OnePlus 10R gets a Mediatek Dimensity 8100-Max processor, up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It gets a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, 50MP triple camera setup, and 150W charging speeds. Prices start at ₹38,999 for the 8GB RAM+128GB storage model.

OnePlus 10R Review: is it worth the money?

OnePlus 10R has been launched in India. OnePlus 10R specs include a Mediatek Dimensity 8100-Max processor, 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. OnePlus 10R display is a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution and 120Hz high refresh rate. On the back, the OnePlus 10R features a 50MP triple camera setup, and on the front, there's a 16MP selfie camera. The OnePlus 10R battery is 4,500mAh for the 150W SUPERVOOC Endurance Edition model, and 5,000mAh for the 80W SUPERVOOC charging model. OnePlus 10R India price starts at ₹38,999 for the 8GB RAM, 128GB storage model, and goes up to ₹43,999 for the 12GB RAM, 256GB storage model with 150W fast charging. Watch our OnePlus 10R review on editorji to know about its performance and more.

With the mid-range smartphone market chock-full of options, is the new OnePlus&nbsp;10R a worthy contender?

The mid-range market is really hot right now, with every brand launching their competitor at aggressive price points. We&rsquo;ve seen the likes of the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/realme-gt-2-review-it-doesn-t-get-much-better-than-this-1651665587327" target="_blank">Realme GT 2</a>, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/realme-gt-neo-3-review-fast-and-furious-1651244547020" target="_blank">GT Neo 3</a>, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/iqoo-9-se-review-best-performance-under-35-000-1647598299328" target="_blank">iQOO 9 SE</a> and so many more, and now we&rsquo;ve got the latest fighter from OnePlus as well, the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/oneplus-10r-oneplus-nord-ce-2-lite-and-oneplus-nord-buds-launched-in-india-check-price-specs-1651159480209" target="_blank">OnePlus 10R</a>, priced at ₹43,999 for the 12GB RAM, 256GB storage model with 150W SuperVooc&nbsp;charging.
<h3>Design &amp; Utility</h3>
Let&rsquo;s start with the basics&mdash;the looks. Now, the 10R is a clear departure from everything OnePlus has designed in the past, and especially if you look at their devices in just this last year. There&rsquo;s no curved back design or glass-back, it&rsquo;s a very flat phone from all angles, with a plastic frame and back. It gets this striped design on one half of the rear, and the logo has been moved to the bottom right corner. This is the design you&rsquo;ll get, whether you choose the Forest Green variant, or this Sierra Black option.
I&rsquo;ll be honest, it almost seems like this phone shares its chassis with the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/oppo-f21-pro-review-microscope-camera-on-a-budget-1649764768298" target="_blank">Oppo F21 Pro</a>, and considering OnePlus and Oppo&rsquo;s merger, it wouldn&rsquo;t be out of the ordinary to assume that.
The back of the phone also holds the triple camera array, which has a high enough bump to cause the phone to wobble on a flat surface. It wobbles even if you use the included high-quality silicone case, so that&rsquo;s something to keep in mind if you tend to use your phone laid flat on a table.
Still, the phone is pretty lightweight at 186g, and fairly slim at 8.2mm thickness.
At the bottom of the phone you&rsquo;ll see a USB Type-C port and the speaker grille, which coupled with the earpiece offers a pretty decent stereo sound experience. On the left side are the volume buttons and on the right is the power button, but worth noting is the lack of the signature OnePlus slider. Also missing is expandable storage and a headphone jack, which to be fair, have become much less common at this price point.
That aside, there&rsquo;s a fingerprint scanner under the screen that worked quick and well during my usage, and while there&rsquo;s no official IP rating, there is a rubber gasket around the SIM card tray.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/oneplus-10-pro-review-the-likeable-flagship-1650793514415" target="_blank">OnePlus 10 Pro Review: The Likeable Flagship</a>
<h3>Performance &amp; Software</h3>
In terms of performance, the OnePlus 10R packs in the Mediatek Dimensity 8100-MAX processor, which for all intents and purposes is the same as the Dimensity 8100 on the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/realme-gt-2-vs-realme-gt-neo-3-battle-of-the-value-flagships-1652696352660" target="_blank">Realme GT Neo 3</a>.
It&rsquo;s the latest from Mediatek to take on the Snapdragon 888, and whether it&rsquo;s day-to-day usage or graphic intensive gaming, the 8100-MAX is a good performer.
I played more than a few rounds on Apex Legends and saw experienced no dropped frames or lag, but the phone did get a bit warm to the touch. It was a similar story with Call of Duty Mobile&mdash;smooth and fast gameplay with no stutter.
Apart from this, there&rsquo;s some happy news for BGMI fans. Unlike the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/realme-gt-neo-3-review-fast-and-furious-1651244547020" target="_blank">GT Neo 3</a>, which only supported HD graphics and High frame rate, the 10R supports up to HDR graphics and Ultra frame rate, with support for Ultra HD graphics promised, so it&rsquo;s definitely good to see optimisation for this chip coming in quickly for popular games.
For everyday app usage and multi-tasking, the 10R has more than enough grunt, and that&rsquo;s also in part due to the 12GB LPDDR5 RAM loaded on this phone, which never needed to reload apps sitting in the background.
Now, a lot of what I&rsquo;ve said so far almost makes it sound like the OnePlus 10R is less of a OnePlus phone and more of something that was put together at the Oppo base. However, one major way in which this phone sets itself apart is it&rsquo;s operating system. Sure, OxygenOS has started borrowing elements from ColorOS but it&rsquo;s still offers an extremely slick and clean user experience. It&rsquo;s got barely any bloatware, unlike some other phones that have little else, and it&rsquo;s still one of the best looking Android skins out there. Speaking of Android, this of course has Android 12, but with OnePlus&rsquo; recent track record of slow updates, I just hope they&rsquo;re able to keep up with Samsung and the rest.
<h3>Display</h3>
On the front of the OnePlus 10R you&rsquo;ll find a really nice 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a full-HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display supports HDR10+ and 10-bit colour, and while there is support for Widevine L1 on Netflix, there&rsquo;s no support for HDR content on the streaming platform.
Colours on the screen are punchy, with good contrast levels. Content-watching is really good with this display, and the stereo speakers add to that experience.
The 120Hz refresh rate makes everything super smooth, and it can be toggled down to 60Hz to save battery.
<h3>Battery</h3>
Now, one of the most compelling reasons to buy the OnePlus 10R is its battery, and more specifically, its battery charging speeds. That&rsquo;s because it can charge at a super-fast 150W, which in my testing, got me from flat to full in around 17 minutes.
Do keep in mind that this insane charging speed is available only on the top-spec variant, and it also means you get a smaller 4,500mAh battery unit than you get on the 80W charging model, which gets a 5,000mAh unit.
If you ask me, I&rsquo;d go for the faster charging any day, because the 4,500mAh unit gave me more than a day&rsquo;s battery life without breaking a sweat, even with heavy usage, and being able to charge your phone fully in less than 20 minutes is a pretty nice flex. Unfortunately, there's no wireless charging support here and it would have been a welcome addition at this price point.&nbsp;
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/oneplus-9rt-review-pretty-much-as-good-as-it-gets-1645174977117" target="_blank">OnePlus 9RT Review: pretty much as good as it gets!</a>
<h3>Cameras</h3>
The OnePlus 10R has a pretty decent camera setup, that&rsquo;s been seen on other phones as well. It&rsquo;s got a 50MP primary shooter with the Sony IMX766 sensor, an 8MP sensor for ultra-wide images and a 2MP macro sensor.
In outdoor lighting, the primary sensor produced pretty good results, with lots of vibrant colours and strong contrast levels. There&rsquo;s a fair amount of natural depth of field without the portrait mode, but even when you turn it on, you can get some really nice images with accurate edge detection.
In indoor/mixed lighting conditions, HDR works well, and shots taken with the primary sensor look quite natural.
When it comes to low-light/night shots, the 10R produced some impressive results, and whether I had the Night Mode on or off, pictures were well exposed and preserved accurate colours.
The ultra-wide sensor adds a fair bit of extra width in the frame, but it does come at the cost of detail. At times, there&rsquo;s also a visible difference in the colour profile processed in ultra-wide images compared to those taken with the primary sensor.
The lack of consistency carries into the 2MP macro sensor as well, which really struggled to bring out accurate colours and correctly expose shots. Pictures taken at 2X digital zoom with the main sensor were far better in terms of depth of field and colour, so I&rsquo;d suggest using that for close up shots.
When it comes to videos with the rear camera, the 10R shoots at a maximum 4K at 30fps, but sadly there&rsquo;s no option for 60fps. There is OIS on the main sensor though, but there&rsquo;s no setting to turn on any additional electrical image stabilisation.
The front camera on the OnePlus 10R is a 16MP unit, and in outdoor lighting, it produced decent enough results. HDR was quite aggressive, but pictures did come out sharp and with crisp details. In indoor lighting, the selfie camera did at times mess up the highlights, and in low-light images, the camera tended to produce odd skin tones.
Videos with the front camera are supported by EIS, and you can shoot at a maximum of 1080p at 30fps, but a 4K option would have been a nice touch to see at this price point.
<h3>Verdict</h3>
So, is the OnePlus 10R the smartphone for you? Well, there's other options out there for sure and the phone's new design language may seem a bit strange to OnePlus loyalists. That being said, however, the10R does fit a certain niche, and it's a reasonable purchase if you're after good performance, a super clean interface and hyper-fast charging.

The Asus BR1100C is a new affordable laptop aimed at young students. Is this the perfect laptop for kids? Find out in our review.

Asus BR1100C laptop review: the perfect laptop for kids?

Asus BR1100C review: the perfect laptop for kids?

The Asus&nbsp;BR1100C is a new affordable laptop aimed at young students. Is this the perfect laptop for kids? Find out in our review.

The Asus BR1100C laptop has been launched in India. This new, affordable laptop is aimed at younger students.
<h3>Asus BR1100C&nbsp;laptop features</h3>
The Asus BR1100C processor is the Intel Celeron N4500. The Asus BR1100C specifications include 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The Asus BR1100C display is an 11.6-inch IPS LCD panel with a 1366x768 resolution. The Asus BR110C battery is a 42Whr unit. The Asus BR1100C price in India starts from ₹24,999.
Is this the perfect laptop for students and kids? Watch our <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/asus-br1100c-review-the-perfect-laptop-for-kids-1654170194471">Asus BR1100C review</a> on editorji to find out.
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Vivo X80 Pro has been launched in India. It sports a 6.78-inch 2K E5 AMOLED panel 120Hz refresh rate, and runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM. It gets a 50MP quad camera setup, 4,700mAh battery and costs ₹79,999.

Vivo X80 Pro Review: best phone for content creation?

Vivo X80 Pro has been launched in India. Vivo X80 Pro specs include a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Vivo X80 Pro display is a 6.78-inch Samsung E5 AMOLED panel with a 2K resolution and 120Hz high refresh rate with LTPO 3.0 technology. On the back, the Vivo X80 Pro features a 50MP quad camera setup, and on the front, there's a 32MP selfie camera. The Vivo X80 Pro battery is 4,700mAh, and it gets 80W fast charging with an 80W charging adapter in the box. Vivo X80 Pro India price is ₹79,999 for the sole 12GB RAM, 256GB storage model. Watch our Vivo X80 Pro review on editorji to know about its performance and more.

Vivo's&nbsp;X80 Pro promises to offer flagship performance, killer looks and a camera system to beat them all

Tech reviewers and content creators in general love saying that you don&rsquo;t need expensive camera equipment to make great videos, and that any smartphone with a good enough camera can get the job done. But as someone who uses high-end camera equipment to shoot videos for a living, I feel there&rsquo;s a lot of limitations that come with a mobile-only rig. So, why am I saying all this before I head into a smartphone review? Well, that&rsquo;s because what I have with me today is no ordinary device. It&rsquo;s the latest <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/vivo-x80-vivo-x80-pro-smartphones-launched-in-india-check-price-specs-1652873249039" target="_blank">Vivo X80 Pro</a> flagship, that gets a huge list of features to help mobile content creators, and in my eyes, this is the only smartphone with the chops to take on the real thing.
<h3>Design &amp; Utility</h3>
Vivo is a brand that always cares about making a unique-looking device, and with the X80 Pro, they&rsquo;ve really tried to set it apart. There&rsquo;s a huge camera module at the back, which honestly takes up over one-third of the phone. The <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/vivo-x70-pro-review-more-than-just-a-camera-phone-1634912296434" target="_blank">X70 Pro+</a> had something similar, but the way the camera array has been laid out is different on the X80 Pro. There&rsquo;re three sensors inside the circular hub, but there&rsquo;s also a sensor outside it at the bottom, which does look asymmetrical.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/vivo-x70-pro-review-more-than-just-a-camera-phone-1634912296434" target="_blank">Vivo X70 Pro+ Review: More than just a camera phone</a>
Apart from the entire camera situation, though, the design on the X80 Pro is pretty similar to the previous generation, especially in this Cosmic Black colour variant. There&rsquo;s still a super-slippery matte finish on the back which won&rsquo;t attract fingerprints but will require you to use a cover to get some grip. Luckily, Vivo includes this slick bumper case in the box itself that sports a leather-like finish, and during my usage, it provided good enough protection and grip.
The phone sports a curved screen with a centrally aligned hole punch, and a flat bottom and top. The bottom holds the SIM-tray with space for two nano-SIM cards, along with a Type-C Port and the speaker grille, which coupled with the earpiece, makes for a great stereo setup. On the top of the phone is Vivo&rsquo;s &lsquo;Professional Photography&rsquo; branding, and an Infrared Blaster to control compatible household devices.
The left side is completely empty, and both the power button and volume controls are on the right side of the phone. They&rsquo;re not placed all that high, so they&rsquo;re easy enough to reach without having to shuffle your hand too much.
Also within easy reach of your thumb is the fingerprint scanner, which uses ultrasonic technology for a super-fast setup process and quick, accurate unlocking. You can also change how large you want the unlocking area to be and change its shape, that makes getting in to the phone even easier.
Another great upgrade to the X80 Pro is the new X-Axis Linear Motor for haptics, which makes device interactions like typing feel a lot more precise than before.
The Vivo X80 Pro also gets an IP68 rating to protect against dust and water, which is great to see.
<h3>Cameras</h3>
Now, I&rsquo;m going to get this out right away&mdash;the Vivo X80 Pro gets possibly the most capable camera system on any smartphone out there right now, period.
Whether it&rsquo;s photos or videos, daylight or low-light, portraits or pretty much anything else, the X80 Pro is built to perform.
In terms of hardware, it&rsquo;s packing in a new 50MP primary camera with the Samsung GNV sensor, that Vivo has been said is customised to work well with this phone. Along with that, there&rsquo;s a 12MP 2x Portrait camera with the Sony IMX663 sensor, which now gets mounted on a gimbal. Then there&rsquo;s the 48MP Ultrawide camera which houses the Sony IMX598 sensor, but no gimbal this time. Last, but not least, is the 8MP 5x Periscope camera with optical image stabilisation.
Now this entire system is optimised with the help of camera legend Zeiss, and that&rsquo;s evident with all the Zeiss branding at the back. That T* logo also indicates that the lenses have a special coating with reduces lens flare and refractions when shooting light sources directly.
Now all this means that no matter what the situation, you&rsquo;re bound to get a brilliant result with the X80 Pro.
In well-lit outdoor scenarios, there&rsquo;s a good amount of detail, colours are accurate, and HDR is very well balanced. The high-resolution sensor also makes for good depth of field when closer to objects, without the need for the portrait mode.
In mixed/indoor lighting, the sensor again produced good results with punchy contrast, but well-balanced shadows and highlights.
In low-light situations, pictures overall were very good, and whether I had the night mode on or off, it didn&rsquo;t seem to make too much of a difference. However, it was the one place where I noticed a bit of inconsistency with the camera system, because in some images, the Night Mode produced results with these odd patches in the frame.
It&rsquo;s a similar story with the 2x portrait sensor. Shots in good-to-moderate lighting come out very well, with good edge detection on subjects and a very natural looking depth of field. However, the image processing did cause this whitish effect on faces at times, when dealing with mixed lighting conditions.
With the ultrawide sensor, the X80 Pro produced slightly less consistent results than expected. I mean, sure the images are sharp and full of detail, but on the whole, there was a significant difference between shots taken with the ultrawide sensor vs shots taken with the primary sensor.
Now, it&rsquo;s worth mentioning at this point that the reason I call this one of the most capable camera systems ever is just due to the sheer number of features, functions and filters packed into the default camera app.
I mean, you have customised Styles for Portrait images, including ones calibrated by Zeiss, that make background bokeh look quite unique and gives images a cinematic look. You also have the option to take portrait images at 5x zoom with the periscope lens which takes crisp, clear shots thanks to optical image stabilisation.
When it comes to video, you have even more things to play around with. For instance, I really enjoyed using the Portrait Video Bokeh mode, which uses Zeiss calibration to create a cinematic widescreen format with real-time background blur. You can use this effect without the Zeiss filter as well, and subject separation can at times be a bit hit and miss, but the fact that you can shoot already colour-graded footage right out of the phone is impressive, and very useful to someone trying to be a mobile content creator. You can also shoot at very high resolutions and frame rates&mdash;a maximum 8K at 30fps, and 4K goes all the way to 60fps.
When it comes to the front-facing 32MP camera, results are again really good. Selfies taken in outdoor shots retain a lot of detail, produce accurate skin tones, and don&rsquo;t do a whole lot of aggressive skin smoothing if you turn those default options off. Even in low-light situations, there&rsquo;s ample detail and pictures look pretty good. The portrait selfie mode also does a good job of edge detection, while keeping the face in sharp focus.
To add to all this, image and video processing on the X80 Pro is helped by the dedicated Vivo V1+ chip. It reduces noise in the frame, uses AI to analyse what scene is being shot at any given moment, and can quickly manage HDR on the fly to get the best results possible, even in low-light videos. That&rsquo;s a workflow smartphone cameras usually struggle with, but the X80 Pro honestly produced much better results than I expected.
Apart from this you also get the previously seen 360-degree horizon level stabilisation feature, special time-lapse modes, astrophotography mode, cinematic movie LUTs for videos shot in the camera app, XDR photo, Camera panning, and the list just goes on and on and on. If I were to sit down and describe each feature the X80 Pro camera app gets, we&rsquo;d be here forever, so I&rsquo;ll just drive home my original point&mdash;this is possibly the most comprehensive and capable camera system you&rsquo;ll get on any smartphone in the world, and if you&rsquo;re looking to become a mobile content creator, this should seriously be on your list.
If I had but one complaint, it would be that the front facing camera doesn&rsquo;t support 4K video recording, which to me is a sin for a phone that could otherwise be the perfect vlogging companion.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/vivo-x60-pro-review-flagship-grade-camera-and-performance-1618569805708" target="_blank">Vivo X60 Pro+ Review: flagship grade camera and performance!</a>
<h3>Display</h3>
In terms of display, the X80 Pro is exceptional. It sports a 6.78-inch 2K resolution E5 AMOLED display made by Samsung, which arguably one of the best phone screens in the entire industry right now. It supports a max resolution of 3200*1440 pixels, and a 517 PPI pixel density means that no matter how close you try and look, everything is crystal clear and super sharp. It goes without saying, that the content-viewing experience on the X80 Pro is possibly the best in the business, which punchy colours, great contrast levels and a large surface area to make for a good, mobile cinema. It&rsquo;s gotten an A+ rating from DisplayMate, and that&rsquo;s something you can take to the bank when it comes to display quality. The screen also gets bright at a maximum 500 nits for indoor settings, a strong 1,000 nits in direct sunlight, and up to 1,500 nits when viewing HDR content. In simple terms, the display will get as bright as you need it to be depending on the situation.
Apart from this, the X80 Pro&rsquo;s screen comes with the latest LTPO 3.0 technology, which means it has a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz but can also go as low as 1Hz should the need arise. It doesn&rsquo;t go all the way down to 1Hz in regular indoor usage, and I found that only if I was in direct sunlight with the display near full brightness did the refresh rate ramp down below 10Hz, which is interesting to see. Either way, LTPO 3.0 means buttery smooth animations and a very fast and fluid user experience, along with slightly better battery life for that high resolution screen.
It&rsquo;s worth noting that the X80 Pro obviously gets Widevine L1 certification for apps like Netflix, but it also supports HDR 10 - HEVC, which is great for when you want to watch HDR content on the device.
<h3>Battery</h3>
The X80 Pro comes with a lot of features and functions, which require a battery that can provide enough juice, which is why Vivo has bumped up the battery size to 4,700mAh this time.
I ran a few battery tests in the time I had with the X80 Pro, keeping the refresh rate set to auto, and only changing the screen resolution.
With the display set to its maximum 2K resolution, I went through multiple gaming sessions, lots of content watching, and a good bit of camera usage. This gave me an overall screen-on time of around 4 hours.
With a similar usage pattern but a lowered 2400*1080 screen resolution, I got around 5 and a half hours of screen-on time.
When I reduced both the screen resolution and restricted my usage to a bit of camera usage and content watching, I was able to pull out around 6 hours of screen on time, which is quite respectable.
Another great upgrade Vivo has brought with the X80 Pro is faster charging than the X70 Pro+. Instead of 55W, you get an 80W charging adaptor in the box that Vivo claims charges the phone from flat to full in 35 minutes, but in my testing, it took a bit longer than that. The X80 Pro also supports 50W wireless fast charging, but for that, you&rsquo;re going to have to rely on a Vivo-branded unit that you can purchase separately.
<h3>Performance &amp; Software</h3>
Under the hood, the X80 Pro gets yet another major upgrade in terms of chipset performance, because it packs in Qualcomm&rsquo;s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. It&rsquo;s arguably the best chipset on the market currently but does tend to have some issues with heating. To that end, Vivo has fitted the X80 Pro with a larger liquid cooling Vapour Chamber for better heat dissipation.
During a few extended gaming sessions, I did notice the phone heating up, but only very mildly, and clearly, Vivo&rsquo;s solution has worked quite well.
In terms of benchmarks, I ran the X80 Pro through Geekbench, 3D Mark and CPU Throttle to test its outright performance.
On the Geekbench CPU test, it achieved a Single-core score of 1240 and a Multi-core score of 3571. On the Geekbench compute test, it scored 5864.
On 3D Marks Wild Life Stress test, it throttled pretty soon, but still managed to maintain 80.2% stability which is impressive for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
In a 20-minute 35-thread CPU Throttle test, the phone bumped down its performance quite quickly, but then maintained it steadily for the remainder of the test, which is good to see.
In real-world terms though, there&rsquo;s almost nothing this phone can&rsquo;t handle. Whether it was the newly released Apex Legends or the good old Call of Duty: Mobile, the X80 Pro ran smooth for multiple games without any sort of lag or dropped frames.
Thanks to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, multi-tasking was great too, and the phone never really needed to reload apps running in the background.
When it comes to software, the X80 Pro runs on Android 12 out of the box with Vivo&rsquo;s Funtouch OS skin on top. It seems with each iteration, Funtouch OS seems to get a little bit slicker, and on this phone it&rsquo;s really quite smooth. There&rsquo;s also a decent focus on privacy, with features like a Privacy Dashboard, microphone and camera usage icons and selection for approximate and precise location for apps that ask for it.
I&rsquo;ll admit there&rsquo;s way more bloatware on the X80 Pro than I would have liked, but it&rsquo;s something I expected. It&rsquo;s not great to see so many pre-installed apps on a phone at this price point, but thankfully, a lot of them can be uninstalled.
That being said, there&rsquo;s good news in terms of longevity. Vivo has promised three years of assured major Android OS updates, along with three years of assured security updates as well.
<h3>Verdict</h3>
So, I began this review by saying that the X80 Pro is possibly the best camera smartphone money can buy right now, and I&rsquo;m going to end by saying that too. Even if you keep its stellar camera chops aside, it&rsquo;s a very capable and well-rounded phone, and for its asking price of ₹79,999, this is definitely a flagship that should keep Samsung and Apple on their tippy toes.

With a fast chipset, AMOLED display, and high resolution camera, does the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G provide good value in the competitive mid-range segment? Find out in this review.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G review: best phone under ₹27,000?

With a fast chipset, AMOLED display, and high resolution camera, does the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G provide good value in the competitive mid-range segment? Find out in this review.


Galaxy M53 5G review: With a fast chipset, AMOLED display, and high resolution camera, does the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G provide good value in the competitive mid-range segment? Find out in this review.

The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G smartphone has been launched in India. The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, along with up to 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage, expandable up to 1TB through a microSD card slot. The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G display is a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
<h3>Samsung Galaxy M53 5G smartphone camera</h3>
For optics, the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G camera sis a quad rear setup with a 108MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front is a 32MP selfie camera.
Also Watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/realme-gt-2-vs-realme-gt-neo-3-battle-of-the-value-flagships-1652696352660" target="_blank">Realme GT 2 vs Realme GT Neo 3: Battle of the Value Flagships!</a>
<h3>Samsung Galaxy M53 5G battery</h3>
The Galaxy M53 5G battery is a 5,000mAh unit, with support for 25W fast charging. The Galaxy M53 5G runs One UI 4.2 based on Android 12 out of the box. In this review, we test the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G&rsquo;s performance, battery, and camera.
Find out how the phone fares in our <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/samsung-galaxy-m53-5g-review-best-phone-under-27-000-1652969524333">Samsung Galaxy M53 5G Review</a>.

The Realme GT 2 and the Realme GT Neo 3 are two of the best value flagship phones available today, so we put them in a head-to-head, analysing their the camera quality and chipset performance.

Realme GT 2 vs Realme GT Neo 3: Battle of the Value Flagships!

The Realme GT 2 and the Realme GT Neo 3 are two of the best value flagship phones available today, so we put them in a head-to-head, analysing their the camera quality and chipset performance.

The Realme GT 2 and Realme GT Neo 3 are two of the best value flagships on the market right now.
<h2>Realme&nbsp;GT 2 specifications</h2>
Realme GT 2 specs include a Snapdragon 888 5G processor, up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Realme GT 2 display is a 6.62-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution and 120Hz high refresh rate.
On the back, the Realme GT 2 features a 50MP triple camera setup, and on the front, there's a 16MP selfie camera. The Realme GT 2 battery is 5,000mAh, and it gets 65W fast charging with a 65W charging adapter in the box. Realme GT 2 India price starts from ₹34,999 for the 8GB RAM model, and costs ₹38,999 for the 12GB RAM model.
Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/realme-gt-2-review-it-doesn-t-get-much-better-than-this-1651665587327" target="_blank">Realme GT 2 Review: it doesn't get much better than this!</a>
<h2>Realme&nbsp;GT Neo&nbsp;3 specifications</h2>
The Realme GT Neo 3 features the new MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC, with a Mali 610 GPU. The Realme GT Neo 3 specs also include up to 12GB RAM, and up to 256GB storage. The Realme GT Neo 3 display is a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Realme GT Neo 3 camera is a triple rear setup, with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. On the front is a 16MP selfie camera.
The Realme GT Neo 3 is available in 2 battery configurations. The 80W fast charging version comes with a 5,000mAh battery, while the 150W fast charging version comes with a 4,500mAh battery. The Realme GT Neo 3 price in India starts at ₹36,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model, which offers 80W fast charging, while the model that offers 150W fast charging is priced at ₹42,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant.
Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/realme-gt-neo-3-review-fast-and-furious-1651244547020" target="_blank">Realme GT NEO 3 Review: Fast and furious!</a>
<h2>Realme&nbsp;GT 2 vs Realme&nbsp;GT Neo&nbsp;3</h2>
Which phone has the best camera and gaming performance? To answer this question, we tested the Realme GT 2 and the Realme GT Neo 3 cameras in a diverse range of conditions. We also ran the phones through benchmarks like 3DMark and GeekBench, and performance testing on games like Genshin Impact and Battlegrounds Mobile India.
Watch our video to know which is the best value flagship you can buy - The Realme GT 2 or the Realme GT Neo 3.

Do the OnePlus Nord Buds live up to the ‘Nord’ name by offering a great experience at a reasonable price? Find out in our review.

OnePlus Nord Buds Review: good bang for your buck?

Do the OnePlus Nord Buds live up to the &lsquo;Nord&rsquo; name by offering a great experience at a reasonable price? Find out in our review.

The OnePlus Nord Buds have been launched in India. The OnePlus Nord Buds features 12.4mm drivers, and Bluetooth v5.2 connectivity. The OnePlus Nord Buds specifications also include an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance. The OnePlus Nord Buds battery is a 41mAh unit, while the charging case gets a 480mAh battery. OnePlus claims the buds will offer a listening time of 7 hours, and up to 30 hours with the case.
The OnePlus Nord Buds price in India has been set at ₹2,799. Do they live up to the &lsquo;Nord&rsquo; name by offering a great experience at a reasonable price? Find out in our OnePlus Nord Buds review on editorji.
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Realme GT 2 has been launched in India. Realme GT specs include a Snapdragon 888 chip, 50MP triple rear camera and 65W fast charging. Realme GT 2 display is a 6.6-inch FHD+ E4 AMOLED 120Hz panel. Realme GT 2 price in India starts from ₹34,999.

Realme GT 2 Review: it doesn't get much better than this!

Realme GT 2 has been launched in India. Realme GT 2 specs include a Snapdragon 888 5G processor, up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Realme GT 2 display is a 6.62-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution and 120Hz high refresh rate. On the back, the Realme GT 2 features a 50MP triple camera setup, and on the front, there's a 16MP selfie camera. The Realme GT 2 battery is 5,000mAh, and it gets 65W fast charging with a 65W charging adapter in the box. Realme GT 2 India price starts from ₹34,999 for the 8GB RAM model, and costs ₹38,999 for the 12GB RAM model. Watch our Realme GT 2 review on editorji to know about its performance and more.

Realme GT 2 has been launched in India. Realme GT 2 specs include a Snapdragon 888 5G processor, up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Realme GT 2 display is a 6.62-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution and 120Hz high refresh rate. On the back, the Realme GT 2 features a 50MP triple camera setup, and on the front, there's a 16MP selfie camera. The Realme GT 2 battery is 5,000mAh, and it gets 65W fast charging with a 65W charging adapter in the box. Realme GT 2 India price starts from ₹34,999 for the 8GB RAM model, and costs ₹38,999 for the 12GB RAM model. Watch our Realme GT 2 review on editorji to know about its performance and more.

The Realme GT 2 is arguably the best new value flagship on the market, with a price-to-performance ratio that beats out the competition

Around 8 months ago, I reviewed the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/realme-gt-5g-review-flagship-killer-with-snapdragon-888-1630076689992" target="_blank">Realme GT</a>. It had killer looks, flagship specs, and a price tag that was all about value for money. So when Realme sent over their new GT 2, I thought--how can this be any better? Well, today I've got the phone with me and having spent over a week with it, I only have two words for it--underrated legend.
<h3>Design &amp; Display</h3>
Like the previous GT, Realme has made the GT 2 a real head-turner, and in this Paper White variant, it looks quite unique. It does share its design with the GT 2 Pro, including the signature of its designer, Naoto Fukasawa, who you might remember from our <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/realme-gt-master-edition-review-sd-778g-at-just-25-999-1629544120783" target="_blank">GT Master Edition</a> review as well. Anyway, this textured finish on the back isn't all just looks, it feels almost like paper, hence the Paper White name for the variant. It isn't actual paper, of course, it's biopolymer, that's been derived from renewable sources like paper pulp, and claims to reduce carbon emissions during manufacturing. That, I think, is a much better way of claiming to save the environment than let's say, not giving a charger in the box.
But, back to the phone for now, which is fairly lightweight considering its hardware, at 194.5g for this particular variant. It's also decently slim at 8.6mm and feels really nice to hold in the hand thanks to the textured back. I will say this though, that even though this white coloured phone didn't seem to pick up a whole lot of dirt and dust during my usage, I don't know how well it'll hold up in the long run, so if you want to protect it, you can use the high-quality phone case that Realme includes in the box.
In terms of display, the GT 2 has been upgraded with a 6.6-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED panel. It's got an FHD+ resolution with brilliant colours, good viewing angles and a super-smooth 120Hz high refresh rate. It offers a great experience whether you're watching content on OTT platforms or just scrolling apps endlessly, this display is an absolute joy to use. There is Widevine L1 certification for Netflix, but HDR is limited to apps like YouTube and Amazon Prime Video. The screen is completely flat, which I like, but the bezels aren't as skinny as the GT 2 Pro, with a slightly more pronounced chin. One-handed operation is just about manageable, but you will still have to shuffle your hand to reach higher parts of the screen.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/realme-gt-2-pro-review-the-most-premium-flagship-under-50-000-1649320071437" target="_blank">Realme GT 2 Pro Review: the most premium flagship under ₹50,000?</a>
<h3>Cameras</h3>
Now cameras have always been a bit of a weaker point on Realme phones, but the company has made some strides in improving that and it shows on this Realme GT 2. For instance, it sports a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor for high quality images and better colours than usual, and also features optical image stabilisation. The ultrawide lens remains the same as the previous model, though, with 119-degree field-of-view and an 8MP sensor. And, of course, no Realme smartphone would be complete without the dhaniya-mirchi 2MP macro sensor which unfortunately, feels out of place on a phone that's otherwise very capable.
Unsurprisingly, the main 50MP sensor is the highlight here, and takes good pictures in well-lit outdoor scenarios, and when you're in mixed lighting conditions, the HDR works pretty well too. Colours are sharp and punchy enough across the range, but not over-saturated. The sky in some images didn't look extremely accurate, but overall, image processing is a big step up from the Realme GT.
The 8MP ultrawide performs as expected, offering a wide field-of-view and colours that aren't too far off from the main sensor, which is appreciated. However, due to it's significantly lower resolution, there is a visible lack of detail. It's a similar story with the 2MP macro, which mostly offered inaccurate colours and pictures that weren't always the sharpest. Honestly, the main sensor packs enough pixels to use at 2X to get close up to objects, and I'd suggest using that instead.
In terms of low-light performance, the Realme GT 2 gave me good results, as long as I turned on the dedicated Night Mode. It still did a decent job without it, but turning it on just made things a bit sharper and better exposed light sources in the frame. I will admit, though, that the camera had a habit of picking up lens flare in low-light images with stray light sources, which I wasn't a fan of.
The Night Mode was even more helpful with ultrawide sensor, adding light, sharpness and colour to low-light ultrawide images.
When it comes to video, the GT 2 shoots at a maximum 4K at 60fps, but the EIS caused noticeable jitter in the frame at times. Auto-exposure also tends to be quite aggressive, sometimes causing a loss in colour accuracy.
In the hole-punch display lies the front facing camera with a 16MP sensor that captured good selfies in both indoor and outdoor scenarios. Skin tones were mostly accurate, there was more than enough detail for social media use and the edge detection in the portrait mode was also surprisingly accurate. It's worth noting that the front camera shoots videos at up to 1080p, and I would have liked to see a 4K option here.
<h3>Performance &amp; Software</h3>
Performance is perhaps one of the only areas on the Realme GT 2 where there hasn't been a massive upgrade because it runs on the Snapdragon 888 chipset, same as the GT 5G. It also gets up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM like the previous generation, along with up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Now that isn't to say I missed having a more powerful chipset, the 888 is a very capable flagship chipset that holds its own, and no matter what workload I put the GT 2 through, it performed without any issues. Day-to-day tasks, app-switching, and multi-tasking caused no stress to the phone, and even graphic intensive titles like Call of Duty Mobile ran optimally on the GT 2. Even gaming for extended periods of time didn't cause any major frame drops or lag, and the phone didn't really heat up to uncomfortable temperatures during my usage.
The smooth user experience is also helped by Android 12 and Realme UI 3.0. Apart from some bloatware which you can easily uninstall or disable, the software on this phone is great and snappy to use. UI animations are quick without stutter, buttons are the right size, and there's plenty of customisation options and handy features. I particularly liked Background Stream, which lets you run apps like YouTube in the background, without needing to buy YouTube Premium. Moreover, Realme has promised three years of major OS updates and up to five years of security updates to the Realme GT 2, which is really good to see.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/realme-gt-neo-3-review-fast-and-furious-1651244547020" target="_blank">Realme GT NEO 3 Review: Fast and furious!</a>
<h3>Battery &amp; Utility</h3>
The Realme GT 2 has gotten a bump in battery size over the last generation, now sporting a bigger 5,000mAh battery unit. I mostly got a full day of battery life even with the 120Hz refresh rate and heavy usage patterns, and with moderate usage, you should be able to make it last even further. The battery still charges at the same fantastic 65 watts, and the included 65W adaptor should get you from flat to full in 35-40 minutes.
There is one omission compared to the GT 5G, which is the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack on the GT 2. To be completely honest, I'm not a stickler for high-fidelity audio and I've moved almost entirely to wireless audio, so it's not a huge deal-breaker for me, but still worth pointing out for those that care. There's also no microSD card expansion, just space enough for two nano SIM-cards, and while there's no official IP rating, there is a rubber gasket on the SIM tray which is reassuring.
Omissions aside, the Realme GT 2 does get a super-fast and accurate in-display fingerprint scanner along with loud stereo speakers, and there's several 5G bands for whenever the high speed network rolls out in India.
<h3>Price &amp; Verdict</h3>
So, I started this review by calling the Realme GT 2 an underrated legend, and if you take a look at everything the phone offers at its starting price of ₹34,999, it really lives up to the title. It offers more value-for-money than almost all of its competitors, including the likes of the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/oneplus-9rt-review-pretty-much-as-good-as-it-gets-1645174977117" target="_blank">One Plus 9RT</a>. It's packed with killer looks, a large battery, a vastly improved camera and all the performance you could need in 2022. Honestly? It doesn't get much better than this.

The Realme GT Neo 3 promises the fastest charging you’ve ever seen at 150W, and the new Dimensity 8100 chipset.

Realme GT NEO 3 Review: Fast and furious!

The Realme GT Neo 3 promises the fastest charging you&rsquo;ve ever seen at 150W, and the new Dimensity 8100 chipset.

The Realme GT Neo 3 smartphone has been launched in India. The Realme GT Neo 3 chipset is the new MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC, with a Mali 610 GPU. The Realme GT Neo 3 comes with up to 12GB RAM, and up to 256GB storage, which is further expandable using a microSD card slot.
The Realme GT Neo 3 display is a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 1000Hz touch sampling rate, and support for 10-bit colours.
The Realme GT Neo 3 camera is a triple rear setup, with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. On the front is a 16MP selfie camera.
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The Realme GT Neo 3 OS is Realme UI 3.0, based on Android 12. The Realme GT Neo 3 is available in 2 battery configurations. The 80W fast charging version comes with a 5,000mAh battery, while the 150W fast charging version comes with a 4,500mAh battery.
The Realme GT Neo 3 price in India starts at ₹36,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model, which offers 80W fast charging. The 150W fast charging model with 12GB + 256GB has been priced at ₹42,999. Is the 150W fast charging and the performance worth the price? Find out in our review on editorji.

We take a look at the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G, with a matte finish design, AMOLED display, and high resolution camera. 

Galaxy M53 5G First Look: the mid-range monster!

We take a look at the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G, with a matte finish design, AMOLED display, and high resolution camera. Does it offer good value in the mid-range segment? Find out in this video.

We take a look at the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G, with a matte finish design, AMOLED display, and high resolution camera. Does it offer good value in the mid-range segment? Find out in this video.

The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G smartphone has been launched in India. The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, along with up to 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage, expandable up to 1TB through a microSD card slot. The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G display is a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
For optics, the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G camera sis a quad rear setup with a 108MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front is a 32MP selfie camera.
Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/oneplus-10-pro-review-the-likeable-flagship-1650793514415">OnePlus 10 Pro Review: The Likeable Flagship</a>
The Galaxy M53 5G battery is a 5,000mAh unit, with support for 25W fast charging. The Galaxy M53 5G runs One UI 4.2 based on Android 12 out of the box. Is the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G a decent package for a starting price of ₹26,500? Find out in this video.

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 Review: With a rotating AMOLED display and included S-Pen, is the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro the best laptop and tablet combo you can buy right now? Find out in our review.

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 Review: the ultimate 2-in-1 combo?

The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 gets a 12th-gen Core i7 CPU, a rotating AMOLED display, and and comes with an S-Pen. Is it the best laptop and tablet combo you can buy right now? Find out in our review on editorji.

The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 gets a 12th-gen Core i7 CPU, a rotating AMOLED display, and and comes with an S-Pen. Is it the best laptop and tablet combo you can buy right now? Find out in our review on editorji.

Samsung&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.editorji.com/editorji-specials/the-ej-tech-show/the-ej-tech-show-samsung-galaxy-book2-pro-360-and-samsung-galaxy-a73-5g-reviewed-1650702674224">Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360</a> runs on Windows 11, and features a 13.3-inch FHD AMOLED touchscreen display, which can rotate a full 360 degrees. It also comes with an S-Pen. The laptop is powered by 12th-gen Intel Core i7 processors based on the EVO platform along with Iris Xe graphics.
<h3>Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 features</h3>
The <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/samsung-s-galaxy-book-2-laptops-go-on-sale-in-india-check-prices-specs-1648830055460">Galaxy Book2 Pro 360</a> gets 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and a 512GB NVMe SSD. The 13.3-inch model gets a 63Wh battery with 65W fast charging support.
Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 also sports a dual speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support. For connectivity there&rsquo;s a Thunderbolt 4 port , along with USB-C, microSD, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
<h3>Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 Price in India</h3>
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 price in India has been set at ₹1,20,990 for the 13.3-inch Core i7 model.
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The rotating display, AMOLED screen, and included S-Pen makes the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 a very compelling package.
Is this the best laptop and tablet combo you can buy right now? Find out in our review on editorji.

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The Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick boasts some impressive specs, but is it the best 4K streaming device to buy? Find out in our review.

Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick review: best 4K streaming device?

The Realme&nbsp;4K Smart Google TV Stick boasts some impressive specs, but is it the best 4K streaming device to buy? Find out in our review.

<a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/realme-festive-offers-check-out-all-the-discounts-on-these-realme-phones-1633097882553">Realme</a> have launched the Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick in India. This is the first streaming device from Realme, which runs on the latest Google TV interface. <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/realme-4k-smart-google-tv-stick-launched-in-india-check-specs-features-1634129426101">Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick</a> specs include a quad core processor, 2GB RAM and 8GB storage.&nbsp;
Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick supports streaming at up to 60FPS, and supports HDMI 2.1 and HDR10+. It also comes with Google Assistant support, and has many streaming platforms built-in.
<h3>Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick price</h3>
The Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick price in India is ₹2,999. Is this is the best 4K streaming device to buy? Find out in our&nbsp;Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick review.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/partner/digit/realme-gt-review-affordable-flagship-redefined-realme-smartphone-review-1634203112884">Realme GT Review</a>

Is the Samsung Galaxy F13 just another contender in the crowded budget phone space? Or can it differentiate itself? Find out how it performed in our full review!

Samsung Galaxy F13 Review: new budget champion?

The Samsung Galaxy F13 has been launched in India. Galaxy F13 specs include an Exynos 850 processor, 4GB RAM and up to 128GB storage. Galaxy F13 display is a 6.6-inch LCD with an FHD+ resolution and 60Hz high refresh rate. On the back, the Galaxy F13 features a 50MP triple camera setup, and on the front, there's an 8MP selfie camera. The Galaxy F13 battery is 6,000mAh and it supports 15W fast charging. Galaxy F13 India price starts at ₹11,999 for the 4GB RAM, 64GB storage model, and goes up to ₹12,999 for the 4GB RAM, 128GB storage model. Watch our Samsung Galaxy F13 review on editorji to know about its performance and more.

Galaxy F13 

Can Samsung's Galaxy F13 be the best contender in the budget segment?

At a starting price of Rs 12,000, the Galaxy F13 competes in a space with intense rivalry from other brands.&nbsp;
The F13 also appears to be remarkably similar to the Galaxy A13 that&rsquo;s already on sale in India. So, can it do something to set itself apart in this crowded space?
<h3>Design</h3>
The F13 is unmistakably Samsung as it follows the brand&rsquo;s ongoing design language that&rsquo;s also seen on the A-series and M-series of smartphones. The rear panel of the F13, however, has a nice texture to it which does help with the grip.
It is completely made of plastic and is a pretty chunky device to hold, but that&rsquo;s due to its large battery. More on that later.
At the front, this looks like a typical budget phone with a dewdrop notch and a thick chin.
<h3>Utility</h3>
The side-mounted fingerprint scanner on this phone was pretty quick to unlock both with my right thumb as well as my left index finger. However, it will refuse to work with sweaty fingers, so you have to ensure that your fingers are completely dry.
The single bottom firing speaker on the phone is quite loud with decent audio quality. The F13 also comes with a headphone jack.&nbsp;
It's a dual sim smartphone with a dedicated micro SD card slot as well.
<h3>Display</h3>
The F13 has a 6.6-inch LCD display with full HD resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. Its predecessor, the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/samsung-galaxy-f12-hands-on-first-impressions-budget-banger-at-10-999-1617713486011" target="_blank">F12</a>, had a 90Hz display but its resolution was only HD.
I believe that trading a higher refresh rate for better resolution is totally worth it at this price point as it makes consuming content a much better experience.
Also watch: <a title="Samsung Galaxy F12 Hands on &amp; First impressions: budget banger at ₹10,999!" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/samsung-galaxy-f12-hands-on-first-impressions-budget-banger-at-10-999-1617713486011">Samsung Galaxy F12 Hands on &amp; First impressions: budget banger at ₹10,999!</a>
The display itself has pretty good colours and viewing angles, but its peak brightness is rather underwhelming as I did struggle to view it on Delhi&rsquo;s bright summer afternoons.&nbsp;
Also worth mentioning is that the auto brightness sensor, at least on my test unit, was pretty slow to respond to ambient light. Hope this can be fixed with a software update
<h3>Performance &amp; Software</h3>
The device is powered by Samsung&rsquo;s octa-core Exynos 850 chipset and comes with only a 4GB RAM option and up to 128GB storage.&nbsp;
The Exynos 850 is an entry-level chipset from 2020 and it gets easily outperformed by most SoCs found on similarly priced phones.&nbsp;
For instance, the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/realme-narzo-50a-review-50mp-triple-camera-helio-g85-on-a-budget-1633609244532" target="_blank">Realme Narzo 50A</a> comes with a Helio G85 chip, while the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/poco-m4-pro-5g-smartphone-launched-in-india-check-price-specs-1644916943985" target="_blank">Poco M4</a> has a Dimensity 700... But this doesn't mean that the Exynos 850 is a poor performer.&nbsp;
It handles occasional gaming just fine and I didn't witness any major lags, although micro stutters were prominent from time to time when interacting with the UI.
It's also worth noting that the chipset does not support 5G which means it's not as future-proof as it should be.&nbsp;
On the software front, you get Android 12 with OneUI 4.1 on top. There are a bunch of pre-installed apps but that&rsquo;s not an issue since they can be uninstalled. You also do not get any ads baked into the UI.&nbsp;
Samsung is also promising 2 major software updates and two years of security updates on this phone.
<h3>Cameras</h3>
The F13 features a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP primary camera. For the price, I found nothing much to complain about when it comes to camera quality. If I must be critical, I would note that the dynamic range is rather limited.
The photos are good enough to be posted on social media. The phone does not have a dedicated night mode, but low-light photos still came out to be quite usable.
There is no form of stabilisation when it comes to videos, but then again, it is acceptable keeping the F13&rsquo;s price in mind.
What&rsquo;s impressive is that while rival brands have started to eliminate the ultra-wide angle camera from their budget phones, Samsung is still offering a 5MP ultra-wide shooter on the F13. &nbsp;As long as there is a good amount of ambient light, this camera will give you usable shots.
The third camera is a 2MP depth sensor that&rsquo;s there just to make up the numbers.
The 8MP selfie camera on the F13 produces decent results, but you have to keep your hand stable as there is no autofocus here.
Also watch: <a title="Samsung Galaxy M53 5G review: best phone under ₹27,000?" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/samsung-galaxy-m53-5g-review-best-phone-under-27-0001652969524333" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy M53 5G review: best phone under ₹27,000?</a>
<h3>Battery Life</h3>
The F13 comes with a large 6,000mAh battery. As a result, it is easily a two-day battery life smartphone if your usage only includes texting, taking calls and scrolling through social media.
If you consume a lot of video content, the device would still easily last you well over a day.
You get a 15W charger inside the F13&rsquo;s box. It takes well over 2 hours to fully recharge, &nbsp;which isn't exactly fast but its great battery life more than makes up for it.
<h3>Verdict</h3>
The Galaxy F13 is a good budget smartphone for those who watch a lot of videos and would like a phone with impressive battery life. Its ad-free UI is also a big plus, so is its onboard ultra-wide angle camera.
While it's not the strongest contender in this segment when it comes to raw performance, it still offers enough value, especially if you are on a tight budget.&nbsp;

LG QP5 Eclair Soundbar Review: This is the LG QP5 Soundbar, LGs latest offering for those that need a great-sounding setup, but don’t have the space for a full-size soundbar and sub-woofer.

LG QP5 Eclair Soundbar Review: best compact audio setup?

The LG QP5 Eclair soundbar provides a soundbar and a subwoofer in one powerful, compact package. LG QP5 Eclair specs include five speakers in the soundbar for a 100W sound output, and two bi-directional drivers in the subwoofer for a 220W sound output. LG QP5 Eclair accepts all kinds of input, including USB-A, Optical Audio In, HDMI ARC/eARC, and Bluetooth 4.0. The LG QP5 Eclair price in India is set at ₹59,990. Watch how it performed in our LG QP5 Eclair soundbar review.

If you need high-quality sound in a compact form factor, the LG QP5 Eclair might be your best bet

This is the LG QP5 Soundbar, LGs latest offering for those that need a great-sounding setup, but don&rsquo;t have the space for a full-size soundbar and sub-woofer. The QP5 Eclair comes with a lot of premium technology for a price of ₹59,990, and today we&rsquo;re going to tell you whether it&rsquo;s worth going for if you&rsquo;re in the market for the compact cinema experience.
<h3>LG QP5 Eclair Soundbar Design</h3>
Design is one of the most important aspects of the QP5, both in terms of form and function. The main speaker is quite compact, measuring less than 30cm, so if you need a soundbar setup with, let&rsquo;s say, a monitor rather than a big TV, the Eclair fits in quite neatly.
The subwoofer is obviously larger, but at around 39cm in length and around 29cm in height, it&rsquo;s not exceptionally large, and should easily fit underneath a reasonably sized desk setup, or even on the table itself.
Weight-wise, the main speaker is just over 1.5kg, while the subwoofer is 7.7kg, so if you&rsquo;re thinking of mounting the entire setup on a table, you may want to keep that in mind.
Moreover, in the interest of being a compact, fuss-free setup, the subwoofer connects to the soundbar wirelessly, but they both do require power individually.
Moving on to the form of the QP5 Eclair, which is actually quite a step away from your usual soundbars. For one, both the main speaker and subwoofer are encased in Jersey fabric and while LG calls this colour variant Black, it looks more of a deep navy blue in person.
The main speaker gets a metal speaker grille on top, underneath which lie the drivers themselves, while the subwoofer&rsquo;s inner structure is made of wood.
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<h3>LG QP5 Eclair Soundbar Utility and Connectivity</h3>
For utility, the QP5 comes with a good selection of ports. On the back of the main speaker, you&rsquo;ll see two HDMI ports a USB port, an Optical Audio In and a power input. It&rsquo;s worth mentioning that there&rsquo;s ARC/eARC compatibility for the first HDMI out port, which makes connecting the soundbar to a TV a very seamless process. However, there&rsquo;s only Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity here, and it would have been nice to see a more recent version since this is a new product.
Along with the ports, you&rsquo;ll also notice five buttons on the back. These control Bluetooth pairing, volume up and down, changing input and turning the soundbar on or off.
There&rsquo;s also a couple of LED lights on the front of the main speaker to indicate things like the Bluetooth status and volume level.
However, the buttons aren&rsquo;t the only way to change basic settings, because the QP5 also gets this nice and simple remote. Using it, you can change the volume level, control bluetooth settings, control playback and even access sound presets for certain types of content.
If you&rsquo;d like to ditch the remote altogether though, or access even more functions, you can download the LG Soundbar app. It&rsquo;s available on both iOS and Android, and it offers all of the remote&rsquo;s functionality and then some more. For instance, it allows you to tune the equaliser for both the main speaker and the subwoofer, to tweak them to your preference. It also allows you to run diagnostics to make sure you&rsquo;ve got the QP5 set up just right, for the best possible experience.
<h3>LG QP5 Eclair Soundbar Sound Quality</h3>
In terms of technology, the QP5 is quite well-equipped. There&rsquo;s support for Dolby Atoms, DTS:X, and the AI Sound Pro algorithm which identifies content and tweaks the sound to enhance your listening experience. Moreover, if you use the QP5 soundbar with a compatible LG TV, AI Sound Pro works with the Alpha 9 AI Processor to deliver a clear, consistent viewing experience.
Power-wise, the QP5 is rated for a total 320W of power output, and it delivers that via a 3.1.2 channel setup. The main speaker outputs a total 100W, using 5 driver units, while the subwoofer outputs the rest of the 220W.
Now, in terms of sound fidelity, the QP5 is pretty good, and that main speaker is deceptively loud for its size. It gets almost obnoxiously loud at full chat, and if you&rsquo;re going to use this setup in a reasonably-sized bedroom, the sound output should suffice.
Sound reproduction is quite clear, and both mids and highs are well-balanced on the whole. The subwoofer didn&rsquo;t produce a very impressive show, especially when it came to cinematic content, but I realised it was mostly due to how neutral the default sound profile is. Once I tweaked the equaliser to my liking using the LG Soundbar app, the subwoofer produced more than enough thump, even from some pretty demanding, bass-heavy tracks.
Moreover, since the subwoofer gets bi-directional units, there&rsquo;s very little vibration, so you should be able to mount it on a lower shelf underneath a desk or even on top of it without any issues.
It&rsquo;s also worth mentioning that the entire setup is tuned by Meridian, who also tuned the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/lg-tone-free-fp9-review-clean-sound-clean-ears-1648207621449" target="_blank">LG Tone Free FP9</a> earbuds we reviewed earlier this year, so sound quality is certainly quite good thanks to that partnership.
<h3>LG QP5 Eclair Soundbar Verdict</h3>
So, at ₹59,990, the LG QP5 Eclair Soundbar doesn&rsquo;t come cheap. It&rsquo;s a premium price tag for a product that does come with a lot of handy features and good sound quality, but also faces a lot of competition from more powerful options in this segment. That being said, the QP5 Eclair is more geared towards someone that needs a powerful, fuss-free audio setup in a compact environment, and in that particular case, it&rsquo;s possibly the best in the business.

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<h3>Sony Bravia X80K features</h3>
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<h3>Sony Bravia X80K price in India&nbsp;</h3>
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<h3>Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 specifications</h3>
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 CPU is the Intel Core i7-1255U, with Intel Iris Xe graphics. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 specifications include 16GB of DDR4x RAM and 512GB of NVMe SSD storage. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 display is a 13.3-inch FHD+ AMOLED unit with HDR+ support and a peak brightness of 500 nits.
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<h3>Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 battery &amp; price</h3>
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iQOO NEO 6 Review: New mid-range champ?

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&nbsp;iQOO is hoping to disrupt the tricky mid-range segment with its all-new Neo 6 smartphone.
iQOO Neo 6SPECS
iQOONeo 6&nbsp;specifications include the&nbsp;Snapdragon 870 5G chipset, coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.&nbsp;iQOONeo 6 features a&nbsp;6.62-inch E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz high refresh rate.&nbsp;You also get support for HDR10+ content.&nbsp;&nbsp;As for utility,&nbsp;&nbsp;the IQOONeo 6 is pretty well stacked - it comes with a dual SIM card slot, Type-C port, well balanced stereo speakers and packs in 5G connectivity.
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iQOO&nbsp;NEO&nbsp;6 SOFTWARE
&nbsp;In terms of software, the&nbsp;Neo 6 runs on FunTouch OS 12 based on Android 12. iQOO is guaranteeing two major Android updates and up to three years of security updates for the Neo 6 smartphone.&nbsp;
iQOO&nbsp;NEO&nbsp;6 CAMERA
The back of the phone has three cameras: a 64-megapixel main, an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP macro. iQOO Neo 6 also gets а 16MР саmerа аt the &nbsp;frоnt &nbsp;for &nbsp;selfies &amp; video саlling.&nbsp;
iQOO&nbsp;NEO&nbsp;6 PRICE
OnePlus&nbsp;Nord&nbsp;CE2 Lite battery is a 4,700 mAh unit and it supports 80W fast charging. iQOO Neo 6 price in India starts at ₹29,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model.&nbsp;Watch our iQOO Neo 6 review on editorji to know about its performance and more.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;
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