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Announcing a big offer, the video-on-demand service ZEE5 has reduced its subscription price by 50%. Celebrating the third anniversary, ZEE5 Premium annual subscription will now cost ₹499 instead of the regular ₹999.

To the unaware, ZEE5 is an Indian OTT platform run by Essel Group via its subsidiary Zee Entertainment Enterprises. Launched on 14th February 2018, this premium video on demand service has more than 60 million monthly active users.

The ZEE5 Premium annual subscription is usually priced ₹999. Where as the monthly and quarterly subscription rates are ₹99 and ₹299 respectively.

ZEE5 Premium - At No Extra Cost?

Interestingly, one can access ZEE5 Premium content without purchasing the subscription. All you have to do is recharge with Bharti Airtel’s 289 prepaid plan or Vi’s select prepaid plans. Vi is offering ZEE5 Premium subscription on postpaid plans as well.

As a part of celebration offer, the ZEE5 OTT annual subscription will now cost only ₹499. This 50% reduction in the price is only limited to annual subscription. There’s no change in the price of monthly and quarterly subscription rates.

ZEE5 Premium @ ₹499:

At this ₹499 price, the ZEE5 OTT subscription is surely a lucrative deal. It has got a plethora of movies including the regional content. In 2020, the OTT platform has got access to many popular movies and thus enjoying a strong foothold in the regional markets along with SunNXT.

Though the Indian OTT platform has many dominant players like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Sony Liv, and Aha, ZEE 5 has its own acceptance.

ZEE5 is a popular streaming platform with many original shows which were an instant hit with the viewers. Moreover, a partnership with ALTBalaji has enabled the ZEE5 subscribers to enjoy ALTBalaji’s originals in addition to existing ZEE5 content.

Apart from the above stuff, ZEE5 has also confirmed that the much-awaited Manoj Bajpayee’s “Silence… Can you hear it?” will be released on March 26th.

Those who are looking to avail this reduced subscription cost has to note that this offer will last till February 28th. Or else, recharge the select prepaid plans on Airtel or Vi and avail the ZEE5 Premium subscription at no extra cost.

So, what is your opinion on the 50% reduction on ZEE5 Premium annual subscription? Share your thoughts.

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The South Korean multinational conglomerate Samsung Electronics has launched the much-awaited Galaxy F62 smartphone in the Indian market. Know for its AMOLED Plus display, Samsung packs all other major attractions at just ₹23999.

Incidentally, the Samsung Galaxy F62 is powered by the Samsung’s 7nm Exynos 9825 chipset that made its debut with Galaxy Note10 lineup. Moreover, the smartphone has up to 8GB RAM and quad-cam setup to get any easy push in the mid-range segment dominated by OnePlus Nord.

Samsung Galaxy F62 Specifications:

Regarding specifications, the Samsung Galaxy F62 sports a 6.7-inch Infinity-O AMOLED Plus display with FHD+ resolution. It gets a textured dual-tone laser gradient design.

Powered by Exynos 9825 SoC and up to 8GB RAM, the handset supports 128GB internal storage. It can be further expandable up to 1TB using a microSD card.

On the optics front, the Samsung Galaxy F62 sports a quad-camera setup at the rear. The configuration includes 64MP primary camera, 12MP ultra-wide-angle and two 5MP snappers for macro shots and depth data.

The front camera setup meant for video calling and selfies includes a 32MP sensor. Incidentally, both the primary sensors (front and rear) support 4K video shots.

7000mAh Jumbo Battery:

Next comes the main USP of the product. It has got a mammoth 7000mAh battery that could easily backup the device for days without any worry. The retail box also packs 25W charger with fast-charging support.

Due to its large size and battery, the Samsung Galaxy F62 weighs 218 grams. However, it is just 9.5mm in thickness with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The handset boots the latest Android 11 with One UI 3.1.

It is to be noted that the Samsung Galaxy F62 comes in 2 variants 6/128GB and 8/128GB and are priced at ₹23999 ($330) and ₹25999 ($358) respectively. Clad in 3 colour variants (Laser Grey, Laser Green, and Laser Blue), the handset will be available from February 22nd on all leading eCommerce platforms including Flipkart, Samsung India and Reliance Digital stores.

Flipkart Smart Upgrade:

Interestingly, the handset is notified under Flipkart Smart Upgrade programme. Here, the user is given an instant advance of 30% on the handset’s price. After 12 months, he/she can either purchase a new phone on Flipkart or give back this Samsung handset.

Currently, there’s a launch offer going on with respect to Samsung Galaxy F62 on Flipkart. The pre-order carries a ₹2500 instant cashback on purchases through ICICI credit and debit cards.

At this price, the Samsung Galaxy F62 will face stiff competition from Realme X3 SuperZoom Edition, Realme X3, Samsung Galaxy M51, and OnePlus Nord.

So, what is your opinion on the latest Samsung Galaxy F62 handset? Share your thoughts.

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The Chinese handset maker Lenovo has launched Lenovo Tab P11 Pro tablet in the Indian market. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730G chipset, this tablet has a pretty big 8600mAh battery to power it.

This 11.5-inch screen tablet will be available in Slate Grey or Platinum Grey colour. Starting February 14th, Lenovo Tab P11 Pro tablet is up for sale across various online portals including Amazon, Flipkart and Lenovo’s website.

Pitted against Apple iPad Air, this Lenovo Tab has got the Precision Pen 2 as an optional accessory. By specs, this has 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity with no details of price as of now.

Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Tablet Specifications:

Regarding specifications, the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro sports an 11.5-inch 2560x1600 OLED display with 500 nits of brightness. It has also got HDR10 support and 100% sRGB coverage with Dolby Vision certification.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset, Integrated Adreno 618 GPU and 6GB LPDDR4X RAM, the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro tablet offers 128GB UFS 2.1 expandable storage.

2K Display & Dolby®-enhanced Audio Support:

Along with impressive chipset, the tablet has other multimedia support including 3.5mm audio jack and JBL speakers with Dolby Atmos. For security, it has both fingerprint reader and face unlock.

It seems Lenovo has taken much care in visual aspects. The tablet is TÜV Rheinland certified Lenovo Eye Full Care mode that makes it a perfect medium for watching multimedia without stressing eyes.

On the optics front, it has dual-cam support both on front and rear. For clear video calls, it is supported by a dual 8MP selfie cam with dual mic array. At the rear, there’s dual-cam support including 13MP wide camera and 5MP ultra-wide-camera.

Mammoth 8600mAh Battery:

On the connectivity side, it supports dual-band Wi-Fi network, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, GLONASS and USB Type-C port for faster charging. As disclosed earlier, it is backed by a mammoth 8600mAh battery, 20W adapter and QuickCharge 3.0 support.

The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro boots Android 10 out-of-the-box and will get Android 11 OTA update very soon. Though it is built with aluminium alloy and massive battery back, the tablet weighs just 485 grams. This ultra-slim device tapers to just 5.8mm at its thinnest edge.

Starting February 14th, one can grab it at ₹44999 on both Amazon and Flipkart eCommerce portals. The price includes keyboard cover worth ₹10K. However, Lenovo Precision Pen 2 is an optional addition.

So, what is your opinion on the latest Lenovo Tab P11 Pro tablet’s vivid 2K display and Dolby audio? Share your thoughts.

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Shenzhen based Chinese smartphone manufacturer Infinix has released another entry-level handset for the Indian market. Infinix Smart 5 is a different handset and should not be confused with the global variant.

To the unaware, the Infinix Smart 5 which was released in August 2020 is different version but got the same title for the Indian market. If the tech reports are to be believed, this budget handset is a rebranded version of Hot 10 Play.

Infinix Smart 5 Specifications:

Specifications wise, the new Indian Infinix Smart 5 smartphone sports a 6.82-inch HD+ display with 90.66& screen-to-body ratio, 1500:1 contrast ratio and 440 nits peak brightness. With textured design on the back, the handset is somewhat easy to handle in spite of its big display.

Powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio G25 chipset, Mali G52 GPU and 2GB RAM, the Infinix Smart 5 provides a 32GB inbuilt storage. It can be further expandable up to 256GB using microSD card.

On the optics front, the Infinix Smart 5 sports an AI dual camera setup at the rear including 13MP primary camera and a secondary unspecified low-light sensor. For selfies and video calling, there’s an 8MP sensor with LED flash. The AI logo and LED flash are placed inside a cut.

Mammoth 6000mAh Battery:

Though an entry-level handset, it supports both fingerprint reader and face unlock. Powered by a mammoth 6000mAh battery, the company boasts that the Infinix Smart 5 handset will deliver a standby time of up to 50 days. This is definitely a good USP for a 6.82-inch display.

On the connectivity front, it supports 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. Moreover, it boots XOS 7 UI based on Android 10 (Go Edition) and charges over micro-USB.

Priced at ₹8999 ($123), this Infinix Smart 5 smartphone will be available in four colour variants including Aegean Blue, Morandi Green, Purple and Obsidian Black. However, as a launch offer, the handset can be purchased with a 20% discount starting February 18th.

As a result, one can grab it at ₹7199 ($98) on Flipkart portal.

So, what is your opinion on the latest Indian Infinix Smart 5 handset? Share your thoughts.

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The South Korean electronics giant Samsung has unveiled an affordable 5G handset in Spanish market. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 720 chipset, the new Samsung Galaxy A32 5G sports 48MP quad-camera configuration.

Samsung known for mid-range and flagship handsets has taken a big step to make affordable and budget handsets with decent specs. It is to be noted that both Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 are decent mid-range 5G handsets.

The latest to hit the market is Samsung Galaxy A32 5G. Retailing at €279, this super affordable 5G handset will take on the offerings of OnePlus, Xiaomi, Realme, Oppo and Vivo. All these Chinese smartphone makers are trying their best to capture 5G ecosystem.

Incidentally, this Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is the cheapest 5G handset in its lineup. It is good to see that the South Korean electronics giant is also contributing to build 5G techno sphere.

Samsung GalaxyA32 5G Specifications:

Back to the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, the handset sports a basic 6.5-inch HD+ TFT display (720p resolution) with teardrop notch (Infinity-V) design. Under the hood, there’s an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 720 CPU and Mali G57 MC3 GPU.

The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G smartphone comes in 2 variants including 4/64GB and 4/128GB storage variants. It also gives the flexibility to enhance the internal storage space up to 1TB using a microSD card.

48MP Quad-Camera Setup:

On the optics front, there’s a 48MP quad-camera-setup. It includes 48MP primary camera (f/1.8), 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens (f/2.2), 5MP macro shooter (f/2.4) and 2MP depth sensor (f/2.4). The handset can shoot 4K videos at 30 fps rate.

For selfies and video calling, there’s a 13MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture. The handset has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for quick authentication. The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G boots OneUI 3.0 based on Android 11.

Backed by a massive 5000mAh battery and 15W fast charging, the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G smartphone also features USB Type C 2.0 and USB On-The-Go for faster connectivity. It also supports 5G, 4G LTE, VoLTE, VoWi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.

Released in 4 color options, the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is available in Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, and Awesome Violet variants. Starting February 12, this 5G handset is available for sale in Europe.

GalaxyA32 5G Pricing & Availability:

As disclosed earlier, the 4/64GB variant will retail at €279 (₹25K). For an extra €20, one can get the 128GB storage variant. That’s a good deal from Samsung to push the high-storage variant!

The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G looks a decent 5G handset but with low resolution 720p. The TFT with low quality IPS screen is definitely a low performer. Even a cheaper handset Realme Narzo 20A has a better IPS panel with true colour reroduction.

Leaving the IPS screen aside, the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is a good handset which will face competition from OnePlus Nord N10 and other similarly priced handsets. Will it be launched in the Indian market?

So, what is your opinion on the recently launched Samsung Galaxy A32 5G? Share your thoughts.

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The Chinese smartphone maker Vivo Electronics Corp has unveiled a new handset Vivo S7t in its homeland China. Though the smartphone looks similar to its predecessor Vivo S7, the S7t has got its own identity.

The new smartphone Vivo S7t is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 820 chipset in contrast to the Vivo S7’s Snapdragon 765G. Leaving the processor, other specs of the new handset look me-too.

Vivo S7t 5G Specifications:

Regarding specifications, the Vivo S7t sports a 6.44-inch AMOLED screen with 85% screen-to-body ratio. It features 1080x2400p resolution with 20:9 aspect ratio and 409 ppi density.

Powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 820 5G chipset and Mali-G57 MC5 GPU, it comes in a single memory configuration of 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. There’s no memory card slot thus one has to content with the allotted storage space.

64MP Triple Camera Setup:

Optics-wise, the Vivo S7t sports a triple-cam-setup at the rear. It includes 64MP primary camera with f/1.9 aperture, 8MP ultrawide cam, and 2MP depth sensor. It can shoot 4K videos @ 30fps.

For selfies and video calling, there’s a front-facing dual camera. It includes 44MP regular and 8MP ultrawide lens that can deliver 4K videos at 30fps rate.

Powered by a big 4000mAh battery and 33W fast-charging, the Vivo S7t boasts to get 66% charging in just 30 minutes. The handset runs OriginOS based on Android 11. Connectivity wise, its 5G-ready and supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS with A-GPS, and USB Type-C. It also supports NFC facility.

Pricing & Availability:

Thought the Vivo S7t has got more powerful Mediatek chipset, the price remains the same as that of the regular Vivo S7 which costs CNY 2598 $400/€335. Clad in Black or Gradient Blue color variants, the new Vivo S7t weighs just 169 grams and is available for sale through pre-orders.

Definitely, the Vivo S7t is a decent handset on the paper. Those who are looking at the Mediatek Dimensity chipset, needs to know that Dimensity 820 is 10% faster and better than the popular Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset.

So, what is your opinion on the recently launched Vivo S7t ? Share your thoughts.

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We all knew that the state-owned telecom player BSNL is on a revision spree. The latest to get revised is 109 recharge pack. Popularly known as Mithram Plus, this BSNL ₹109 prepaid plan is good validity extension plan.

As per the reports available from BSNL Kerala Telecom Circle, the revision of ₹109 prepaid plan is valid across many circles and it would be effective across India.

Back to the ₹109 prepaid plan, this recharge pack was first launched in December 2019. It offers 5GB data and unlimited calling benefits for a period of 20 days. Post the revision, this ₹109 prepaid plan will offer 10GB data.

Leaving the freebies, this pack has a validity period of 75 days. This helps in keeping the BSNL number active for 75 days without any further recharge. That’s the reason, this ₹109 Mithram Plus prepaid plan is more of a validity extension plan.

The Alternative PV ₹106 Plan:

However, this double data offer is a limited period offer. It is valid till March 31st 2021. Sadly, the BSNL is all set to remove this recharge pack from April 1st onward. Thus, the subscribers will have to opt other plans like PV 106 or PV 107 that cater similar benefits.

The alternative PV 106 provides 3GB free data, 100 minutes voice calling with 100 days validity. Moreover, it packs free BSNL Tunes subscription for 60 days.

Starting from the day of its launch, this popular plan has undergone many revisions. Earlier, it used to offer 250 minutes voice call benefits and 5GB data with 90 days validity. Later on, this was reduced to 30 days.

Now, this pack has 75 days validity but the freebies benefit is limited to 20 days.

So, what is your opinion on the recent revision of BSNL ₹109 prepaid voucher ? Share your thoughts.

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After releasing Nokia 5.4 in the European market, stage is all set for its Indian launch. The Indian ecommerce portal Flipkart has listed the Nokia 5.4 smartphone.

Surprisingly, one can even observe two short videos that teases the specs of Nokia 5.4. It includes 48MP quad-camera-setup. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset, the Nokia 5.4 comes in two configurations 4/64GB and 6/18GB.

Pricing details of the handset are not known yet. However, it’s priced €189 in the European market. As it being a global product variant, one can expect the Nokia 5.4 handset in other markets as well.

Hey! OnePlus Nord gets the third OxygenOS 11 open beta. As per the company, this OxygenOS 11 open beta 3 fixes many issues with the system, camera, ambient display, and the clock.

Finally, the OnePlus Nord joins the league of OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro who has already received the Android 11 update.

As Vodafone Idea (Vi) is on a losing spree with respect to the subscriber retention, the telecom network making all efforts. The latest being the extra 150GB data offer for a period of 6 months.

Though Vi has many postpaid plans, the Vi ₹399 Entertainment is the most popular one. It is not only affordable but also competitive with respect to the benefits. That is the reason, many postpaid subscribers consider Vi ₹399 Entertainment as a go-to option postpaid plan leaving the REDX ₹1099 plan.

Vi ₹399 Entertainment Postpaid Plan Benefits:

Back to the Vi ₹399 Entertainment postpaid plan, it offers unlimited calls, 40GB data and 100 SMS/month. However, as per the promotional plan, the ₹399 plan offers extra 150GB data for 6 months.

With this new promotional benefit, one can avail a total of 190GB per month for a period of 6 months at no extra cost. Moreover, there’s a data roll over facility of 200GB. However, one should remember that the extra 150GB offered can’t be rolled for the next month.

At MyVi.in Portal Only:

This new Vi ₹399 Entertainment postpaid plan can be availed only through myvi.in portal. Leaving the extra 150GB benefit, all other features remain the same. Though it doesn’t offer any OTT subscription, the postpaid plan packs Vi Movies & TV VIP subscription.

This enables the subscriber to watch premium movies, originals, Live TV, news and more on the app.

Unlike the Vi ₹299 postpaid plan, this new Vi ₹399 plan is available across the nation and can be purchased through myvi.in website. For the unaware, the Vi ₹299 postpaid is available for subscription through Vi stores in select telecom circles including Assam, Bihar, North East, Orissa, Rajasthan, and Jammu & Kashmir.

Though 399 plan is an affordable plan, it doesn’t pack much data (40GB) benefit in general. It being a promotional plan, the new Vi ₹399 plan packs extra 150GB data.

If you are a heavy data user, then Vi ₹699 is the most recommended plan as it packs unlimited data along with Amazon Prime and other OTT subscription benefits.

So, what is your opinion on the new Vi ₹399 Entertainment postpaid plan? Share your thoughts.

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It seems the state-run telecom player BSNL is on a revision spree. After revising its postpaid plan ₹199, the BSNL has revised ₹18 voucher in the prepaid segment.

To the unaware, the BSNL ₹18 voucher is the most popular short-term voucher by the data lovers. Till date, it used to offer 1.8GB data per day for a period of 2 days. After revision, the BSNL packs just 1GB data.

BSNL ₹18 Voucher Benefits Explained:

This revision is reported by none other than KeralaTelecom portal. Prior to the revision, the BSNL ₹18 voucher offered unlimited calling (voice and video), daily 1.8GB data for 2 calendar days. After the consumption of 1.8GB data, the speed gets throttled to 80kbps.

Post the revision, the ₹18 prepaid voucher now offers 1GB data and 100 SMS per day for a period of 2 days. Here also the speed gets reduced to 80 kbps after the FUP limit is reached. This revision will be applicable in all telecom circles across India.

How to do BSNL ₹18 Recharge?

This ₹18 prepaid voucher can be recharged both online and offline. One can perform this recharge on BSNL’s online portal and on all the recharge platforms including Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm and more.

Or else, one can approach any retail shop doing BSNL recharge. You can even send a SMS “STV COMBO18” to 123 or apply the USSD code.

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In the present context, data is the new oil. The revision of BSNL ₹18 prepaid voucher will not go with the subscribers. Here, the total amount of data is reduced by 1.6GB data and SMS benefit is added.

Personally, I think the reduction of data is not a welcome move. Instead of adding SMS benefit, the BSNL team should have thought of other revisions.

So, what is your opinion on the recent revision of BSNL ₹18 prepaid voucher ? Share your thoughts.

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After a series of leaks, the Chinese handset maker Realme launched Realme X7 series in the Indian market. Though it was launched in China last september, Realme lovers had to wait more than 6 months for its Indian debut.

To the unaware, Realme is an offshoot of the Chinese brand OPPO backed by BBK Electronics. BBK is a Chinese multinational corporation overseeing a number of top smartphone brands including Oppo, Vivo, Realme, and OnePlus.

Back to the Realme X7 series, it comprises of Realme X7 and X7 Pro handsets bringing 5G experience and the Real Upgrade Program. Let us go through each smartphone and know the specs and features of much-hyped X7 series.

Realme X7 Pro Specifications:

The Realme X7 Pro sports a 6.55-inch Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. It has a screen to body ratio of 91.6% and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection on the top. The display supports up to 1200 nits brightness.

Powered by the 5G-ready octa-core Dimensity 1000+ chipset and Mali-G77 GPU, the Realme X7 Pro offers 8GB RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage with Turbo Write tech. Interestingly, it also packs NFC for easy contactless payments and dual-stereo speakers for watching content.

The Realme X7 Pro sports a quad-cam setup on the back. The configuration includes 64MP primary cam, 8MP ultrawide snapper, two 2MP lenses for bokeh and macro shots. At the front, there’s a 32MP selfie snapper tucked in a punch hole on the upper left corner.

Powered by a 4500mAh battery and 65W Super Dart (fast) charging, the Realme X7 Pro delivers 100% full charge within 35 minutes. Starting February 10, the Pro variant can be purchased on Flipkart portal at a price of ₹29,999 ($410).

Realme X7 Specifications:

The Realme X7 is a watered-down version of the Pro variant. By going through the specs, one could ascertain that Realme has rebranded Realme V15 as Realme X7.

Sporting a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen with a screen to body ratio of 90.8%, the Realme X7 has also got Corning Gorilla Glass on the top. The display has brightness support up to 600 nits and the touch sampling rate of 180Hz.

Powered by Dimensity 800U chipset, Mali G57 GPU and up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, the handset comes with 128 GB UFS 2.1 storage. The Realme X7 has got triple-camera at the rear. It includes 64MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture, 8MP ultra-wide cam and 2MP macro shooter. For selfies, there’s a 16MP selfie snapper.

The Realme X7 packs a 4300mAh battery with 50W fast-charging support. Still it weighs just 176 grams. This device supports 5G connectivity in line with the Pro variant.

Starting February 12, the Realme X7 will be available for sale on Flipkart. As disclosed earlier, the Realme X7 comes in two variants . The 6/128GB and 8/128GB memory variants will cost ₹19,999 ($275) and ₹21,999 ($300) respectively.

As a promotional campaign, there’s a flat discount of ₹2,000 and ₹1500 on purchase through ICICI Credit cards and Axis Bank Cards respectively.

Real Upgrade Program:

For the first time, Realme company has launched the Real Upgrade Program. Under this one can grab the Realme X7 Series handset by paying just 70% of the price. After a year, the customer can either pay the remaining 30%amount (to retain the existing handset) or grab the next Realme X series handset by paying 70% of the product’s price.

As per the company’s CEO, this is a real win-win situation for the company and the Realme handset lovers.

So, what is your opinion on the recently launched Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro? Share your thoughts.

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In a quick revamp, the state-run telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) revised its popular ₹199 postpaid plan. The new strategy will now help BSNL to take on Jio and improve its position.

Though the ₹199 plan seems to be a lower-end plan, it has has got a good approval rate across all the telecom players. With respect to the BSNL ₹199 postpaid plan, earlier (as per December 2020 update) it used to ship unlimited on-net calling and 300 off-net calls in its 1-month offering.

BSNL ₹199 Postpaid Plan Benefits:

The BSNL has gone ahead and revised the plan as per the current trend and customer demand. Here after, the ₹199 postpaid plan will offer unlimited voice calling to any network within India. Interestingly, this includes voice calling to Mumbai and Delhi Telecom Circles and MTNL network.

Apart from unlimited voice calling benefits, the ₹199 postpaid plan ships 100 SMS per day and 25GB data per month. One can avail data rollover facility up to 75GB. The new revision is effective from February 1st onward.

If one observes the revision, it is a clear attempt to stop the subscribers shift towards Jio. You might be aware that after removal of Interconnect Usage Charges (IUC) Reliance Jio has started offering unlimited voice calls to any network.

Leaving it aside, the latest revision of ₹199 postpaid plan will surely arrest the negative growth by the PSU. With no daily limit of 250 minutes, BSNL’s 199 plan will surely rock the postpaid segment.

BSNL ₹199 Vs Reliance Jio ₹199 Postpaid Plan:

Currently, the ₹199 postpaid plan from both BSNL and Reliance Jio offers unlimited voice calls, 25GB data and 100SMS per day. The positive aspect in BSNL is its data rollover facility that’s lacking in Reliance Jio’s offering.

However, the Reliance Jio ₹199 postpaid plan has a slight upper hand due to its OTT benefits like Jio TV and Jio Cinema where it is clearly lacking in BSNL package. Leaving it aside, the BSNL ₹199 postpaid plan is surely a good plan with basic benefits without worrying about recharges.

So, what is your opinion on the recently launched BSNL ₹199 postpaid plan? Share your thoughts.

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The state-run telecom player Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has come up with Cinema Plus entertainment service. This is an innovative entertainment OTT Add-on pack introduced by the BSNL to regain its losing wired broadband customer base.

When the private telecom players like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are growing at a good pace, the state-sponsored BSNL is on a losing spree. To win customer’s confidence, the BSNL has also started luring customers by providing premium OTT add-on packs at an affordable price tag.

The BSNL’s newly launched Cinema Plus service is titled Entertainment. Though some might say that it is a revamped version of YuppTV Scope Entertainment, Cinema Plus is a premium OTT add-on bundled pack. It offers subscrption to YuppTV, ZEE5, SonyLIV and Voot.

BSNL Cinema Plus @ ₹129 Per Month:

The BSNL Cinema Plus also known as Entertainment will now be a one-stop destination for entertainment lovers. Though the pack costs ₹129 per month, it will be billed only ₹129 for the promotional period. Beyond 3 months, this premium OTT Add-on pack will cost ₹199 on monthly basis.

This is indeed a good OTT add-on pack for entertainment lovers. The YuppTV subscription comes with more than 100 Live TV channels. The popular ZEE5 subscription includes 80 Live TV channels, 2000 movie titles, and 500+ original TV shows and series.

Similarly, the SonyLIV premium subscription provides access to 15+ Live TV channels and 200+ movies. The Voot subscription includes access to 35 plus live TV channels and over 400 movies.

Though the BSNL Cinema Plus seems to be basic on paper when compared to Amazon Prime, Netflix and Disney+ Hotstar OTT content, the state-run telecom’s decision to have a pact with OTT providers is a welcome move. Currently, this premium service is limited to existing BSNL Broadband subscribers.

This BSNL Cinema Plus Entertainment bundled pack can be availed by downloading the YuppTV Scope App from Google Play Store. It can be accessed on other platforms including Apple App Store, Android TV and Amazon FireTV.

BSNL Cinema Plus ~ Premium OTT Content:

So, what is your opinion on the recently launched premium OTT Add-on pack? Share your thoughts.

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After releasing the Galaxy M02s, Samsung released another entry-level handset in the price conscious Indian market. At just ₹6999, the new handset Samsung Galaxy M02 is meant for first-time 4G users.

With MediaTek chipset, 6.5-inch screen, massive 5000mAh battery and affordable price tag, the latest Samsung Galaxy M02 will surely be a hit in spite of its very basic features.

Samsung Galaxy M02 Specifications:

The Samsung Galaxy M02 sports a 6.5-inch Infinity-V display with HD+ resolution and waterdrop notch. Powered by a MediaTek’s MT6739W chipset and 2/3GB RAM, it houses a 32GB onboard storage. One can expand the internal storage up to 1TB using a microSD card.

On the rear-side, there’s a textured design that gives a comfortable grip to hold this 6.5-inch handset in a single hand.

In the optics department, Samsung Galaxy M02 sports a dual-camera setup on the back. It includes a 13MP main camera and 2MP macro lens in the upper-left corner with LED flash. For selfies and video caling, the 5MP snapper does the work from the front housed in a waterdrop notch.

Backed by a massive 5000mAh battery and 10W standard charging, the Samsung Galaxy M02 boots its own customized One UI based on Android 10 out of the box. Though it holds a massive battery pack, the handset weighs just 206 grams and has a thickness of 9.1mm.

Connectivity-wise, the Samsung Galaxy M02 supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth and USB Type-C port for faster charging and data transfer.

Samsung Galaxy M02 Price & Competition:

Clad in Black, Grey, Blue and Red colour variants, the Samsung Galaxy M02 is an Amazon exclusive. Starting February 9th, this budget entry-level handset will be up for sale via Amazon.in and Samsung India web portal.

Though the price of 3/32GB variant is unknown, Amazon has listed the price of 2/32GB variant at 6999 ($96/€80). However, for a limited time, the handset’s base variant is priced at ₹6,799 ($93/€77).

Though reasonably priced well, the Samsung Galaxy M02 will have to fight against the likes of Realme C15, Redmi 9, Poco C3 and the Indian maker’s Micromax In 1b.

So, what is your opinion on the latest Samsung Galaxy M02? Share your thoughts.

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Though Poco M3 can’t be called a perfect handset but at 10K it is quite impressive.

The impressive features of Poco M3 include big battery, super stereo speakers, and high-resolution screen. Moreover, there’s a reverse charging at 5W. This is something rare feature that we observe in budget handsets.

Poco M3 is official now after much await. The most popular budget handset in Poco series has got further advancement via Poco M3. At just 10,999, the latest Poco M3 is surely a good fit for price conscious Indian market.

With unique design and Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset, the Poco M3 is available in 3 colour variants including Coral Blue, Poco Yellow and Power Black. These colors are super cool and unique for each and every generation.

The leather-like finish not only makes the Poco M3 unique but also gives good grip to it. Though the handset was unveiled in late 2020, it was not launched in the Indian market. And after considerable wait, Poco M3 is official now for Indian Poco fans.

Poco M3 Specifications:

Specifications wise, the Poco M3 sports a 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel with 400 nits brightness and waterdrop style notch. This is indeed a good display screen for watching content over the handset. There’s a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on the top.

Powered by 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset and Adreno 610 GPU, the Poco M3 comes in with 6GB RAM and houses up to 128GB internal storage.

Poco M3 Camera:

Optics-wise, the Poco M3 sports a triple-camera setup. The configuration includes 48MP primary camera, 2MP macro and depth snapper each. It can record 1080p videos at 30fps. For selfies, there’s a 8MP selfie snapper that is capable enough to shoot 1080p videos.

Backed by a mammoth 6000mAh battery and 18W fast charging, the Poco M3 supports USB Type-C charging. Indeed, the addition of Type-C charging support (instead of the traditional micro-USB ports) for budget handsets is a good movie by Xiaomi.

In audio department, the Poco M3 comes with stereo speaker setup for delivering better sound. In addition, it also has a support for 3.5mm headphone jack. The Poco M3 handset boots Android 10 with MIUI 12 on top.

Poco M3 Pricing & Competition:

The Poco M3 offers lots of connectivity options including dual VoLTE, dual VoWiFi, dual-band Wi-Fi and other required aspects. Xiaomi has got two storage variants for Poco M3 namely 6/64GB and 6/128GB.

Priced at Rs.10,999 and Rs.11,999, these variants can be purchased at much lower price using an ICICI Card. The flat 1K discount is being given through ICICI card purchases.

Starting February 9th, the Poco M3 handsets can be purchased on Flipkart ecommerce portal. At just 10K (including card discount), the Poco M3 is really a decent handset with 6GB RAM and unique design.

So, what is your opinion on the latest POCO M3? Share your thoughts.

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The Chinese smartphone maker OPPO Electronics has launched its first handset with Dimensity 700 chipset. Though a mid-range handset OPPO A55 is a 5G smartphone.

These days most of the Chinese handset makers are pulling up their resources to unveil 5G handsets. It’s a good sign to develop 5G ecosystem which is lacking in the Indian mardevelop 5G ecosystemket. The latest Oppo A55 is an another mid-range handset with Dimensity 700 SoC.

Taking a cue, the Realme Mobiles is coming up with the concept of developing cheapest 5G smartphone built on Dimensity 700 SoC. There’s a lot more in the 5G news. In the recently concluded MWC 2021, the MediaTek revealed that it has plans to get Dimensity 800 5G chipset.

OPPO A55 5G Specifications:

Back to the OPPO A55 5G handset, it sports mid-range specs including HD+ display, 13MP triple-camera setup and 5000mAh battery. Though this handset is currently limited to the China mainland, one can expect it soon to be launched in the Indian market as well.

Specifications-wise, the OPPO A55 5G flaunts a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 720x1600 pixels resolution and 88.7% screen-to-body ratio. On the side, there’s a fingerprint scanner.

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G chipset (built on 10nm) and 6GB RAM, it houses 128GB internal storage. The company gives an option to expand its storage up to 1TB using a microSD card.

OPPO A55 5G Camera Features:

On the optics front, there’s a triple camera setup including 13MP primary camera, 2MP macro sensor and 2MP portrait lens. For selfies, there’s a 8MP front facing camera. It boasts a support for 10X digital zoom that’s another USP of the handset in this price range.

Connectivity-wise, the OPPO A55 5G supports 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and USB Type-C port. Though the company mentions that the handset is backed by a big 5000mAh battery, it doesn’t specify any details about fast charging.

Price, Availability & Competition:

Currently, the OPPO A55 5G is available in a single variant 6/128GB and is priced CNY 1599. At this price, the handset will surely face competition from 20K priced in India. Available in Brisk Blue and Rhythm Black color variants, the handset weighs just 186 grams.

With 5G revolution, the companies are actively engaged in launching 5G handsets. MediaTek is ready with Dimensity 800 chipsets that is 5G-ready. If the rumors are to be believed, Realme handset is all set to launch the cheapest 5G smartphone in the world. First, it would be for China mainland and then a global variant.

So, what is your opinion on the latest OPPO A55 5G? Share your thoughts.

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The American multinational company Motorola released an affordable flagship smartphone in China mainland. Built on a 7nm process, the Motorola Edge S is powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset.

Probably, Motorola is the first company to use the Snapdragon 870 SoC. It is a slight upgrade of the recently released Snapdragon 865+ chipset. If the rum ours are to be believed, Motorola is also working on bringing another affordable flagship handset with Snapdragon 888 5G chipset.

Back to the Motorola Edge S, this 5G handset is priced at 1999 Yuan.

It sports 90Hz refresh rate, 64MP quad-camera setup, dual-selfie cam, and 5000mAh battery. If this handset is priced under 25K then Motorola Edge S would surely be a flagship killer with great specs.

Motorola Edge S Specifications:

Regarding specifications, the Motorola Edge S sports a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display of 2520x1080p resolution, and 560 nits brightness. It offers HDR10 support with 90Hz refresh rate and 21:9 aspect ratio.

Powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC (an octa-core processor with one Cortex-A78 core), Adreno 650 GPU and 6/8GB LPDDR5 RAM, it provides UFS 3.1 storage (up to 256GB).

Motorola Edge S Camera Configuration:

On the optics front, it has four sensors at the rear. The configuration includes 64MP primary camera with f/1.7 aperture, 16MP ultra-wide sensor with 121-degree FoV, 2MP fixed-focus depth sensor and a Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor. The main camera supports shooting of 6K videos at 30 fps.

For selfies, the Motorola Edge S dual camera setup includes 16MP main camera and 8MP ultra-wide shooter with 100-degree field-of-view. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner as well.

Backed by a big 5000mAh battery and 20W Turbo fast charger, the Motorola Edge S packs 3.5mm headphone jack in the retail box. The handset boots Motorola MyUI based on Android 11.

Connectivity wise, the Motorola Edge S supports 5G, dual 4G, VoLTE, VoWi-Fi, WiFi6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type-C port and headphone jack. With IP 52 certification, there’s only a plastic back.

Motorola Edge S Price & Availability:

Clad in White and Emerald Light color variants, the Motorola Edge S comes in 3 memory/storage configurations. They are priced CNY 1,999 (€250) for the 6/128GB model, CNY 2,399 (€305) for the 8/128GB and CNY 2,799 (€350) for the higher-end vriant 8/256GB.

Starting today, the company has started accepting pre-orders for the Motorola Edge S. However, the shipping will start from February 3rd. If the same pricing (less than 25K) is maintained in the Indian market, Motorola Edge S will surely rock. But one can’t expect the same prices during the Indian lunch.

As of now, the company is silent on its Indian launch. However, one can expect it by the third Quarter of 2021. Leaving it aside, Motorola Edge S is surely a great phone at this price. Even OnePlus is also considering a launch of affordable flagship handset.

Let’s wait and watch!

So, what is your opinion on the latest Motorola Edge S? Share your thoughts.

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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme has come up with an ultra-affordable Realme C20 handset. Currently, this new phone is launched in the Vietnam market. And very soon, it will be unveiled in other markets including India.

The Realme C20 looks similar to its C lineup predecessors Realme C12 and C15 but with downgraded cameras. At just VND 24,90, 000 (₹7900/$105/€90), the Realme C20 is an affordable handset.

However, at this price, it has to face stiff competition from the recently launched Redmi 9 Power and Poco M2 handsets.

Realme C20 Specifications:

Specifications wise, the Realme C20 sports a 6.5-inch HD+ screen with 720×1600p resolution and 89% screen-to-body ratio. Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the top, there’s a teardrop notch as well.

Powered by a time-tested MediaTek Helio G35 chipset and 2GB of RAM, the Realme C20 provides a 32GB inbuilt storage space. It also provides the flexibility to increase the storage space up to 256GB using a microSD card.

As detailed earlier, the Realme C20 is downgraded with respect to the camera department. It sports a single 8MP camera on the back. On the front, there’s a 5MP camera with LED flash for selfies and video calling.

Backing it there’s a 5000mAh battery pack that lasts for more than a day. When its predecessors are packed with 6000mAh battery, this is definitely a downgrade. Leaving it aside, the retail unit packs 10W charger and offers reverse charging support.

Realme C20 with Realme UI 2.0:

The Realme C20 boots Realme UI 2.0 based on the latest Android 11. Though it lacks a fingerprint scanner it supports Face Unlock. The phone weighs less than 190 grams and 8.9mm thick in spite of its heavy battery pack.

Connectivity-wise, the Realme C20 supports 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and MicroUSB port. Clad in Blue and Grey colour options, this new handset is currently limited to Vietnam. It is a global variant, one can expect an Indian launch very soon.

So, what is your opinion on the latest Realme C20 handset? Share your thoughts.

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