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Realme P4 Power 5G review based on real-world testing, covering battery life, charging, display, performance, cameras, software, and long-term usability.

Realme P4 Power 5G Review: 29 Hours Later, It Still Wouldn’t Die

We tested the Realme P4 Power 5G with its massive 10,001mAh battery to see if it truly delivers unmatched endurance in daily use.

Realme P4 Power 5G Review: Built to Outlast Battery Anxiety

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Realme

Realme P4 Power 5G

<p>Realme P4 Power 5G is built around a massive 10,001mAh battery, delivering extreme endurance, a smooth 144Hz display, and dependable performance for users who value long battery life over everything else.</p>

<p>We all expected that by 2026, the fear of a dead phone would be a distant memory, but most of us are still hunting for charging ports by mid-day. The Realme P4 Power 5G feels like it was designed out of pure spite for that struggle. It aims to be the final solution for anyone tired of living on a low-battery warning.</p>
<p>While other manufacturers are playing it safe by inching toward 7,000mAh, Realme has gone nuclear with a 10,001mAh Titan Battery. It is a massive jump that honestly makes every other flagship look outdated. I have been using the TransSilver edition as my daily driver to see if this is just a spec-sheet flex or a real game-changer. A huge battery means nothing if the phone is a brick or lags under pressure.</p>
<p>Launching today, January 29, the P4 Power 5G starts at ₹25,999 for the 8GB+128GB base model. I tested the 12GB+256GB version, priced at ₹30,999, to see if it can actually survive the ultimate endurance test.</p>
<h2>Unboxing &amp; Design: The "Power of Paradox"</h2>
<p>The unboxing experience feels refreshingly grounded to me. In the box, I get the phone, a standard clear TPU case that protects the back without hiding the TransSilver finish, which is also available in TransOrange and TransBlue, and a full 80W SuperVOOC charger. It is a relief to see a brand still including both the charging brick and a solid cable, as it means I can get the advertised charging speeds from day one without buying anything extra.</p>
<p>Once I remove the plastic, it is immediately clear that <a title="Realme 16 Pro+ Review: Real-World Performance, Big Battery, Serious Cameras" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/realme-16-pro-review-real-world-performance-big-battery-serious-cameras-1767698966416" target="_blank">Realme</a> was not aiming for subtlety. The TransSilver unit I have been using is built around a bold, two-part design that demands attention. The top section is dominated by the TransView window, a transparent panel that reveals circuit-inspired patterns and exposed screw details. It has a gritty, mechanical character that feels intentional and loud. This design clearly leans into a tech-forward, expressive identity, favouring personality over the safe, minimal glass slabs that dominate the market.</p>
<p>The lower half of the phone takes a more practical direction. It transitions into a matte finish exactly where my palm naturally grips the device. I see this as a smart functional choice because the added texture provides better grip and a sense of security that glossy phones often lack. The contrast between the transparent top and the matte bottom gives the phone a distinct identity without making the design feel cluttered.</p>
<p>The camera island follows the same confident design language. It is a raised rectangular block with two large circular rings stacked vertically, along with a slim strip housing the third sensor and the flash. You do notice the bump when the phone is placed flat on a desk, but the layout feels deliberate rather than something added as an afterthought.</p>
<p>What impressed me most is the engineering behind the size. Packing in a massive 10,001mAh battery usually results in a phone that feels like a brick, yet Realme has managed to keep the thickness to just 9.08mm. In my view, this is the biggest highlight of the phone itself. It feels dense and substantial, but the quad-curved display and the way the back panel tapers into the frame help it sit comfortably in my hand.</p>
<p>At 219 grams, I do notice the weight when coming from a smaller phone, but it is lighter than several flagship devices with much smaller batteries. More importantly, the weight distribution feels well balanced. It never feels top-heavy while I am typing or scrolling, which helped avoid the hand fatigue I expected. It is a large phone, but one that remains practical for daily use.</p>
<h2>Battery and Charging: Entering the 10,000mAh era</h2>
<p>Since the <a title="Realme P4 Power 5G First Look: 10,001mAh battery, crammed into a slim design" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/mobiles/realme-p4-power-5g-first-look-10-000mah-battery-crammed-into-a-slim-design-1768974283807" target="_blank">Realme P4 Power 5G</a> is essentially a gigantic battery pack with a phone attached, the battery performance deserves real attention. While most brands spent 2025 cautiously nudging capacities to 6,000 or 7,000mAh, Realme threw caution to the wind. After using the phone for a few days, my idea of what &ldquo;good&rdquo; battery life actually means shifted completely. The 10,001mAh Titan Battery is not just a spec-sheet flex. It genuinely changes how you treat the device day to day.</p>
<p>To see if those numbers actually held up, I decided to be a bit unreasonable. I charged the phone to 100% and let 4K YouTube videos loop continuously. No power-saving modes, no lowered brightness, just raw, constant playback. Most phones would struggle to make it through a workday like this, but the P4 Power took three full hours just to drop its first 10%.</p>
<p>After 12 hours of straight playback, the battery was still sitting at a healthy 57%. By the 24-hour mark, I was genuinely tired of checking the percentage, yet it was still holding on at 22%. It finally dipped to 20% after 24 hours and 29 minutes of nonstop 4K streaming.</p>
<p>I expected that final 20% to drain quickly, but that did not happen. The phone did not shut down until the 29-hour and 31-minute mark, meaning the last stretch alone delivered nearly five additional hours of runtime. Realme claims around 32.5 hours of YouTube playback, and since I was not using any power-saving features, those lab numbers actually seem fairly conservative. For most users, this is easily a two-day phone, and stretching it to three days is very realistic if you are not glued to the screen.</p>
<p>A big reason this works is the battery technology itself. Realme is using a silicon-carbon anode battery, which allows far higher energy density without turning the phone into something that feels like a brick. There is also a &ldquo;Titan Long-Life Algorithm&rdquo; baked into the software, which Realme claims can keep the battery healthy for up to eight years. That is a bold promise, but charging the phone far less often does make the maths for longer battery life add up.</p>
<p>Despite the massive capacity, charging is surprisingly quick. The 80W UltraDart charging took the phone from zero to 100% in about one hour and 11 minutes. A 36-minute top-up gets it to 50%, which, on this phone, is enough to last an entire day.</p>
<p>I also ended up using the 27W reverse charging more than expected. With such a large battery, the P4 Power effectively doubles as a high-speed power bank. I plugged in my Realme 14 Pro+ and saw it jump from 31% to 41% in roughly 33 minutes. Combined with bypass charging, the entire power setup feels thoughtfully engineered rather than just oversized.</p>
<h2>Display: 144Hz HyperGlow 4D Curve+</h2>
<p>The best thing I can say about the display on the Realme P4 Power 5G is that I stopped noticing it after the first hour. That is usually a good sign. When a screen disappears into the background, it means it is doing its job well. On paper, this is a 1.5K 144Hz HyperGlow 4D Curve+ panel, and in everyday use, it makes the phone feel far more premium than the price would suggest. The quad-curved edges allow the glass to flow neatly into the frame, which visually trims down the phone and makes it feel less bulky than it actually is.</p>
<p>The 144Hz refresh rate is exactly as smooth as I expected. Scrolling through social feeds, switching apps, or moving through settings feels quick and fluid. While the full 144Hz mode is limited to supported apps and games, general motion handling remains consistently smooth. It is not an LTPO panel, but during my time with it, the LTPS technology felt efficient enough without any obvious drawbacks.</p>
<p>Brightness is where this display really stands out for me. Realme claims a peak brightness of 6,500 nits, which is clearly a lab figure, but the real-world performance still impressed me. Even under harsh midday sunlight in New Delhi, I had no trouble reading messages or checking maps. I never felt the need to search for shade just to see the screen clearly.</p>
<p>The colour tuning is also well judged. It looks punchy without slipping into that artificial, over-saturated look that many mid-range phones suffer from. Skin tones look natural, and with HDR10+ support, Netflix content feels dynamic, with good contrast and highlights that pop. I also appreciated the eye-care mode, which stays comfortable without turning everything yellow. Overall, this is a well-balanced panel that remains easy on the eyes, which matters when the battery encourages very long screen-on time.</p>
<h2>Performance: Sustained power</h2>
<p>The <a title="Realme P4 Pro Review: Best phone under ₹25,000?" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/realme-p4-pro-review-best-phone-under-25-000-1756028306605" target="_blank">Realme P4</a> Power 5G is not trying to win benchmark trophies with its MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra, and that feels deliberate. Built on a 4nm process, the chip is clearly tuned for consistency and reliability rather than headline-grabbing numbers. On paper, it is not a flagship processor, but that spec sheet does not fully reflect how the phone behaves in daily use.</p>
<p>In my day-to-day usage, performance felt surprisingly snappy. I usually keep far too many apps running in the background, but the phone handled that without slowing down. Opening apps like Instagram or Chrome was quick, and I did not run into the random stutters that often show up on mid-range phones. This is the kind of performance sweet spot most people actually want, where everything works smoothly without drawing attention to the hardware.</p>
<p>Out of curiosity, I ran a few benchmarks to see if the numbers matched my experience. On AnTuTu, the phone scored just over 8.7 lakh. Geekbench 6 returned a single-core score of 1060 and a multi-core score of 2942. These are not eye-catching figures, but they are solid for the price and line up with the stable behaviour I saw in real-world use.</p>
<p>Gaming was where I had some concerns, especially with such a large battery and whether Realme would need to throttle performance. The company claims a stable 90 FPS in BGMI, and in my testing, that claim held up. Gameplay felt fluid, with no sudden frame drops during intense moments. While the phone does allow higher frame rates in some cases, sticking to 90 FPS delivered the most consistent experience.</p>
<p>Thermals are something to keep in mind. In my tests, the phone started at around 24 degrees and climbed to 34 degrees within the first twenty minutes of gaming. After an hour, it hovered near 40 degrees, and by the two-hour mark, it reached roughly 44 degrees. At that point, the warmth becomes noticeable in your hands. Interestingly, I did not see this behaviour during my 24-hour YouTube playback test. The heat only showed up when the GPU was being pushed hard.</p>
<p>Overall, if you can tolerate some warmth during long gaming sessions, the P4 Power delivers stable, dependable performance that feels stronger than its price suggests. It comes across as a reliable workhorse rather than just another budget phone.</p>
<h2>Software, UI &amp; UX, and AI</h2>
<p>The Realme P4 Power 5G runs Realme UI 7.0 on top of Android 16, and from the first boot, the software feels fairly mature. The interface is smooth, and the animations feel quick without trying too hard to be flashy. Realme highlights its new Flux Engine for smoother transitions and improved background app handling, and in my daily use, it actually makes a difference. The phone stays responsive even when I am bouncing between multiple apps.</p>
<p>That said, this is still very much a Realme phone, which means there is a noticeable amount of pre-installed bloatware waiting for you out of the box. It is not the cleanest Android experience you can get. The upside is that most of these apps can be uninstalled. After spending a bit of time cleaning things up, the software feels far more manageable and less cluttered.</p>
<p>The UI becomes more interesting once you start using the AI features. I usually approach these with low expectations, but some of them are genuinely useful. AI Captions, for example, worked well for me while watching videos in noisy environments, and the accuracy for English content was better than expected.</p>
<p>There are also creative tools like AI Instant Clip and AI Perfect Shot, clearly aimed at people who post regularly on Instagram or Reels. They make it easy to fix framing or add lighting effects like AI LightMe without needing a separate editing app. Importantly, these features run smoothly on the hardware, which is not always the case on mid-range phones.</p>
<p>In terms of longevity, Realme promises three major Android updates and four years of security patches. For a phone in this price segment, that feels fair. Overall, the software is not perfect, mainly because of the bloatware, but it is stable, feature-rich, and well optimised.</p>
<h2>Camera</h2>
<p>The Realme P4 Power 5G uses a 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera paired with an 8MP ultra-wide, a setup we have seen plenty of times before. In daylight, the main camera does a decent job. Photos are sharp enough for most people, but it is clear that the software is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Colours are noticeably boosted, especially greens and blues, giving shots an instant Instagram-ready look. It works well for social media, but calling the output natural would be a stretch.</p>
<p>Dynamic range is where the limits show up. Bright skies are handled reasonably well, but in high-contrast scenes, shadows tend to lose detail and turn into dark patches. The phone gets the shot, but it does not always balance the scene cleanly.</p>
<p>Portraits are surprisingly decent for the price. Edge detection usually holds up, though it still struggles with messy hair. The background blur feels a bit too aggressive for my taste, but it looks fine on a phone screen. My main issue is skin tones. Realme has moved away from the heavy plastic smoothing of older models, but there is still a visible AI-processed layer that makes faces look slightly artificial. It is not a dealbreaker, but it is noticeable.</p>
<p>The 8MP ultra-wide is fine for quick landscape shots, though the drop in sharpness compared to the main camera is obvious. On the positive side, colour consistency between the two lenses is good, so the gallery looks cohesive.</p>
<p>Selfies are good enough for video calls, even if they share that same processed look. Video recording tops out at 4K 30fps and looks sharp, but stabilisation shows its mid-range limits. It is fine when standing still, but walking footage has visible shake. Overall, this is a social-media-first camera setup that prioritises convenience over precision.</p>
<h2>Verdict: Should you buy it?</h2>
<p>If you are tired of carrying a power bank everywhere, the Realme P4 Power 5G makes a very strong case for itself. It feels tailor-made for students, frequent travellers, or anyone who spends hours streaming videos and just wants a phone that can last through a long weekend. That massive 10,001mAh battery, paired with a 144Hz display, turns it into a genuinely solid device for media consumption.</p>
<p>That said, it is not trying to please everyone. If mobile photography is a priority or if you cannot tolerate a phone that warms up during long gaming sessions, this is probably not the right pick. The cameras are clearly tuned for quick social media shots, and sustained GPU-heavy gaming does bring noticeable heat.</p>
<p>Ultimately, this phone knows exactly what it is meant to be. If you want a reliable workhorse that simply refuses to run out of juice, it is hard to beat right now. It prioritises real-world endurance over chasing benchmark glory.</p>

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

Logitech MX Master 4 review: Still the productivity king?

Logitech

Logitech MX Master 4

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

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

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

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

Redmi

Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G

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

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

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

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

Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini: A 200MP compact phone that's full of surprises

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Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini

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

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

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

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

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

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold at CES 2026: The Boldest Step Yet in Foldable Phone Design

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

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

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

Redmi Note 15 5G first impressions: A slimmer, brighter, more refined Note

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

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

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

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

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

POCO C85: Poco C85: A budget win with a few trade-offs

Poco 

POCO C85

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

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

OnePlus marks 12 years in India with six new brand ambassadors and a “Power On. Limits Off” campaign ahead of the OnePlus 15R and Pad Go 2 launch in Bengaluru on Dec 17.

OnePlus marks 12 years with six ambassadors ahead of 15R reveal

OnePlus has unveiled six brand ambassadors — Jasprit Bumrah, Smriti Mandhana, Jonathan, Armaan Malik, Kush Maini and Nitanshi Goel — as part of the cinematic “Power On. Limits Off” campaign. The films lead into the Rise as One launch for OnePlus 15R and Pad Go 2 in Bengaluru on December 17.

OnePlus 12th Anniversary: Six Ambassadors & “Power On. Limits Off” Campaign

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<p>OnePlus has decided to do things a little differently as it completes 12 years in India. Instead of leaning on one big celebrity, the brand has brought together a completely new mix of people to represent it this year. The list is surprisingly diverse, you&rsquo;ve got Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana from the cricket world, gaming creator Jonathan, singer Armaan Malik, Formula racer Kush Maini, and even actor Nitanshi Goel.</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s a lineup that feels less like a typical endorsement deal and more like OnePlus trying to tap into different pockets of Indian pop culture at the same time.</p>
<h2>The New Brand Faces</h2>
<p>This fresh roster is the face of their new campaign, &ldquo;Power On. Limits Off,&rdquo; which is setting the stage for the upcoming launch of the <a title="OnePlus 15 Review: Playing the Long Game? (ft iPhone 17 &amp; OnePlus 13)" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/oneplus-15-review-playing-the-long-game-ft-iphone-17-oneplus-13-1763045383836" target="_blank">OnePlus</a> 15R and OnePlus Pad Go 2.</p>
<p>According to the brand, this isn't just about plastering faces on billboards. They&rsquo;ve commissioned a six-part ad film series, conceptualized in-house and produced by Helsinki-based creative shop Kameron. The concept seems to steer clear of standard glossy tech ads, instead focusing on the gritty, internal monologues of these performers. The films explore themes like the long road to recovery after an injury, the mental toughness required to ignore criticism, and the courage to reinvent oneself, narratives that OnePlus is using to mirror its long-standing "Never Settle" philosophy.</p>
<h2>A Campaign Built on Performance</h2>
<p>The strategy here is pretty clear. By pulling in names like Jonathan Gaming and Kush Maini alongside mainstream cricket stars, OnePlus is trying to tie its hardware specs, specifically speed and processing power, to real-world performance in esports and motorsport. Ishita Grover, Director of Marketing at OnePlus India, highlighted this intentional diversity, noting that blending sport, art, and tech allows them to reflect a "performance-first approach" that appeals to different corners of their user base.</p>
<p>Jasprit Bumrah, speaking on the tie-up, stripped it down to work ethic rather than just products. "Pushing limits is a quiet journey that involves challenging yourself to be better. It is about showing up every day, trusting the work... and rising stronger," he said. Singer Armaan Malik added that the collaboration felt natural because it focused on "choosing growth over comfort," a sentiment the brand is hoping to attach to its new devices.</p>
<h2>The Launch Event</h2>
<p>All eyes are now on December 17. The company is treating its 12th anniversary as a major community moment with the &ldquo;Rise as One&rdquo; event in Bengaluru. This is where the OnePlus 15R and the <a title="OnePlus Pad Go review: Best budget Android tablet? Know price, specs, pros and cons" href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/gadget-review/oneplus-pad-go-review-best-budget-android-tablet-know-price-specs-pros-and-cons-1699003168616" target="_blank">Pad Go</a> 2 will officially break cover. Breaking from standard media-only launches, OnePlus has opened this up to the public; fans wanting to catch the unveil live can actually grab tickets via BookMyShow right now.</p>

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

Asus ROG Xbox Ally & Ally X first impressions

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

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

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

The iPhone 17 is Apple’s best standard iPhone yet — sleek design, 120Hz display, reliable dual cameras, long battery life, and blazing A19 power.

iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s best base iPhone yet

iPhone 17 Review: Why the entry iPhone is now the one to get

Sahil Maniktala

Apple

Apple iPhone 17

<h3 data-start="1453" data-end="1653"><strong>The iPhone 17 finally nails the base iPhone formula with 120Hz ProMotion, strong battery life, and reliable cameras &ndash; making it the sweet spot in Apple&rsquo;s lineup.</strong></h3>
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<p>For the longest time, every year when Apple launches an iPhone, I am inundated with questions from family and friends, asking if they should get the latest iPhone, and each year, without fail, I have told them to go for the Pro model from the previous year.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Well, Apple changed that script with the iPhone 17.</p>
<p>For the first time in years, the base iPhone, the non-Pro model, truly deserves the flagship title that we associate with iPhones. While Apple finally moving to a 120Hz display plays a major role in this, it's not the only reason why the base iPhone 17 finally feels like a Pro.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The iPhone 17 starts at ₹82,900 for the 256GB variant, with the 512GB model priced at ₹1,02,900. That bump in base storage makes the entry point feel far more reasonable, especially for a phone that is as capable as the iPhone 17</p>
<p>I tested the iPhone 17 for a good 10 days and, having daily driven the iPhone 16 Pro Max for a year, and an iPhone 15 Pro Max the year before that, I can confidently say that for most people looking to buy an iPhone, the iPhone 17 is all they need to consider. Let me explain why.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>The iPhone 17 is familiar but really well built</strong></h2>
<p>At first, the iPhone 17 doesn&rsquo;t scream of a radical redesign like the rest of the iPhone 17 series, but living with it for a bit shows how Apple has fine-tuned the minute details. You still get that familiar glass sandwich design, that pill-shaped vertically stacked camera island, and that space-grade aluminium frame, but they all feel a little different.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The phone itself is solidly built, without being heavy. At 177 grams and with a thickness of 7.8mm, I found the balance to be just right. It&rsquo;s been a while since I&rsquo;ve used a phone that nails the proportions this perfectly, has the right balance of weight and size, and slips in and out of my pocket without me giving it much thought.</p>
<p>Glass is one area where Apple has genuinely pushed things forward. The iPhone 17 debuts Corning&rsquo;s new Ceramic Shield 2 on the front, and Apple claims it&rsquo;s twice as tough as before.&nbsp;</p>
<p>For the back, we get last year&rsquo;s Ceramic Shield, the same stuff that we see protecting the display of the 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, and from my experience, they&rsquo;ve proven to be remarkably tough and handle scratches pretty well. I&rsquo;ve carried iPhones with that glass without a screen protector, and while the occasional scratch does show up, it&rsquo;s nowhere near the scuffs and wear I&rsquo;ve seen on other flagship devices.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I also absolutely love the colours this year. Black and White are the safe choices, which are also highly demanded. But the Mist Blue, Sage, and Lavender add that hint of character without going over the top. They aren&rsquo;t as loud as the iPhone 16&rsquo;s Pink, Teal, Ultramarine, but they are still playful and elegant. I am glad to see how Apple has been experimenting with colours this year, especially with the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>The iPhone 17&rsquo;s cameras are pretty solid</strong></h2>
<p>The iPhone 17 keeps things simple on the back with a dual-camera setup, with one 48MP main fusion camera, and the other and a 48MP ultrawide fusion camera. They are stacked vertically inside a neat pill-shaped camera island.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On paper, it may sound like Apple is holding back compared to the Pro models, but after testing it for over a week, I&rsquo;ve been genuinely impressed by what this setup can do.</p>
<p>The main sensor is rock solid. Photos come out sharp, detailed, and with excellent colour accuracy. White balance is consistent, highlights don&rsquo;t blow out, and shadows retain plenty of depth. In regular daylight shots, it&rsquo;s really tough to find fault, and it holds up just as well in low-light. The iPhone 17 delivers the kind of reliable results that make it easy to trust as a daily shooter.</p>
<p>The ultrawide camera is equally dependable. Colours match the main sensor really well, which means your photo set looks consistent across focal lengths. Yes, there are times, when the images may look slightly overprocessed, but they tend to happen only in low-light, that too when you&rsquo;re pixel peeping. For social media and day-to-day use, they&rsquo;re still perfect.</p>
<p>Portraits are where I expected the iPhone 17 to struggle, mainly because it did not have a dedicated telephoto lens, but to my surprise, it held up surprisingly well.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Edge detection is clean, and the natural-looking bokeh makes subjects pop.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Video is classic iPhone; crisp visuals 4K at 60 FPS with excellent stabilisation, with great details and colours.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Now, you don&rsquo;t get some of the extra pro-grade features like 4K 120 FPS or ProRes recording, but honestly, I did not miss them. Even content creators who post most of their stuff on Instagram and YouTube rarely use ProRes or 4K at 120FS.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The iPhone 17 series brings a new trick called dual video recording. It lets you capture footage from the front and rear cameras at the same time, merging them into a single video &mdash; similar to what you&rsquo;d see on a FaceTime or WhatsApp call. I tested it a couple of times and, to be fair, it worked flawlessly. The thing is, I don&rsquo;t really see a use case for it. Android phones have had this for years, and yet I can&rsquo;t recall seeing much content online that actually takes advantage of it. It feels more like a novelty than a must-have feature.</p>
<p>Where the iPhone 17 really shines for me is with the selfie camera. Apple has gone with a 24MP square sensor that outputs 18MP shots, and because of this design, you also get Centre Stage on the front. This feature lets you reframe selfies any way you want, no matter how you&rsquo;re holding the phone. Shooting a wide group selfie in portrait orientation? Easy. Recording a horizontal video while holding the phone vertically? No problem. It might sound trivial, but when you combine the bigger sensor with Centre Stage, the iPhone 17 gives you the best video stabilisation in selfies that&rsquo;s nothing short of outstanding. No other phone I&rsquo;ve used even comes close in this area.</p>
<p>For most people, the iPhone 17&rsquo;s camera system is more than enough. It&rsquo;s reliable, versatile, and delivers consistently great results without feeling compromised.</p>
<h2><strong>The 120Hz ProMotion Display on the iPhone 17 is a pretty big deal</strong></h2>
<p>Apple&rsquo;s given the regular iPhone a 6.3-inch display this year, but the real win is that it finally gets ProMotion. After years of waiting, a non-Pro iPhone can now hit 120Hz, and trust me, the difference is obvious.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Swiping through apps feels fast, animations flow naturally, and even gaming has that slick, smooth finish that makes the phone feel truly premium. For the longest time, the 60Hz screen was the deal-breaker that pushed me to recommend the Pro models. Not anymore.</p>
<p>In day-to-day use, the panel delivers everything I expect from an iPhone. Colours are spot on, and are accurate whether I&rsquo;m scrolling through photos or watching content on Netflix and YouTube. You also get Dolby Vision support, which makes some content look fantastic.</p>
<p>There are some other changes too. The bezels are ridiculously slim, almost as thin as the Pro models, and it gives the phone a sleek, near edge-to-edge feel. That instantly makes the 17 look more modern.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I was particularly impressed with the brightness. The iPhone 17 can crank up to a blistering 3,000 nits of peak brightness. Step outside into direct sunlight, and it&rsquo;s immediately obvious how much clearer and more legible it is compared to older models.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Audio is solid too. The stereo speakers get nice and loud, with enough bass to give music and videos a bit of punch. I didn&rsquo;t find them to be as full-bodied as what you get on the Pro models, but still, you really can&rsquo;t complain.</p>
<h2><strong>The iPhone 17 is a beast in performance, but what about AI?</strong></h2>
<p>The iPhone 17 runs on Apple&rsquo;s brand-new A19 chip, and honestly, you can feel how snappy it is from the moment you start using it. Everything is instant: Apps open the second I tap them, switching between heavy tasks feels effortless, and gaming doesn&rsquo;t just run smoothly, it stays smooth.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Apple&rsquo;s also finally bumped the base storage to 256GB too, which feels long overdue. With the size of today&rsquo;s apps, photos, and 4K videos, 128GB just wasn&rsquo;t cutting it anymore.</p>
<p>Using the phone day to day, I never felt like I was waiting on it. Scrolling through feeds, editing photos, and even jumping between a couple of apps all felt seamless.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Benchmarks only confirmed what I was already feeling, and just for fun, I also threw the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro in to the mix, to see just how big of a leap do we get in one and two generations.</p>
<p>In Antutu, the iPhone 17 scored over 2.4 million and handily beat the iPhone 16 Pro score of 2.07 million and absolutely crushed the 15 Pro's 1.79 million.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Geekbench shows the same story, although the difference the A18 Pro and the A19 wasn&rsquo;t as big. The 17 scored 3600 in single core, and 9078 in multicore, the 16 Pro scored 3443 in single core and 8660 in multicore, and finally, the 15 Pro scored 2938 in single core and 7402 in multicore.</p>
<p>3DMark&rsquo;s Wildlife Extreme Stress Test was an encore of the same tale. The iPhone had a best loop score of 4783 and a stability of 80.6%, the 16 Pro's best loop score was 4450 with a stability of 75%, and the 15 Pro's best loop score was 3462, but a slightly higher stability of 79.5%</p>
<p>But what really stood out to me wasn&rsquo;t just raw speed; it was how well the iPhone 17 handled heat.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I played a few graphics-heavy games back-to-back, and while most phones would start to heat up in 20 minutes, the iPhone 17 stayed cooler than expected and never once throttled performance. That should be a good indicator at just how efficient the new A19 is.</p>
<p>On the software side, we now get iOS 26, which sees a major redesign over the previous OS&rsquo;s. The key highlight is Liquid Glass and compared to all that we saw in the developer&rsquo;s beta, the final product is much more fluid, smooth and just a joy to use.</p>
<p>As for updates, while there is no official word from Apple on this, we usually see that most iPhones get six to seven years of OS updates, which means iPhone 17 is going to stay relevant for a long time.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Where Apple stumbles a bit is AI. We do get some AI features with Apple Intelligence, like Visual Intelligence, Image Playground, Writing Tools, and some basic photo tools like AI eraser, but they are not as polished as we get in some Android solutions. They&rsquo;re fun to play around wit,h though, but, none of them feel essential yet.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>The iPhone 17&rsquo;s battery life is simply phenomenal</strong></h2>
<p>The iPhone 17 comes with a 3692mAh battery, the largest Apple has put in a base model, but numbers only tell part of the story. What really matters is how it performs day to day, and here the difference is clear.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In my first few days with the phone, the battery life was all over the place. But after it had time to settle in, learn my habits and get done with all its background processes like indexing, it lasted me through a full day of heavy use. On lighter days, I could even push for half a day, without scrambling for a charger.&nbsp;</p>
<p>A big reason behind this endurance is the A19 chip. It&rsquo;s not just faster, it&rsquo;s much more efficient, stretching every milliamp-hour further.</p>
<p>Charging speeds have finally improved too. The iPhone 17 now supports up to 40W wired charging, a clear bump over the older 25W limit. In real-world use it doesn&rsquo;t always hit peak speeds, but the gains are still obvious; 20 minutes on the charger takes it to about 50 per cent, and a full charge wraps up in roughly an hour and a half.</p>
<h2>Verdict: Why the iPhone 17 just makes sense</h2>
<p>The iPhone 17 is the one to buy right now, and I say that without hesitation. Apple has finally nailed the formula for its base iPhone. The A19 chip delivers serious power, battery life easily keeps up with a full day and often more, and the cameras perform far better than you&rsquo;d expect from a non-Pro model.</p>
<p>The display is what really seals it. Apple has finally given the standard iPhone the 120Hz ProMotion panel it should have had years ago, and it instantly makes the 17 feel like a far more exciting device.</p>
<p>Add in faster charging and Apple&rsquo;s trademark long-term support, and you&rsquo;ve got a phone that&rsquo;s built to last. Unless you absolutely need pro-grade tools like ProRes, ProRAW, or a telephoto zoom lens, there&rsquo;s no reason to look anywhere else. For most people, the iPhone 17 is the clear sweet spot in the lineup.</p>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Vivo T4 Pro 

<h3 dir="ltr"><strong>The Vivo T4 Pro packs a huge battery, dual 50MP cameras, and top-tier display&mdash;delivering reliable all-day performance and versatile cameras at a competitive price.</strong></h3>
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<p>Vivo has always been that smartphone brand you check out when you want a phone that has the aesthetic and takes solid pics that are sure to blow up your Instagram. So, when the Vivo T4 Pro showed up on my desk, I thought, &ldquo;Cool, another solid-looking phone, that takes wonderful pictures.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<p>But after two weeks of living with it- constant WhatsApp pings, Netflix marathons, midnight selfies, and even surviving a couple of clumsy drops&mdash;I figured out that there&rsquo;s more to this phone than just aesthetics.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On the spec sheet, the T4 Pro looks solid. You get a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, dual 50MP rear cameras, and a massive 6,500mAh battery that just doesn&rsquo;t quit. As for pricing, the base 8GB + 128GB version comes in at ₹27,999, while the 12GB + 256GB model I tested is ₹29,999.</p>
<p>Now here&rsquo;s the real question: Does all that translate into an actually good daily driver? Because let&rsquo;s be real, nobody cares if the phone sounds great on paper but lags when you&rsquo;re trying to reply to DMs or takes ages to charge when you&rsquo;re about to head out.</p>
<p>We find out if the Vivo T4 Pro is just another pretty face or a legit all-rounder that Gen Z can rely on.</p>
<h2><strong>Design &amp; Build: Vivo T4 Pro is light but tough</strong></h2>
<p>The first thing that surprised me about the Vivo T4 Pro was how light it feels for a phone packing such a huge battery. At just 192 grams and 7.55mm thick, it&rsquo;s super easy to carry around. I took it through my daily metro rides, and honestly, it never felt bulky or tiring to hold. The curved edges give it a comfy grip, and overall, the in-hand feel is solid.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Design-wise, it&rsquo;s nice but not flawless. The plastic back does catch fingerprints, and the frame doesn&rsquo;t feel as premium as glass or metal would. Still, it looks clean, especially in the Nitro Blue variant I tested (the other option is Blaze Gold). If you ask me, Nitro Blue looks nice without being OTT.</p>
<p>I have one small gripe, though the camera bump on the rear. It sticks out just enough to make the phone wobble when it&rsquo;s lying flat on a table. Not a dealbreaker, but it gets annoying when you&rsquo;re typing or scrolling on a desk.</p>
<p>Everything else is where you&rsquo;d expect: volume and power buttons on the right, a dual-SIM tray + USB-C port at the bottom, and stereo speakers that are loud enough for YouTube and Netflix binges.</p>
<p>Where the T4 Pro really levels up is durability. Unlike last year&rsquo;s T3 Pro (which had an IP64 rating), this one is rated IP68/69, meaning it can technically handle dust, splashes, and even being dunked in water for up to 30 minutes.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On top of that, the screen is protected by Diamond Shield Glass, which Vivo says makes it tougher against drops and scratches. I didn&rsquo;t go full chaos mode to test that, but it&rsquo;s a reassuring upgrade on paper.</p>
<h2><strong>Display &amp; Multimedia: Is the T4 Pro&rsquo;s display binge-worthy?</strong></h2>
<p>When it comes to the screen, you&rsquo;re getting a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with 10-bit colour and a 120Hz refresh rate. Translation? Colours look super vibrant, feel smooth, and it&rsquo;s exactly the kind of display that makes OTT content consumption fun.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The T4 Pro has HDR10 support, and it works well on both Netflix and YouTube. Pair that with the stereo speakers, and what you get is a commendable media experience. I ended up watching half a K-drama episode on YouTube, the experience was pretty solid.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Brightness is another flex here. The display can hit 1,500 nits normally and up to a wild 5,000 nits peak. Even under harsh sunlight, you&rsquo;ll have zero issues.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Security-wise, there&rsquo;s an in-display fingerprint scanner that works quickly and reliably.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Overall, the Vivo T4 Pro nails the display and multimedia experience.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Performance &amp; Software: How does the T4 Pro handle heavy tasks and gaming?</strong></h2>
<p>The Vivo T4 Pro runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, a basic bump up from the 7 Gen 3 inside last year&rsquo;s T3. My review unit had 12GB RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, so on paper it&rsquo;s plenty powerful. Benchmarks back that up too, around 1.2 million on AnTuTu and 1,290 / 3,678 on Geekbench.&nbsp;</p>
<p>But let&rsquo;s be real: most people don&rsquo;t care about numbers, and in daily use, this phone feels smooth. Apps launch quickly, switching between them is seamless, and even with a bunch of apps running in the background, I didn&rsquo;t notice any lag.</p>
<p>For gaming, I tested BGMI at the highest settings it allowed for FPS. The T4 Pro held up fine&mdash;no lag, no overheating.&nbsp;</p>
<p>That said, this isn&rsquo;t marketed as a gaming phone. It&rsquo;s great for casual or mid-level gaming, but if you&rsquo;re someone who spends hours grinding heavy titles, you&rsquo;ll probably want something more performance-focused.</p>
<p>On the software side, the T4 Pro ships with Android 15 + Funtouch OS 15. And the good news is that there&rsquo;s very little bloatware. You do get some random games like Candy Crush, but you can uninstall them in seconds. The UI is clean, responsive, and easy to navigate.</p>
<p>Vivo is also promising 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches, which is fine for this price range. It means your phone won&rsquo;t feel outdated anytime soon.</p>
<p>The AI features are where things get interesting. Tools like Smart Call Assistant can transcribe live calls, translate instantly, and even give you summaries after.&nbsp;</p>
<p>AI Captions makes meetings way easier by pulling out key points, and spam protection does a good job of blocking random callers.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Plus, with Google Gemini built in, you basically have an AI sidekick for writing, planning, or brainstorming on the go.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Camera: The T4 Pro&rsquo;s got zoom that actually delivers</strong></h2>
<p>The cameras are easily one of the Vivo T4 Pro&rsquo;s biggest flexes. On the back, you get a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens (way better than the 8MP ultrawide from the T3 Pro), and a 2MP depth sensor. Up front, there&rsquo;s a 32MP selfie shooter.</p>
<p>In daylight, photos come out sharp, colourful, and nicely balanced thanks to solid HDR. Indoors, it keeps things natural without over-saturating, which is rare at this price.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Portrait mode is pretty good too, though sometimes edge detection struggles when the background&rsquo;s busy. And yes, Vivo still loves that face-smoothing filter fine if you like the polished look, but it can blur details like hair.</p>
<p>The real star here is the periscope telephoto lens. Up to 3x optical zoom, shots are crisp and colour-accurate both day and night. Beyond that, details start to fade a bit, but colours stay surprisingly natural. Night mode also impresses, keeping noise low and light bleed in check.</p>
<p>Selfie lovers won&rsquo;t be disappointed either; the 32MP front camera captures natural skin tones and sharp detail. Honestly, I&rsquo;d post them straight to Instagram with no edits.</p>
<h2><strong>Battery: The T4 Pro&rsquo;s designed to keep up</strong></h2>
<p>If you&rsquo;re constantly snapping pics or bingeing on reels, you&rsquo;ll love the 6,500mAh battery. It&rsquo;s paired with 90W fast charging, which gets you from 0 to 75% in about 50 minutes. On moderate use, it easily lasts more than a day.</p>
<p>During my test, the phone lost just 10% after two hours of YouTube and only 2% after 30 minutes of gaming. That&rsquo;s seriously efficient and makes the T4 Pro one of the most reliable mid-range phones I&rsquo;ve used.</p>
<h2><strong>Verdict: Should you buy the Vivo T4 Pro?</strong></h2>
<p>The T4 Pro isn&rsquo;t perfect. The plastic body doesn&rsquo;t feel as premium as glass rivals, the camera bump causes some wobble on flat surfaces, portraits can get a little too airbrushed, and the front protection isn&rsquo;t the toughest around.</p>
<p>But here&rsquo;s the thing, those drawbacks quickly fade away once you look at the overall package. You&rsquo;re getting a killer battery with fast charging, a bright AMOLED display, smooth performance, and cameras that punch above their weight.</p>
<p>In the mid-range segment, I usually want a phone that looks good, lasts all day, and doesn&rsquo;t slow me down. The Vivo T4 Pro checks those boxes confidently.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If you&rsquo;re comparing, the Realme P4 Pro is a solid alternative at the same price, while the Nothing Phone 3A Pro is worth a look if you&rsquo;re willing to spend a little extra.</p>

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

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

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

Google

Google Pixel 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sennheiser 

Sennheiser Accentum Open Earbuds

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

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

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

OnePlus AI Plus Mind redefines digital organisation for smartphones

OnePlus’ AI Plus Mind is less chatty, more useful

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

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

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

Realme Chill Fan Phone First Look: TEC Cooling for Smartphones

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

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

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

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

OnePlus Nord Buds 3r are launching with 54-hour battery, custom sound, and smart features at ₹1,599. Grab yours on sale from September 8!

OnePlus Nord Buds 3r Launched in India: Check Price, Features, Specs

OnePlus Nord Buds 3r launched in India with epic battery life and next-gen features, all for ₹1799

<h3><strong>OnePlus Nord Buds 3r pack 54-hour battery life, punchy sound, and AI-powered features&mdash;priced under ₹1,600 for early buyers. Next-level value for entry-level buds.</strong></h3>

<p>OnePlus is shaking up the entry-level TWS scene again, this time with the new Nord Buds 3r.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Priced at an aggressive ₹1,599 (launch offer), these buds are all about squeezing the most out of your money. Think insane battery life, surprisingly deep sound customisation, and smart extras that you rarely see under ₹2K.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Here&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s new and why the Nord Buds 3r are worth a look.</p>
<h2><strong>Monster battery life and built to last</strong></h2>
<p>Battery life is the headline here. The Nord Buds 3r promise up to 54 hours of total playtime on a single charge, the best ever in OnePlus&rsquo;s own TWS lineup. Whether you&rsquo;re commuting, bingeing Netflix, or just hate charging, these buds will last a full week for most people.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Even better, they&rsquo;re TUV Rheinland certified for battery health, which basically means you&rsquo;ll get the same long battery life for years, even if you&rsquo;re constantly topping them up. Add in IP55 dust and water resistance for the earbuds, and you&rsquo;re sorted for sweaty workouts or getting caught in a sudden rainstorm.</p>
<h2><strong>Personalised sound and real-world smarts</strong></h2>
<p>Audio gets a serious upgrade too. The 12.4mm titanium drivers are designed to punch out proper bass and crisp highs, whether you&rsquo;re deep into your playlist or zoning in on footsteps during gaming.&nbsp;</p>
<p>For those who want to tweak every detail, OnePlus lets you pick from three EQ presets or go wild with a 6-band equaliser. Got a newer OnePlus phone? You&rsquo;ll also get 3D Audio for that surround sound vibe.</p>
<p>Calling is sorted too, with dual-mic AI noise cancellation, beamforming, and an anti-wind design, your voice cuts through, even if you&rsquo;re standing on a busy street.</p>
<h2><strong>Smart features that punch above the price</strong></h2>
<p>Despite being entry-level, the Nord Buds 3r aren&rsquo;t holding back on features. You get Bluetooth 5.4, ultra-low 47ms game mode latency, and even dual-device connection to hop between your phone and laptop.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Google Fast Pair makes setup a breeze for Android users.</p>
<p>But OnePlus went further: there&rsquo;s AI translation for real-time language help, Tap 2 Take (double-tap to snap photos), Aqua Touch controls, and Find My Earbuds to stop you losing them.</p>
<h2>Price, colours, and how to get one</h2>
<p>The OnePlus Nord Buds 3r will be available in Aura Blue and Ash Black at a price of ₹1,799, but early birds can grab them for ₹1,599.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Open sale begins 8 September 2025 across all major channels, both online and offline. And yes, OnePlus says there&rsquo;ll be extra discounts announced closer to launch, so watch this space.</p>

Slick design, pro-level camera, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 power—check out what makes the Vivo T4 Pro stand out

Vivo T4 Pro first look: A slick design and pro-level camera in the midrange

Vivo T4 Pro First Look: All set to shake up the midrange segment?

<p data-start="1789" data-end="1925">Vivo T4 Pro comes with premium looks, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, and a periscope camera, and is ready to shake up the midrange game in India.</p>

<p>The Vivo T4 Pro is Vivo&rsquo;s latest swing in the T4 series.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Now, the T4 lineup has been all over the place&mdash;performance monsters like the T4 Ultra on one end, and budget champs like the T4x on the other.&nbsp;</p>
<p>T4 Pro, though, is aiming to be the ultimate all-rounder, promising solid performance and an impressive camera setup, all around that ₹30,000 mark.</p>
<p>But let&rsquo;s talk about what really caught my eye, the design.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Vivo T4 Pro First Look: Design</strong></h2>
<p>Now, the T4 Pro comes in two colours. There's a gold variant but we&rsquo;ve got the Nitro Blue here, and honestly, the understated look just works. It&rsquo;s clean, subtle, and pulls off that minimal premium vibe without being flashy.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Vivo&rsquo;s gone with a plastic composite back and plastic sides, but thanks to the soft curves and those rounded corners, the phone actually feels great in the hand.&nbsp;</p>
<p>At under 200 grams, it&rsquo;s light, but still feels reassuringly sturdy, like a proper brick</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s quite slim too and that&rsquo;s a good thing because it packs a pretty sizable battery.</p>
<p>I have just one minor gripe with it. It is a proper fingerprint magnet. The darker blue colour shows every smudge, but I reckon the &nbsp;Gold colour will be better.&nbsp;</p>
<p>But I am glad that, Vivo&rsquo;s sticking with a uniform look across its midrange and premium-lite phones, like the Vivo V60 and the X200 FE and honestly, it works</p>
<p>From the back, the T4 Pro has a slick camera module in glossy black that hides the main and telephoto camera well.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You don&rsquo;t get Vivo&rsquo;s signature Aura Light, but you do get a ring flash that supports fill light.</p>
<p>Up front, we get a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Thanks to the quad-curved display, and those slim bezels, it honestly feels like you&rsquo;re holding something way pricier than it is.&nbsp;</p>
<p>All of these little touches really make the T4 Pro stand out in the midrange crowd.</p>
<h2><strong>Vivo T4 Pro First Look: Performance</strong></h2>
<p>For performance, T4 Pro comes with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC. Vivo's claiming that the device crosses the 1 million mark. Whether that holds true or not, will only be clear once we put it through our gauntlet of tests.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Vivo T4 Pro First Look: Cameras</strong></h2>
<p>Now, sliding over to the cameras, Vivo&rsquo;s packing some serious hardware here. You get a 50MP main camera, and a 50MP 3X telephoto.</p>
<p>As for that little lens outside the camera island, its most likely a bokeh camera for sharper details and that ultra-creamy bokeh effect.</p>
<p>The main camera churns out pretty solid and punchy shots, with vibrant colours, sharp detail, and an impressive dynamic range.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Even if you zoom in, the details stick around, and colours pop without looking overprocessed. Low light is handled pretty well, as long as you keep expectations realistic.</p>
<p>Now, you don&rsquo;t get an ultrawide lens, which is a bit of a letdown. But the main lens is wide, but only just covers most situations.</p>
<p>Telephoto shots at 3x and 10x are crisp, and even up to 20x, images stay impressively usable.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You can push it to 100x and, while you won&rsquo;t want to post those everywhere, they&rsquo;re still decent for the range.</p>
<p>Now, there&rsquo;s no Zeiss magic here, Vivo&rsquo;s saing that for phones higher up the food chain, but still, the portraits are seriously good.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You get creamy bokeh, sharp edges, and a bunch of film-style colour presets for extra flair.</p>
<p>Video maxes out at 4K 30fps, and 1080p 60fps. Stabilisation is decent but the camera does crop in,</p>
<p>On the front, the selfie camera is a win&mdash;skin tones look natural, details are crisp, and portrait mode does a solid job with edge detection.</p>
<h2><strong>Vivo T4 Pro First Look: Conclusion</strong></h2>
<p>From looks of it, the T4 Pro looks set to put up a serious fight in the midrange segment, especially if design and cameras are high on your checklist.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If you want an all-rounder that nails the basics and brings some pro camera tricks to the table, this might just be the Vivo worth waiting for.</p>

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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses India Review: Fashion Meets AI Tech

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Review: Fashion Meets Function

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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

<h3><strong>Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses mix classic looks with AI smarts and hands-free capture, but fall short on battery life, dust resistance, and platform freedom. Worth it for creators, not all users.</strong></h3>

<p>The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses launched in India in May, priced between ₹29,900 and ₹35,700 depending on the frame and lens combination.&nbsp;</p>
<p>They may not be light on the pocket, but they certainly pack a lot inside. These aren&rsquo;t just regular shades &mdash; they&rsquo;re a wearable that blends eyewear design with discreet tech, promising hands-free photos, video recording, music playback, calls, and even an AI assistant.</p>
<p>So, are they worth the hype? Let&rsquo;s break it down.</p>
<h2><strong>Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Review: What Can They Do</strong></h2>
<p>At first glance, they pass for a standard pair of Ray-Bans. Look closer, and you&rsquo;ll spot the hidden tech: a 12MP camera tucked neatly in the frame, a tiny LED that glows while recording, and touch controls built into the arms. The glasses also house open-ear speakers and five microphones, which means they can double up as your everyday headphones and calling device.</p>
<p>The companion Meta AI app acts as the control hub, letting you view, manage, and share what you&rsquo;ve captured. Uploading to Instagram, Facebook, or WhatsApp takes seconds, and you can even livestream directly to Meta platforms with a simple double-tap on the frame.</p>
<p>Beyond content capture, Meta&rsquo;s AI integration gives these glasses another dimension. With a simple &ldquo;Hey Meta,&rdquo; you can snap photos, translate text, identify objects, or pull up information about landmarks &mdash; essentially putting a voice-activated assistant right into your eyewear.</p>
<p>On the audio side, the directional speakers keep sound surprisingly crisp and minimize leakage, while the open-ear design ensures you stay aware of your surroundings. Whether it&rsquo;s podcasts, playlists, or calls, the experience feels much better than you&rsquo;d expect from something that doesn&rsquo;t cover your ears.</p>
<h2><strong>Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Review: Why I Like It</strong></h2>
<p>The biggest win here is how natural they feel. Unlike chunky AR headsets or obvious wearables, these really do look like a stylish pair of Ray-Bans. I wore them around Delhi and no one gave them a second look &mdash; which is exactly what you want from something designed to blend in.</p>
<p>I also loved how simple the setup was. Out of the box, they paired with my iPhone in minutes and were ready to go. The touch controls are intuitive, the charging case feels premium, and the quick-charge support means you don&rsquo;t spend hours waiting for them to power back up.</p>
<p>For casual creators and travelers, the camera is more fun than functional &mdash; not replacing your phone, but making it effortless to capture a moment without pulling anything out of your pocket. Add in Meta AI&rsquo;s handy tricks and genuinely solid audio for music and calls, and you&rsquo;ve got a device that feels like more than just a novelty.</p>
<h2><strong>Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Review: What Could Be Better</strong></h2>
<p>Of course, they&rsquo;re not perfect. Battery life is the Achilles&rsquo; heel. With light use, you&rsquo;ll get about five to six hours, but heavy recording or long listening sessions bring that down quickly. You can stretch it with the case, but power users may find themselves topping up more than they&rsquo;d like.</p>
<p>Durability is another concern. The IPX4 rating means they&rsquo;ll survive a drizzle but not the dust and grit of everyday city life. In a place like Delhi, that&rsquo;s hard to ignore.</p>
<p>Then there&rsquo;s privacy. The recording LED is subtle to the point of invisible, especially in bright daylight, and can even be covered. That raises questions about how transparent this device really is in public spaces.</p>
<p>Finally, Meta&rsquo;s walled garden approach keeps livestreaming locked to Instagram and Facebook. If you&rsquo;re hoping to broadcast directly to YouTube or Twitch, you&rsquo;re out of luck. It&rsquo;s a missed opportunity for creators who prefer more open platforms.</p>
<h2><strong>Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Review: Verdict</strong></h2>
<p>The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses sit in a unique spot. They&rsquo;re stylish, surprisingly capable, and a lot of fun to use. But they also come with caveats around battery life, durability, and platform lock-in.</p>
<p>If you live inside Instagram Stories, love the idea of hands-free capture, or want a fashionable pair of glasses that double as AI-powered headphones, these make a strong case. Just don&rsquo;t expect them to replace your smartphone camera &mdash; or last all day without a recharge.</p>

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