The Mini Ratna PSU RailTel India Corporation that focuses on providing broadband and VPN services along the Railway track has come up with prepaid Wi-Fi plans. Known for providing free Wi-Fi service at more than 5950 stations in the country, the company has got paid Wi-Fi plans.

Interestingly, 5000 out of the 5950 railway stations are in rural areas. As per the latest news, this venture of Indian Railways. RailTel has gone ahead by announcing paid Wi-Fi service (high-speed internet) at 4000 railway stations across the country.

RailTel Paid Wi-Fi Service:

To the unaware, RailTel is one of the largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers in India. Apart from providing ICT services to Indian Railways and other Government services, RailTel is also providing bandwidth services to non-Govt organizations.

Starting ₹10, one can enjoy RailTel paid Wi-Fi services. The maximum plan that can be availed is ₹70 that offers 60GB of data with 30 days validity. If you have ever used RailTel wi-fi services, it is super quick and easy to connect.

It is to be noted that one can avail of free Wi-Fi service for a period of 30 minutes. This is mainly done after an OTP-based (one-time password) verification.

After exhausting the 30-minutes free limit, you need to pay for the higher speed. By paying a nominal fee one can enjoy high-speed internet up to 34Mbps.

RailTel Wi-Fi Plans:

As per the latest press release, there are 7 tariff plans. The details are as follows:

One can avail of a number of payment options like net banking, e-wallet, and credit cards so as to purchase these Wi-Fi plans online. RailTel expects a minimum of ₹ 10-15 crore annually through this paid Wi-Fi service.

Railway passengers and the rural population have tremendously benefitted from this free internet service. Hope the same enthusiasm is seen with respect to the paid plans.

Recently, the state-run RailTel Corporation has hit the market with a ₹820-crore initial public offer (IPO). It was subscribed over 42 times. Leaving the financials aside, RailTel has exclusive rights to lay towers along the railway tracks.

The same towers can also be used for colocation for the requirements of 5G capabilities by private operators.

So, what is your opinion on the latest RailTel prepaid Wi-Fi? Share your thoughts.

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Xiaomi’s most-awaited Redmi Note 10 series is finally launched in the Indian market. Within a few hours of its launch, the Chinese smartphone maker has made the Redmi Note 10 series a global one.

The Redmi Note 10th Edition consists of 3 handsets – the Note 10, the Note 10 Pro and the Note 10 Pro Max. Though the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is the top-end handset, specs-wise the Note 10 Pro is the best of the lineup.

Though the 108MP main camera steals the show, the main USP is its SUPER AMOLED display. It is common for the entire Note 10 series which is a first on the Redmi Note lineup.

Let start the ball with Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Specifications:

The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is the first-ever handset from the Redmi series to sport a 120Hz Super AMOLED screen and touch sampling rate of 240Hz. Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the top, it features a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with HDR 10 support and 1200 nits of peak brightness.

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC and up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max houses a 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage expandable up to 512GB using a microSD card.

108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 Lens:

In the optics department, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max sports a quad-camera-setup at the rear including a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 main camera with Super-PD autofocus, 5MP Super Macro lens with 2x zoom, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calling, there’s a 16MP front camera.

It is to be noted that the handset captures 12MP shots in default settings. If you are fond of the 108MP sensor for detailed pixels, then you can go for it. Keep a note of the large size of the captured image.

For the first time, Xiaomi has included VLOG Mode in its camera. Other supporting modes include Magic Clone mode, Long Exposure mode, Night Mode 2.0, Video Pro mode and Dual Video mode.

Booting MIUI 12 based on Android 11, the handset is highly customized. As it is the latest release, one can expect MIUI 12.5 update very soon. Powered by a 5020mAh battery, it supports 33W fast-charging.

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Pricing & Availability:

Being a Redmi handset, it includes an IR blaster by default. Other features include a headphone jack, dual stereo speakers and IP52 rating. Clad in Dark Night, Glacial Blue and Vintage Bronze colour options, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max pricing starts from ₹18,999 ($261) for a 6/64GB variant.

The other two memory configurations are 6/128GB and 8/128GB are priced at ₹19,999 ($275) and ₹21,999 ($302) respectively. If you are a Redmi Note lover then mark March 18th in your calendar. Starting March 18th, one can grab the handset on Amazon India and Mi.com portals.

If you own an ICICI Bank Credit Card, then there’s a ₹1500 discount on purchases. It makes the deal much sweeter. By going through the specs, the Redmi Note 10 series will definitely kill the Samsung M and F series AMOLED handsets.

So, what is your opinion on the latest Redmi Note 10 Pro Max handset? Share your thoughts.

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The much-awaited Samsung Galaxy A32 4G smartphone is launched in India. Though it was slated for March 5th, Samsung has unveiled it two days early.

Samsung has got quad-camera setup and Dolby Atmos technology keeping a minimalistic design. Powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, the Samsung Galaxy A32 4G has got a big battery to power it.

Interestingly, the tech-giant Samsung has already launched the 5G variant of the handset in other markets including Spain, UK and Russia. There’s no news of its availability in the Indian market.

Samsung Galaxy A32 4G Specifications:

Back to its specifications, the Galaxy A32 4G sports a 6.4-inch full HD+ (1080 x 2400) Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It can support a max brightness of up to 800 nits and includes Eye Comfort Shield Certification by SGS.

Powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and 6GB RAM, the handset provides 128GB internal storage space that can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card.

On the optics side, there’s a quad-camera setup at the rear comprising 64MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, 5MP macro and depth sensor. It supports a digital zoom of up to 10x. To complement it for selfies, there’s a 20MP sensor at the front with a notch.

It is also equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader for biometric authentication.

Samsung Galaxy A32’s BIG Battery:

The Samsung Galaxy A32 4G smartphone boots Samsung’s One UI 3.1 based on the latest Android 11 OS. Continuing its love for big batteries, Samsung has got a 5000mAh battery with 15W fast-charging support.

The company boasts that the battery pack supports a video playback time of up to 20 hours and a talk time of up to 34 hours in 4G LTE.

On the connectivity front, it supports all the required including 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, Type-C port, and a 3.5mm Stereo headphone jack. Measuring 158.9×73.6×8.4mm, the Samsung Galaxy A32 4G weighs just 184 grams. This is something unique when compared with Chinese handsets.

The Galaxy A32 4G handset will be available in 4 colour options including Awesome Black, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet and Awesome White. Starting today, one can grab the handset at ₹21,999 ($300/€250) as it is available through all the leading portals including Samsung India’s website.

There’s an HDFC Bank Cashback offer on the purchase of the Galaxy A32 handset. One gets ₹2000 instant cashback on HDFC Bank Credit Card EMI and ₹1500 instant cashback on HDFC Bank Credit Card Full Swipe/Debit Card EMI.

Samsung Galaxy A32 4G: Would You Purchase?

Looking at the competition, Samsung should have given a better price and specs. Moreover, when every handset today is “4G” or better, then there’s no point in advertising a handset as 4G. For that ₹21,999 asking price, one could get a better deal with Realme 7 or Poco X3.

Don’t you think it is better to wait for Redmi Note 10 series!

So, what is your opinion on the latest Samsung Galaxy A32 4G handset? Share your thoughts.

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Spectrum auction sold after 5 years in the country ended on March 2. It lasted for two days and six bidding rounds in total. As per the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology, a total of ₹77,814.80 crore bids has been filed for spectrum.

Reliance Jio became the largest bidder after the end of all six bidding rounds. Incidentally, the leading telecom operator Reliance Jio acquired spectrum in three bands namely 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2300 MHz in 22 circles across India.

Jio Leads from the Front:

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio has submitted the highest bids of ₹57,122.65 crores in the Spectrum Auction 2021. On the other hand, Sunil Bharti Mittal-led Bharti Airtel became the second-biggest bidder with ₹18,698.75 crores. While Vodafone-Idea that operates under the Vi brand is the least aggressive player with over ₹1993.4 crores in 5 circles.

Through this latest 2021 Spectrum Auction, the government has earned a total of ₹77,814.80 crores for the 855.60 MHz spectrum. Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea are the only bidders in the 2021 spectrum auction that had 700MHz, 800MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 2100MHz, and 2300MHz bands on bidding.

Once again, there were no participants in the bidding of 700MHz and 2500MHz bands.

Jio Buys Most 4G Spectrum:

Reliance Jio has said in a separate statement that it has acquired the right to use spectrum in 22 circles across the country in the closing spectrum auction. The spectrum purchased will be useful for the transition to 5G services.

The latest spectrum auction is exclusively meant for 4G bands as the government is yet to kick off specific bidding for 5G networks.

With this new spectrum, Reliance Jio increases its spectrum footprint by 55% to 1717 MHz and has the largest spectrum holdings in Sub-GHz and 2300 MHz bands.

Pricing-wise, Reliance Jio will have to pay a total of ₹57122 crores. It includes an upfront payment of ₹8623 crores, ₹6231 crores and ₹5085 crores for the spectrum purchased in the 800 MHz band, 1800 MHz band and 2300 MHz band respectively.

Airtel has revealed that it has acquired 355.45 MHz spectrum mid-band and 2300 MHz band spectrum in the Sub-Giga Hertz category. The latest spectrum will cover additional 90 million subscribers.

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has said that the latest spectrum 4G coverage in five circles will help improve its capability. This will provide more quality digital services and the business will be able to grow.

India, which once suffered from spectrum shortage, has now become a surplus country. It is praised that the government’s work is behind it. It will contribute to the goal of digital India of the central government.

It is to be noted that the Indian telecom network companies can use this spectrum for a period of 20 years. In a statement, the Telecom Ministry said that none has submitted bids for the 700 MHz band because of the high prices.

What’s Your Opinion?

For the unaware, the low-frequency 700MHz band is specifically used to bolster internal cellular coverage. The 700MHz band coupled with the 3.5GHz band has got the potential to accelerate India’s progress to the top league of digitally enabled nations.

Thus, the Government should address on priority the reserve pricing of this low-frequency 700MHz band for the benefit of the nation.

So, what is your opinion on the latest Spectrum Auction 2021? Share your thoughts.

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In a bid to push JioPhone further, Reliance Jio has added 5 new data plans. Starting at ₹22, the newly launched JioPhone data plans come with 28 days validity period.

To the unaware, Reliance Jio has recently added an annual plan at just ₹749 for its JioPhone customers. Now the company has revamped its prepaid portfolio further to include JioPhone exclusive data plans.

The newly launched 5 JioPhone data plans priced ₹22, ₹52, ₹72, ₹102 and ₹152. Interestingly, all the newly rolled plans come with 28 days validity. These plans do differ in terms of the amount of 4G data.

If data is the prime concern then one can even recharge with the cheapest 4G data voucher (₹11) that offers 1GB data. Leaving it aside, let us go through each JioPhone data pack in detail:

JioPhone ₹22 Plan:

The JioPhone 22 is the entry-level data plan meant exclusively for JioPhone customers. It packs 2GB of 4G data with 28 days validity period. Post the usage of 2GB, the speed is throttled to 64 kbps. As it is a data-only pack, these JioPhone plans don’t pack any calling or SMS benefits.

However, one can enjoy Jio Apps like JioTV, Jio Cinema, Jio Security and Jio News.

JioPhone ₹52 Plan:

The next higher JioPhone ₹52 comes with 6GB of 4G data. This is valid for 28 days. Post the usage of 6GB data, the speed comes down to 64Kbps.

JioPhone ₹72 Plan:

The JioPhone ₹72 plan ships a total of 14GB of 4GB data. However, it is to be noted that only 0.5GB of data is offered on daily basis. Post that limit, one can enjoy unlimited data at 64Kbps which is sufficient enough to send and read WhatsApp messages.

JioPhone ₹102 Plan:

The JioPhone ₹102 plan offers daily 1GB data for a period of 28 days. In a nutshell, it ships 28GB of total data. One can enjoy a subscription to Jio Apps.

JioPhone ₹152 Plan:

This JioPhone ₹152 plan offers 2GB daily data with a validity of 28 days. That means one can enjoy a total of 56GB high-speed 4G data. Post the daily limit usage, the speed comes down to 64 Kbps.

Don’t get confused with this with JioPhone ₹155 All-in-One plan where the user gets daily 1GB data, unlimited voice calling, and 100 SMS per day. Similarly, the annual ₹749 JioPhone plan offers 2GB of data per cycle making it 24GB in total. Apart from data, it offers unlimited voice calling and 50 SMS per cycle.

New JioPhone Data Plans:

So, what is your opinion on the latest revision of JioPhone data plans? Share your thoughts.

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The state-run telecom player BSNL has unveiled 3 new plans under the DSL Broadband segment. The PSU known for promoting Fibre-to-the-Home plans has also got DSL broadband plans in its kitty.

Though everyone talks about FTTH broadband, the BSNL has about 1 million subscribers under its Bharat Fiber out of the total 7 million wireline subscribers. The remaining 6 million BSNL broadband users are still on DSL plans.

Poor Average Internet Speed in India:

This is really a pathetic situation. When a country like Thailand can deliver an average speed of 220Mbps, India still remains at 52Mbps. It is mainly due to the poor bridging of urban and rural India.

Unlike modern Fibre broadband, the BSNL DSL broadband offers slow internet speeds. Earlier, it used to pack 2Mbps now these DSL broadband plans are upgraded to cater 10Mbps internet speed.

In a bid to provide better internet access, the PSU BSNL has introduced decent plans under the DSL broadband category. The 3 new plans under BSNL DSL broadband carry ₹299, ₹399 and ₹555 monthly rentals.

All the above plans do provide 10Mbps internet speed. However, they do differ in terms of data benefit. For installation, there will be a security deposit of ₹500 which is a nominal practice followed by the ailing PSU.

The plans are as follows:

BSNL ₹299 DSL Broadband:

The BSNL ₹299 DSL broadband is popularly known as 100GB CUL. The name itself declares that the plan provides 10Mbps internet speed till 100GB. Post the usage, it comes down to 2Mbps.

As it is a promotional plan, the BSNL ₹299 DSL broadband will be available for only 6 months duration. Post the 6-month offer, the plan will be migrated to ₹399 DSL Broadband.

The plan comes with a security deposit of ₹500 and offers unlimited voice calling benefit to any network across India.

BSNL ₹399 DSL Broadband:

In the BSNL fraternity, the ₹399 DSL broadband plan is known by the name 200GB CUL. It implies that the plan will provide a 10Mbps internet speed to 200GB. Post FUP, the speed comes down to 2Mbps.

The plan also includes an unlimited voice calling benefit by default and can be hired for a minimum of 1-month duration.

BSNL ₹555 DSL Broadband:

The higher-end 555 plan under BSNL DSL broadband provides a whooping 500GB data and thereafter the speed gets limited to 2Mbps. It also packs unlimited voice calling benefits.

Starting March 1st, 2021, all the above-listed plans can be availed by both new and existing subscribers across all BSNL Telecom Circles except the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Moreover, these DSL broadband plans can be subscribed for long term duration such as 5.5 months, 10.5 months, 20.5 months and 30.5 months.

If the BSNL user is looking for higher data bandwidth, then he has to opt for Super Star 1 or Super Star 2 plans that offers 799GB and 1100GB respectively. Interestingly, these superstar plans offer Hotstar Premium subscription for free.

So, what is your opinion on the latest revision of BSNL DSL broadband internet plans? Share your thoughts.

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Along with the advanced 5G handset, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme has also launched the budget Narzo 30A in the 30-series. It packs a larger 6000mAh battery.

The Chinese handset makers are known for incorporating impressive specs at cheap prices. The Realme is no exception. Though a budget smartphone Realme Narzo 30A is packed with a 6000mAh battery that can deliver 10 hours of gaming experience at a stretch.

The inbuilt 18W charger paired with a 6000mAh battery can be used as a power bank. This reverse charging support is something unique in the budget category.

Realme Narzo 30A Specs:

Regarding specs, the Realme Narzo 30A sports a 6.5-inch display with 720p+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. It has support for max brightness of 570 nits. Powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and Mali G52 GPU, it comes in 3/32GB and 4/64GB configuration. Moreover, one can expand the inbuilt storage as it comes with a microSD card slot.

Optics wise, the Realme Narzo 30A sports a 13MP Dual rear camera with an f/2.2 large aperture lens to provide extra light in night shots. It supports 1080p videos at 30fps rate. It is supported by a black and white depth sensor. There’s an 8MP front camera as well.

Price & Availability:

The handset boots Android 10 and just like the Pro it will soon be updated with the Reame Ui 2.0 based on Android 11. Clad in Laser Black and Lase Blue, the Realme Narzo 30A will be up for sale from 5th March on Flipkart and Realme stores.

For the 3/32GB variant, one needs to shell out ₹8999 and an extra 1K will fetch you a 4/64GB memory variant. At this price range, the Realme Narzo 30A faces severe competition from Xiaomi handsets.

In association with Flipkart, Realme has announced a Real upgrade program. The details are as follows:

So, what is your opinion on the latest Realme Narzo 30A? Share your thoughts.

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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme has unveiled Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Narzo 30A in the Narzo 30 series. One is a Pro 5G and the other budget handset with large batteries.

Incidentally, the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G is the first handset in its Narzo lineup to support the 5G network. The Pro smartphone also features a 120Hz display and is meant for gaming. On the other hand, the Realme Narzo 30A is budget-conscious as it is powered by a large 6000mAh battery.

Let us go through the specs of each handset in detail.

Realme Narzo 30 Pro Specifications:

The Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G sports a 6.5-inch FHD+ (1080p) display with 600 nits peak brightness. It supports a 120Hz ultra-smooth refresh rate. In reality, it varies from 60Hz to 120Hz depending on the content. The touch sampling rate of 180Hz is a boon for gamers.

Powered by the 2.4GHz MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset and Mali G57 MC3 GPU, the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G comes with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage where there’s an option to upgrade it to 8/128GB.

Narzo 30 Pro 5G’s Triple Camera Setup:

Sporting a 48MP primary camera (f/1.8), the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G also packs an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera (119º) and 2MP macro lens. The Realme says that one can shoot macro shots at a 4cm distance. For selfies, there is a 16MP snapper that has an inbuilt Super Nightscape mode.

The handset supports 4K video recording at 30fps and 1080p at 60fps with Cinema mode. It supports UIS video stabilization. There is a side-mounted fingerprint reader and supports face unlock as well.

Backed by a 5000mAh battery and 30W Dart-Charge, the handset can be charged completely (from 0 to 100%) in 65 minutes. For a 50% juice, one needs just 25 minutes charge. The company claims that a full battery would give 37 hours of calling or 18 hours of YouTube watching.

The handset boots Android 10 and very soon one can expect the latest Realme Ui 2.0 built on Android 11. Connectivity-wise, it sports a dual SIM with a 5G network and a 3.5mm headphone jack. For cinematic experience, the handset is equipped with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio certification.

The retail box comes with a screen protector, protective case, charger and cable. The company boasts that it has performed 320 quality tests on every 30 Pro units to check its durability. Moreover, the handset is splash-proof with silicon gaskets.

Price & Availability:

At just ₹16,999 ($235/€195), one can grab the basic 6/64GB Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G handset. If you want a higher 8/128GB variant then it costs an extra 3K making it ₹19,999 ($275/€225). Starting March 4th, one can avail of this affordable 5G handset on Flipkart and Realme stores.

Specs-wise, the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G smartphone looks good on paper and promising for the money. With a better processer, a bigger battery, and 5G, the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G could be a darling of the masses.

So, what is your opinion on the latest Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G? Share your thoughts.

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With WhatsApp’s new privacy policy, there’s has been an exponential growth in popularity for Signal and Telegram. Though there’s a good base for Telegram none can compete Signal.

This encrypted messaging platform has been lauded for security protocols. Moreover, a short message (use signal) from Elon Musk helped Signal to saw 5 times more downloads in the span of a single day.

Signal Exploded in Popularity:

The company has to scaleup its servers by adding extra capacity at a record pace to cater to the privacy needs of 50 million users. In spite of its success, many users feel that Signal doesn’t many features that they used to enjoy on WhatsApp.

In reality, the private messaging app Signal is equally capable. One can create user groups that can accommodate up to 1000 members. Unlike WhatsApp, the new user group is only available for Signal contacts who have updated Signal on all their devices.

As the creation of groups on Signal is a new feature, it is currently limited to mobile version and Signal Desktop doesn’t support it. However, one can receive messages from them. The Signal has also added the option to migrate the entire group from other messaging apps to the Signal platform.

Switching to Signal?

One can find admin controls as we see on WhatsApp groups. Apart from the regular groups, Signal also facilitates legacy groups where there’s no requirement for admin control. It is more like a regular group that work without any admin.

As per the Signal company, it has 3 types of groups namely new group, legacy group, and insecure MMS group. The insecure MMS group is available only on Android but not on iOS handsets. It is to be noted that the conversation in MMS groups is not private.

There’s a max limit of 10 members in such insecure MMS groups where one can charge the users.

Here’s How to Create New Group on Signal:

Generally, group functions are common across the platforms as we see on WhatsApp and Telegram. For the purpose of documentation, this is how one has to create a new group on Signal.

1. Open Signal App on Android and or iOS handset.
2. Tap compose, then New group.
3. Select contacts or enter numbers (up to 1000).
4. Tap next to see the Group type.
5. Select a Group name.
6. Tap Create.

As disclosed earlier, the Signal gives the flexibility to transfer the entire group from other messaging platforms to Signal. For example, you have a group on WhatsApp or Telegram, then with a few minutes, you can migrate the entire group to Signal.

Here’s How to Transfer WhatsApp Group to Signal:

Here’s how to transfer an existing group to Signal:

1. Create a group on Signal
2. Tap into group settings and tap on “Group link”.
3. Turn the toggle on for the group link and tap on Share.
4. Share your former messenger.
5. Once the group is formed, users can Tap on Share to forward the link to users they want to move.
6. Turn the toggle on or off to approve new members in a group using the share link.
7. Reset link to change the link if users feel it has been over-shared.

So, what is your opinion on the latest Signal App that prioritizes speed and security? Share your thoughts.

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In order to push its sales further, Xiaomi has added Redmi 9 Power 6GB variant to its lineup. The new variant will be available on Amazon India and Mi portal at ₹12999.

To the unaware, Redmi 9 Power was launched in December 2020 with a host of impressive specs including a 6000mAh battery and a 48MP quad-camera setup.

Apart from selling it online, Xiaomi wants to make it through offline mode as well. Very soon, the company is making all efforts to ship Redmi 9 Power through 10000 plus retail stores.

Redmi 9 Power Specifications:

Except for the 6GB RAM and 128GB inbuilt storage, all other specs of the Redmi 9 Power remain the same. To recall, the handset sports a 6.53-inch Full HD+ LCD screen. There’s a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on the top.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset and 6GB RAM, it housed 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. The inbuilt storage can be further expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card.

During its launch in December 2020, the Redmi 9 Power was introduced in 4/64GB and 4/128GB variants. The 6/128GB memory configuration is the new addition.

On the optics front, there’s a 48MP quad-camera setup on the rear. The configuration includes 48MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, 2MP macro lens and 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calling, there’s an 8MP camera on the front.

There’s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and the handset supports Face Unlock as well.

The Redmi 9 Power smartphone boots MIUI 12 custom OS built on Android 10. As said earlier, the USP of the handset remains the inclusion of a 6000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. Incidentally, the company has packed a 22.5W fast charger in the retail box.

Though the handset packs a mammoth 6000mAh battery, it just weighs 198 grams and is 9.6mm thick. The inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port and IR Blaster makes it a dependable one.

Redmi 9 Power Availability & Competition:

Available in Mighty Black, Blazing Blue, Fiery Red and Electric Green, this new Redmi 9 Power 6GB variant will be up for sale starting February 22nd. At ₹12,999 pricing, the handset is now placed to fight the likes of Poco M3, Realme 7, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Poco M2 Pro, Realme Narzo 20 Pro and Poco X2.

Interestingly, Xiaomi has got good competition in its own product lineup. This cannibalization is not a good sign for the company. Instead, the company should focus its resources effectively.

So, what is your opinion on the latest Redmi 9 Power 6GB variant? Share your thoughts.

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