch sensor, Dimensity 9200 chipset and 120W fast charging.

Vivo X90 Pro Review: 1-inch Camera Sensor, Dimensity 9200, 120W Fast Charging

The Vivo X90 Pro has been launched in India, priced at ₹84,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. It sports a triple camera setup with a 1-inch 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP portrait sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor. The camera is tuned in partnership with Zeiss and gets a T* anti-reflective coating. The Vivo X90 Pro runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset, with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM. On the front, there’s a 6.78-inch 2800x1260 120Hz AMOLED display. The Vivo X90 Pro also comes with UFS 4.0 storage, stereo speakers, and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. On the software front, there’s Funtouch OS based on Android 13, with 3 major Android updates promised. There’s a 4,780mAh battery under the hood, that charges at a maximum 120W with the included charging adaptor. Watch our Vivo X90 Pro review to find out how well it performed! 

The Vivo X90 Pro is the brand's answer to a slew of recently launched flagship Android smartphones, but does it have what it takes to beat them?

When we think of smartphone brands that are still innovating and pushing the envelope, there&rsquo;s one brand that instantly comes to mind&mdash;Vivo. I mean, just look at their latest flagship, the Vivo X90 Pro. It comes with a 4nm chipset, &nbsp;a 1-inch camera sensor, a high-resolution display, and a whole lot more.
But is it worth considering over an iPhone, or even the best Android smartphones out there right now? Well, today I&rsquo;m going to answer that very question in this Vivo X90 Pro review.
<h2>Cameras</h2>
Let&rsquo;s start with the cameras because that&rsquo;s always the highlight feature on any Vivo smartphone. The X90 Pro packs in three sensors on the back, so let&rsquo;s take a closer look at them.
First up, there&rsquo;s the 1-inch 50MP Sony IMX989 sensor, that handles primary camera duties. Pictures from it are sharp, there&rsquo;s a fair bit of vibrancy, but if you&rsquo;re a purist for colour accuracy, you can turn on the Zeiss Natural Colour mode for more neutral, true-to-life tones.
Quick tip&mdash;if you&rsquo;re in a place that has a lot of yellow lighting and your pictures end up looking a bit too warm, this mode helps correct the colours quite well.
Anyway, in well-lit, outdoor situations, this sensor performs as expected, and there&rsquo;s a lot of depth-of-field in close up shots. In mixed lighting conditions, results are alright, but not exceptional.
Even night photography is very clear, and the dedicated Night Mode does do a good job of brightening up the frame and preserving colours. However, I noticed that in low-light shots, the camera tends to pick up lens flare when shooting a light source directly, despite the T* anti-reflective coating, which is quite odd. Then there&rsquo;s the 50MP Portrait Camera with a Sony IMX758 sensor.
Shots taken in daylight are crisp and full of colour, and if you pixel peep a bit, you&rsquo;ll see that it slightly oversharpens images. Still, photos from it are pleasing to look at, and anyway, its main job is to take portrait pictures, which it does quite well. Details on the face are well preserved and skin tones are fairly accurate, but edge detection did leave something to be desired.
Finally, let&rsquo;s move on to the ultrawide camera, which sports a 12MP Sony IMX663 sensor. Colour accuracy is strong, shots are full of detail, and there&rsquo;s not a lot of distortion around the edges of the frame. I will admit, the colour profile isn&rsquo;t at par with the main sensor, but it&rsquo;s really not a deal-breaker. Now a camera system this strong, should be as good for videos as it is for photos, right? Well, I wasn't completely sold on it.
You see, only the main sensor has OIS, which means that if you want to zoom in while shooting a video, it&rsquo;ll be digital crop on the primary camera, which certainly isn&rsquo;t as good as the dedicated telephoto sensor. I also noticed that the white-balance and auto-exposure was quite aggressive, Still, you can shoot at up to 8K at 24fps, or 4K at 60fps, which is in line with most Android flagships.
On the front, you get a 32MP selfie camera, which was honestly really good. In outdoor scenarios, it preserved a lot of detail both on the face and surroundings, and even in mixed and low-light conditions, it performed fairly well. Portrait mode also did a decent job of edge detection, but when faced with slightly challenging backgrounds, it did tend to get confused.
Another couple of gripes I have are the fact that there&rsquo;s no 4K recording with the front camera, which is something I complained about on the previous model as well, and the fact that this fourth circle on the rear camera module isn&rsquo;t really a sensor, which just makes it look out of place.
<h2>Design &amp; Utility</h2>
Okay, so now let&rsquo;s move on to design, because this too is always a big deal for Vivo.
Like previous X-series models, the X90 Pro comes with a black vegan leather finish on the back, metallic side rails and a large camera module. Now when I say large, I mean massive, gargantuan, and whatever other synonyms you can find for &ldquo;big&rdquo;. This thing is huge, and when you set it down on the table, the incline it creates is so steep, you can roll objects off of it. Of course, it means the phone wobbles when you type on it too, but that&rsquo;s expected with a camera bump this size.
Another thing, right below that camera bump is a shiny metallic strip that carries the text &ldquo;Xtreme Imagination&rdquo; which doesn&rsquo;t look very premium at all. &nbsp;Still, there is the Zeiss logo that announces Vivo&rsquo;s flagship partnership with the camera brand, and there&rsquo;s the T* coating logo as well.
Funnily enough though, there&rsquo;s still more text on this phone.
On the top, there&rsquo;s the &ldquo;Professional Photography&rdquo; branding that Vivo likes to use, and it&rsquo;s right next to the Infrared Blaster which is useful around the house.
The left side is clear of all buttons, so the volume rocker and power button are on the right side of the phone. On the bottom there&rsquo;s a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port, along with one half of the stereo speaker setup and the SIM card tray. If you pop out that tray you&rsquo;ll see a rubber gasket, because the Vivo X90 Pro gets an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, which is really good to see.
The phone weighs around 215g, and despite that camera bump, it feels pretty light and ergonomic in the hand. Compared to, let&rsquo;s say, the Xiaomi 13 Pro, the X90 Pro is easy to use for extended periods of time. Overall, this phone does have an upmarket, premium design, but all that text is a bit off-putting, and I hope Vivo tones it down in the next iteration.
<h2>Display</h2>
The high resolution camera setup on this phone has been paired with a high resolution display&mdash;it&rsquo;s a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 1260x2800 pixel resolution. It&rsquo;s not the most crisp panel we&rsquo;ve seen at this price point, but it still gets an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification. That means its great for watching movies and TV shows, and with the well-tuned stereo speakers, it&rsquo;s a solid phone for consuming content.
The screen also gets curved edges, adding to that premium factor, and in my testing, it gave me no accidental touches at all.
Obviously, there&rsquo;s an in-display fingerprint scanner, but unlike the previous X80 Pro, this here is an optical scanner, not ultrasonic. So that means it takes longer to setup, the detection zone is smaller, and it&rsquo;s not as quick and accurate as the previous model. This isn&rsquo;t to say that it&rsquo;s bad, it worked perfectly fine for me during my testing, but still, I wish it had been placed a little bit higher so that it was easier for my thumb to reach.
I&rsquo;m glad that the bezels on the screen are quite skinny and symmetrical, and the Always-On Display also has a fair bit of customisation.
<h2>Performance &amp; Software</h2>
So, the X90 Pro is a bit interesting when it comes to performance. Unlike most other Android flagships in this price range, it isn&rsquo;t rocking the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship chipset. Instead, it gets the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 processor, which in theory, performs just as well. The phone also gets UFS 4.0 storage and 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, so it checks all the boxes in terms of fast memory. It breezes through day-to-day multi-tasking and app-switching and even extended runs of Call of Duty: Mobile didn&rsquo;t phase it at all.
Still, I ran some benchmarks, and here are the results.
In my first run of 3DMark&rsquo;s Extreme Wildlife Stress Test, it only managed to get a stability score of 48.8%, and even in a second run at a later date, it only improved to 57.2%. On a 15-minute run on CPU Throttle, the X90 Pro throttled to 77% of its peak performance after around 10 minutes.
It&rsquo;s worth pointing out that both these results are better than the SD 8 Gen 2 on the OnePlus 11 that I tested a while back, so maybe 9200 is a competitive enough chipset after all.
On the software front, this phone runs on Android 13, with Vivo&rsquo;s FunTouch OS on top. FunTouch OS is still about the same as before, and while it isn&rsquo;t the cleanest Android skin out there, it is fairly useful and packed with a lot of features. Bloatware is present and plenty, and some apps can&rsquo;t even be disabled, which is a bit sad to see on a phone at this price point.
Vivo has also announced that the X90 Pro will get 3 years of assured Android updates, and hopefully they&rsquo;ll catch up to brands like Samsung soon and offer 5 years of updates soon.
<h2>Battery &amp; Charging</h2>
The X90 Pro gets a 4,780mAh battery unit under the hood, which in theory is pretty large, but in my testing, it just didn&rsquo;t seem to last all that long. It just about managed to last me a full day with medium to heavy usage, and I think it&rsquo;s down to a couple of reasons.
One, I think perhaps that the 9200 chipset isn&rsquo;t as efficient as its Snapdragon counterparts, and two, I feel that maybe an LTPO display would have yielded better battery life.
I&rsquo;m very happy to report, however, that the X90 Pro gets 120W fast charging, along with an adapter in the box. Vivo claims gets the phone from zero to full in around 27 minutes, and I found that claim to be spot on in my testing. Just make sure that you turn on the Fast Charging feature in the Settings app to take full advantage of the powerful adaptor.
So even if you&rsquo;re worried about the battery not lasting you an entire day of heavy usage, it&rsquo;s good to see that the fast charging will have you back up and running in virtually no time.
<h2>Verdict</h2>
So, the X90 Pro. It perhaps isn&rsquo;t as ground-breaking as I would have liked it to be, and hasn&rsquo;t pushed as many boundaries as I expected. There&rsquo;s also competition from the likes of the Xiaomi 13 Pro, which may pose a challenge. Nevertheless, at a price of ₹84,999, the Vivo X90 Pro is a dependable premium flagship device that should satisfy most of your needs.

The new Sony WH-CH720N are a pair of over-ear headphones with ANC which are priced at ₹9,990. Do these headphones still provide an excellent overall experience, or are there compromises made in order to attain the relatively affordable price? 

Sony WH-CH720N review: Quality sound without breaking the bank

The new Sony WH-CH720N are a pair of over-ear headphones with ANC which are priced at ₹9,990. Do these headphones still provide an excellent overall experience, or are there compromises made in order to attain the relatively affordable price?&nbsp;

Sony is quite a sought after brand in the world of headphones. Their XM5s are the kind of headphones that everyone wants, but only a few can afford.&nbsp;
Enter the CH720N headphones. With a price of ₹9,990, these are the most affordable pair of over-ear noise cancelling headphones from Sony. &nbsp;
Do these have something special, or do they exist merely to be Sony&rsquo;s affordable offering?&nbsp;
Design
The CH720Ns look unmistakably Sony as they borrow a lot of elements from the company&rsquo;s more expensive models.&nbsp;
The plastic quality of these headphones is pretty good for the price. The faux leather on the ear cups as well as around the upper half of the headband is high-quality.&nbsp;
The WH-CH720N headphones are also quite light at under 200g. The light weight and balanced clamping force of these headphones makes them incredibly comfortable to wear. I had no problem wearing these for over an hour in one go.
These are not the most portable pair of headphones, however, since they can only lay flat, and not properly fold up. Also, the lack of any water or dust resistance is a bit disappointing.&nbsp;
Connectivity
The CH720Ns use Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity. The headphones only support two codecs, AAC and SBC.&nbsp;
The lack of LDAC codec is quite surprising since this codec is actually developed by Sony. Safe to assume that Sony is saving it for its more expensive offerings.&nbsp;
If you still happen to have a phone with a headphone jack, you can connect these headphones the old school way as well.&nbsp;
The headphones connect to your Android or iOS device via the Sony headphones app. The app is quite straightforward to use, and lets you tweak the sound and noise cancellation settings.
Audio Quality
The CH720Ns come with 30mm drivers. Out of the box, these headphones have a U-shaped sound signature, which means that both the treble and bass are slightly boosted.&nbsp;
This is one of the few audio products for which I chose not to adjust the equaliser to better suit the music I was listening to. &nbsp;
I did listen to a lot of music genres, from 70s rock to modern EDM to bollywood, and the sound stage adapted well to most of the songs. &nbsp;
If you&rsquo;re a Gen-Z bass junkie, you can always tweak the equaliser to pump out more mass, and you will not be disappointed with the results.
At peak volumes, these headphones can also get really loud without any distortion.
These headphones also support Sony&rsquo;s DSEE tech which is claimed to restore high frequency sounds lost in compression. However, it did not make a noticeable difference to the audio quality for me.
You also have support for 360 audio on these headphones, but very few popular apps support it.
Anyway, call quality though the in-built mic was really good in my experience.&nbsp;
ANC
Active noise cancellation on these headphones is pretty good. While it is better than what any similarly-priced TWS earbuds can offer, it is not quite on the level of Sony&rsquo;s more premium offerings.&nbsp;
Still, most low-frequency sounds are well filtered out, and you can also wear them in the office while you&rsquo;d like to focus.
Transparency mode is also present and works really well. This mode also has levels, and I found it really natural at around level 15.
These headphones also support Sony&rsquo;s adaptive sound control which automatically switches between ANC and transparency mode based on your environment.&nbsp;
Controls
These headphones have no gestures based controls, and instead, you have traditional buttons for almost everything.&nbsp;
On the left earcup, you have the power button, while on the right earcup, you have everything else. This includes volume controls, ANC controls and a button to skip tracks. Everything is non customisable. So, it might take a while for your muscle memory to locate buttons and remember which one does what.&nbsp; &nbsp; Lack of wear detection is perhaps my biggest grudge with these headphones. This is something that&rsquo;s increasingly becoming popular in the world of headphones and earphones, and Sony has still decided not to give it here.
Battery Life
The WH-CH720N headphones are claimed to last for up to 50 hours with ANC off and up to 35 hours with ANC on.&nbsp;
I used the headphones for around a week during my review period with ANC on all the time, and I could not kill the battery. Also, a 3-minute charge will give you up to 1 hour of extra play time.&nbsp;
To save the battery, the headphone will automatically switch off if not used for at least 15 minutes.
Verdict
In the era of portable TWS earbuds, why would you still buy headphones? The answer is superior audio quality, and the CH720Ns excel at it big time.&nbsp;
They are also very comfortable to wear and come with good ANC and great battery life. While the lack of wear detection and IP rating is disappointing, at under ₹10,000, the CH720Ns still make for a solid deal.&nbsp;

The new Xiaomi 13 Pro, at ₹79,999, is the most expensive Xiaomi phone on sale in India. Can it lure you away from established premium brands with its Leica-tuned camera system and lightning-quick 120W charging? Watch our full review to find out!

Xiaomi 13 Pro review: Beyond great cameras

The new Xiaomi 13 Pro, at ₹79,999, is the most expensive Xiaomi phone on sale in India. Can it lure you away from established premium brands with its Leica-tuned camera system and lightning-quick 120W charging? Watch our full review to find out!

Three 50MP Leica branded cameras, 120W fast charging, and a ceramic back panel.
This is the Xiaomi 13 Pro, the company&rsquo;s most expensive smartphone in India at ₹80,000.&nbsp;
In a segment that&rsquo;s defined by Apple and Samsung, can this phone carve out a niche for itself?
Design
Hold the Xiaomi 13 Pro in your hand and its weight becomes quite prominent because of its ceramic back panel. It feels really high quality in hand, but the weight might bother you during extended usage.
Anyway, the frame is constructed out of aluminium, while the front has a curved glass. I am, however, a bit disappointed that the top and bottom bezels are not symmetrical.&nbsp;
Utility
The Xiaomi 13 Pro is a 5G dual SIM smartphone which does not come with expandable storage. But, surprisingly, it does have an IR blaster so you can use it as a remote for your TV or AC.\
For biometrics, it comes with an optical in-display fingerprint scanner which works really well.
Adding to this phone&rsquo;s durability is Gorilla Glass Victus protection on its display and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.&nbsp;
The 13 Pro also features a stereo speaker setup which is about average in terms of loudness and quality.
Cameras
This phone has 3 cameras at the back, all of 50MP resolution. The colour science of this camera system has been tuned by Leica.
Also, the 50MP main camera has the 1-inch type Sony IMX 989 sensor.&nbsp;
You get two Leica colour profiles on all sensors - Vibrant and Authentic.
In the Authentic setting, this camera system produces impressively accurate colours. Even in vibrant mode, the saturation is kept in check and is nowhere close to what the S23 produces. However, the S23 does have slightly better dynamic range.&nbsp;
Night time photos are impressively well-detailed as well.
This main camera will be appreciated by those who prefer less processed, more true to life photos.&nbsp;
Videos, however, do get a saturation boost for some reason. The stability is very impressive though. &nbsp;
Even low light videos are pretty good with low noise levels and an ample amount of detail.&nbsp;
The telephoto camera with a 3.2x optical zoom, and it's impressively in sync with the main camera. In fact, despite not being the 1-inch type sensor, the telephoto camera still produces results which are as good as the main sensor.&nbsp;
You also have up to 70x hybrid zoom on this phone, which is always great to have.
The Xiaomi wins hands down in outdoor portrait shots with its most accurate skin tone representation.
This telephoto camera can also take 10 cm macro shots which are frankly, the best in the business.&nbsp;
The 50MP ultrawide camera is pretty good with dynamic range, but is the least impressive of the trio because its colour science is a bit dull and not in sync with the other two sensors.&nbsp;
The ultrawide videos, however, come out to be quite stable as well.&nbsp;
You also have the option of Leica&rsquo;s monochrome filters with all sensors, and you are in quite a treat if you have a thing for dramatic black &amp; white photos.&nbsp;
The Xiaomi 13 Pro also has a 32MP selfie camera, and let&rsquo;s just say that the company did not focus much on it. The photos from this sensor come out to be average at best.
Also, the selfie camera cannot shoot 4K videos, which is quite strange.&nbsp;
Display
The 6.78-inch AMOLED display on this phone is curved around the edges. However, the palm rejection on this display is quite unimpressive, so accidental triggers can be annoying.&nbsp;
Otherwise, the display is pretty high quality. With a peak brightness of 1900 nits, it is undefeatable outdoors. It also has all the good stuff you&rsquo;d expect from a flagship display - a 120Hz refresh rate, LTPO tech, 1440p resolution, and HDR10+ certification.&nbsp;
The colours are also great which makes content watching a pleasant experience. However, I&rsquo;d still say that the Galaxy S23&rsquo;s screen is more vivid.
Performance and Software
Like most other 2023 Android flagships, this phone is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. However, this is where the 13 Pro surprises. A camera phone it may be, but it does not throttle its performance either.&nbsp;
It achieved a stability score of 84 percent on the CPU throttle test, and a whopping 97.3 percent on 3D mark&rsquo;s wildlife extreme stress test. This is much better than what the Galaxy S23 and OnePlus 11 could manage.&nbsp;
Since it does not throttle its performance, it definitely eats more battery during peak loads, but on the flipside, it will give you sustained gaming performance.&nbsp;
On the software front, you get MIUI 14 built on top of Android 13. This has to be the fastest iteration of MIUI that I&rsquo;ve ever used since everything was fast and responsive in my experience. The overall performance is also aided by 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of fast UFS 4.0 storage.&nbsp;
However, MIUI is still MIUI. Its stock apps have the tendency to send you a lot of notifications which you&rsquo;ll have to disable one by one. Also, the overall look and feel of this software may not be to all tastes.
Xiaomi is promising three major Android updates with this phone, which is good but not class leading.
Battery Life
The Xiaomi 13 Pro has a 4,820mAh battery which provides great battery life. You can easily touch 8 hours of screen on time with mixed usage.
The phone also comes with a bundled charger, and that charger is of 120W. Reminds me of the good old times when spending more money actually meant getting more stuff.&nbsp;
However, to get the best charging speeds, you&rsquo;d have to manually enable the boost mode. Once this is enabled, the phone will go bonkers. In my testing it went from 50-100 percent in around 10 minutes. &nbsp;
You also get 50W wireless charging, but, Xioami&rsquo;s proprietary wireless charger is required to achieve that speed.&nbsp;
Verdict
The Xiaomi 13 Pro isn't just a great camera phone, it also excels in terms of performance and charging speeds.&nbsp;
I understand that for a lot of people, Xiaomi does not command the same brand value as some other brands, but with the 13 Pro, the company has more or less cemented the fact that it can make fantastic premium phones.&nbsp;

The new Nord CE 3 Lite is the cheapest OnePlus smartphone available in India. It boasts a 108MP camera with 3x lossless zoom, among other interesting features. Is it the ideal 5G midrange phone?

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite review: A competent all-rounder

The new Nord CE 3 Lite is the cheapest OnePlus smartphone available in India. It boasts a 108MP camera with 3x lossless zoom, among other interesting features. Is it the ideal 5G midrange phone?

Say hello to the Nord CE 3 Lite, OnePlus&rsquo; entry level smartphone for 2023.&nbsp;
While the cheapest OnePlus phone it may be, the CE Lite still offers some pretty interesting features like a 108MP camera and an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate for its display.
Is it good enough to entice you away from other lower mid range phones? Let&rsquo;s find out.
Design
It looks like light green is the colour of this season, and this Pastel Lime on your review device looks incredibly cool in my opinion. However, it surely is a fingerprint magnet and keeping it in the bundled case is recommended.
The rear design of the Nord CE 3 Lite is something we&rsquo;ve seen on a lot of BBK Group phones now. You get two large camera housings which look quite neat. However, the lower one actually houses two sensors.&nbsp;
The rear panel is made of plastic, but it's incredibly well built and feels like glass at first.&nbsp;
What I&rsquo;m not a fan of however, is the flat plastic frame. The CE 3 Lite is a big smartphone, and flat sides make it uncomfortable to grip. Despite its big footprint, however, the phone is pretty well balanced.&nbsp;
At the front, you have a standard hole punch camera layout. The display bezels and chin are pretty standard for the segment.&nbsp;
Utility
The Nord CE 3 Lite is a 5G-enabled dual SIM smartphone. It has a hybrid microSD card card slot which is always a welcome addition.&nbsp;
You also get the legendary headphone jack here, this is probably the only new Oneplus phone to have one.&nbsp;
The phone has a side mounted fingerprint scanner, which was fast but not very accurate in my experience.&nbsp;
The phone also comes with dual stereo speakers which are quite loud and make for a good content watching experience.&nbsp;
Display
The phone has a 6.72-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of FHD+ and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The refresh rate is also adaptive from 30-120Hz, but games are stuck at up to 90Hz.
You also have widevine L1 support here. This display has a peak brightness of 680 nits which makes it quite usable outdoors, but it's not segment leading.&nbsp;
The colours and viewing angles of this screen are quite good by LCD standards, but it is worth noting that some phones do offer an AMOLED screen at this price point.
Performance &amp; Software
The Nord CE 3 Lite is powered by a Snapdragon 695 chipset. This is not only the same chipset as the CE 2 Lite, but at this point, it has been overused in a lot of mid-range phones.&nbsp;
Granted, many Dimensity chipsets offer better performance at this price, but on the flipside, the 695 is tried and tested, with a lot of games being well optimised for it. For instance, it can handle call of duty at high graphics and frame rate.
The device also comes with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.&nbsp;
On the software front, you have Oxygen OS 13.1 built on top of Android 13. The software experience of this phone was actually quite good by lower mid-range standards because everything functioned quite smoothly.&nbsp;
The bloatware is kept under check and can be uninstalled.&nbsp;
Cameras
The star of the show here is this phone&rsquo;s 108MP primary camera. Not just that, it also promises 3x lossless zoom thanks to its super high resolution.
Accompanying this is a set of two 2MP sensors, just to make up the numbers.&nbsp;
The primary camera does take some pretty impressive photos with good detail and a wide dynamic range. The colours are on the saturated side, and you can make them pop even further with the AI enhancer on.&nbsp;
The night mode works quite well, but you do have to keep your hands pretty stable to achieve good results.
Talking about the lossless zoom, 3x zoom photos look pretty good, but I won&rsquo;t exactly call them losses, because there is a lot of oversharpening going on here, and indoor zoom shots are also prone to noise.&nbsp;
Talking of videos, this phone, disappointingly, does not shoot in 4K.
So, you only take up to 1080p 30fps videos with this phone, and they come to average in terms of quality and stability.
The secondary 2MP macro camera gets the job done, that&rsquo;s the biggest compliment I can give it.&nbsp;
The 16MP front camera softens skin tones quite a bit, so some will like it, some won&rsquo;t.&nbsp;
Battery Life
There&rsquo;s a 5,000mAh battery on the Nord CE 3 Lite which easily provides a screen on time of well over 7 hours with mixed use.&nbsp;
It also charges very quickly thanks to its 67W superVOOC charging support. Interestingly, you get a powerful 80W adapter bundled with this phone.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Verdict
At a starting price of under ₹20,000, the Nord CE 3 Lite offers great value for money.&nbsp;
It does most of the things right, and comes across as a sensible option for anyone looking for a well-rounded midrange smartphone.

The new Nothing Ear (2) promises to sound better and be superior in every way compared to the Ear (1). Is it refined enough to compete with established rivals at ₹9,999?

Nothing Ear (2) review: A worthy sequel

The new Nothing Ear (2) promises to sound better and be superior in every way compared to the Ear (1). Is it refined enough to compete with established rivals at ₹9,999?

Nothing is still considered a new brand, but it has been around for long enough to launch its second-gen product.
With these new Ear 2s, the company also believes that it can compete with established players in the market, because they are priced at ₹9,999.&nbsp;
Confidence in engineering or just overconfidence? Time to find out!
Design
The Nothing Ear 2 looks almost identical to the Ear 1s, because this time around, the focus has been on refinement, and not breaking new ground with design.&nbsp;
So, you yet again get a semi-transparent aesthetic with these earbuds. In fact, the earbuds are exactly the same as their predecessors, except for the Ear (2) branding.&nbsp;
However, the charging case has shrunk marginally. But it is still too big and thick. This becomes all the more apparent when you compare it to its rivals.&nbsp;
For me, earbuds are considered portable if they pass the coin pocket test, and this case isn't even close.&nbsp;
However, while the case might be bulky, the buds themselves are supremely comfortable, and you can easily wear them for extended periods of time. You also get additional eartips in the retail box to customise the fit to your liking.&nbsp;
Moving on, the Ear 2s have an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. But what&rsquo;s awesome is that the charging case has an IP55 rating, and that&rsquo;s something you do not find on most TWS earbuds.
Connectivity
The Ear 2s have Bluetooth 5.3, and connect to your Android or iOS device via the Nothing X app. This app is quite intuitive to use, with all the controls laid out in a straightforward way.&nbsp;
These buds also feature Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair for quick connectivity.
When it comes to Bluetooth codecs, you get support for AAC, SBC and the new LHDC 5.0. However, aptX support is still missing.&nbsp;
There is also a low-lag mode on these earbuds. I highly recommend switching it on if you intend to use it with a Windows 11 computer to avoid latency.&nbsp;
Controls
Controls are my favourite part of the Nothing Ear 2.&nbsp;
Gone are the swipe-based gestures of the Ear 1s, you now get pressure sensitive squeeze controls on the stems. Each earbud has a dedicated pressure sensor which can be easily located while wearing since it is slightly recessed.&nbsp;
This leaves zero room for accidental triggers and adds to the overall user experience.
The squeeze-based gestures for each earbud can also be individually customised in the Nothing X app.
You also get wear detection on the Ear 2s, which, in my experience, worked pretty well.
Audio &amp; Call Quality
The Ear 2s come with 11.6 mm custom drivers and are 24 bit hi-res audio certified.
Out of the box, the More Bass setting is enabled by default.&nbsp;
However, the overall sound signature of these earbuds is quite bright. This means that irrespective of the EQ setting you&rsquo;re in, the treble always makes its presence felt.&nbsp;
But, the only time the high frequencies can be overpowering is when you are in the More Treble setting.&nbsp;
Despite the high emphasis on treble, these buds are also capable of producing rich and deep bass in the aforementioned More Bass mode. The balance between bass and treble in this mode will be enjoyed by a lot of Gen-Z folks.
You get 5 EQ settings in the app, including a custom one. The custom setting looks extremely simple with dedicated sliders for bass, treble, and mid frequencies. However, playing around with these sliders does not alter the audio output as dramatically as you might expect.
But, things get really interesting from here. You also have a personal sound profile in the app, for which, you have to take a rather annoying hearing test so that it can adjust the sound profile of these earbuds according to your ears.&nbsp;
It looked very gimmicky at first, but it positively changed the audio performance of these buds for me.&nbsp;
The same EQ setting sounds drastically different with the personal sound profile enabled and disabled, with the former sounding better.
I can just hope this custom sound thing works as well for everyone as it worked for me.
Anyway, at full volume, the sound also does not get distorted at all.
Also, the call quality via the in-built mics of these earbuds was pretty impressive, with good environmental noise cancellation.&nbsp;
ANC
The Ear 2s feature both, ANC and transparency modes. The ANC is also adaptive and can set its intensity automatically.
However, the ANC performance is mediocre at best. It's decent for fans and AC hums, but that&rsquo;s about it.&nbsp;
On the flipside, there is no artificial suction in your ears with ANC on, so there is no ear fatigue.
The transparency mode is also very impressive. It sounds extremely natural, without giving you a feeling that noises around you are force-fed into your ears.&nbsp;
Battery Life
Nothing claims 4 hours of battery life per earbud with the ANC switched on, and I could easily hit that number during my testing period. However, do keep in mind that using the higher-res LHDC codec all the time will have an adverse effect on the battery life.&nbsp;
If you have ANC switched off, and are not using LHDC at all, you can extract a combined 36-hour battery life from these earbuds, but what&rsquo;s the point if the key features of the earbuds are not put to use?
Just like the Ear 1s, you also get wireless charging as standard here.&nbsp;
Verdict
The Nothing Ear 2s are a well-rounded pair of earbuds that excel in most areas, while offering good audio performance.&nbsp;
It is worth noting that achieving the best audio output requires some effort, but this also means you have control over the sound quality.&nbsp;
At ₹9,999, these earbuds offer a fantastic value, especially if you appreciate Nothing's unique aesthetics.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/oppo-enco-x2-review-worth-the-premium-price-tag-1658406354188">Oppo Enco X2 Review: Worth the premium price tag?</a>

The Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 is a high-end 2-in-1 laptop with a 16-inch 3K AMOLED touchscreen, 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, up to 1TB SSD. It's priced at ₹1,63,990 in India for i7/512GB.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 Review: Best 2-in-1 ultrabook?

The Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 is a high-end 2-in-1 laptop with a 16-inch 3K AMOLED touchscreen, 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, up to 1TB SSD. It's priced at ₹1,63,990 in India for i7/512GB.

This is the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360. Its predecessor laid a solid foundation for the company's laptop ambitions, and this latest iteration starting at almost 1,64000 Rupees, builds on and refines what was there last year.&nbsp;
There are some issues here too, and I'll cover all of them in this review but before I get into all of that, please do subscribe to our channel. &nbsp;Also, if you enjoy this video, please give it a thumbs up as well.
DESIGN &amp; S-PEN
If you're someone who values portability in a laptop, then the Book 3 Pro 360 is definitely one to consider when looking for the best 16-inch options. Sure, it's a bit thicker and heavier than the previous 360 model, but everywhere else it's so slim and lightweight that sometimes I forgot I was holding a 16-inch laptop in my hand.&nbsp;
That being said, it's still a very big device, and using it as a giant tablet can prove to be a bit cumbersome... A more logical choice would be to use it in tent mode, which is a great way to enjoy content.
ALSO WATCH: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-review-200-reasons-why-1676022399073">Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review</a>
Nonetheless, the 2-in-1 design serves a clear purpose as it invites you to draw on its vast canvas.
The inclusion of an S Pen makes this a great choice for creative individuals and while I don't possess the artistic skills to fully take advantage of it, I do appreciate the buttery smooth responsiveness that it offers.
The only aspect that worries me is Samsung's continued lack of a dedicated storage compartment for the S Pen
Of course, the stylus can be attached magnetically to the lid but this solution is not ideal for ensuring that it remains securely housed within the device. Therefore, misplacing the S Pen is a very real possibility.
Apart from that, I am generally pleased with the overall construction of this laptop. It comes with a robust aluminium chassis that has very little flex, and the hinges are quite strong, keeping the display securely in place, no matter how aggressively you type. Although I'm not sure how well it will hold up against screen touches in the long run as there is a bit of wobble, &nbsp;so you might want to use it in tablet or tent mode if you&rsquo;re going to be using the touchscreen a lot.
The design itself exudes a sense of minimalism, featuring either a light beige hue or this graphite shade. You won't see any unnecessary bling here, resulting in a refined appearance that complements any setting.
UTILITY
The Pro 360 comes with a decent range of ports, including both modern and legacy options. On the left side, you'll find two thunderbolt USB-C ports and a full-size HDMI plug. On the right side, there is a headphone jack, a full-size USB-A port, and a microSD card slot.
This is pretty versatile for an ultraportable but it would have been better if the laptop had USB-C ports on both sides for increased charging flexibility.
Also, the decision to include a microSD card slot instead of a full-sized SD card slot seems perplexing, especially if the target audience comprises creators who often store camera photos and videos on SD cards.&nbsp;
Additionally, there's a 1080p webcam, which can be a bit finicky in low lighting and the image quality appears somewhat cloudy, yet it serves its purpose for the occasional video conference.
Similarly, the AKG tuned speakers on this device are satisfactory for video calls, but they lack depth when playing music or watching YouTube, and I was expecting something with a bit more clarity in this price range. On the other hand, the fingerprint sensor is very reliable and always quick to unlock.&nbsp;
DISPLAY
The best feature of the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 is the screen. It truly stands out. This year's model boasts a 16-inch, 3K AMOLED display with a more practical 16:10 aspect ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate. That's a significant upgrade from the previous model's 15.6-inch 60Hz 1080p panel, and the difference is stunning.
The only downside here is that the screen has a highly reflective and extremely glossy surface, which can make it challenging to use in direct sunlight. I had also hoped that the 16:10 aspect ratio would have reduced the size of the bottom bezel, but unfortunately, that isn't the case.
Despite these inconveniences, I still think this a fantastic display and it's definitely one of the biggest reasons why anyone would buy this laptop, even though it comes with a higher price tag.
SAMSUNG ECOSYSTEM 
Another major reason to consider purchasing this product is if you already own a bunch of other Galaxy devices.&nbsp; Samsung has been focusing on enhancing the connected experiences between its devices. A great example of this is Samsung's Multi control feature, which allows you to use the laptop's keyboard and touchpad to control your Galaxy smartphone. It also lets you easily copy, paste, or move files between devices.
Then there's the second screen feature, which transforms Galaxy tablets into an additional monitor. I tested this with the Galaxy Tab S8+, and its spacious display made for an excellent secondary screen. These tools are incredibly useful, so, if you own a recent Samsung phone or tablet and can integrate them into your workflow, I highly doubt that you will be disappointed.
PERFORMANCE&nbsp; &nbsp; Now, let's get into the technical side of things. The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 boasts an Intel Core i7-1360p processor with Iris XE graphics, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and up to 1TB SSD.
Over the past few weeks, I have been using this machine for my daily workflow, which includes multitasking with several Microsoft Edge tabs, streaming YouTube videos and Spotify in the background, and writing on Google documents. I am happy to report that this laptop is able to handle all these tasks without any hiccups.&nbsp;
It works really efficiently for all sorts of productivity tasks but it is important to note that this is not a graphical powerhouse, and therefore it is not ideal for tasks such as heavy gaming and 4K editing. I did notice that it got a bit warm when I tried to export a video on Adobe Premiere Pro but thankfully, the hardware did not have to throttle clock speeds drastically.
Battery life is another aspect where the Pro 360 comes up short. I often needed to plug it in for a charge after just a few hours of use. The battery saver warning typically appears after around 6-7 hours of use, which is not ideal. On the bright side, the power brick is compact enough and convenient to carry around, and it charges the laptop quickly at 65W.
KEYBOARD &amp; TOUCH PAD
Finally, let's talk about the keyboard on the Pro 360. &nbsp;It offers well-sized keycaps that are spaced out nicely and while I wouldn't say it's on par with Dell's XPS line or Apple's Magic Keyboard on their latest MacBooks, I still found it comfortable for typing for extended periods of time. The ability to adjust the backlight to adapt to ambient lighting conditions is also a big plus.
My only gripe with the keyboard is the actual layout itself. Samsung decided to include a number pad on the right side of the keyboard, which may disrupt your muscle memory if you are accustomed to a more conventional laptop layout.
The touch pad is now 39 percent larger than the one on the Book 2 Pro 360 and significantly larger than a lot of its competition. Adapting to its size and off-centre placement was a bit of a learning curve for me, but with some time and practice, I found that navigating with it became quite effortless.
 VERDICT
When all things are considered, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 &nbsp;is a solid follow-up to its predecessor, and I must say that my experience with it has been mostly positive.
Despite the average battery life, the enhancements made in the display and performance departments make it a worthwhile contender in the premium laptop segment.
Those who own the latest Samsung Galaxy smartphones will particularly appreciate the seamless software integration, but most importantly, if you require a spacious screen for both work and content consumption, then this bad boy should be at the top of your list.
&nbsp;

The Galaxy A54 is the most premium Samsung A-series phone in 2023. Its design is inspired by the S23 series, and it also includes some premium features like an IP67 rating, stereo speakers, and up to 4 years of software updates. 

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G review: S23 Lite?

The Galaxy A54's design is inspired by the S23 series, and it also includes some premium features like an IP67 rating, stereo speakers, and up to 4 years of software updates. So, is it the upper mid-ranger you've been waiting for?

The Galaxy A54's design is inspired by the S23 series, and it also includes some premium features like an IP67 rating, stereo speakers, and up to 4 years of software updates. So, is it the upper mid-ranger you've been waiting for?

So, you fancy a Galaxy S23 but cannot quite afford it?
Say hello to the Galaxy A54. It retains the polish of the Galaxy S series without costing a bomb.
Design &amp; Display
From the back, the A54 looks just like many other Galaxy phones from 2023, but in the case of this phone, it is actually a good thing since it resembles the more expensive S23 Plus from a distance.
The back panel is made of Gorilla Glass 5 which not only feels premium, but should be quite resistant to drops as well. The frame, however, is made of plastic, which is about the segment standard.
The flat back panel and curved frame make this phone decently comfortable to hold, but I do miss the curved back panel of previous A series phones which provided a more secure grip.&nbsp;
At the front, the A54 has a typical android phone layout with a hole punch selfie camera. However, the bezels on the phone are rather thick by 2023 standards. Anyway, the display is also protected by Gorilla Glass 5.
I also like the colour options on the A54 quite a bit. This Awesome Lime of our review device may not be to all tastes, but it definitely looks quite youthful.
Also, while the back panel is glossy, this colour hides fingerprints really well. Not not be the case with darker colours, though.
The SIM tray on the A54 is situated close to the frame&rsquo;s curve, which means that it ends up protruding ever so slightly. Putting a case will easily fix this, but this is a design quirk that bugged me quite a lot during my testing period.
The 6.4-inch AMOLED display on the phone has a resolution of FHD+ and an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz. In terms of quality, this display is exactly what you&rsquo;d expect from &nbsp;Samsung - popping colours and great viewing angles.&nbsp;
The display&rsquo;s peak brightness also stands at 1000 nits, which is fine, but not segment leading anymore.&nbsp;
Utility
The Galaxy A54 is a dual SIM smartphone, with a hybrid slot for a microSD card. At a time when all utilitarian features are being taken away from smartphones, the inclusion of expandable storage on this one is a welcome surprise.
The smartphone also has stereo speakers which are decently loud and make for a good content watching experience.&nbsp;
For biometrics, the A54 has an optical fingerprint reader which is about average in terms of accuracy and speed.
The A54 is also IP67 rated which will ensure peace of mind and is not found on many upper mid-range phones.&nbsp;
Performance &amp; Software
The A54 debuts with Samsung&rsquo;s brand new 5nm Exynos 1380 chipset and this chipset is really, really interesting.&nbsp;
I know you never expect Exynos to be the most powerful chipset in its segment, but in the past, Exynos chips were also plagued with poor thermal management and excessive power consumption issues. But there is no such thing with this chipset.&nbsp;
It performed pretty well in the CPU throttling test, and had a stability score of a whopping 99.5% in 3D Mark&rsquo;s wildlife extreme stress test. All this while not overheating at all. impressive.
However, it is impossible to ignore that at ₹40,000, you get phones with Dimensity 8200 and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipsets. So I did a quick benchmark comparison with these two chipsets&hellip;. and no, a gaming phone this is not.&nbsp;
Anyway, while gaming may not be the focus of this chipset, it still handles titles like COD Mobile without any major issues and it works well where it matters, so day to day usage on the A54 is quite effortless. You also get 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage as standard here. &nbsp;
On the software front, this phone runs on Samsung&rsquo;s OneUI 5.1 based on Android 13. However, since the A54 is not a flagship phone, there are a few issues here. The first one is pre-installed bloatware, which can thankfully be uninstalled.
However, the second one is the glance lock screen, which can be quite annoying at times, and the option to disable it is actually buried deep within settings.&nbsp;
But despite these nuances, I would still call OneUI the best Android skin around because even on the A54, you will get 4 major Android updates and 5 years of security updates. Absolutely no other brand can beat this.&nbsp;
Cameras
The Galaxy A54 has an optically stabilised 50MP primary camera, along with a 12MP ultrawide camera and 5MP macro camera.
Let&rsquo;s start with the main camera first. This 50MP sensor produces binned 12.5MP shots which are quite crisp with good dynamic range. The colours are definitely on the saturated side, but the post processing is good.&nbsp;
Low light shots also appear to be quite good with the night mode extracting details out of the dark areas pretty well.
Portrait photos have good edge detection as well.
Coming to videos, you can shoot at up to 4K 30fps, but OIS works only at FHD 30fps, which is quite a bummer. Otherwise, the videos turn out to be pretty decent.&nbsp;
The 12MP ultrawide camera also takes some good photos, but barrel distortion is evident occasionally. This camera can also shoot at up to 4K 30 fps videos, which is great, but, again, only the FHD 30 fps come out to be stable.
The 5MP macro camera gets the job done, but, ideally, it should not be there on a 40 thousand rupee phone.&nbsp;
Coming to selfies, the 32MP front camera is quite good for selfies with accurate skin tones. This camera can also shoot videos in 4K 30 fps.
Samsung also offers a host of other camera modes, including a dedicated Pro video mode on the A54, which a few people will appreciate.&nbsp;
Battery Life
The large 5,000mAh battery on this phone gives impressive battery backup. With medium use, you can extract around 7.5 hours of screen time with it.
This phone also supports 25W fast charging, however, you&rsquo;ll have to buy the charger yourself. Just to remind you, competing phones in this segment do come with 80 or 100W bundled chargers, so there&rsquo;s that. &nbsp;
Verdict
The Galaxy A54 manages to embody the essence of Samsung's flagship smartphones - You get a vibrant display, a robust battery, and a competent camera system.
Moreover, the phone offers premium features that are often overlooked by others in this segment, such as official water resistance, stereo speakers, and a lengthy software cycle.&nbsp;
Sure, the price of the A54, at ₹39,000, could have been more competitive since similarly priced phones come with much more horsepower. &nbsp;However, the A54 is targeted at a different kind of audience, who value longevity and durability over other things. If you are one of those, the A54 might very well be the phone to buy.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/samsung-galaxy-s23-review-camera-comparison-with-pixel-7-pro-1679123520146">Samsung Galaxy S23+ review &amp; camera comparison with Pixel 7 Pro</a>

The Samsung Galaxy S23+ comes across as a polished, no-nonsense premium phone. For under a lakh rupees, is it the Android phone to buy? Also, how does its cameras compare to those on the Pixel 7 Pro? Watch our full review and comparison to find out!

Samsung Galaxy S23+ review & camera comparison with Pixel 7 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy S23+ comes across as a polished, no-nonsense premium phone. For under a lakh rupees, is it the Android phone to buy? Also, how does its cameras compare to those on the Pixel 7 Pro? Watch our full review and comparison to find out!

The Galaxy S23+ finds itself in a rather awkward situation, sandwiched between its siblings which define their target audience rather well.
Can it justify its existence, or is it losing its relevance? Let&rsquo;s find out!
Also, many of you might consider cross-shopping this phone with the Pixel 7 Pro. So, a camera comparison between the two makes sense, and that is exactly what we&rsquo;ve done.&nbsp;
Camera comparison with Pixel 7 Pro
The S23+ has a triple rear camera setup which includes a 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera and 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.&nbsp;
On the other hand, the Pixel 7 Pro&rsquo;s main and ultrawide cameras have the same resolution as the Samsung&rsquo;s, but its telephoto camera is significantly higher-res at 48MP with a superior 5x optical zoom.
Spend a few minutes taking photos from both phones side by side and you&rsquo;d be amazed to see how miles apart their post processing is.&nbsp;
Let's start with the main cameras.
<ol>
<li>In this photo, notice Samsung&rsquo;s wider field of view and punchier colours. Choosing one will be a matter of personal preference here.&nbsp;</li>
<li>However, Samsung&rsquo;s aggressive colour processing can appear to be quite off at times, and this photo is a prime example.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Moving on, this is a tricky shot as it's against the sun, and while Samsung produced richer colours, the Pixel showcased better dynamic range.</li>
<li>Next up, this photo is quite evenly matched, but Pixel is better with controlling highlights.</li>
<li>This low light photo is quite interesting, as it's the Samsung which has preserved the real ambience of the scene here. The Pixel may be more dramatic but it's quite off.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Moving on to even lower light, Samsung takes the cake here as it preserves the details in shadows much better.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Coming to 4K 60 fps videos, note how unnaturally warm Pixel&rsquo;s videos are compared to Samsung&rsquo;s. This one definitely goes to the S23+.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Low light videos, too, are a win for Samsung because it preserved more detail.</li>
</ol>
Now, let&rsquo;s shift focus on the ultrawide cameras.&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Samsung&rsquo;s image looks punchier, but note how the Pixel manages to control barrel distortion better.</li>
<li>However, the S23+ does fight back with better dynamic range and highlight control.</li>
<li>Pixel&rsquo;s ultrawide videos are actually brighter than Samsung&rsquo;s, but the colour science here is completely different from the main camera&rsquo;s videos. Samsung, on the other hand, is much more consistent.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
The telephoto cameras on these phones have completely different focal lengths.
<ol>
<li>If you are a zoom junkie, then, you should consider the Pixel because of its 5x optical zoom, versus Samsung&rsquo;s 3x.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Both phones can also manage 30x hybrid zoom, but the Pixel easily wins here with its cleaner processing.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
Selfies are another area where Samsung is superior because it preserved my facial details better, and also knew when to aggressively process an image to keep the face in focus.&nbsp;
These cameras are so different that it's kind of hard to choose a winner here, but I will still pick the Samsung for its better consistency.&nbsp;
Design
Hold the S23+ in your hand and it immediately justifies its premium positioning. Its aluminium glass design and evenly-balanced weight feels great.&nbsp;
The frame is also rounded, not flat, which definitely helps with the grip, but the S23+, by no means, is a one hand use device. It is protected by gorilla glass victus 2 on the front and the back, which should make it quite sturdy as well.&nbsp;
The matt finish on the back is quite resistant to fingerprints. This Cream colourway of our review device is &nbsp;a bit plain, but it will stand the test of time.&nbsp;
I also would have appreciated this clean, camera island-free aesthetic of this phone if every Galaxy phone from 2023 didn't have it. For instance, if you were to compare the S23+ with the latest Galaxy A54, it would be challenging to distinguish between the two devices.
Anyway, from the front, it's your standard premium Android phone affair with slim bezels and a small hole punch camera cutout.&nbsp;
Display &amp; Utility
The 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED panel of the S23+ remains one of the best in business. Despite being just FHD+, it is sharp and punchy. This time around, Samsung has increased its peak brightness to 1750 nits, which makes it pretty much unbeatable in sunlight.
The premium package is completed by an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz and HDR10+ certification.
The S23+ has an ultrasonic fingerprint reader built into the screen which is quite accurate and decently fast.&nbsp;
Those who consume a lot of content will be happy to know that the stereo speakers on the S23+ have very good audio output, with good bass, clear vocals, and a high peak volume.
There are also dual 5G SIM cards. I used it with a Jio SIM card and had no problems with it at all. The earpiece and mic also worked very well.
Expandable storage is absent here, but you do get up to 512GB of inbuilt storage.&nbsp;
As before, this smartphone has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance as well.
Performance &amp; Software
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset is great, especially when it comes to GPU performance. This overclocked &lsquo;for Galaxy&rsquo; version on the S23+ is even better, although marginally.&nbsp;
It scored over 3800 on the 3D mark benchmark test, which is brilliant, but the stability score after a 20 loop test was just 55%, so it's definitely not as stable as dedicated gaming phones.
On the software front, it comes with OneUI 5.1 built on top of Android 13. A few stock Android purists might disagree with me, but One UI is the best iteration of Android as of now thanks to its feature set and long update cycle.&nbsp;
The high-end internals, including 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM, of the S23+ also ensure that the UI functions flawlessly.
Battery Life
The S23+ comes with a 4,700 mAh battery, an increment of 200mAh over its predecessor. Cutting to the chase, the S23+ is easily a one and a half day smartphone with medium usage. If you are not on a PubG spree, you can extract 8-9 hours of screen time from it.
The device also supports 45W fast charging, if you buy a compatible adapter yourself, that is, using which, it will fully charge in around an hour&rsquo;s time. Not remarkable, but still better than the wireless charging which has been stuck at 15W for years.
Verdict
Look, the S23+ is a brilliant phone, but it does cater to a niche. If you don&rsquo;t want to spend 6 figures on a large-screen smartphone but still want that quality-of-life premium experience, this is the phone to buy.
For everyone else, the additional cash spent on the Ultra will be definitely worth it for its even better cameras and unique S-Pen experience.&nbsp;
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/oneplus-11-review-the-best-is-back-again-1678548718991">OnePlus 11 Review: the best is back again!</a>

The Google Pixel 7a has been launched in India, priced at ₹39,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. It sports a 64MP dual rear camera setup, a 6.1-inch OLED 90Hz display, a 4,385mAh battery, wireless charging, and IP67 rating.

Google Pixel 7a Review: a new formula!

The Google Pixel 7a has been launched in India, priced at ₹39,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. It sports a dual camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor and a 13MP ultra-wide sensor. The Google Pixel 7a runs on the Google Tensor G2 chipset, with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM. On the front, there’s a 6.1-inch 2400x1080 90Hz OLED display. The Google Pixel 7a also comes with UFS 3.1 storage, stereo speakers, and an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. On the software front, there’s stock Android 13 with Pixel’s Material You UI, and 5 years of Pixel updates promised. There’s a 4,385mAh battery under the hood, that charges at a maximum 18W, with no charging adaptor provided in the box. Watch our Google Pixel 7a review to find out how well it performed! 

<ul>
<li>Google Tensor G2 chipset</li>
<li>New 64MP sensor</li>
<li>4,385mAh battery</li>
</ul>

Over the years, Google&rsquo;s Pixel A-series has developed a reputation for offering the flagship Pixel experience on a budget. Whether it was the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/google-pixel-3a-xl-review-1560256995784">Pixel 3a</a>, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/google-pixel-4a-review-simple-but-effective-1603442833786">4a</a>, or <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/google-pixel-6a-review-buy-this-phone-if-you-love-photography-1659103711151">6a</a> that we&rsquo;ve reviewed, the A-series was all about budget specs, with a flagship camera.
But with this new Pixel 7a, I feel like Google has changed that formula. How? Well, that&rsquo;s what I&rsquo;m going to tell you about today.
<h3>Cameras</h3>
Let&rsquo;s begin my review with the cameras, because this is one of the main ways in which I feel the Pixel A-series formula has been changed.
You see, unlike the previous <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/google-pixel-6a-review-buy-this-phone-if-you-love-photography-1659103711151">Pixel 6a</a>, that used the tried and tested 12.2MP primary sensor that Google had been using for ages, the Pixel 7a gets a brand-new 64MP primary sensor.
In fact, it&rsquo;s so new, that even the current flagship <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/google-pixel-7-review-the-compelling-alternative-1666954505454">Google Pixel 7</a> and <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/pixel-7-pro-review-the-new-benchmark-1666695487087">7 Pro</a> have a technically inferior 50MP primary sensor.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/google-pixel-7-review-the-compelling-alternative-1666954505454">Google Pixel 7 Review: the compelling alternative!</a>
I tested the three sensors side-by-side, and honestly, there wasn&rsquo;t a whole lot of difference between them. In some cases, one of them was better with edge detection, while another was better with colour accuracy, and another produced more depth of field.
On its own though, this new camera system is a bit of a hit-and-miss.
In well-lit, outdoor situations, it did well with colour accuracy, but the image tended to look quite flat, and contrast levels weren&rsquo;t punchy enough. In mixed lighting conditions, there was enough dynamic range, but clarity took a bit of a hit. In low-light scenarios, despite Google&rsquo;s tried and tested Nightsight, results were quite inconsistent. Sometimes, I would get a shot with noise in darker areas of the frame, whereas other times I would get a perfectly exposed night shot. In some shots, the 7a struggled to remove noise and add details, but then in some shots, I&rsquo;d get crystal clear details.
What I&rsquo;m getting at here, is that this new 64MP sensor, while powerful, is not exactly consistent, at least not yet, and I feel like it&rsquo;ll get better over time as Google&rsquo;s machine learning prowess starts working its magic. For now, though, it feels like any other 64MP sensor at this price point that certainly doesn&rsquo;t take bad pictures, but doesn&rsquo;t take exceptional looking shots either, and to me, that&rsquo;s what the Pixel camera experience is all about.
Still, it&rsquo;s not all bad.
Portrait images to come out quite nicely in the right conditions, and even ultrawide shots from the 13MP sensor aren&rsquo;t bad, even if there is a lot of lens distortion in the edges of the frame.
When it comes to videos, results are pretty decent thanks to OIS on the main sensor, but don&rsquo;t expect anything brilliant. Colour accuracy isn&rsquo;t too bad, and you can shoot at a maximum 4K at 60fps with the primary sensor, although the ultra-wide is capped at 1080p.
The selfie camera takes good enough pictures, whether it&rsquo;s in bright, mixed or low-light conditions, and I do like the fact that there&rsquo;s support for 4K 30fps recording with the front facing camera.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/pixel-7-pro-review-the-new-benchmark-1666695487087">Pixel 7 Pro Review: The new benchmark?</a>
<h3>Design &amp; Utility</h3>
In terms of design, the Pixel 7a is closer to the flagship series than before, in fact, it looks almost identical to the Pixel 7 with the brushed aluminium frame and the camera bump. But, like previous A-series phones, it&rsquo;s got a plastic back, and the display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3, not Victus. That plastic back, sadly, is prone to scratches, so I&rsquo;d recommend buying a cover if you&rsquo;d like to keep it mint.
The buttons on this phone are all on the right side, and that power button placement is still as awful as ever. I reached for the volume up button instead on many occasions which made the whole experience a lot less ergonomic.
Another couple of compromises you&rsquo;ll have to make are in the storage department, because this phone only gets 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and it&rsquo;s not expandable via a microSD card.
In fact, there&rsquo;s no space for even a second SIM card, so if you need to use another number, it&rsquo;ll have to be configured as an e-SIM.
However, Google has added wireless charging to the A-series this year, although I don&rsquo;t know how useful that is, especially at 7.5W.
I mean, it&rsquo;s good enough if you want to trickle-charge it overnight or if you sit at a desk all day, but even the Pixel 7 offers faster wireless charging, so I wish Google had offered that here as well.
Still, it&rsquo;s not all bad, and there are two things I really like about the Pixel 7a.
One, I really like the way this phone feels in the hand, especially when it comes to the weight. Too many phones these days are either too heavy or too light, but at around 193g, this phone feels perfect.
And two, the Pixel 7a gets an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, and this is a consistent edge the A-series has had over the competition in this price range.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/google-pixel-6a-review-buy-this-phone-if-you-love-photography-1659103711151">Google Pixel 6a Review: buy this phone if you love photography!</a>
<h3>Display</h3>
Like the previous 6a, the Pixel 7a gets a 6.1-inch OLED display with an FHD+ resolution, but crucially, this time it also gets a 90Hz refresh rate.
It&rsquo;s an adaptive refresh rate, but if you do want to force the phone to stay at 90Hz all the time, you can use the developer options to enable that.
It is interesting, though, that the 90Hz option is disabled by default when you set up the phone for the first time.
In terms of colour accuracy, this display suffers from colour-shift at angles, and there's not a lot of contrast in the Natural display mode. If you want deeper blacks when watching content, I&rsquo;d suggest keeping the Adaptive display toggle turned on.
It&rsquo;s still good for watching content, even if it isn&rsquo;t as large as the competition in this segment, but what bothers me more are the bezels.
They&rsquo;re thicker than both the Pixel 7 and Pixel 6a, and the bottom chin is quite pronounced.
Anyway, you do get an always-on display and an in-display fingerprint scanner, that was both quick and accurate during my testing period.
The 7a&rsquo;s display also gets HDR 10 &ndash; HEVC for apps like Netflix, so that&rsquo;s good to see here.
<h3>Performance &amp; Software</h3>
So, outright performance has never been the stronghold of Pixel devices, but the Pixel 7a does get the latest Tensor G2 chipset and 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, which is more than the 6a, that was only offered with 6GB RAM.
It runs graphic intensive games like Call of Duty: Mobile just fine for short periods, but you&rsquo;ll notice a bit of stutter when you play for a long enough time and the phone gets warm. Multi-tasking and app-switching is also great, no problems there, and thanks to the larger RAM size, apps in the background are quick to load back up.
I did notice, though, that in Delhi&rsquo;s scorching summer heat, the Pixel 7a tends to warm up quite a bit, especially if you&rsquo;re out using the camera.
I took just 5 or 10 odd camera samples this one time, and immediately, the camera app gave me a warning, saying that quality may be reduced due to the phone&rsquo;s temperature.
Now I&rsquo;m sure the good folks at Google didn&rsquo;t have 45-degree weather in mind when designing this phone, but I think they should have, considering they&rsquo;re selling the phone for use in this weather.
I should also point out that although this is a 5G-enabled phone with plenty of 5G bands, I rarely got access to 5G network on my Jio SIM card.
I&rsquo;ve used 5G with the same card on phones from other brands without any issue, but with the Pixel 7a, I mostly only ever got LTE. Hopefully, this can be fixed with an over-the-air software update.
Speaking of which, the more compelling reason to buy a Pixel device is the software experience, not its outright performance.
The Pixel 7a runs stock Android 13 which is a joy to use with Material You. The wallpapers are stunning, and I really liked the Themed Icons feature, although I wish it worked for an app as popular as Instagram. I really like the way the Always-On display appears and disappears, but like before, the brightness toggle is two full swipes away, which is quite inconvenient.
That Tensor G2 chip really shines when it comes to features like Speaker Labels on the Live Transcribe feature.
It automatically detects when there are multiple speakers on a recording and assigns them labels, which makes it easier to transcribe long meetings.
Apart from that, there&rsquo;s all the Pixel goodies like Adaptive charging and Adaptive Battery Saver that will help make sure you have enough juice to last you through the day.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/google-pixel-4a-review-simple-but-effective-1603442833786">Google Pixel 4a Review: simple but effective!</a>
<h3>Battery &amp; Charging</h3>
The Pixel 7a gets a 4,385mAh battery, which is larger than the one on the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 6a.&nbsp;
It got me through a day&rsquo;s usage with ease, even with the Always-On Display enabled. Whether it was long sessions of camera use, gaming or social media scrolling, I was always left with about 20% battery at the end of the day.
But this larger battery also spells problems, particularly in the charging department.
You see, the Pixel 7a still only charges at 18W wired, which means it easily takes 2 hours to get this phone from flat to full.
This is the one key area in which I had hoped Google would improve the A-series and offer at least the 20W charging speeds offered on the flagship devices.
<h3>Verdict</h3>
So, the Google Pixel 7a. A departure from Google&rsquo;s tried and tested formula. At an introductory price point of ₹39,999, the flagship Pixel experience on a budget seems to be missing, but honestly, it&rsquo;s still a well-rounded Android phone, and the software extras that come with the Pixel are always nice to have.

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The Realme Narzo N53 in India starts at ₹8,999 boasting a 6.74-inch LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Unisoc T612 chipset, offers up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, and houses a 5000mAh battery in a slim 7.49mm body. Is it worth the ₹8,999 

Realme Narzo N53 review: Ultimate Budget Phone?

The Realme Narzo N53 in India starts at ₹8,999 boasting a 6.74-inch LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Unisoc T612 chipset, offers up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, and houses a 5000mAh battery in a slim 7.49mm body. Is it worth the ₹8,999 investment?

The Realme Narzo N53 in India starts at ₹8,999 boasting a 6.74-inch LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Unisoc T612 chipset, offers up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, and houses a 5000mAh battery in a slim 7.49mm body. Is it worth the ₹8,999 investment?

Are you in search of an ultra-sleek phone that won't break the bank? If so, the Narzo N53 is the answer. Realme claims it's their slimmest phone yet, but does its slimness compromise its overall package? Let's find out.
 Design:
The Realme Narzo N53 sports a super sleek all-plastic build, measuring just 7.49mm. The back panel's flashy design wasn't to my liking, although my colleagues loved the colour. The bottom houses a USB Type-C port, headphone jack, and speaker grille. The phone feels lightweight and easy to handle. Overall, I liked the design except for the colour.
Display:
The 6.74-inch LCD display has a rare 90Hz refresh rate at this price point. The display quality is decent, but viewing angles are not great because of its LCD technology. However, overall, the display is nice for content-watching.
Performance:
Equipped with a Unisoc T612 chipset, up to 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage, the Narzo N53 handles day-to-day tasks with ease. However, don't expect console-level gaming performance from this phone. It runs on Realme UI T edition based on Android 13, featuring the Mini Capsule feature found in the Realme C55. Some bloatware apps are present but can be uninstalled.
 Camera:
Despite its triple camera appearance, the Narzo N53 actually has a single 50MP camera that captures decent photos in daylight. The front camera offers 8MP resolution and takes satisfactory shots. Video recording is limited to 1080P for the rear camera and 720P for the front.
 Battery:
The Narzo N53 boasts a massive 5000mAh battery within its slim design, providing more than enough power for a full day of usage. Realme includes a 33W fast charger in the box, capable of quickly topping up the battery in just 88 minutes.
 Verdict:
With decent performance, good cameras, an appealing design, and impressive battery life, the Narzo N53 doesn't compromise on features despite its slim form factor. Priced under 10k, this phone has the potential to be a hot seller.

Poco has launched the Poco F5 and with the on-paper features that it offers, it appears that Poco will give some tough competition to other phones under 30k. However, let's see if the "Return of the King" hype is real or not

Poco F5 Review: Strong Resume, Strong Candidate 

Poco has launched the Poco F5 and with the on-paper features that it offers, it appears that Poco will give some tough competition to other phones under 30k. However, let's see if the "Return of the King" hype is real or not

Performance and Software: On August 29, 2018, Poco shook up the smartphone market with the release of Poco F1, which offered amazing features at an affordable price. Fast forward to today, Poco F5 boasts impressive features such as Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, up to 12GB RAM, and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The on-paper power translates into real-world performance, as it scores high points in benchmark apps and offers a great gaming experience. However, the MIUI 14 on top of Android 13 is filled with bloatware.
Design: In terms of design, the frosted glass back panel on the Poco F5 looks great, and the sides are made of aluminum, making the phone feel solid to hold in hand. This phone also features a headphone jack, IR blaster, and IP53 rating.
Display: Poco F5 offers flagship-level specs on display, with a 12Bit AMOLED panel that can change its refresh rate from 30Hz to 120Hz. The brightness levels are also decent, and the display is color accurate.
Camera: The main camera on the Poco F5 takes decent photos but struggles to maintain highlights. The same problem is present with the 8MP ultra-wide camera as well. However, the movie frame feature on Poco F5 is amazing, and when combined with portrait mode, it can take some stunning shots. Video quality is also decent at 4k 30fps.
Battery: The 5000mAh battery is more than enough for one day of usage, and Poco does not struggle to achieve that at all. Plus, the 67W charger can top up the battery in just 45 minutes.
Verdict: Poco F5 is like a candidate whose work is as shiny as their resume. Just don't rely too much on the camera, otherwise, it is a great buy at 30k.

Despite Android not being the standard operating system for tablets, could the new OnePlus Pad be the large-screen device you've been waiting for?

OnePlus Pad review: Android tablet perfected?

Despite Android not being the standard operating system for tablets, could the new OnePlus Pad be the large-screen device you've been waiting for?

OnePlus is now a decade old brand, but all these years, it has never made a tablet.&nbsp;
Thankfully, since the release of Android 12L, the Android tablet market has been gradually expanding.
This brings us on to the OnePlus Pad, the brand&rsquo;s first attempt to entice people away from the mighty iPad.&nbsp;
Design
OnePlus wants everyone to know that it now makes a tablet, and consequently, the OnePlus Pad is designed to stand out. It is constructed out of aluminium and comes in this elegant halo green shade with a metallic back finish. The tablet&rsquo;s slim profile and lightweight also make it very comfortable to hold.&nbsp;
The rear camera is placed in a circular housing, which looks quite cool in my opinion, but I&rsquo;m sure not everyone will like it, especially when you consider that it is easy to smudge the camera while holding the tablet vertically.&nbsp;
While the frame of the OnePlus Pad is rounded, the top is flat to make for a charging place for the optional stylus.
Display
The 11.61-inch display on the OnePlus Pad is a good quality IPS panel. The display also comes in an unusual 7:5 aspect ratio which makes it relatively boxier than other tablets. However, this aspect ratio is a hit or miss as it's great for reading and general surfing, but all apps will not play well with it.&nbsp;
The OnePlus Pad also supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. But, Netflix playback was capped at 1080p with no support for HDR at the time of my testing. Youtube does play HDR content, however.
In any case, the screen of the OnePlus Pad has vivid colours, good contrast levels, and an acceptable peak brightness of 500 nits.&nbsp;
Utility
Like other modern tablets, the OnePlus Pad does not get a headphone jack or an expandable storage.&nbsp;
You can also not get a cellular connection option on this tablet.
The quad stereo speakers on the tablet sound pretty good while watching videos and movies. But, this speaker setup lacks bass, so music heavy content will not sound the best on it.
Also, the lack of a proper biometric authentication on this tablet is quite frustrating.&nbsp;
Keyboard and stylus
You can opt for an optional keyboard and stylus with the OnePlus Pad.&nbsp;
The keyboard folio case, priced at ₹8,000, connects to the tablet through dedicated pogo pins. It also attaches to the back of the tablet magnetically.&nbsp;
I have to say that the amount of key travel on this keyboard is the best I&rsquo;ve experienced on any tablet. This makes typing on it quite great.&nbsp;
The keyboard also comes with a trackpad, which is always a valuable addition. However, I found the trackpad to be overly sensitive to taps, so it can take a while getting used to it. It does, however, support loads of gestures to make your workflow simpler.
The stylus, called the OnePlus Stylo, is heavily inspired by the Apple Pencil in terms of looks as well as functionality. Thankfully, at ₹4,999, it's much better value for money than the Apple Pencil.&nbsp;
I took a few notes and made a horrible drawing on the tablet. I&rsquo;d say that while the OnePlus Stylo is pretty good, Samsung&rsquo;s S-Pen does offer a more natural writing experience.&nbsp;
Performance and software
The Dimensity 9000 on the OnePlus Pad is one of MediaTek&rsquo;s finest chips from 2022. It also comes with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. So you should have absolutely nothing to worry about in terms of raw performance.&nbsp;
However, when you talk about Android tablets, it is the software that takes the centre stage, because it can make or break your buying decision.
OnePlus, thankfully, has done mostly well on its debut tablet. It has a lot of iPad inspired split screen multitasking features, which will be beneficial for those trying to be productive.&nbsp;
However, this software is still not quite on the level of iPads and Samsung&rsquo;s Galaxy Tabs. You see, the iPad does not have to struggle with app optimisations at all, while Samsung tablets have a brilliant dex mode which turns your tablet into a mini PC.
The OnePlus Pad, theoretically, does have many tablet centric features, but they&rsquo;re underbaked. Take for instance this display size setting, which forces apps into landscape orientation, but it does not work with all apps. Just see how Jio Cinema opens on this tablet.&nbsp;
Hopefully, OnePlus can, in future, make its Oxygen OS as well optimised for tablets as Samsung has done with its One UI.&nbsp;
While it launches on Android 13, OnePlus has committed 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security updates on this tablet.&nbsp;
Cameras
The 13MP rear camera takes pretty good photos by tablet standards and it should be great for occasional use like taking document photos. It can also shoot 4K 30 fps videos, if you can find a use case for it.&nbsp;
The 8MP front camera has a wide lens, which helps it sport an iPad like limelight feature so that you&rsquo;re always in focus on a video call.&nbsp;
Battery life
The 9,510mAh battery on this tablet provides great battery life. It is pretty hard to kill this tablet in a short time, unless and until you are on an unhealthy OTT spree.
The best thing about the OnePlus tablet is that it supports 67W fast charging, which is the fastest on a tablet in India.
Even better, it ships with a bundled charger, and that too of 100W power. Quite generous of OnePlus, I must say.&nbsp;
Verdict
The OnePlus Pad offered me an enjoyable experience in the one week I tested it. Not only was it very good for content watching, but it also got a lot of my basic work done when combined with the keyboard.
However, your experience with the OnePlus Pad will vary greatly depending on your purpose and the kind of apps you use.&nbsp;
While the OnePlus Pad starts at ₹37,999 of the 8GB+128GB model, the 12GB+256GB model costs only ₹2000 extra, which makes it a no-brainer.&nbsp;

Google has finally launched the “photographers” dream phone, the Pixel 7a, and here are three reasons why it could be the best Android Phone!

Google Pixel 7a: First Impressions

Google has finally launched the &ldquo;photographers&rdquo; dream phone, the Pixel 7a, and here are three reasons why it could be the best Android Phone!

Google has finally launched the much anticipated Pixel 7a&nbsp;
And here are 3 reasons why this could be the best Android phone!
 Camera- Ab naam me he Pixel hai toh cameras toh badhiya honge he, last year ke Pixel 6a ka camera kaafi achha tha aur is baar Google ne 64MP ka naya sensor bhi diya hai. &nbsp;
 Software- Google baba ke aashirwaad se Pixel phones me kaafi exclusive features milte hain plus 5 years ka android support bhi milta hai Pixel phone ko
 Tensor G2- Flagship Pixel 7 series ki tarah Pixel 7a ko bhi latest Tensor G2 chip milta hai, ab ye Snapdragon ya Mediatek jitna powerful toh nahi but kaafi smart features offer karta hai-&nbsp;
Jaise now playing, jo ambient music ki poori history store karke rakhta hai, Clear calling feature background noise ko remove karta hai during calls and much more
 So are you excited for the new Pixel? Let us know in the comment section below and follow us for more amazing tech content

The Jabra Elite 4, priced at ₹6,999, promises to be an all-around pair of TWS earbuds for everyday use. These earbuds feature active noise cancellation and an IP55 rating. Read our comprehensive review to learn about their overall performance!

Jabra Elite 4 review: Competent everyday earbuds

The Jabra Elite 4, priced at ₹6,999, promises to be an all-around pair of TWS earbuds for everyday use. These earbuds feature active noise cancellation and an IP55 rating. Read our comprehensive review to learn about their overall performance!

The new Jabra Elite 4s are being marketed as &ldquo;essential earbuds for work and life&rdquo;. At ₹6,999, they are not all that expensive either.&nbsp;
So, can these be your everyday carry earbuds which cover all the basics right? Before I tell you that, make sure you subscribe to this channel to keep with the latest in tech.&nbsp;
Design
The Elite 4 earbuds stick to the classic stem-less earbuds design which a lot of you will appreciate. The earbuds themselves look unmistakably Jabra as they resemble the company&rsquo;s more expensive offerings.&nbsp;
The buds are quite comfortable to wear as well and you can always customise their fit according to your ears.&nbsp;
These are also one of the few earbuds on the market with LEDs in each earbud, which makes it easier to keep tabs on the battery level.
The charging case is small and a bit stubby. You can still fit it in the coin pocket of your jeans.&nbsp;
I was, however, underwhelmed by the overall plastic quality of the case and earbuds as it felt a bit flimsy. &nbsp;
The Elite 4 earbuds are also IP55 rated which always adds to the peace of mind.&nbsp;
Connectivity
The Jabra Elite 4s use Bluetooth 5.2 and come with support for multipoint connectivity. However, when it comes to codecs, you only get support for SBC and aptX. Apple&rsquo;s AAC codec is conspicuously absent.&nbsp;
On the flipside, Android phone users will be happy to know that Google fast pair is present here.&nbsp;
The Jabra Elite 4s connect to your Android or iOS smartphone via the Sound+ companion app. The app is fairly straightforward, because well, customisation options on these earbuds are rather limited. But we&rsquo;ll talk more about it as we proceed.&nbsp;
Controls
The Jabra Elite 4 earbuds have physical buttons as opposed to touch-based controls, and at first I was concerned that these would be quite awkward to use.&nbsp;
I&rsquo;ve used earbuds with buttons in the past, and pressing the earbud against my ear has never been fun.
However, I was pleasantly surprised by Jabra&rsquo;s implementation. The buttons are quite tactile which makes them really effortless to use. Also, physical buttons are much less prone to accidental triggers than touch controls.&nbsp;
While the controls work well, they are non-customisable. Furthermore, the lack of wear detection on these earbuds is a bit disappointing. So, the only way to pause a track is to press the right earbud once.
Audio &amp; call quality
The 6mm dynamic drivers on these earbuds deliver a frequency range of 20Hz to 20kHz. Out of the box, the Elite 4s aim to deliver a balanced audio output, and they almost succeed at it.&nbsp;
I say &lsquo;almost&rsquo; because while the highs and the lows are well defined, the mids do have the tendency to sound a bit muted in certain scenarios, especially with rock music. However, you can fix that with the 5 band equaliser which comes in the companion app.
The earbuds are also decently loud at peak volume without any noticeable distortion.
However, the peak volume is not high enough for calls, and I did sometimes struggle to listen to the caller outdoors. This is a bit of a letdown, considering the mics perform nicely and provide the caller with clear audio.&nbsp;
ANC
These earbuds come with both, active noise cancellation and transparency mode, both of which are non-adjustable.&nbsp;
I&rsquo;m not sure if this is on purpose or not, but these earbuds also have the best passive noise isolation of any earbuds I&rsquo;ve tested.&nbsp;
And this really works well for the Elite 4s, because the ANC performance is only average, but when combined with the passive isolation, it becomes quite good.
As far as the transparency mode is concerned, it never sounded natural in my experience, but got the job done.
Battery life
Jabra claims up to 5.5 hours of battery life per earbud with ANC on, and in my testing, I was able to achieve this number, which is quite impressive.
The combined battery life of 22 hours, however, is merely average by 2023 standards; it is nothing exceptional.&nbsp;
You can also extract 1 hour of playback time by charging these earbuds for just 10 minutes.
Verdict
The Jabra Elite 4s are an understated pair of earbuds which aim to blend into your daily routine. &nbsp;While they may not have wear detection and the call volume could be improved, they still offer great value and are definitely worth considering.

The new MG Comet is a compact EV that comes with a tech-loaded interior and a starting price tag of ₹7.98 lakh. However, with its offbeat design, will it be able to successfully capture the attention of the Indian car buyer?

MG Comet EV first drive review

The new MG Comet is a compact EV that comes with a tech-loaded interior and a starting price tag of ₹7.98 lakh. However, with its offbeat design, will it be able to successfully capture the attention of the Indian car buyer?

Size doesn't matter! That seems to be the mantra for MG's new Comet - a small EV engineered for use in crowded cities where parking space is limited.
It has a quirky design that can be personalised with stickers, if you are into that, and it aims for a futuristic look with LED light bars, but I gotta say that its overall design will surely not appeal to everyone.
The car also rides on 12-inch wheels and 145/70 section tires, which are quite small by modern car standards.
The doors on this tiny car do shut with a surprisingly satisfying thud. However, this should not be considered as a replacement for a proper GNCAP rating. You do get a good safety kit on this car, which includes dual front airbags, ABS &amp; EBD, passive TPMS, reverse camera &amp; sensors, etc.
The Comet also packs in a good amount of tech. For instance, this dashboard looks great and comes with two 10.25-inch displays that support wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and voice commands.
The gear selector is a cool rotary knob, and there's no footwell partition at the front, giving you more legroom. You'll find two folding hooks and two hard-to-reach USB-A ports on the lower half of the dashboard. The cabin quality isn't too shabby but the light-coloured interior can get dirty quickly.
Since it's a two-door, it takes some effort getting into the Comet&rsquo;s rear seat. However, the legroom is surprisingly good for a sub-3-metre car like this one. For city commuting, it should not be a problem.&nbsp;
However, the lack of under thigh support is quite evident at the back. Also, the rear glass is fixed.
You cannot power on the MG Comet the traditional way. You have to carry its square-shaped key in your pocket and sit in the car. Then, you depress the brake pedal twice, put the rotate gear selector in &ldquo;D&rdquo;, and you&rsquo;re good to go!
Similarly, to shut the car, just put it in neutral, walk out of it, and lock it using either the request sensor or the key. However, there is also a manual power off button that&rsquo;s quite oddly placed above the driver&rsquo;s footwell.
The Comet runs on a 17.3 kWh lithium-ion battery powering a Permanent Magnet Synchronous motor that generates 42 horsepower and 110 Nm of torque.
Despite its seemingly low numbers, the Comet's electric powertrain delivers instant torque, making it quick, and capable of hitting high speeds on highways.&nbsp;
The battery has a certified range of 230 km, but this will depend on factors such as driving style and road conditions. The car takes around 7 hours to charge from 0-100 percent with its 3.3 kW charger, but sadly, DC fast charging is not on offer.&nbsp;
Now, let&rsquo;s talk about the ride quality. I&rsquo;m happy to report that as long as you are on the front seats, the ride is quite absorbent and soaks up potholes quite well. However, sharp bumps do filter in quite a bit.
Looking at this car&rsquo;s tall boy stance and small wheels, I&rsquo;m sure you&rsquo;ve already guessed that handling is something that the Comet does not excel at. But at the same time, it never felt unsafe during my testing.
So, does the MG Comet EV rewrite the rulebook of what a car should be? Well, at a starting price of ₹7.98 lakh (ex-showroom), the Comet makes for quite a unique proposition.&nbsp;
A lot of its success will depend upon the acceptability of its design and limited practicality.
However, it might very well be a tempting option for those looking for a small second car that&rsquo;s tech loaded and fun at the same time.

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