The latest Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus is an exciting device that has grown on the back of a series of iterations, which make it the go-to device for an always-on work environment. Having used the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus, I feel it is a powerful device that is a boon for creative professionals …
Apple iPhone 11: an XR with Improved Camera and Battery
Today’s consumers seek a powerful camera, long battery life, and fast processing capabilities in their smartphones. For those seeking an upgrade to their old iPhones, or for those seeking to enter the walled ecosystem of Apple iPhones, the new iPhone 11 is a good bet. While many may argue about the 2019 edition of iPhones …
OPPO Reno2: A Powerful Premium All rounder
In a bid to win in the hyper-competitive India market, OPPO has stepped up its gameplay by ditching the atypical annual product lifecycles, and launching the OPPO Reno2 within a few months of the original Reno. The idea at play is to offer consumers more choice and power. With the Reno2, OPPO makes an ambitious …
The Gorgeous OPPO K3: A Photoessay
The new OPPO K3, the latest in OPPO’s K Series, is a gorgeous smartphone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, alongwith 6GB and 8GB of RAM. The K3 sports a 6.5-inch notch-less Super AMOLED panoramic screen and a screen-to-body ratio of 91.1% and aspect ratio as 19.5:9. The in-display fingerprint sensor with an AI …
Realme X is an Inspired Value for Money Smartphone
The hypercompetitive smartphone market in India is replete with smartphones, across price bands, that offer very little to distinguish them, whether it be in terms of specifications or even colors (really, blue is the new black!). Well, not quite! Take, for instance, Realme, 2018’s breakout smartphone brand that has come up with the Realme X. …
Qualcomm 215 Mobile Platform for Entry-level Smartphones
India represents one of the world’s fastest growing smartphone markets, with the smartphone market growing by around 10% in 2018. A confluence of factors, driven by a growing aspirational class getting more connected, via increased availability, accessibility and affordability of devices and data have contributed to this market growth. The smart feature phones and, more …
With the new Reno, OPPO squares off with OnePlus and others
The premium smartphone market in India is essentially a hyper-competitive, three-way fight involving Samsung, Apple and OnePlus. Remember, in the premium segment, the brand loyalty is relatively higher, than as compared to the entry-level and value for money smartphone segment. Yet, the India market offers plenty of avenues for growth for smartphone brands offering competitive …
Realme 3 Pro: Challenging the Status Quo
Realme, the young smartphone startup that started-off as a sub-brand of OPPO in 2018, has grown tremendously over the past year. The Realme strategy playbook has focused on packing their smartphones, with all the right mix of the latest specs and combining it with youth-centric marketing. As a result, smartphone brands such as Xiaomi, are …
Huawei P30 Pro Camera Prowess: A Photoessay
One of the standout hits this year, thus far, has been the Huawei‘s latest and the most premium flagship in its P series, the Huawei P30 Pro. It raised quite a few eyebrows, and appreciation for its camera system, especially the 50x Zoom. The four cameras on the back are the standout sensation on this …
Motorola One: ‘Pure’ Android, Dated Hardware
When it comes to the history of smartphone design and innovation, one name that ranks high is of Motorola. Over the past forty-five years, Motorola has been delivering phones with exquisite design aesthetics. Flip back to the time when flip phones were considered cool, the Motorola RAZR was the coolest of them all. Now, when …