Samsung Galaxy F34 5G smartphone launched in India: Price, specifications

by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 7, 2023 | Technology

South Korean electronics maker Samsung on Monday launched in India the Galaxy F34 5G smartphone. The new entrant in the Galaxy F-series features a 6.42-inch super AMOLED display of 120Hz refresh rate, 6000 mAh battery, and a multi-camera system led by 50-megapixel main sensor on the back. The smartphone comes in electric black and mystic green colours. Below are the details:

Samsung Galaxy F34 5G: Price, introductory offers, and sale details

The Samsung Galaxy F34 5G is offered in 6GB and 8GB RAM variants, both with 128GB on-board storage, at Rs 18,999 and Rs 20,999. Up for pre-order on the e-commerce platform Flipkart, the smartphone is available with introductory offers in which customers can avail either Rs 2,000 instant discount available on HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank cards or Rs 2,000 off on exchange bonus in trade-in deal. Besides, there is no-interest equated monthly instalment available for up to nine months on select bank cards. While there has been no confirmation on the open sale, Flipkart shows August 14 as tentative delivery date.

Samsung Galaxy F34 5G: Specifications

The Galaxy F34 5G sports a 6.46-inch fullHD+ super AMOLED display of 120Hz display. The display features Gorilla Glass 5 protection for resistance against scratches and smudges. It boasts Samsung’s Vision Booster technology, which enhances contrast and colours based on ambient lighting conditions.

Imaging is covered by a multi-camera system on the back, featuring a 50-megapixel main sensor with support for optical image stabilisation and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. As for the features, the Galaxy F34 5G gets Samsung Nightography, Fun mode with built-in filters and lens effects, and Single Take.

The Galaxy F34 5G is powered by a 6,000 mAh battery, which is said to deliver up to two-day on-battery time. Other features of the smartphone include ‘Voice Focus’, which aids voice quality during voice and video calls by minimising background noise. Besides, the phone supports Dolby Atmos audio through supported wireless audio accessories.

As for the software, Samsung said it would provide up to four generations of operating system upgrades and up to five years of security updates. The Galaxy F34 5G would come with Samsung Wallet, and its Tap & Pay feature, which tokenises and stores credit and debit cards on the phone.

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Apple Days Sale: Vijay Sales announces offers on iPhone 14, iPad, MacBook

by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 7, 2023 | Technology

Electronics retail chain Vijay Sales announced offers and discounts on gadgets and products under its Apple Days Sale. Customers will be able to purchase Apple products at discounted prices.

The sale will be held from August 4 to August 16. The deals will be available at Vijay Sales’ retail stores and its website. Customers can avail of the offers on several Apple products, including iPhone 14, iPad, and Macbook Pro.

Below are some discounts and offers on the Apple products being offered by Vijay Sales:

Apple Days Sale

Offers on Apple iPhone 14

Vijay Sales is offering the iPhone 14 with 128GB storage at a starting deal price of Rs 69,900, along with flat cashback of Rs 4,000 with HDFC Bank cards.

If the customer chooses to exchange his smartphone with a minimum exchange value of Rs 15,000 or above, Vijay Sales will add a discount of another Rs 8,000, resulting in a total discount of Rs 37,000. The final price of the iPhone 14 with 128GB storage will then come down to Rs 42,900.

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Apple iPhone 14: Specifications

This smartphone comes with a super Retina XDR 6.1-inch display and a resolution of 2532×1170 pixels. It also comes with ceramic shield protection and a resistant to spills and splashes. Another feature that powers the Apple device is the Apple A15 Bionic chipset paired with 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options. Apple iPhone product is equipped with a 12MP primary sensor at the back and an additional 12MP ultra-wide sensor.

Offers on Apple iPad

Vijay Sales will offer the iPad 9th Gen at a starting price of Rs 25,990, the iPad 10th Gen at Rs 38,990; the iPad Air 5th Gen at Rs 51,900, and the iPad Pro at Rs 75,670. These prices include up to Rs. 3000 cash back on HDFC Bank Cards.

Apple iPad (10th Gen): Specifications

Powered by the Apple A14 Bionic processor, the iPad (10th Gen) sports a 10.9-inch liquid retina screen of 500 nits brightness level with true tone technology. It has a 12-megapixel camera sensor on the back capable of recording videos in up to 4K resolution. On the front, the iPad features a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera located along the display bezel on the landscape edge. It has a TouchID (fingerprint sensor) integrated into the power button on the top side.

The new iPad supports Wi-Fi 6 and 5G for wireless connectivity and has a USB-C port for charging and data transfer. It comes in blue, pink, yellow, and silver colours. It is available in 64GB and 256GB configurations.

Offers on MacBook Air, Pro

Customers can get the MacBook Air, powered by the M1 chip, at Rs 75,900, while the MacBook Air, with M2 chip, will be available at a starting price of Rs 1,01,990. The MacBook Pro powered by the M2 Chip, will be available at Vijay Sales at a starting price of Rs 1,11,900, and the MacBook Pro with M2 Chip will be available at Rs 1,78,990. These prices are inclusive of a flat Rs 5,000 Cash Back on HDFC Bank Cards.

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Apple MacBook Pro with M2 Pro: Specifications

The MacBook Pro with M2 Pro chip is offered in 10- or 12-core CPU configurations, with up to eight performance cores and four efficiency cores. The chip supports up to 200GB/s of unified memory bandwidth — double the amount in M2 — and up to 32GB of unified memory. On the GPU side, the M2 Pro has up to 19 cores. Besides, there is a dedicated media engine in M2 Pro with support for the most popular video codecs, which accelerates video playback and encoding without compromising on power efficiency.

Offers on Apple Watch

Vijay Sales is making the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) available for Rs 25,900 and the Apple Watch Series 8 for Rs 39,490. The Apple Watch Ultra will be offered at Rs 77,999. These prices are inclusive of up to Rs 4,000 cash back on HDFC Bank Cards.

Offers on AirPods

Vijay Sales is offering the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) for Rs 22,990 inclusive of Rs 2,000 cash back on HDFC Bank Cards.

Vijay Sales is also offering up a 10 per cent discount on its Protect+ programme for newly bought devices.

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OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G review: Core-edition phone laden with useful features

by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 7, 2023 | Technology

The Nord CE 3 5G is a new addition to OnePlus’ midrange smartphone lineup in India. Based on the recently launched OnePlus Nord 3 5G, this core-edition model has been designed to meet various needs without compromising on OnePlus’ essential features. Boasting a smooth and immersive 120Hz refresh rate display, a substantial battery capacity, and fast charging support, the Nord CE 3 5G caters to a wide range of user preferences. Starting at Rs 26,999, this smartphone appears to be a well-rounded smartphone. Is it? Let us find out:

Design

The Nord CE 3 5G looks identical to the other two smartphones in its line – the Nord 3 5G and Nord CE 3 Lite 5G. It has a boxy construction with a flat plastic frame holding together the front glass and the plastic back cover. The frame has tapered edges, which makes it easy to hold and operate the phone. Lifting the handling experience is the curved plastic back cover, which makes the phone feel thinner than it actually is. Complementing the phone’s slim body is the lightweight construction.

As for the front profile, it is dominated by the display with minimal bezels across all sides. Unlike the flagship model in the series, this core-edition model has a plastic bracket around the display. It lifts the display a notch above the frame without hampering its usability. As for the rest of the smartphone design, it is similar to the other two models in the lineup. The frame has power button and volume rocker buttons on the right side, IR blaster and second microphone on the top side, and USB-C port together with removable SIM tray, primary microphone, and main speaker cavity on the bottom side.

Display and audio

The Nord CE 3 5G sports a HDR10+ certified 6.7-inch 10-bit fullHD+ AMOLED display. It is a display panel of 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, which dynamically switches between 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz based on on-screen content requirements. In theory, the adaptive refresh rate should deliver smooth experience without compromising on the power efficiency. In reality, however, the dynamic refresh rate does not work as intended.

In auto mode, the refresh rate sticks to 120Hz across interface. It auto switches to lower refresh rates, mostly 60Hz, even in apps where 120Hz would have made for smooth experience. Manually selecting high refresh rate from display settings solves the issue, but the refresh rate mostly hovers around 90Hz in most apps. Nevertheless, the refresh rate does not hamper the phone’s on-battery time.

As for the quality, the display is bright, vivid, and responsive. It is neither tall nor broad, but appropriately sized (20.1:9 aspect ratio) for comfortable everyday experience. Complementing the display is the OnePlus O-haptic, which uses X-axis linear motor for vibration that feels natural.

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Coming to the audio, there are dual speakers for stereo output. For wide soundstage, the speakers are powered by Dolby Atmos. Besides, there is support for Hi-Res audio over both wired and wireless. In summary, the audio is good. A 3.5mm audio jack in this core-edition smartphone for wired audio accessories would have been a good addition, but OnePlus skipped it together with the alert slider key. Thankfully, OnePlus retained the IR blaster in the core-edition smartphone and it works as intended with the OnePlus IR remote app.

Camera

The Nord CE 3 5G sports a flagship grade 50-megapixel main sensor together with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 2MP macro lens on the back. On the front, the phone has a 16MP camera sensor. Details aside, it is the main camera sensor that does all the heavy lifting for the phone’s imaging performance. It lacks optical image stabilisation, yet works fine in varied lighting conditions. The ultra-wide-angle camera is good for cityscape shots, but its 112-degree wide narrow field-of-view is not suitable for landscapes. The macro sensor is there for novelty. Coming to the front camera sensor, it is good but not the best.

Lifting the imaging experience, however, is the rich bouquet of value-added features. There are filters, including those taken from OPPO, available across board – photos, portraits, videos, and night modes. The camera has Google Lens built-in for convenience. Besides, there is a text scanner built right into the camera interface. Other features include dual-view videos, which lets you record video from both front and rear cameras simultaneously.

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Performance

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G system-on-chip, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G is not a performance powerhouse but offers a balance of performance and power efficiency. The phone handles day-to-day operations with ease and shows no performance crunch in the face of heavy operations. It is not the chip to get the best gaming experience on smartphone, but capable to deliver consistent performance even in power-and-graphic intensive gaming titles; albeit at lower in-game graphics setting. That said, the Nord CE 3 5G ticks the right boxes from price-performance optics.

Complementing its performance is the solid on-battery time. Powered by a 5,000 mAh battery, the smartphone sails through more than a day on a full single charge. As for the charging, the in-box 80W wired charger facilitates swift charging, capable of replenishing the battery from zero to 100 percent in under 40 minutes.

Verdict

The Nord CE 3 5G is a core-edition smartphone packed with essential OnePlus features. While it may not include everything OnePlus is known for, such as the alert slider, it certainly does not compromise on its core experiences. With a large and smooth refresh rate display, feature-rich imaging capabilities, reliable performance, and impressive battery life, the Nord CE 3 5G excels in all the essential aspects.

One of its key strengths is the relatively clutter-free OnePlus OxygenOS 13.1 interface, which is based on the latest Android 13. This provides a seamless and user-friendly experience. As a result, the Nord CE 3 5G emerges as a compelling choice in the competitive midrange smartphone segment.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G: Unboxing and hands-on

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POCO M6 Pro 5G smartphone with 5,000 mAh battery launched: Price, specs

by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 7, 2023 | Technology

Chinese smartphone brand POCO has launched the POCO M6 Pro 5G in India. The smartphone is offered in 4GB RAM + 64GB on-board storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB on-board storage at Rs 9,999 and Rs 11,999, respectively. Important to note, these are introductory pricing after the ICICI Bank discount of Rs 1,000. The POCO M6 Pro 5G will be available for purchase exclusively on Flipkart starting August 9.

“We are thrilled to announce another disrupter from POCO – POCO M6 Pro 5G. This cutting-edge device represents a game-changer in the world of technology, offering lightning-fast 5G connectivity, seamless video streaming, lag-free online gaming, and feature-rich cameras. We are excited to introduce this revolutionary device to the market and empower our users with seamless connectivity, performance, and affordability,” said Himanshu Tandon, Country Head of POCO India.

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POCO M6 Pro 5G: Specifications

Powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, the POCO M6 Pro 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery supported by a 22.5W inbox charger. The smartphone sports a 6.79-inch fullHD+ display of 90Hz refresh rate.

The POCO M6 Pro 5G features a premium glass back design. It is offered in forest green and power black colours. The POCO M6 Pro 5G boasts IP53 splash and dust resistance.

As for the camera, the POCO M6 Pro 5G sports a dual-camera setup – a 50-megapixel main camera paired with a 2MP depth camera. The smartphone uses a 4-in-1 pixel binning technology in the main sensor to capture clearer photos, especially in low-light scenarios.

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The smartphone boots the Android 13 operating system. POCO commits two major Android updates and three years of security updates.

First Published: Aug 07 2023 | 1:52 PM IST

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Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023: Best deals on smartphones revealed

by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 7, 2023 | Technology

The ongoing Amazon Great Freedom Festival opened to all users from August 4, while it was exclusively accessible to Prime users on August 3.

The Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2023 includes offers on a range of products, and we have also curated a list of best phone deals that you can choose from.

Amazon Freedom sale offers: Redmi 12 5G

The newly launched Redmi 12 5G is available at a discounted price during the Great Freedom Festival Sale.

The phone runs on a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC and has a 6.79″ FHD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate. The handset runs Android 13-based MIUI 14 out-of-the-box. The Redmi 12 5G features a dual rear camera setup, led by a 50-megapixel main sensor. It has an 8-megapixel selfie camera housed in a hole-punch cutout at the top centre of the display.

Amazon Freedom sale smartphone offers: Realme Narzo N55

The Realme Narzo N55 is available at a discounted price of Rs 10,999 (down from Rs its retail price of Rs 12,999) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, and Rs 12,999 (down from Rs 14,999) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB variant.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 processor and has a 6.72-inch (2,400×1,080 pixel) display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone’s dual rear camera setup is led by a 64-megapixel sensor, and the front camera is an 8-megapixel shooter.

Samsung Galaxy M13 sale on Amazon

The 4G variant of Samsung’s Galaxy M13 is priced at Rs 9,649 at the freedom sale. Amazon is also offering a coupon-based discount of Rs 150, as well as exchange discounts of up to Rs 9,150.

The Galaxy M13 is powered by an Exynos 850 SoC and has a 6,000mAh battery. It has a triple back camera setup led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor.

Amazon Freedom sale: Redmi Note 11S

The Redmi Note 11S is powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 SoC and comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The handset has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a 90 Hzrefresh rate.

The phone’s quad rear camera setup is led by a 108-megapixel sensor, while the front camera is a 16-megapixel shooter.

The Redmi Note 11S is available in two colours: Polar White and Space Black. The handset is available for a discounted price of Rs. 12,999. SBI credit card members are eligible for an extra discount of up to Rs 1,000.

Smartphone sale August 2023: Lava Blaze 5G

The handset’s 4GB RAM variant costs Rs 10,499, while the 6GB RAM variant costs Rs 11,999 at the Great Freedom Festival Sale.

Amazon Freedom Festival offers on Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G

This smartphone is one of the most popular selections for a low-cost S-series handset. It is currently on sale at Rs 26,990 – the lowest price it has ever been sold for — as part of a Prime Early Deal.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G was launched in March 2021 for Rs 55,999. It features a Snapdragon 865 processor with 8GB of RAM. The handset also includes a 12-megapixel triple back camera setup.

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2023 date

The Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2023 officially began on August 4, and it will continue till August 8. For Prime members, the Amazon sale began on August 3.

Here are the bank discounts and offers customers can avail during the Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023:

SBI card offer: SBI credit card holders can get up to 10 per cent instant discount on prepaid and EMI transactions.

Timely deals: The e-commerce giant will offer enticing deals every day for the duration of the sale from 8 pm to midnight. This will include deals under Rs 999 and cashback rewards up to Rs 5,000.

No-cost EMIs: Individuals can avail no cost EMIs using credit cards, Amazon Pay ICICI credit card, Amazon Pay Later, and Bajaj Finserv during the sale.

Amazon Freedom Sale offers

Offers on smart TVs and appliances: During the Amazon Great Freedom Sale, customers will be able to avail up to 65 per cent discount on smart TVs and appliances.

Offers on smartwatches: Many smartwatches from boAt, Noise, Fire-Bollt will be available below Rs 2,000 during the Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023.

Offers on smart devices: Amazon is also offering various smart devices such as Echo Dot, Kindle, Fire TV Stick starting at Rs 1,949 during the freedom sale.

Offers on mobile accessories: Various mobile accessories such as mobile phone covers, phone holders, data cables, and screen protectors is also available starting at Rs 69.

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Flipkart’s Big Saving Days Sale: Huge discounts on smartphones, laptops

by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 7, 2023 | Technology

Flipkart’s ongoing “Big Saving Days Sale” is offering major discounts on smartphones, earphones, smartwatches, TVs, laptops and other electronics. The e-commerce website is offering products at discounted prices.

Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale details

The sale started on August 4, with early access for Flipkart Plus members, and will go on till August 9. Consumers can also avail 10 per cent instant discount by using HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank cards for transactions.

The discounts also include flagship premium smartphones like Apple iPhone 14, Nothing Phone (2), Samsung Galaxy S22+, vivo V27 5G, and realme 11 Pro+ 5G, along with other electronics. For those on budget, laptops can also be purchased from brands such as HP, Asus and more for under Rs 40,000.

Flipkart Big Saving Days deals

Apple iPhone 14 deal on Flipkart

The latest Apple iPhone 14, is available at Rs 69,999 during the Flipkart sale, down from its original Rs 79,900. Customers can also trade in their old smartphones to receive up to Rs 43,600 in value reduction. This phone features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display boasting a resolution of 2532×1170 pixels and fortified with ceramic shield protection. The device is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset, coupled with storage options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB and a dual 12MP camera system on the back.

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Flipkart Sale smartphone offers: Nothing Phone (2)

The Nothing Phone (2) is priced at Rs 44,999. This device boasts a 50MP primary camera equipped with a Sony IMX890 sensor, enabling stunning photography even in challenging conditions. It includes features like Motion Photo, Super-res Zoom, AI scene detection, and more. The phone has a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 32MP front camera for selfies and video chats. It also has a substantial 4700 mAh battery and 45W PPS charging.

Flipkart Big Saving Days sale: Samsung Galaxy S22+

Samsung Galaxy S22+ is available at Rs 59,999 during the sale, along with the option to reduce the cost by trading in your old smartphone for up to Rs 35,600. The Galaxy S22+ features a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 10MP telephoto lens sensor, ensuring unparalleled photographic versatility. It has a 6.6-inch AMOLED screen and 120 Hz refresh rate. The device’s 4500 mAh battery supports both 45W fast charging and 15W wireless charging, providing convenience and power in one package.

vivo V27 5G deal on Flipkart

The vivo V27 5G is now available at price of Rs 32,999, down from Rs 36,999, and eligible for further discounts through smartphone trade-ins, up to Rs 31,600. The phone features a 6.78-inch touchscreen display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and resolution of 1080×2400 pixels. Consumers can choose between 8GB or 12GB RAM, and 128GB or 256GB storage. The device is powered by a 4600mAh battery with proprietary fast charging support. Its triple camera setup on the rear, including a 50-megapixel primary camera.

realme 11 Pro+ 5G August 2023 sale on Flipkart

The realme 11 Pro+ 5G is priced at Rs 27,999 and can be further reduced through device trade-ins of up to Rs 27,350. This device offers a 6.70-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels. Under the hood, the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor powers this device, available with options of 8GB and 12GB RAM. The phone’s 5000mAh battery, coupled with proprietary fast charging. The triple camera setup on the rear, featuring a 200-megapixel primary camera, and a 256 GB inbuilt storage.

The sale also includes laptops for under Rs 40,000 with additional discounts available on the exchange of old laptop. Some of the laptops under this price are:

HP 15s ey2143AU sale on Flipkart

The HP 15s ey2143AU laptop comes is at Rs 34,999 against its original price of Rs 47,147. On exchange of old laptop, consumers can receive an additional discount of up to Rs 19,000.The laptop features AMD Ryzen 3 Quad Core Processor, 8 GB DDR4 RAM, 64 bit Windows 11 Operating System, 512 GB SSD, 39.62cm (15.6 inch) display, Microsoft Office 2019 and Office 365 and comes with a one year warranty.

ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (2023) August 2023 deal

This new laptop is priced at Rs 34,990 against its original price of Rs 50,990. On exchange of old laptop consumers can avail up to an additional Rs 20,900 off the price. The laptop includes AMD Ryzen 3 Quad Core Processor, 8 GB LPDDR4 RAM, Windows 11 Operating System, 512 GB SSD, 39.62cm (15.6 inch) display, and comes with a one year warranty.

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