Review

POCO M3 Review

Published

1 year ago

February 12, 2021

The budget category has and always will be the most sought after component in the Indian smartphone demand. Launched last week, the Poco M3 is going to be the smartphone to beat this year’s categories. It has nearly everything to rule the budget area in coming months – cool looks, good display, great battery and satisfactory camera setup. Let us have a look at the review of POCO M3. As the name implies, the Poco M3 is the successor of the Poco M2.

POCO M3 Review

HIGHLIGHTS

It is priced under Rs 12,000 in India.
It is an all-rounder that offers something in most departments.

Poco M3 Key Features:

It has a 6.53 inches display and 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution
The triple camera setup on the rear comes with features like LED flash, HDR, panorama, and more
The front camera is of 8 MP
Powered by 6000 mAh battery
Runs Android 10 OS and furnished with Octa-core Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) processor
4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage; 6GB RAM + 64GB internal storage; 4GB RAM + 128GB internal storage; 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage
The Dimensions of the phone are 162.3 mm x 77.3 mm x 9.6 mm; weight is 198 grams

Colours available: Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, and Power Black
Design
If a value for money had a name, it would be called Poco M3. This smartphone stands out in the crowded market with a refreshed body language. Poco has ditched the glossy back panel in favour of an-all plastic build which offers a far better grip and makes the body fingerprint-resistant. The textured leather cover finish is a delightful touch. It makes the smartphone look a little pricey, despite the reasonable cost attached.
What adds to the elegance are the three colour options used by Poco – Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, and Power Black. Over the body of the phone, you get the stereo speakers, the 3.5mm audio jack, the IR blaster, triple card slot, Type-C USB charging port and a microphone. It spreads at 162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm and weighs 198 grams. This is impressive given that the phone packs a big 6000 mAh battery.
The most amazing element of the phone though is the massive camera module on top of the rear panel. It has used a big piece of class to house the three lenses. The same glass also flaunts the Poco logo, virtually to achieve visual balance.
Display
On the front, you get a beautiful 6.53-inch 1080p IPS LCD with a slim bezel and impressive screen-to-body ratio. There is a water drop-like formed notch which houses the selfie shooter, and everything is covered with Gorilla Glass 3. The chin is slightly thicker than the rest of the sides but that’s the case with most budget smartphones. Just above the front camera, you can see a tiny grille that conceals the earpiece. The Full HD+ display is an upgrade on the usually found 720p panel on the budget smartphones. It isn’t very frigid but can be passed for an affordable phone. The panel gets bright which makes it easier to use even outdoors. The colours look nice but skin tones incline to get soft, even if you are watching videos or just browsing through images.
Performance
Poco grabbed the spotlight and made a mark with the performance of its smartphones. The Poco F1 was seen as a disruptor in this respect, carrying the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC to the mid-range segment. Things have changed since then. What was once his biggest selling point, can now be a dealbreaker. But, that’s just being too tough, given the expectations set by the company in the past. The Poco M3 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC which might just not be the chipset to run heavy-duty games but should be adequate for daily tasks. This is gradually becoming the go-to chipset for smartphones in this type. Both Realme 7i and Redmi 9 Power also draw power from the exact SoC. The satisfactory thing is that the Indian variant comes with 6GB of RAM rather of the 4GB model selling in other markets. That necessarily helps to squeeze more performance. Poco M3 price in India has been set at Rs 10,999 for the 6GB + 64GB storage variant, while the 6GB + 128GB storage model is priced at Rs 11,999. Both the variants can be grabbed for Rs 1000 less using the bank offer which makes this smartphone certainly a good deal. Having said that, you need to set the objectives right. It struggles to run powerful gaming titles without lags but is more than capable of handling daily tasks like browsing through the internet, streaming content and exchanging texts or media files. A good upswing here is also the dual stereo speaker which is loud and clear.
Software and UI
This smartphone boots MIUI 12 established on Android 10. And, this is amazing. Not just in case of Poco M3, but in common. The Android 12 is close to its launch and several leaks have suggested what to expect but most budget smartphones are still launching with Android 10, let aside Android 11. This needs to change.
Anyway, coming back to the Poco M3, the MIUI 12 is similar to the MIUI 11 but comes with a refreshing look and few new features. The interface has cool animations, new privacy options, and a new app drawer, among other features. The fingerprint scanner is mounted on the side unlock button and is fast. The home screen is full of shortcuts, folders, and widgets. You get several pre-loaded apps and games, most of which can be lived without.
The MIUI 12 adds a very interesting feature somewhat inspired by iPhones called Notification shade split. It allows you to swipe at either end of the screen to access Notifications or the Quick Toggles. This needs to be enabled from the Control Center. MIUI also offers a Security app. It can scan your phone for malware, manage your blacklist, manage or restrict your data usage.
Camera
Coming to the part, most of you are likely to be most curious, the Poco M3 guarantees a lot in the camera department. The triple rear camera setup includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.79 lens, a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.4 macro lens and a 2-megapixel midst sensor with an f/2.4 lens.
It is necessarily a great all-rounder, priced very aggressively by the company. Yes, there are other options in the portion you can look at but the Poco M3 is going to be a phone to beat under Rs 12,000 over the next 12 months.

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The iQOO 9 SE price in India starts at 33990

Published

3 months ago

February 23, 2022

GADGETTEEN

iQOO 9 SE price in India starts at 33990

IQOO 9 Pro, iQOO 9 SE with flagship Snapdragon SoCs, 120Hz display, up to 120W charging launched in India.

The iQOO9 Pro and iQOO 9SE phones were introduced in India. Check price specifications. The QOO 8 Pro is now available for purchase and the device is expected to be sold. The iqOO 7 successors will follow them in the United States (the company has not released a new iqOO 8 series for its customers). Initial launch of the iQO 9 Pro in Beijing earlier this year retaining the same specs and a similar build quality. This is apparently a remake from the iQo Neo 5 launched in China back in December 2021. It features 256GB storage and 16MP video camera and is powered by an Android 12 chipset.

IQoo 9 Pro, iQoo 9 SE price in India, launch offers

iQOO 9 SE price in India starts at 33990

IQoo 9 Pro specifications

IQOO 9 Pro, iQOO 9 SE India prices, availability

The iQOO 9 SE price in India starts at 33990. The iQOO 9 starts at Rs 42990 while the iQOO 9 Pro will cost you at least Rs 64990.

The iQoo 9 Pro starts at Rs 64990 while the iQoo 9 has a starting price of Rs 42990 and the iQoo 9 SE starts at Rs 33990

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Review

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 – Full phone specifications

Published

9 months ago

August 16, 2021

GADGETTEEN

Waiting for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 review? Here is a complete review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has been launched and it comes with some special editions.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 – Full phone specifications

Waiting for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 review? Here is a complete review of the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The new Galaxy Z Fold 3 has been launched and it comes with some special editions.

Highlights:

Samsung has extended its partnership with Microsoft for the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
Galaxy Z Fold 3, the edition has been announced

Design:

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is a foldable phone with a dimension of 258.20 x 128.10x 6.40. The weight of the phone is 271.00 and the battery capacity of 4400 mAh fast charging. The color variants are Phantom Black, Phantom Green, Phantom Silver. It is a touchscreen phone with a screen size of 7.60 and a resolution of 2208×1768 pixels. The Samsung Galaxy z Fold 3 Storage and connectivity has a pixel per inch of 374. It has a second display which is a touchscreen with a screen size of 6.20 inches. The phone has a resolution of 832 x 2268. The phone is supported by octa-core hardware, 12 GB RAM, and 256 GB of internal storage.

Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold_3

Camera:

The phone has three rear cameras with 12-megapixel (f/ 1.8, 1.8-micron)+ 12- megapixel( f/2.2, 1. 12- micron) + 12-megapixel( f/ 2.4, 1.0- micron). It also has rear autofocus and a rear flash camera. The front camera of the phone has 10-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.22-micron) + 4-megapixel (f/1.8, 2.0-micron). The software of the device runs on the Android 11 operating system. The skin of the phone has One UI.

Price and Other Features:

The Samsung Z Fold 3 will cost €1,799/£1,599. The unfolded body dimension of the phone includes 158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mm and the folded dimensions are 158.2 x 67.1 x 14.4-16 mm. The weight of the phone is 271 g (9.56 oz). The folded glass front of the device is built with gorilla glass victus, the unfolded screen of the phone is made of plastic and the back of the phone is made of gorilla glass victus. This phone is IPX8 water-resistant up to 1.5 for 30 minutes.

Samsung Galaxy Storage and Connectivity:

Talking about connectivity. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 has wifi, GPS, Bluetooth v5.20, NFC, USB type –C. The SIM1 of the phone has Nano-SIM, GSM, 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G. The sensors in the phone include fingerprint sensors including compass or magnetometer, Proximity sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer.

Verdict:

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is a more refined version of the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. As compared to its previous versions this model is lighter. The overall volume of the phone is slightly reduced. The phone has an echo square technology screen which makes it 29% brighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G. The phone also has Armor Aluminum which makes it 10% stronger than before. The inner display is 80% more durable, which helps to resist scratches. The phone is to go on sale this month. The rate is a little cheaper than its predecessor.

Review

Top 10 Best Smartwatches

Published

9 months ago

August 12, 2021

GADGETTEEN

1.Apple Watch 5-Smartwatches
2.Garmin Forerunner 945-Smartwatches
3.Samsung Galaxy-Smart watches
4.Oppo Watch-Smart watches
5.XIAOMI MI WATCH REVOLVE
6.Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle-Smartwatches
7.Fitbit Versa 2-Smartwatches
8.Honor Watch Magic 2-Smartwatches
9.Huami Amazfit T-Rex-Smartwatches
10.Noise fit Fusion-Smartwatches

Top 10 Best Smartwatches

The quest of mankind to make everything ‘smart’, this was just a matter of time before the modest wristwatch got the smart treatment. These handy little devices do more than just tell you the time. They can display notifications, let you answer calls, respond to texts and more. They may also feature an app store, where you can download apps specifically designed to be used on a tiny touch display. If you want the full-blown smartwatch experience, then you should take a look at these devices.
To help you decide which smartwatch to buy, we have assembled a list of the best smartwatches available in India. Watch What’s Next with us.

1.Apple Watch 5

Apple Watch 5

Apple watches series 5 is the latest iteration of smart wearable from Apple that succeeds Apple watch 4 series. Stuffed to the brim with cutting-edge features and fitness-related sensors that deliver precise data, the Apple watch series 5 is now the better, faster and the most reliable Apple watch ever. Powered by the all-new dual-core S5 chip, Apple watch series 5 is 30% faster than its predecessor. The all-new high-performance processor lets Apple add it’s voice assistant functionality SIRI with voice feedback on this device. This smartwatch now comes with the ability to take ECG, but the function is stated to be released on a later date via a software update.

The fitness tracking measurements from the sensors on this watch are right on point and are the most accurate among all smartwatches available in the market at present.
Apple watches 5 is the best possible smartwatch money can buy in the market as of now.

2.Garmin Forerunner 945

Garmin Forerunner 945

If you are a hardcore fitness enthusiast – people who like to contest in swimming, running and cycling. The Forerunner 945 is a perfect piece of tech for a triathlete. The Garmin Forerunner has inbuilt GPS to track your physical activities independently. That’s not all, the Forerunner 945 also has features like pulse oximeter, incident detection, VO2 max heat and altitude adjustment, music storage, Garmin Pay support and maps support. Garmin claims it can last for two-week on a single charge.
The Garmin Forerunner 945, also offers you access to your recent training history which segregates various categories based on workout intensity. The Garmin smartwatch can also track your activities like ski, hike, golf tracking, and many more. If the Forerunner 945 exceeds your budget you can also consider the Garmin Forerunner 935 which is slightly cheaper.

3.Samsung Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy

Samsung has been in the smartwatch industry for so long that they almost own the Android side of the market right now. The Samsung Galaxy smartwatch 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels.
The display is protected by a kind of Corning Gorilla glass specially designed for wearables. The raised bezel on the front protects the screen further from accidental falls. The device itself is IP68 certified and can withstand water ingress up to 5atm (50m). The bunded wireless charging dock takes around three hours to completely charge this battery from zero to hundred per cent. Samsung Galaxy smartwatch is one of the most practical smartwatches in the market.

Loaded with Android Wear OS, this smartwatch does feature all the Google goodies and much more, thanks to the integrated play store certification. With no doubts in mind, we can say that this is one of the best Android smartwatches available in the Indian market at present.

4.Oppo Watch

Oppo-Watch

The Oppo Watch looks and feels almost similar to the Apple Watch. The square-shaped dial is made from lightweight aluminium and the backside of this watch has a glossy ceramic back. This 41mm Wi-Fi only model of the Oppo watch is 3atm water-resistant and can withstand mild rains and water splashes without any problems.

This 41mm Wi-Fi only model of the Oppo watch is 3atm water-resistant and can withstand mild rains and water splashes without any problems.

5.XIAOMI MI WATCH REVOLVE

Oppo Watch

Xiaomi launched the Mi Watch Revolve at its Smarter Living 2021 event. This is Xiaomi’s first smartwatch in the Indian market. Xiaomi launched Mi Watch Color in China in late December, which the company has introduced in the Indian market under the name Mi Watch Revolve. This smartwatch by Xiaomi is equipped with many great features including circular dial, heart rate variability tracking, sleep tracking, and stress level monitoring.
This smartwatch can be connected to smartphones running Android 4.4 or above and iOS. Mi Watch Revolve Smartwatch is water-resistant up to 50 meters. This smartwatch from Xiaomi has a 1.39 inch AMOLED display. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection along with a 420mAh battery. The company claims that once the battery is fully charged, it will run for two weeks. The battery will last 20 hours when GPS is turned on. It will take less than 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery.

6.Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle

Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle

The build quality, in one word, is exceptional. You get all the goodies that you’d expect from a world-class watch manufacturer. The Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle is a fitness-based smartwatch. Equipped with a high precision heart rate sensor on board along with other sensors, this smartwatch can track all your day-to-day activities and keep you physically fit. Equipped with a high precision heart rate sensor on board along with other sensors, this smartwatch can track all your day-to-day activities and keep you physically fit. The Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle comes with an onboard GPS module to track your movements independently without the aid of our smartphone.
The Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle smartwatch is rated to last up to 10 hours of battery life on nominal usage.

7.Fitbit Versa 2

Fitbit Versa 2

This device charges relatively quickly in just under 2 hours as well. The SmartTrack feature lets this device automatically record your workout even without you initiating the setup.
This smartwatch supports a multitude of sports activities ranging from jogging to swimming and measures the stats which can be easily seen and understood.
If you’re a fitness freak and want to have a smartwatch that doubles up as a fitness band, the Fitbit Versa 2 is the best bet under an affordable budget.

8.Honor Watch Magic 2

Honor Watch Magic 2

Honor has not done any compromise with this smartwatch when it comes to building quality. The Honor magic watch 2 features a large 1.39-inch touchscreen OLED display. This display is very responsive to the touches and aides in effortless navigation within the interface. Honour promises the Magic watch to last for up to 14 days on a single charge. The battery life is very good with excellent standby time.However, depending on the GPS usage, notifications and always-on display, this number can come down significantly.

9.Huami Amazfit T-Rex

Huami Amazfit T-Rex

This premium budget smartwatch features a GPS chip that is very accurate in independent positioning, without depending on a smartphone same. There is a multitude of watch faces to choose from on this smartwatch. It also comes with the always-on feature, which will keep the display running in low brightness all the time.

10.Noise fit Fusion

Noise fit Fusion

Noise Fit Fusion Hybrid smartwatch sports a round dial made of stainless steel. The display is a 1.22″ touch screen panel with the minute and second-hand marks imprinted right on top. The attached strap is leather. On the features front, you have the usual heart rate sensor, step counting, sleep and calorie trackers, phone notification sync, and 5ATM water resistance among other things.
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