<ul><li>The <keyword id="10436025" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="oppo-slide-phone">Oppo slide phone</keyword> could be our glimpse at the future of foldable phones.<br /></li><li>While traditional foldable phones come with a single foldable screen, the Oppo slide phone has three screens that can be folded using three hinges.<br /></li><li>In its concept video, Oppo showed off the different use cases of all the three screens.<br /></li><li>In addition to the phone, Oppo also showed off a music link concept that includes accessories like truly wireless earbuds, smart speaker, smart watch and more.<br /></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/">Check out the latest news and updates on Business Insider.</a><br /></li></ul>Oppo has partnered with Japanese design studio Nendo to show off a concept slide phone with three foldable screens. These three screens can fold in different angles allowing you to fold the phone in several ways depending on your requirements.<br /><br />The Oppo slide phone was shown off at the China International Industrial Design Expo. The “human centric” design philosophy of the Oppo slide phone aims to let you use the phone based on your needs, instead of forcing you to modify your usage based on the phone’s design.<br /><br />It is worth noting that the Oppo slide phone and music link devices are concepts – we might never see them launch commercially. But it does provide a holistic view of what the future of smartphones and accessories might look like. Foldable phones are already available, and while the Oppo slide phone seems ambitious, it might become a reality one day.<br /><br /><strong>Oppo slide phone – adapting the phone design to your needs<br /></strong><br /><div type="image" title="Oppo nendo foldable phone" msid="79737185" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;When fully folded, the Oppo slide phone can fit in your palm&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />When completely folded, the Oppo slide phone resembles the size of a credit card.<br /><br />The first unfold of the phone reveals a 40mm display, which should be adequate for checking time and notifications. It can also be placed on a dock by your bedside to act as a clock.<br /><br /><div type="image" title="Oppo Slide Phone" msid="79737192" hostid="261"></div><br />The second unfold uncovers 80mm of the display, ideal for taking selfies or checking out and even sending quick messages.<br /><br />The third unfold reveals the entire display, allowing you to use it for all regular phone functions like multitasking, gaming, watching videos or simply browsing the web.<br /><br /><div type="image" title="Oppo Slide Phone 2" msid="79737201" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The phone also comes with a stylus&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />Oppo also showed off a stylus and a memo pad app that lets you jot down notes quickly.<br /><br />The video of the Oppo concept phone also shows off different colors for the phone panels on the outside, suggesting that you could customize the colors.<br /><br />All the three foldable screens are held together by three hinges, as seen in the video below.<br /><br /><div type="Youtube" id="93Iq_xP6nYw" title="&quot;slide-phone&quot; Design | OPPO x nendo" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/93Iq_xP6nYw/mqdefault.jpg"></div><br />In addition to the slide phone, Oppo also showed off a music link concept that includes truly wireless earphones, smartwatch, smart speaker, and a wireless charger.<br /><br /><div type="Youtube" id="ZQFKbBHhtRM" title="music-link" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZQFKbBHhtRM/mqdefault.jpg"></div><br /><strong>SEE ALSO:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oppo-coloros-11-review-check-coloros-android-11-update-rollout/articleshow/79446973.cms">Oppo ColorOS 11 review — faster, lighter, better, but is it enough?</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/oppo-watch-review-the-best-wear-os-smartwatch-you-can-buy-right-now/articleshow/78031248.cms">Oppo Watch review – the best Wear OS smartwatch you can buy right now</a><br /><br /></strong><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oppo-unveils-x-2021-rollable-concept-phone/articleshow/79262564.cms"><strong>Oppo unveils X 2021 rollable concept phone</strong></a><br />

Oppo shows off its new slide phone concept with three foldable screens

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With the focus on launching products suited to the young and savvy online audiences, leading global smart device brand <keyword id="1731609" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="oppo" source="Orion">OPPO</keyword> recently launched its new K Series product in India, the <keyword id="13388113" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Oppo-K10" source="Orion">OPPO K10</keyword>. Available across <a href="https://www.flipkart.com/oppo-k10-coming-soon-i8i3e23-store?ocmpid=BrandAd_OPPO_OPPOK10_rp_5">Flipkart</a>, <a href="https://www.oppo.com/in/store/contents/event/k10/?utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_source=pr&amp;utm_campaign=oppo_o+_india-global_en-brand----k10-prelaunch-20220316-20220405-awareness&amp;utm_content=push&amp;utm_term=oppok10">OPPO online store</a>, and select retailers from March 29<sup>th</sup> at a starting price of INR 14990 the OPPO K10 seems to be a strong contender in the 15-25K price segment.<br /><br /> Since the device has been garnering a lot of praise from audiences, we wanted to check the features of this smartphone and see how the phone stacks to our expectations. In this article, we will evaluate the device across 4 key parameters, Camera, Performance, Design, and Battery to gauge whether the <a href="https://www.flipkart.com/oppo-k10-coming-soon-i8i3e23-store?ocmpid=BrandAd_OPPO_OPPOK10_rp_5">OPPO K10</a> is the perfect all-rounder device.<br /><br /> <b>Flagship Grade AI Enhanced Camera Setup</b><br /><br /> The AI-enhanced triple rear camera setup comprises a 50MP main camera with an aperture of F/1.8, a 2MP Bokeh Camera with 3P Lens, and a 2MP Macro Camera with 3P Lens. Collectively the rear camera setup functions really well as it captures pictures in absolute clarity during the day. The 2MP Bokeh camera adds the special bokeh effect and the 2MP macro camera allows you to capture those micro shots with the tiniest of details. Even during low light or night conditions the night camera software automatically adjusts the exposure so that you get good quality night shots.<br /><br />                  <div type="image" title="1" msid="90490151" hostid="261"></div><br />The 16 MP AI Selfie Camera on the other hand features a Sony IMX 471 sensor that gives crisp Portrait selfies. The HDR Portrait feature here gives stunning results even in backlit environments. For Low Light selfies, the OPPO K10 has you covered. Using the 360-degree Fill Light feature the device automatically lights up the screen so that subject is visible when a selfie is taken at night.<br /><br />                    <div type="image" title="2" msid="90490155" hostid="261"></div><br />Unlike others in the price segment, the OPPO K10 is perfectly optimized for night photography. The device uses a powerful combination of three AI-driven features (AI Night Flare Portrait, AI Natural Retouching, and AI Palette) to take good quality low-light portrait shots. OPPO calls this feature AI Photo Suite. Using these three features you can perform an array of functions lens flare and bokeh effects to your portrait (AI Night Flare Portrait) to an upgraded beautification technology that also removes skin blemishes (AI Natural Retouching) and selecting the pre-applied color and brightness parameters to any photo (AI Palette).<br /><br /> The OPPO K10 has some superb software features that make both the front camera and the rear camera a joy to use. The OPPO K10 is versatile and lets users enjoy a great portrait photography experience both during the day and night.<br /><br /> <b>Exquisite Design</b><br /><br /> The OPPO K10 packs quite a punch when it comes to the design of the smartphone. In fact, it features the OPPO Glow design which we have seen only in flagship-grade OPPO smartphones. The Glow design not only makes the phone look very interesting and unique but also makes it smudge and fingerprint resistant. Available in two beautiful colors; Black Carbon and Blue Flame, the back panel of the phone makes the device look premium. The K10 branding on the rear panel of the device is quite attractive and adds to the overall appeal of the smartphone. The device also comes with an easy side fingerprint unlock feature.<br /><br />                  <div type="image" title="3" msid="90490160" hostid="261"></div><br />On the front, the smartphone is equipped with a 16.73 cm (6.59”) Color Rich FHD+ display that houses the 16MP AI front camera in a single Punch Hole Design. The OPPO K10 has a large display area with a 90.8% screen-to-body ratio. With a FHD+ 1080*2412 Screen Resolution, the K10 delivers a superlative viewing experience. What I liked about the overall display experience on the device is that OPPO has added eye protection features as a part of the package. With Sunlight and Moonlight Display you can enjoy protection for your eyes with advanced screen visibility in bright environments and gentler display in dark environments.<br /><br />                    <div type="image" title="4" msid="90490167" hostid="261"></div><br />With a great design, OPPO has bundled the assurance of OPPO’s quality checks. The OPPO K10 has undergone several Drop Tests which gives assurance to users like me of the quality of the device. To top that the K10 carries IP54 rating and is both dust and splash-resistant. The OPPO K10 gives you a good-looking device that is highly durable and functional.<br /><br /> The device also comes with a dual speaker dual microphone that gives an enhanced calling experience.<br /><br /> <b>Dynamic Performance</b><br /><br /> OPPO K10 comes in two variants – 8GB + 128 GB and 6GB + 128 GB. Both the variants are available with up to 5GB RAM Expansion which adds to the appeal of the device.<br /><br /> This makes app loading, switching, and multi-tasking quite smooth on the smartphone.<br /><br /> The OPPO K10 houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 6nm chipset that delivers excellent everyday performance. The chipset enables the device to have better power management, speed, and faster performance. The Snapdragon 680 chipset is also optimized for gaming thus making the device very alluring to a wide section of young audiences.<br /><br />                  <div type="image" title="5" msid="90490175" hostid="261"></div><br />The K10 is equipped with 128 GB of internal storage that can be amped up to a whopping 1 TB. So, there is no dearth of memory space when it comes to storing all your photos and videos. In fact, you can store up to 52,000 images and 350 videos using additional storage. The OPPO K10 impressed me with its efficient everyday performance and storage options.<br /><br /> For the software part, the OPPO K10 features the newly optimized ColorOS 11.1 that is as intuitive as its functional. The ColorOS 11.1 makes device usage a pleasant experience as you can easily slide applications, uses wipe-up gestures to answer calls, and static palm gestures to put a call on silent. Another great feature here is the anti-peeping notification that automatically recognizes whether any other person is peeping into your screen while you watch content and pops up a notification to alert you.<br /><br /> <b>Powerful Battery</b><br /><br />                  <div type="image" title="6" msid="90490185" hostid="261"></div><br />The OPPO K10 ships a large 5000mAh battery which is apt for the price segment as most other devices in this price band offer a similar configuration. What adds to the battery strength of the device is OPPO’s lightning fast 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging solution. With just 5 minutes of charging the device gets juiced up for over 3 hours 38 minutes of calling. The OPPO K10 is also optimized for overnight charging as it uses AI technology to learn your sleeping pattern and stops charging when the battery level reaches 80% at night and continues charging one hour before you wake up. Another major advantage that I would like to point out here is the incorporation of the Type-C port that offers additional protection and convenience to users out there.<br /><br /> <b>Bottomline</b><br /><br /> The <a href="https://www.flipkart.com/oppo-k10-coming-soon-i8i3e23-store?ocmpid=BrandAd_OPPO_OPPOK10_rp_5">OPPO K10</a> delivers a competitive edge in the segment with its well-balanced features and a great performance. The device comes equipped with flagship-grade AI-enhanced cameras, RAM expansion, powerful processor, OPPO Glow design, and much more making it a value for money smartphone at a competitive price point.<br /><br /> The <a href="https://www.flipkart.com/oppo-k10-coming-soon-i8i3e23-store?ocmpid=BrandAd_OPPO_OPPOK10_rp_5">OPPO K10</a> 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is priced at INR 14990, while the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage edition is priced at INR 16990. The OPPO K10 is available with various exciting offers including No Cost EMI up to 3 months, a flat discount of INR 2000 on SBI Debit/Credit Cards and EMI transaction, and INR 1000 on transactions through Standard Chartered and Bank of Baroda Credit Cards and Credit Card EMI. Customers also get a 1-year subscription to Disney + Hotstar on purchasing the smartphone and can have it delivered in just 90 minutes to select pin codes through <a href="https://www.flipkart.com/oppo-k10-coming-soon-i8i3e23-store?ocmpid=BrandAd_OPPO_OPPOK10_rp_5">Flipkart</a> Quick.<br /><br />                  <div type="image" title="7" msid="90490199" hostid="261"></div><br />The brand has also launched its latest true wireless earbuds, <a href="https://www.oppo.com/in/product/encoair2.P.P1100084">OPPO Enco Air2</a>. The device offers excellent audio quality with AI in-call noise cancellation. Featuring a 13.4mm Composite Titanized Diaphragm driver the <keyword id="13409371" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Oppo-Enco-Air2" source="Orion">OPPO Enco Air2</keyword> makes your audio experience truly worthwhile.<br /><br />                    <div type="image" title="8" msid="90490212" hostid="261"></div><br />Available in white and blue color options the device weighs only 3.5g per earbud and comes with a Translucent Jelly case lid design. You also get excellent battery backup as the Enco Air2 offers up to 24hrs of listening time. You can buy the OPPO Enco Air2 at a price of INR 2499 from leading e-commerce platforms and <a href="https://www.oppo.com/in/product/encoair2.P.P1100084"><strong>OPPO Online Store</strong></a> starting 29th March 2022.<br /><br /><em>Disclaimer: This is a sponsored article and has not been edited by Business Insider.</em><br />

The new OPPO K10 is the perfect all-rounder to buy

<ul><li>Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC powers onePlus 11R.</li><li>The smartphone comes with a triple camera set-up but without the Hasselblad collaboration.</li><li>The smartphone features fan-favorite OnePlus features like the alert slider.</li></ul>OnePlus launching two smartphones for a new series is not a new thing. Over the years, we have seen this happening, where a new upgrade meant a revised line-up. However, generally, it is the regular variant paired with a Pro version. These twins are followed up with a mid-year upgrade dubbed a T or an R. This year, however, OnePlus has launched the 11R along with the 11, skipping on the Pro for now. We have reviewed the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-11-india-price-launch-offers-specs-and-everything-you-need-to-know/articleshow/97904720.cms">OnePlus 11</a>, an outright flagship device with the specs to back up that claim. So, in this food chain, where does the 11R fit? And is it the best OnePlus device this year? Short answer - yes. Why? I will explain this in my review.<br /><br /><strong>Price &amp; Availability</strong><br />OnePlus 11R is available in two variants. There is a base variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage priced at ₹39,999. Then there is a variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage priced at ₹42,999. You can buy the device from Amazon India and all offline retail stores. <br /><br /><strong>Design<br /><div type="image" title="11R&amp;#39;s camera module resembles the OnePlus 11" msid="98474411" hostid="261" sizebytes="49152" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;11R&amp;#39;s camera module resembles the OnePlus 11&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div></strong> <br />OnePlus surprised me last year when the 10T looked identical to the 10 Pro. However, on close inspection, the differences were evident. The lack of an alert slider, curve display, and the missing Hasselblad branding were concrete giveaways. On the 11R, the differences have been cut short to just two. There is no Hasselblad branding on the device, and the front camera has a center alignment otherwise, it looks identical to the 11.<br /><br />Now, this is a big device with a tall 6.7-inch display. Yet, the weight distribution here is commendable. The smartphone feels lighter in the hands, and I wasn’t tired of using it over long periods. <br /><br /><div type="image" title="The curved display adds to the aesthetic appeal." msid="98474424" hostid="261" sizebytes="118354" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The curved display adds to the aesthetic appeal.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />Like the regular OnePlus 11, the 11R also features a curved display with flat edges on top and bottom. I like this over the 10T since having a curved screen does add to the aesthetic appeal of the device. <br /><br />The variant with me is Sonic Black, my favorite color. It is subtle and definitely enhances the curves. Another variant is available in a Galactic Silver color, a mix of minty green and silver. If you like colors that pop out, you can check them out. <br /><br />On the back, there’s a massive camera set-up. This is circular and not square, like last year we saw on the 10 series. Design is subjective to all, and the opinions are subjective to personal taste. I find this execution not very appealing, but I won’t banish it either. Over the days I have used the device, it has grown on me. That doesn’t change that it is still pretty massive, so wobbling is a persistent issue. However, slapping the cover will solve it to a large extent. <br /><br />OnePlus 11R also features my personal favorite feature on a OnePlus device - the alert slider. Placed on the top right, it works how it always did. You slide it to set sound profiles on the device. Even with my <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-10t-review/articleshow/93327723.cms">OnePlus 10T review</a>, I mentioned how taking the slider out impacts the useability, especially for customers from an existing OnePlus device. What surprised me was how we saw it on the<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/news/oneplus-nord-2t-review-a-balanced-all-rounder-at-an-affordable-price/articleshow/92590326.cms"> Nord 2T</a>, not the 10T. I am glad OnePlus was more democratic with the feature this time around. <br /><br />There are other hard-press buttons, namely the power button and volume rockers. Their quality is top-notch, and I haven’t noticed any wobbling. <br /><br />On top here, we have an IR blaster, which is a surprising addition to a OnePlus device. I am thoroughly happy to see it here. In my Redmi Note 12 Pro+ review, I have mentioned how it is a valuable addition for us in India. And yes, it does work well. <br /><br /><div type="image" title="11R features OnePlus&amp;#39; trademark feature - alert slider" msid="98474626" hostid="261" sizebytes="28802" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;11R features OnePlus&amp;#39; trademark feature - alert slider&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />On the bottom, we have the USB type-C charging port, the speaker grill, and a SIM card tray. The smartphone supports two nano SIM cards. <br /><br /><br /> <strong>Display</strong><br />OnePlus 11R features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 2772 x 1440 pixels resolution. With a peak brightness of 1450 nits, the display is reasonably bright and delivers a standard OnePlus experience. No experimentations here in terms of the visual experience. <br /><br />I was out last weekend with the 11R as my primary device, and looking at it outdoors wasn’t an issue. However, the brightness on the always-on screen is not apt, and I struggled to see text on it. However, once in, the device doesn’t disappoint. The auto brightness on the 11R also works surprisingly well and, more often than not, adjusts the brightness perfectly. <br /><br />Watching content on the 11R is a pleasant experience. I caught up with Mandalorian season 3 on Disney+ Hotstar, and I had a good time. The smartphone supports HDR10+, which reflects when you watch the content in said format. The colors looked natural, and the details were top-notch. However, the brightness in HDR content is self-adjusted on the device, which makes the experience a bit annoying. I want this to be taken care of in the future since it adds to the consistency in performance. <br /><br />The display is paired with a stereo speaker set-up, which is surprisingly loud. The smartphone can deliver audio output, which can fill a small room. <br /><br />Otherwise, the display is solid in terms of responsiveness as well. The panel supports 120Hz of max refresh rate and has the auto switch feature. Where the display switches between variable refresh rates. The execution for this is choppy here. Especially when I jumped between a web page to a game, I could notice a freeze, but nothing too serious. 120Hz is the sweet spot for the display, and I preferred keeping it maxed out. It’s smooth and easy on the eyes as well.<br /><br />This is a curved panel, and as I feared, there are certain mistouches here. While a side-bar touch is fine, where the curved panel troubled me was the gestures. Navigating on the device sometimes required two swipes instead of one because it wouldn't register on the first go. I would not return to the navigation buttons because of this. <br /><br />The in-display fingerprint sensor on the OnePlus 11R is fairly responsive. It is not as fast as the super-sonic sensors on the new Galaxy S23 devices, but it gets the job done. A quicker way to unlock the device is face unlock, which I have set up. <br /><br /><strong>Software<br /><div type="image" title="OnePlus 11R runs on Android 13 paired with Oxygen OS" msid="98474594" hostid="261" sizebytes="55608" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;OnePlus 11R runs on Android 13 paired with Oxygen OS&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div></strong><br />OnePlus 11R runs on Android 13 out of the box with the Oxygen OS skin. Now as we know, the line between the Oxygen OS and Oppo’s Color OS has truly blurred. But the traces of the older Oxygen OS are still here, mostly because the smartphone is relatively free of bloatware. And as long as that aspect is intact, I don’t mind this amalgamation. <br /><br />The software experience delivers what you would expect from a OnePlus device. It’s clean and easy on the eyes. Like always, you have plenty of customization options. The one I want to suggest right away is changing the icon designs to pills instead of squares. Once you do it, the display looks less blocky. <br /><br />Then making its return is the shelf on the OnePlus 11R, which I have never had a problem with. If you customize it correctly and set up preferred applications, it can help you in productivity. I have set a calendar, Gmail notifications, and Instagram here. So whenever I need to access anything, I simply swipe right and enter the app. <br /><br />There are other OnePlus features, like Zenmode, which I use at the gym since I have set a custom profile here. It helps me shut down all notifications except the ones I chose to keep on. <br /><br />Overall, if you are an existing OnePlus user with doubts about the OS experience, don’t worry. It still has what you liked, for now. <br /><br /><strong>Performance<br /><div type="image" title="Geekbench score for the OnePlus 11R" msid="98475032" hostid="261" sizebytes="9740" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Geekbench score for the OnePlus 11R&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div></strong><br />OnePlus 11R is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, which we found on the OnePlus 10T. Yes, that does make it a processor from the last generation, but that doesn’t take away the merits of the SoC. <br /><br />The processor works perfectly in sync with the device delivering performance across spectrums. I am talking both about general computing and complex tasks like gaming. <br /><br />I have been running the device on maxed-out settings for gaming and otherwise. COD: Mobile is my game of preference if you have followed my reviews. The performance here is stable, and I got a consistent frame rate of up to 60 fps. Paired with the 120Hz refresh rate on display, the gaming experience was very solid. <br /><br />I also played GenShin impact, an open-world title. The render speeds were quick, and the smartphone never lagged in processing the elements. Loading and sustaining the environment is challenging in a graphic-heavy game like this. Something the 11R did beautifully. <br /><br />I also ran a geek bench performance score on the 11R, and the results were respectful. The single-core score on the device is 1380, and the multi-core score is 3744. <br /><br />Of course, emails, social media, and other general tasks were handled without any worries. <br /><br />The 16GB of RAM in my review variant had excellent memory retention, and I could jump between apps instantly. That being said, this is a brand-new device, and the performance might dip in prolonged usage. <br /><br />We also have an option for memory expansion here by up to 12GB. I have yet to find a use case, but it may be useful on the 8GB variant. <br /><br />The 256GB should be ample for most users, and I suggest buyers opt for this variant. Considering the premium you pay over the base variant is not monumental, and the value you get out of it is a worthy investment. <br /><br />The 5000mAh battery on the device is a powerhouse. OnePlus, over the years, have managed to push the boundaries for fast charging. The 11R supports 100W superVOOC charging with the 150W adapter in the box. The charging speed here is fast, with the device going from 0-100% in about 40 minutes with active data connectivity and apps running in the background. <br /><br />The average screen on time(SOT) on the 11R is about 6 hours, which can reach 7 hours if you hypermile it. In real terms, the smartphone should last a day in heavy and light usage.<br /><br /><strong>Camera<br /><div type="image" title="The 50MP resolution images can retain details and accurate colors." msid="98475006" hostid="261" sizebytes="291264" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The 50MP resolution images can retain details and accurate colors. &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div></strong><br /><br />The OnePlus 11R features a triple camera set-up, but unlike the 11, it is not blessed by Hasselblad. The camera set-up here comprises a 50 MP primary camera which is a Sony IMX890 sensor, then there is an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP macro sensor. <br /><br /><div type="image" title="The day light performance on the primary camera is solid." msid="98475019" hostid="261" sizebytes="237670" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The day light performance on the primary camera is solid.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />The daylight performance of the primary camera is pleasant and can deliver some stunning results. This isn’t surprising, considering this is, in fact, the same sensor from the OnePlus 11. The color reproduction on images is mostly accurate with the white balance and HDR well in place. Details are also well captured.<br /><br />By default, the primary camera clicks pictures with a 12MP resolution, however, once you max it out at 50MP, there is a significant jump in detail, primarily in the shadow detailing. The files also get heavier here, but if you click pictures to edit them in the post, this is the resolution for you. <br /><br /><div type="image" title="With the enabled night mode low light performance improves." msid="98475087" hostid="261" sizebytes="91956" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;With the enabled night mode low light performance improves.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br /><div type="image" title="Without the dedicated night mode, images tend to lose out on detail." msid="98475103" hostid="261" sizebytes="61064" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Without the dedicated night mode, images tend to lose out on detail.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />The low-light performance is also respectable, mostly because the software enables the night mode throughout. The camera can deliver images with color distinction and details. <br /><br /><div type="image" title="From 0.6X to 10X reference. Their is a noticeable color shift." msid="98475193" hostid="261" sizebytes="124150" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;From 0.6X to 10X reference. Their is a noticeable color shift.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />The 8MP ultra-wide camera here just does the job because it opens up the frame, but there is a noticeable color shift. The colors are undersaturated, and details tend to get hazy, something that becomes annoying over time. <br /><br /><div type="image" title="Portrait shots from the 11R deliver crisp edge detection." msid="98475287" hostid="261" sizebytes="87708" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Edge detection on portrait selfies is mostly accurate.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />The dip is then recovered mildly with the portrait shots. This is all AI, but the edge detection is accurate and adds depth to the images. <br /><br /><div type="image" title="With some patience macro mode can deliver decent results." msid="98475317" hostid="261" sizebytes="91170" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;With some patience macro mode can deliver decent results.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />Finally, the macro camera here is truly underwhelming. The camera is a wide-angle sensor, meaning you have to stick the camera next to the subject precisely for good results. Even then, the colors tend to be off sometimes. It throws a lighter shade of the colors in the frame here, which can be annoying. <br /><br />This bad run comes to a halt with the video mode here. The primary camera can record 4K videos up to 30 and 60fps, delivering quality footage on which serious content creators can rely on.<br /><br />The colors, stabilization, and dynamic range all come together to deliver a video quality that looks good on the phone and can be edited later in the post. <br /><br />However, I would suggest recording in 1080P if you are shooting casually to save some space, considering the files are comparatively less heavy. <br /><br />The video results, like the images, are underwhelming from the ultra-wide sensor. The quality is frozen at 1080P 30 fps, and the color shift is prominent. <br /><br /><div type="image" title="Their is a noticeable over-saturation in selfies." msid="98475241" hostid="261" sizebytes="175864" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Their is a noticeable over-saturation in selfies.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br /><div type="image" title="Edge detection on portrait selfies is mostly accurate." msid="98475254" hostid="261" sizebytes="69258" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Edge detection on portrait selfies is mostly accurate.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />The selfie camera here is a 16MP shooter, which can deliver some decent results. The details can be underwhelming in low lighting conditions, but with proper lighting, the color reproduction and the details are on point. The camera app adds a little processing to faces, but it’s nothing worth complaining about and makes you look good without overdoing the fixes. Although all AI, the portrait mode provides mostly accurate edge detection. <br /><br /><strong>Verdict</strong><br />The OnePlus 11R is the most well-balanced device in the OnePlus portfolio and in the market. Truly taking forward the OG OnePlus’ legacy of delivering impressive performance across all departments with minimal compromises at a reasonable cost. So unless you want a specific requirement from the camera, you can opt for the 11R instead of the 11 or any competing device in the range. <br /><br />The OnePlus 11R at ₹39,999 brings back the old OnePlus proposition to the masses with a flagship-level smartphone at a competitive price. It’s among the best you can get your hands on at the time of writing this article, and if you need a slight bump in the overall experience, the OnePlus 11 is also a solid value-for-money option.<br /><br /><br /><br />

OnePlus 11R Review: The OnePlus phone for all!

<ul><li>Realme has introduced the GT Neo 3T as its latest mid-range offering in India.</li><li>The device features, Snapdragon 870 5G chipset, AMOLED display, and 80W fast charging.</li><li>The smartphone will go on sale during the ‘Flipkart Big Billion Days’ on 23 September.</li></ul>Realme has launched a new variant in its GT series, <keyword id="13701637" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="realme-gt-neo-3t" source="Orion">Realme GT Neo 3T</keyword>. With the line-up of its GT series, we have to say that Realme is coming on strong this year, thanks to Dimensity 8100 chipset and Sony IMX766 camera sensor. The Neo 3 series has become one of the most popular models on the market, while the GT Neo 3T is like a balanced variant featuring a flagship chipset. Topped with other configurations like a 120Hz maximum refresh rate, 5000mAh battery, and 80W fast charging, make <keyword id="10878471" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="realme-gt-neo" source="Orion">Realme GT Neo</keyword> 3T is the most affordable mid-range smartphone with Snapdragon 870 chipset.<br /><br />Is the Realme GT Neo 3T a step forward for the GT Neo series, and does it offer good value like its predecessor?<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Realme GT Neo 3T: Price and availability" comment="subhead" text="Realme GT Neo 3T: Price and availability"><span data-til="noop">Realme GT Neo 3T: Price and availability</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />            <div type="image" title="Realme GT Neo 3T" msid="94299273" hostid="261"></div><br />The Realme GT Neo 3T is available in three RAM and storage configurations - 6GB + 128GB for ₹29,999, 8GB + 128GB for ₹31,999 and 8GB + 256GB for ₹33,999 respectively. <br /><br />The smartphone will go on sale in India from September 23. As a part of the launch offer during the ‘Flipkart Big Billion Days,’ buyers can buy Realme GT Neo 3T at a discounted price. This means the three variants of the smartphone will be available at ₹22,999, ₹24,999 and ₹26,999. <br /><br />The Realme GT Neo 3T is available in three colour options - Drifting White, Dash Yellow and Shade Black.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Spec sheet" comment="subhead" text="Spec sheet"><span data-til="noop">Spec sheet</span></cmsannotation><br /><br /><table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;" class="redcator-table-advance"><colgroup></colgroup><col /><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Realme GT Neo 3T: Specifications<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Processor: Snapdragon 870 5G Chipset<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Screen: 6.62- inch | 120Hz AMOLED Display | Corning Gorilla Glass 5<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Memory: 128GB 6GB, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">OS: Android 12 | Realme UI 3.0<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">80W SuperDart charge &amp; 5000mAh battery<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Camera: 64MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide-angle, 2MP macro camera | Front camera: 16MP <br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Connectivity: 5G/ 4G<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Security: In-display fingerprint | Face unlock<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Size and Weight: Length: 162.9mm, Width: 75.8mm, Thickness: 8.65mm, Weight: 194.5g<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Colors: Shade Black, Drifting White, Dash Yellow<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody></table><br /><strong>Pros</strong><br /><ul><li>Good performance</li><li>Responsive 120Hz display with AMOLED screen</li><li>80W fast charging</li><li>Decent design</li><li>Good battery life</li></ul><strong>Cons</strong><br /><ul><li>Average camera</li><li>Poor supplementary cameras</li><li>Plastic build</li><li>Lacks 3.5mm audio jack</li></ul><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Design and build" comment="subhead" text="Design and build"><span data-til="noop">Design and build</span></cmsannotation><br />            <div type="image" title="Realme GT Neo 3T" msid="94299295" hostid="261"></div><br />With Realme GT Neo 3T, the company has gone one step further by giving distinctive checkerboard design just like unique dual-tone glass back panel in Realme GT Neo 3. When the back panel of GT Neo 3T catches the light, half of its white pattern of blocks appears shiner than the rest.<br /><br />The back panel, volume, power button, and sides are made of plastic. The back panel does not pick up any fingerprints, and the device is easy to grip without a back cover, but I suggest using it with a back cover as it tends to slip.<br /><br />The camera has a little bump which makes the phone wobble when placed on a flat surface, but as we know, that’s a common trait on all phones these days. The bezel around the display is thicker than usual, which is good for gaming. What impressed me the most was its weight distribution and handy form factor. It's 194.5g, making it heavy compared to most 6.62-inch phones these days, like OnePlus Nord 2T 5G and Motorola G82 5G. <br /><br />The volume button placement is on the left, and the power button is on the right. All the buttons are easily accessible. Other than that device comes with Type-C connectivity and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, which are sufficiently loud enough. <br /><br />You don’t get a headphone jack here, but the Realme GT Neo 3T has an in-screen fingerprint reader, which is fast and reliable, unlike the earlier generations.<br /><br />Note that the Realme GT Neo 3T does not have IP certification, so it loses some points. It is one of the few areas, along with the plastic build, where Realme has cut corners to keep the price low.<br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Display" comment="subhead" text="Display"><span data-til="noop">Display</span></cmsannotation><br />            <div type="image" title="Realme GT Neo 3T" msid="94299346" hostid="261"></div><br />The Realme GT Neo 3T features a 6.62-inch punch-hole AMOLED display with a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. The display delivers clear, accurate colour, satisfying touch response, and impressive thin bezels.<br /><br />The Realme GT Neo 3T comes with a Corning Gorilla Glass 5, which visibly protects it from minor scratches. I have been using the device without the bundled TPU case, and so far, it has taken no damage but expect minor scratches to show over time. The plastic back panel can get slippery and tends to slide down if you don’t have a conscious grip on the phone. That’s why I suggest you use it with a back cover.<br /><br />In my five days of usage, the display touch response has been pretty accurate giving you a wholesome experience. The device comes with some handy features like a floating window making it easy for you to switch between apps. <br /><br />The 6.62-inch AMOLED display has impressed me with its video quality to a great extent. The colour reproduction was pretty accurate and close while streaming content over OTT platforms and YouTube, as the device support HDR technology.<br /><br />The touch response and graphic performance were promising while playing games like Shadow Fight 3, Call of Duty: Mobile, Apex Legends Mobile, and Asphalt 9. <br /><br />The execution of the 120Hz display is smooth, and you can feel it, especially while scrolling through the internet and gaming. The display also does a good job in terms of viewing angles.<br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Performance: Processor, camera, and battery" comment="subhead" text="Performance: Processor, camera, and battery"><span data-til="noop">Performance: Processor, camera, and battery</span></cmsannotation><br />Realme has equipped GT Neo 3T with a Snapdragon 870 from Qualcomm. It is also the chipset that powers Realme GT Neo 2. So, regarding performance, expect many similarities between these two devices.<br /><br />I played Call of Duty: Mobile for one hour at a maxed-out setting, and there was no frame drop or glitch. Also, after playing for an hour, the device’s temperature was still acceptable, thanks to Realme’s thermal conductivity alloy material for cooling. It seems to do the job well. <br /><br />The optics department’s Realme GT Neo 3T features a triple rear camera. The main camera has a 64MP sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle, and a 2MP macro camera. A 16MP front-facing camera for selfies.<br /><br />            <div type="image" title="Realme GT Neo 3T" msid="94299353" hostid="261"></div><br />Photos clicked by a 64MP Matrix AI camera in daylight showed decent detail and colour accuracy. The autofocus is quick in daylight, but it stutters in low-light scenarios.<br /><br />            <div type="image" title="Realme GT Neo 3T" msid="94299380" hostid="261"></div><br />You will undoubtedly see a noticeable shift in colour tone when switching between the primary camera and the ultra-wide-angle camera. Also, the night mode is just below average as it fails to deliver balanced exposure and good colour tones.<br /><br />      <div type="image" title="Realme GT Neo 3T" msid="94299667" hostid="261"></div><br />The device offers up to 20x zoom, but the results are good; up to 5x zoom as 10x and 20x will fail to capture details.<br /><br />            <div type="image" title="Realme GT Neo 3T" msid="94299428" hostid="261"></div><br />The 2MP macro camera clicks decent pictures but only in bright light. Also, while using Ultra Macro mode, you must keep the subject and hand extremely steady to focus and get a clear shot.<br /><br />          <div type="image" title="Realme GT Neo 3T" msid="94299523" hostid="261"></div><br />          <div type="image" title="Realme GT Neo 3T" msid="94299550" hostid="261"></div><br />Again the 16MP front-facing camera is not very impressive because the photos get overexposed, and the colours look far from natural. But if you like filters, enhanced skin tones, and smoothness, you might enjoy using the front camera.<br /><br />        <div type="image" title="Realme GT Neo 3T" msid="94299580" hostid="261"></div><br />Video quality in daylight is good enough to post on social media. You can shoot 720p at 60fps, 1080p at 60fps and 4K at 60fps. GT Neo 3T also gets ultra steady mode that offers decent stabilisation while shooting videos.<br /><br />The Realme has neither upgraded nor degraded the battery power of the new Realme GT Neo 3T. It has the same battery power of 5,000mAh that we saw in Realme GT Neo 3.<br /><br />       <div type="image" title="GT Neo 3T charger" msid="94299646" hostid="261"></div><br />The device can comfortably last up to a day with average usage, including watching TV shows and movies, checking social media apps, going through emails, using slack and clicking pictures.<br /><br />The Realme GT Neo 3T comes with an 80W SuperDart charger and takes 30- 35 minutes to charge from 0-100. The device can reach from 0-50 in just 15 minutes.<br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Verdict" comment="subhead" text="Verdict"><span data-til="noop">Verdict</span></cmsannotation><br />After using the Realme GT Neo 3T, it's clear that the phone can be a decent pick if you are looking for a device under ₹30,000. Especially for power users or gamers. But it’s also true that it is not the best in camera departments when compared to OnePlus Nord 2T. It’s a good phone for its price, but if you’re looking for the best camera in the segment or UI experience, you might want to consider other phones like the OPPO Reno8 5G or OnePlus Nord 2T. <br /><br /><strong>SEE ALSO:<br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/realme-gt-neo-3-review/articleshow/91177590.cms">Realme GT Neo 3 review</a><br /></strong><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/redmi-11-prime-5g-review/articleshow/94031338.cms"><strong>Redmi 11 Prime 5G review: Good 5G phone on budget</strong></a><br />

Realme GT Neo 3T review: Power-packed mid-ranger

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="http://markets.businessinsider.com/stocks/fb-stock"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5b17ff8d1ae6621d008b4969-953/screen shot 2018-06-06 at 112547 am.png" border="0" alt="Screen Shot 2018 06 06 at 11.25.47 AM" data-mce-source="Markets Insider" /></a><p class="source"><span>Markets Insider</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul><li><strong><a href="http://markets.businessinsider.com/stocks/fb-stock">Facebook</a> is slipping after the company admitted it shared data with big Chinese device makers. </strong></li><li><strong>Those device makers are some of the 60 device makers Facebook shared data with. </strong></li><li><strong><a href="http://markets.businessinsider.com/stocks/fb-stock">Watch Facebook trade in real time here. </a></strong></li></ul><hr /><p><a href="http://markets.businessinsider.com/stocks/fb-stock">Facebook</a> is down 1.28% Wednesday after admitting it shared data with large Chinese device makers. </p><p>News broke on Monday that Facebook had shared data - possibly improperly - with 60 device makers including Apple, Amazon, and Samsung. Now Facebook is saying that <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/r-us-lawmakers-press-facebook-over-chinese-data-sharing-2018-6">in those 60 companies were leading Chinese phone makers</a> <span>Huawei, OPPO and TCL Corp, and computer maker Lenovo. </span></p><p><span>Facebook apparently entered in data-sharing partnerships with those companies so they could create Facebook-like experiences on their devices. </span></p><p><span>CEO Mark Zuckerberg did not disclose these partnerships when he testified before Congress in April. </span></p><p><span>Facebook is up 4.96% this year.</span></p>    <div class="margin-top">        <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/jpmorgan-chase-cmo-kristin-lemkau-interview-2018-5">THE KRISTIN LEMKAU INTERVIEW: JPMorgan Chase's CMO explains how she deals with disruption on two fronts at once, why she's moving some ad dollars back to TV, and why it matters what your credit card feels like</a></h3>        <div>            <iframe class="bijwplayerclass" data-player="jwplayer" src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/H00sLTzb-CEZHWCBG.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" style="margin:0px;" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><script>function receiveMessage(event){ console.log(event.data.fullscreen); Android.fullscreen(event.data.fullscreen); }window.addEventListener("message", receiveMessage, false);</script>        </div>    </div>

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<br /><ul><li>Asus just launched their new flagship device, the <keyword id="7586626" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="asus-zenfone-6z">Asus Zenfone 6Z</keyword> in Spain. </li><li>The Asus Zenfone 6Z's camera literally bends over backwards in a bet to beat out its competition. </li><li>Since the camera can turn 180 degrees, it also keeps users from bending at awkward angles to take photographs.</li></ul>How many times did you wish that your front camera is as good as the primary camera on the back of the phone? Well, someone was listening. <br /><br />
  
  
  
  
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<br />Asus’ new flagship phone launched in Spain today just has two cameras — one with a 48 megapixel camera and another with a 16 megapixel camera. But they’re not what you think. <br /><br />
	
  
  
  
  
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<br />Both sensors fit onto a single panel allowing the sensors to function as normal cameras. And lo behold, that panel can perform a 180 degree flip! So, yes, users have a pretty decent rear camera and an exceptional front camera as well — all wrapped up into one neat little package called the 'Flip Camera'.<br /><br />Because of this twisty feature, Asus is also the first smartphone maker to have a front camera with a resolution so high.<br /><br />
  
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<br />Asus’ bid to beat out its competitors has its camera bending over backwards, literally. The phone is not available in India just yet but it’s expected launch before the end of the month. <br /><br />
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<br />Last year, the brand reportedly accounted for a mere 1% of smartphone sales in the country but the company is betting on its line up of offbeat phones this year to garner <a href="https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/asus-eyes-double-digit-smartphone-market-share-with-india-first-approach/67042544">double-digit growth</a>.<br /><br />
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<strong><br />Twist, slide and repeat<br /></strong><br />The Asus Zenfone 6Z’s new flip camera isn’t just a flashy feature or a feature that’s a mere selfie camera. When Business Insider got their hands on the phone, we found that the phone’s unique feature actually has quite a bit of utility. <br /><br />Imagine not having to twist at weird angles just to get that perfect frame of a building or awkwardly bend to find the right height for a photo. With the rotational camera, it’s the camera that moves instead of you. <br /><br />Horizontal panoramas — and vertical ones — can also be shot without having to move the phone and align it correctly. Because, again, it’s the camera that moves instead of you. <br /><br />Even while shooting a video, the phone’s equipped with motion tracking so that once you’ve selected the subject of your video — the camera will follow its movement rather manually having to track it.<br /><br /><strong>Resistant to dust <br /></strong><br />In an attempt to make screens notchless, most smartphone manufacturers have gone the way of pop-up cameras, leading to questions on durability, and resistance to natural elements. <br /><br />
  
  
  
  
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<br />Dinesh Sharma, Head of Mobile Business at Asus India, claims that a rotational camera is better than a pop-up camera — as seen on the OnePlus 7 Pro, Oppo Find X and Vivo NEX — as it is less vulnerable to dust.<br /><br />In pop-up cameras, you can’t really get inside the area that holds the camera, but with a rotational camera, the cavity that holds it, allows you to clean it.<br /><br />And, because it’s only two cameras — instead of three, four or even five — minimal real estate is compromised.<br /><br />Asus may not be the world’s best known smartphone brands but the Taiwan-based tech company has come up with a truly unique design feature on their latest flagship device, the Asus Zenfone 6Z. It could be a differentiating factor for smartphone weilding amateur photographers. <br />

Asus' new phone camera is bending over backwards hoping more people will buy it

<p></p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5cadf5d4505bd90fde1d9393-1000/samsung%20galaxy%20a80%20colors.jpg" border="0" alt="Samsung Galaxy A80 Colors" data-mce-source="Samsung" data-link="https://news.samsung.com/global/new-samsung-galaxy-a80-built-for-the-era-of-live"><p class="source"><span><a href="https://news.samsung.com/global/new-samsung-galaxy-a80-built-for-the-era-of-live">Samsung</a></span></p></img></div><p></p></div></div><ul class="summary-list"><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/samsung">Samsung</a> just announced the Galaxy A80, a new smartphone with a triple-camera system that pops up from the back of the phone and rotates.</li><li>It includes a 48-megapixel main camera, a 3D depth-sensing camera, and an ultra wide-angle camera.</li><li>The Galaxy A80 also borrows some features from the Galaxy S10 line, such as its on-screen fingerprint sensor and ultra wide-angle camera.</li><li>Samsung is one of several smartphone makers coming up with alternatives to the traditional front-facing camera in order to expand the size of the screens on its devices.</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/?hprecirc-bullet">Visit BusinessInsider.com for more stories.</a></li></ul><p>Samsung made the front-facing camera seem even less noticeable with its "Infinity-O" hole punch display on the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/samsung-galaxy-s10-review-2019-3">Galaxy S10</a>, which allowed the phone maker to extend the size of its flagship phone's screen without compromising the camera.</p><p>Now, the South Korea-based electronics giant is using a different tactic to achieve a similar goal with its new Galaxy A80, which has a rear-facing camera that can rotate to double as a selfie camera.</p><p>The Galaxy A80, which Samsung announced on Wednesday, has three cameras that pop up from the back of the phone and rotate when the camera app is in selfie mode. The camera system is comprised of a 48-megapixel main camera, a 3D depth sensing camera, and an ultra wide angle camera, the latter of which first appeared on Samsung's Galaxy S10 line.</p><p>&#xa0;</p><p><strong>Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/huawei-mate-x-samsung-galaxy-fold-energizer-battery-phones-mwc-2019-2"><strong>Smartphones are getting weird again, and it could be a sign that the industry is on the brink of another huge change</strong></a></p><p>Besides its slide-out, swiveling triple camera system, the Galaxy A80 also features a 6.7-inch 1080 x 2400 resolution screen and a 3,700 mAh battery that supports fast charging. That means the Galaxy A80 has a screen that's larger than those found on the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+, but the same size as the Galaxy S10 5G's display.</p><p>Like many of Samsung's recent Galaxy phones, the Galaxy A80 includes the company's Bixby digital assistant and its Knox security platform. There's also an on-screen fingerprint sensor, which, like the ultra-wide camera camera, also first appeared on Samsung Galaxy S10 line. It will be available in three colors: black, white, and gold.</p><p>The Galaxy A80's unconventional camera is one of many workarounds phone makers have invented to nix the front-facing camera in favor of more screen real estate. Chinese smartphone giant Oppo, for example, just announced a new flagship phone called Reno with a camera that pops out in order to allow for a borderless, notch-free design. Vivo, another China-based smartphone company, <a href="https://twitter.com/Vivo_India/status/1093407289111916544">also announced</a> a new phone with a 32-megapixel pop up camera earlier this year.</p><p>Samsung has yet to announce for the Galaxy A80, but <a href="https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/4/10/18304378/samsungs-galaxy-a80-release-date-specs-price-features">The Verge says it's scheduled to launch May 29th.</a></p><div><div style="width:100%;height:0;padding-bottom:53%;position:relative;"><iframe src="https://giphy.com/embed/VeMwJ7QlXdwJLL9O3K" width="100%" height="100%" style="position:absolute" frameborder="0" class="giphy-embed" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div>    <div class="margin-top">        <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-news-tim-cook-unveils-subscription-service-2019-3">Watch Tim Cook unveil Apple's news-subscription service: Apple News+</a></h3>        <div>            <iframe class="bijwplayerclass" data-player="jwplayer" src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/ejnEeN5f-CEZHWCBG.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" style="margin:0px;" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><script>function receiveMessage(event){ console.log(event.data.fullscreen); Android.fullscreen(event.data.fullscreen); }window.addEventListener("message", receiveMessage, false);</script>        </div>    </div>

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<ul><li>Poco today launched its mid-range smartphone - the X5 Pro in India.</li><li>The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G SoC.</li><li>The smartphone starts at a price of ₹22,999.</li></ul><br />Poco launched the X5 Pro, the latest addition to their mid-range smartphone line-up. Known for delivering performance-centric devices, Poco has been in the market since 2018 and has disrupted the equation with its prices. Since then, the F and X series smartphones have been leading the charge for the brand. However, the situation is different now, and there are some really interesting products across the spectrum from the competition. This is where the X5 Pro comes into play. Aimed at providing a Poco standard performance at an aggressive price, the X5 Pro seems to get it right on paper. But does it deliver on the promises? I answer that in my full review. <br /><br /><strong>Price &amp; Availability</strong><br />The Poco X5 Pro is available in 2 variants. There is a variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage priced at ₹22,999. Then there is a variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage priced at ₹24,999. You can buy the smartphone from Flipkart starting 13th February, 12 PM. <br /><br /><strong>Design<br />      <div type="image" title="X5 Pro sports a flat edged design." msid="97654076" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;X5 Pro sports a flat edged design. &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div></strong><br />The Poco X5 Pro follows a familiar design language we had seen with the X4 or the latest Redmi Note devices. But I am not complaining; the flat edges and rounded corners make it easy to hold. You can maintain a confident grip on the smartphone, and the matte finish on the back defuses any chances of it sliding away. <br /><br />This is a big phone with a 6.7-inch display, yet the weight management here is commendable. Light in hand, no one side here feels heavier. This is despite a considerably big camera module. <br /><br />The variant with me is in the Poco Yellow color, which the brand uses predominantly. This isn’t a regular yellow, but rather a sparkling matte finish. I like this one considering it’s not over the top or flashy. I also like the attention to detail, like the yellow trim on the power button. Subtle but worth noting. <br /><br />The power button also houses the fingerprint sensor, which is very snappy. Quick to register fingerprints and unlock the smartphone.<br />    <div type="image" title="The poco yellow color looks very chic." msid="97654281" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The poco yellow color looks very chic. &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />We have the camera module on the back, similar to the Redmi Note 12 Pro series. Of course, the specifications are different, which we will discuss in the camera section. The camera module is set on a black background with a Poco logo. I am not a big fan of big device brandings, so it stands out like a sore thumb. This is, of course, completely subjective.<br />    <div type="image" title="The camera module looks familiar to Redmi Note 12 series" msid="97654323" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The camera module looks familiar to Redmi Note 12 series&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br /><br />By virtue of being a mid-ranger, the X5 Pro features some endangered specifications. Like a headphone jack mounted on top. So good news for people like me who carry a pair of earphones. <br /><br />Other perks include an IR blaster, and a standard Redmi quirk. It is one of those features that you might not miss till you need it. So, it’s good to have it here. There is also a speaker grill here, which also means, yes, it does have a stereo speaker set-up. <br /><br />At the bottom, it has a USB Type-C charging port next to the speaker and the SIM card slot. The smartphone supports two nano SIMs. <br /><br /><br />Overall, from the design and build perspective, the Poco X5 Pro is a mild upgrade over the X4. While that is fine, I am not too happy about how much it resembles other devices, especially the Redmi Note line-up. This is a subjective opinion, but important enough to mention it. Fortunately, the execution here is slightly different, so that is a saving grace. <br /><br /><strong>Display<br />    <div type="image" title="The 6.7-inch pOLED display is super responsive." msid="97654527" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The 6.7-inch pOLED display is super responsive.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div></strong><br />Poco X5 Pro features a 6.7-inch pOLED display with a max refresh rate of 120Hz. I started using the X5 Pro right after the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/oppo-reno-8t-review/articleshow/97571272.cms">Oppo Reno8 T</a>. So don’t be surprised if I draw some comparisons here. <br /><br />While the Reno8 T sported a curved AMOLED display, the one on Poco X5 Pro follows a rather generic flat form factor. I have mentioned it before, curved displays look aesthetic and premium, but they have a recurring issue of mistouches. <br /><br />Having a flat display solves that problem altogether. And if it’s executed well, then even better. The display on the Poco X5 Pro will surprise you, as it surprised me simply because it got the basics right. <br /><br />I want to start with my favorite. The smartphone supports an adaptive refresh rate. This means it can go from 30Hz to 120Hz, depending on your viewing content. This feature is missed out on most devices in this price range and works well here. Switching from web pages where the display was churning out 90Hz to 120Hz refresh rate to a game would see a smooth transition. <br /><br />Coming to the viewing experience on the X5 Pro. Poco, in their briefing, mentioned how this device is centered around watching content. And in my experience, they have met with their claims. <br /><br />Starting with the fact that the smartphone supports HD content across applications. So be it Youtube or streaming content on OTT apps like Netflix, the content will be high quality. <br /><br />I have been watching the Last of US lately, and as I mentioned in my Oppo Reno8 T review, it is perfect to judge a display. The X5 Pro delivered a satisfactory performance here. While the HDR was spot on and the colors looked vibrant, I felt at some places that the display was not bright enough. <br /><br />When it comes to VFX-heavy content, the brightness of a display plays a major role since it helps to amplify the impact of the said frame. Poco X5 Pro, while producing detailed output, lagged in providing appropriate brightness. This was solved to a large extent by Dolby Vision HDR, which to Poco’s credit, chimes in wherever its compatible. <br /><br />Also, reading texts and animation while driving the device daily wasn't a problem for me. Another important factor is how we get an always-on display here. It’s a standard MiUi projection which I like, with clean text and animation. <br /><br />Where Poco truly shines is the audio set-up here. The stereo speaker set-up on the device is loud and gets even better with Dolby Vision HDR. The volume output is loud enough to ditch a Bluetooth speaker and compliments the display well. <br /><strong><br />Software<br />    <div type="image" title="Poco X5 Pro runs on Android 12 out of the box with MiUi 14." msid="97654380" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Poco X5 Pro runs on Android 12 out of the box with MiUi 14.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div></strong><br />Poco X5 Pro runs on Android 12 out of the box, paired with MiUi 14 skin. This section feels like a déjà vu to me. With the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus, I had a similar complaint that I have here. <br /><br />While the competition provides Android 13 at similar price points, why is Poco lagging? While the execution and experience will be the same with the Xiaomi skin, the latest Android version means a longer update cycle. This is after the promise of providing two Android OS updates and four years of security updates but the timing for the same matters more. The Poco team did mention that they are planning for an Android 13 rollout this month, and I hope it's sooner than later. <br /><br />Coming the experience of using the device, it delivers a standard MiUi performance. The animations are clean and interactive. Reiterating myself about how a clean UI plays a crucial role in the overall experience, and MiUi is just that. <br /><br />The customization options here are plenty, especially the widgets. From calendars to providing access to widgets for downloaded apps, the UI is stable. I wish Poco incorporated Android 13’s visual treatment here. With bigger tiles and bold controls, it would make the experience even better. <br /><br />There is also a dedicated game turbo, which is enabled every time we tap on a game. I also talked about it in my Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus review. While the audience for that device might be universal, the Poco X5 Pro’s demand is mostly concentrated on performance-hungry consumers. For them, the game turbo will come in handy. It enables you to create user profiles and provides a bunch of shortcuts. It also gives you a real-time reading of the temperature. <br /><br />I wish down the line we get to see custom Poco skin on these devices. It is difficult to differentiate them from products in the Xiaomi portfolio. <br /><br />Moving on, I have not encountered any bugs that have troubled my experience. This is a brand-new device running a stable UI and an established OS. It will be interesting to see how it behaves after the Android 13 update. <br /><br /><strong>Performance</strong><br />Poco X5 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G SoC. In the media briefing, the Poco team explained extensively how this processor suited the device for delivering its desired performance. <br /><br />I had my sincere doubts about it, considering we have also seen the processor on other devices. So I wanted to see what difference I would observe here. <br /><br />And so far, it has fared really well. Mostly because of the subordinating hardware choices. Most importantly, the cooling chamber keeps the thermals in check. <br /><br />I want to start with heavy workloads like gaming. I have been playing COD: Mobile for the past week on the X5 Pro, and my experience has been smooth. <br /><br />The graphics capacity of the phone is maxed out, and the rendering speeds were spot on. Throughout my hour-long sessions, I observed stable frame rates. The performance was similar on Asphalt 9 as well.<br /><br />However, with Asphalt, I could notice the smartphone warming up, especially when the battery was under the 40% mark. I can call Poco X5 Pro a suitable device for gaming. <br /><br />To give you a reference, the Geekbench score for my review unit is also worth noting. The single-core score is 786, while the multi-core score is 2949. This is a significant jump from Reno8 T’s single-core score of 691 and multi-core score of 2027. <br /><br />This also resonates in everyday tasks, whether browsing the web or accessing social media apps. The smartphone delivers stable performance across the board. <br /><br />The variant with me packs in 8GB of RAM, sufficient to handle heavy workloads like gaming and, of course, lighter apps. That being said, the retention rate is not very high. Expect losing out on the last visual if you expect to jump back in a background app after a break. <br /><br />The internal storage here is 256GB which should be more than enough for most users. I suggest using this variant instead of the 6GB RAM variant since it will be a long-term investment. <br /><br />Battery life is where the X5 Pro absolutely shines. The 5000 mAh battery gave me an average screen time of five and a half hours. This is after watching content, casually using social media, and gaming daily. <br /><br />The bundled 67W charger juices the battery from 0-100% in about 45 minutes with background apps and active internet. So, you are looking at quick recharge cycles and long battery life, which is always commendable. <br /><br /><strong>Camera<br />    <div type="image" title="Images taken from the 108MP sensor are very well detailed." msid="97655832" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Images taken from the 108MP sensor are very well detailed.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />    <div type="image" title="Under natural lighting the color tones match the source." msid="97655923" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Under natural lighting the color tones match the source.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />    <div type="image" title="Portrait sample from the X5 Pro." msid="97654574" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Portrait sample from the X5 Pro.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />    <div type="image" title="With the night mode turned on we can see a bump in details." msid="97654617" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;With the night mode turned on we can see a bump in details.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div></strong><br /><div type="image" title="Primary sensor shows stellar HDR performance." msid="97656432" hostid="261" sizebytes="163240" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Primary sensor shows stellar HDR performance.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />Poco X5 camera set-up comprises a 108MP primary camera paired with an 8MP ultra-wide and 2 MP macro sensor. Spoiler alert, camera results have blown me away, mostly because my expectations were not very high here. After all, Poco is not promoting the camera prowess here. Especially the 108MP primary sensor, which is the star here. <br /><br />The 108MP sensor can deliver detailed images while maintaining correct color tones. The HDR is also spot on. I also liked how the UI lets you zoom in on the 108MP shots. As if the smartphone is boasting of its results. Indian skin tones can be tricky to crack, but the smartphone is yet to miss out. <br /><br />We generally crop many images to make thumbnails for our video content on social media. I have clicked two thumbnails with the Poco X5 Pro in the past week. Mostly because taking out PNGs from detailed images is always better. <br /><br />Even without the 108MP sensor, the regular shots here are solid, but you will notice some noise in specific colors. Especially the reds, like in this picture of flowers. <br /><br />We do not have a dedicated depth sensor, yet the portrait shots are impressive. The edge detection is precise, and the AI-generated blur is not out of proportion. <br /><br />This mean streak ends abruptly under low lighting, where the camera nose dives. The images registered some noise, and the shots looked grainy. <br /><br />Next, we have the ultra-wide sensor in action, which opens up a 120-degree field of view. Performing like a standard ultra-wide sensor, this one gives you more room in your frames. However, I noticed a slight color shift in the frame when it switched to ultra-wide. Yet, the images maintain a respectable amount of detail.<br />    <div type="image" title="Ultra-wide sensor switches the color tones but adds a lot of room the frame." msid="97656044" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Ultra-wide sensor switches the color tones but adds a lot of room the frame.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />    <div type="image" title="Reference for ultra-wide to wide shot." msid="97656074" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Reference for ultra-wide to wide shot.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />    <div type="image" title="The zoom-in shots lose out on details." msid="97656106" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The zoom-in shots lose out on details.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> <br /><br />Then comes the 2MP macro sensor. If I could count how common this spec has gotten on smartphones lately, I would be a millionaire. Fortunately, it is executed well on the Poco X5 Pro. The images maintained details and color accuracy, so if you are an enthusiast, you will have a good time with this one. <br /><br />The video performance here is decent; nothing to shout about despite the camera recording 4K videos up to 30fps. The video output maintains the correct colors but loses out on details, especially when shooting something in motion. The audio output is solid, and you can connect a lapel microphone with the headphone jack in place.<br /><br /><div type="image" title="Selfies from Poco X5 Pro show correct colors and details." msid="97656399" hostid="261" sizebytes="128390" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Selfies from Poco X5 Pro show correct colors and details. &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><div type="image" title="Portrait selfies from the smartphone show solid edge detection." msid="97656328" hostid="261" sizebytes="36244" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Portrait selfies from the smartphone show solid edge detection. &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> <br /><br />The selfie camera is a 16MP shooter, and the image results are satisfactory. The color tones are undersaturated at times, but the details are precise. The bokeh effect on the front camera is also quite impressive.<br /><br />The video quality from the selfie camera, especially on 1080P 60fps, impressed me a lot. I recorded some videos in natural and artificial lighting, and the results were impressive. So if you are a vlogger, this is good news. <br /><br /><strong>Verdict</strong><br />Poco X5 Pro achieves its goal by delivering performance in key areas. Be it gaming, everyday workloads, battery, and even photography. My only issue is the design combined with the UI, which makes it resemble a Xiaomi smartphone. If it wasn’t for performance, I could dub this one Redmi Note 12 Lite, but I won’t since it will take away the respect it deserves. <br /><br />If you can look past that, you have a winner. And if you can’t, you can check out the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/news/oneplus-nord-ce-2-lite-5g-review-the-most-affordable-oneplus-smartphone/articleshow/91156308.cms">OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite</a>, available in the same price range. <br /><br /><strong>SEE ALSO:</strong><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/oppo-reno-8t-review/articleshow/97571272.cms"></a><h5><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/oppo-reno-8t-review/articleshow/97571272.cms">Oppo Reno 8T Review: Standard Reno series experience with a more attractive design</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/vishal-bhardwaj-a-2-hour-movie-made-on-an-iphone-will-be-a-reality-soon/articleshow/97597615.cms">Vishal Bhardwaj: A 2-hour movie made on an iPhone will be a reality soon</a></h5><h1 style="line-height:1.44;border-bottom:solid #eeeeee 0.75pt;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt;background-clip:padding-box;padding:0pt 0pt 11.25pt 0pt;"><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/vishal-bhardwaj-a-2-hour-movie-made-on-an-iphone-will-be-a-reality-soon/articleshow/97597615.cms"></a></h1>

Poco X5 Pro Review - Solid performance, boring design

<ul><li><keyword id="9173880" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="android-12" source="Orion">Android 12</keyword> rolls out for <keyword id="3623609" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="google-pixel" source="Orion">Google Pixel</keyword> devices from October 4.</li><li><keyword id="9038274" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="samsung-galaxy-s21" source="Orion">Samsung Galaxy S21</keyword> series devices can try the beta version of the Android 12.</li><li>Check out the list of all eligible devices which are likely to get the Android 12 in the coming weeks. </li></ul>Google is rolling out the stable version of its latest generation of<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/google-reportedly-planning-to-release-android-12-stable-version-update-for-pixel-smartphones-on-october-4/articleshow/86165533.cms"> Android on Pixel devices</a> starting today. The Android 12 has brought newer and better <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/android-12-beta-4-is-here-with-minor-tweaks-and-improvements/articleshow/85262659.cms">customization features</a>, new visual identity and a lot more. Google’s new redesign <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/google-workspace-apps-like-gmail-docs-sheets-and-others-get-a-material-you-design-makeover/articleshow/86087626.cms">Material You</a> will roll out on all devices that run on Android 12. This will bring fresh design changes to Google’s Workspace apps, including Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.<br /><br />Now, if you are wondering whether your device will get the Android 12 update. We have compiled a list of all smartphones that will get the Android 12 update natively. This list features devices that are confirmed to get the update as well as those that are expected to get the updates.<br /><br /><strong><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="List of all eligible devices" comment="subhead" text="List of all eligible devices"><span data-til="noop">List of all eligible devices</span></cmsannotation>:</strong><br /><strong>Google</strong> <br />You will get the Android 12 update on these existing Google Pixel devices — Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, and Pixel 5a.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Samsung" comment="subhead" text="Samsung"><span data-til="noop">Samsung</span></cmsannotation><br />These Samsung devices are confirmed to get the latest Android 12 update. Samsung has the maximum number of devices getting the <keyword id="7290254" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="latest-android-update" source="Orion">latest Android update</keyword>. <br /><strong>Galaxy S series: </strong>For the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/how-to-download-android-12-beta-update-on-samsung-galaxy-s21-series-smartphones/articleshow/86254446.cms">Galaxy S21 series</a>, the Android 12 beta update rolled out last month. These other S series devices will get the rollout soon: the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, S20 Ultra, S20+ 5G, S20+, S20 5G, S20 and S10 5G, S10+, S10, S10e, S10 Lite.<br /><strong>Galaxy Note series: </strong>Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, Note20 Ultra, Note20 5G, Note20, Note10+ 5G, Note10+, Note10 5G, Note10 and Note10 Lite.<br /><strong>Galaxy Foldable devices:</strong> Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Z Fold2, Z Flip 5G, Z Flip, Fold 5G and Fold.<br /><strong>Galaxy A series:</strong> Galaxy A71 5G, A71, A51 5G, A51 and A90 5G.<br /><strong>Galaxy Tab S series: </strong>Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G, Tab S7+, Tab S7 5G3, Tab S7, Tab S6 5G4, Tab S6, Tab S6 Lite.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Nokia" comment="subhead" text="Nokia"><span data-til="noop">Nokia</span></cmsannotation><br />The Nokia XR 20 is confirmed to get the Android 12 update while Nokia 1.3, 2.4, 3.4, 5.3, 5.4, 8.3 5G, Nokia CO1 Plus, Nokia C20 Plus, Nokia G10, Nokia G20, Nokia X10, X20 and XR20 are likely to get the update.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Xiaomi" comment="subhead" text="Xiaomi"><span data-til="noop">Xiaomi</span></cmsannotation><br />These Mi 11 series devices are confirmed to get the latest Android 12 update — Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i and Mi 11X Pro. Some of the other devices that are likely to get the update include — Mi 11 Lite 4G, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G, Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro, Redmi Note 10 series, Redmi 10 Prime and Redmi K20 series.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="OnePlus" comment="subhead" text="OnePlus"><span data-til="noop">OnePlus</span></cmsannotation><br />If you have the OnePlus 9, the 9 Pro or the Nord 2, you will receive the Android 12 update. The OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, 8T, OnePlus Nord and OnePlus Nord CE are also likely to get the update.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Others" comment="subhead" text="Others"><span data-til="noop">Others</span></cmsannotation><br />If you have any of these devices, it is likely to the Android 12 update — Oppo Find X3 Pro, Realme GT, Realme GT Master Edition, Realme 8i, Realme 8S 5G, Vivo V21 5G, Vivo V60 Pro, Vivo V50 series, Vivo V20, iQOO 7 Legend iQOO 7, iQoo Z3 series, Poco F3 GT, Poco X3 Pro, Moto G 5G, Moto Razr 5G, Motorola Edge 20 Fusion, Motorola Edge 20, Motorola G60, Motorola G40 Fusion, Motorola G30, Asus Zenfone 8, Asus Zenfone Flip, ROG Phone 5, ROG Phone 4, TCL 20 Pro, Aquos Sense 5G and Axon 30 Ultra 5G.<br /><br />These are the devices that are likely to get the update. 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<br /><ul><li>The OnePlus7 Pro launched in India yesterday and features a pop-up selfie camera. </li><li>Among all the upgrades that OnePlus introduced to its new flagship series, the pop-up camera seems to be the most questionable choice. </li><li>The pop-up camera may have a ‘wow’ element but it comes at a considerable cost.</li></ul>The newest OnePlus flagship smartphone, the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/the-latest-smartphone-from-the-best-phone-maker-youve-never-heard-of-is-coming-in-3-weeks-heres-what-we-know-so-far/articleshow/69083412.cms">OnePlus 7 Pro</a>, has a lot of cool features like a notchless display, triple cameras on the back and stereo speakers — a major improvement over the single bottom edge speakers on its previous phones.<br /><br />The Chinese smartphone maker even adjusted the one feature that users have been <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/9jmc7u/petition_to_oneplus_please_put_a_good_vibration/">begging to be fixed</a> — a more pronounced alert vibration on the <keyword id="7515777" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="oneplus-7-pro">OnePlus 7 Pro</keyword>.<br /><br /><div type="image" title="f1df2a9e28f9bdcb07bac5682f94ad37" msid="69337484" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Carl Pei, OnePlus co-founder, at the launch of OnePlus 7 series phone in India on May 14,  2019&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div>

<br />In fact, the phone’s upgraded features are what make for the fact that the new line-up by OnePlus looks a lot its predecessor, the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/the-550-oneplus-6t-makes-me-feel-like-im-cheating-in-a-world-where-top-smartphones-cost-750-or-more/articleshow/66499779.cms">OnePlus 6T.</a><br /><br />But, when it comes to the phone’s camera, OnePlus seems to have made a questionable choice. The OnePlus 7 Pro jumps on the bandwagon with Vivo and Oppo to feature a ‘pop-up’ selfie camera. <br /><br />The somewhat ‘awkward’ camera design is still in its nascent stages and has faced its fair share of the problems on devices that have already given it a shot — the Vivo Nex and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/this-phone-has-a-hidden-pop-up-wedge-for-the-selfie-camera-to-solve-the-iphone-style-notch-problem/articleshow/68634798.cms">Oppo Find X.</a> <br /><br /><strong>Standout or worst fear<br /></strong><br />Admittedly, the pop-up camera on the OnePlus 7 Pro is a ‘wow’ factor for the user, as well as for the people who’re selling the phone. <br /><br />But, the one second of wonder as the camera slides out from the phone washes away as paranoia starts sets in — wondering whether or not the camera with pop-up on its own when its lying idle around in your bag or your pocket.<br /><br />It’s not a far-fetched theory considering that this scenario already played on the Vivo NEX devices where the camera started to pop-up <a href="https://wccftech.com/vivo-nex-pop-up-camera-rises-itself/">on its own</a> without any prompting by the user.<br /><br /><strong>Beware the pop-up camera<br /></strong><br />Even if you put technical glitches aside, having any kind of sliding mechanism on a mobile phone may not be structurally sound idea, especially when it comes to one of the most important parts of a phone — its camera. <br /><br />Nokia’s applied similar mechanics to bring about the sliding QWERTY keyboard on the Nokia N97, which was a <a href="https://www.gsmdome.com/nokia-admits-that-the-n97-is-a-failure-promises-not-to-do-it-again">‘regrettable failure</a>’ by the company’s own admission.<br /><br />Let’s start with the fact that having that kind of space open to the elements leaves it vulnerable to all sorts of dangers like <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/the-new-smartphone-from-oneplus-wont-have-an-official-water-resistance-rating-but-the-company-dunked-it-in-water-anyway/articleshow/69169412.cms">water damage</a> or even something as simple as dust getting into the wrong nook and cranny. <br /><br />The <a href="https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/6/19/17478298/oppo-find-x-camera-slider-mobile-technology-2018">kind of casing</a> used on flagship devices, like the OnePlus 7 Pro, makes it difficult to perfectly seal off the sliding area. <br /><br />The phone’s ‘wow’ factor also has an energy cost. The movement might be a lot of fun to look at but it also eats up more power zooming up and down. <br /><br />Unlike the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/this-company-built-the-best-looking-smartphone-weve-ever-seen-even-better-than-the-iphone-take-a-look/articleshow/66852377.cms">Oppo Find X</a>, the OnePlus 7 Pro has a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/someone-used-a-3d-printer-to-spoof-the-fingerprint-sensor-on-the-galaxy-s10-and-its-easier-to-do-than-you-might-think/articleshow/68743865.cms">in-screen fingerprint sensor</a> which marginally reduces the power consumption since you won’t be exclusively dependent on Face ID in order to unlock the phone.<br /><br />And then, there’s the question of reliability. No matter how <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/14/oneplus-7-pro-pop-up-camera-test/">full-proof</a> the mechanism behind OnePlus 7 Pro’s pop-up camera, at the of the day, it may make the phone less durable. Brute force isn’t the only factor that can ruin a good camera.<br /><br />The pop-camera definitely gives OnePlus an edge over <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/oneplus-7-pro-smartphone-is-coming-in-two-variants-of-its-flagship/articleshow/69308453.cms">Samsung, Google and Apple</a> by making the OnePlus 7 Pro stand out among the Pixels and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/5-critical-features-the-iphone-needs-to-keep-up-with-android/articleshow/69164205.cms">iPhones</a> of the world. And, at the end of the day, it does make the HDR 10+ display possible. <br /><br />But, the real question is whether or not the a feature like the pop-up camera will work in OnePlus’ favour or be its downfall — or maybe even have no effect at all?<br /><br /><strong>See also:<br /></strong><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/oneplus-7-pro-smartphone-is-coming-in-two-variants-of-its-flagship/articleshow/69308453.cms">The launch of OnePlus 7 Pro will kick off the ‘Game of Phones’</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/the-new-smartphone-from-oneplus-wont-have-an-official-water-resistance-rating-but-the-company-dunked-it-in-water-anyway/articleshow/69169412.cms">The new smartphone from OnePlus won't have an official water resistance rating, but the company dunked it in water anyway</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/I-consistently-recommend-smartphones-from-a-company-that-few-in-the-US-have-ever-heard-of-over-Apples-iPhones-or-Samsungs-Galaxy-phones-this-is-why/articleshow/69071419.cms">I consistently recommend smartphones from a company that few in the US have ever heard of over Apple's iPhones or Samsung's Galaxy phones - this is why</a><br /><br />

The OnePlus 7 Pro promises some very cool features — but the pop-camera is a little questionable

<p></p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c547b3a84ba0f193552fd04-2109/screen%20shot%202018-11-06%20at%20101059%20am.png" border="0" alt="Oppo Find X" data-mce-source="YouTube/Unbox Therapy"><p class="source"><span>YouTube/Unbox Therapy</span></p><p class="caption">Oppo's Find X.</p></img></div><p></p></div></div><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Chinese phone maker Oppo has got a unique answer to the ugly front camera notch.</strong></li><li><strong>Its new Find X phone features a motorised pop-out camera.</strong></li><li><strong>It's an eye-catching innovation, but the potential drawbacks are obvious.</strong></li></ul><p>It was a shock in 2017 when the iPhone X arrived with a beautiful, near full-screen display, marred by a weird black notch.</p><p>Bezel-free displays are difficult for phone makers to pull off, because the front-facing camera has to be housed somewhere. In Apple's case, it's housed in the notch.</p><p>Apple audaciously leaned into the notch, telling the public it embraced what was clearly a design compromise and aggressively marketing the iPhone X as a full-screen display.</p><p>Such is the luxe power of the iPhone that Android phone makers actually copied the notch into their own full-screen designs. The OnePlus 6 had a notch, as did the Huawei P20 Pro, and the LG G7 ThinQ.</p><p>But one massive Chinese phone manufacturer called Oppo has broken away from the pack and come up with its own solution.</p><p><em><strong>Read more</strong></em>: <em><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/oppo-uk-launch-outsmarted-apple-india-china-2019-1?r=US&amp;IR=T">A massive Chinese phone company that outsmarted Apple in China and India is now heading to the West</a></em></p><p>Oppo officially launched in the UK last month, finally introducing its high-end Find X flagship to the British market for £799 ($1,000).</p><p>Business Insider had about ten minutes with the Find X, and found it fairly obviously inspired by the iPhone X and its successors. The name, the Find X's OLED display, and software features like Portrait Mode all showed Apple-like touches.</p><h2>The Find X has a crazy pop-out camera which means there's no notch on the display</h2><p>But there was one feature that was distinctly un-Apple, and that was the Find X's solution to the notch.</p><p>Oppo's solution was to put the front-facing camera in a motorised pop-out section that automatically opens when you press the camera button. The camera isn't just for photos and selfies, but for 3D facial recognition and O-Moji, Oppo's take on Apple's Animoji.</p><p><strong>Here's the pop-out camera in action - watch the top of the phone:</strong></p><p>The camera appears on its own shelf, and disappears again as soon as you click away from the camera. The movement is surprisingly subtle and evidently designed to be as smooth and unobtrusive as possible.</p><p><strong>Here it is from behind, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRSfvePdhPA">courtesy of YouTuber Marques Brownlee</a>:</strong></p><p><strong>And here's how it looks as you're taking a photo:</strong></p><p><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c54785d0d15f5183e0c8af3-1165/screen%20shot%202019-02-01%20at%20164554.png" border="0" alt="Oppo Find X photo mode" data-mce-source="Shona Ghosh/Business Insider"><p class="source"><span>Shona Ghosh/Business Insider</span></p><p class="caption">The popped-out camera is subtle, but you can see it at the top of the phone.</p></img></div><p></p></div></div></strong></p><p>It's hard to tell how hardy this motorised gimmick is. The phone isn't waterproof, so it isn't clear what would happen if any liquid fell into the slight gap between the camera array and the main smartphone body. Likewise, it's hard to tell whether the mechanism might break if any dust or particles get caught up in it.</p><p>With so little time with the Find X, we couldn't test the pop-up camera's durability by, for example, dropping it from a height.</p><p>And a final practical consideration: how do you buy a protective smartphone cover if the phone keeps changing size?</p><p></p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c547cc20d15f518dd0f2594-1633/screen%20shot%202019-02-01%20at%20170448.png" border="0" alt="Oppo Find X" data-mce-source="Marques Brownlee/YouTube/Shona Ghosh"><p class="source"><span>Marques Brownlee/YouTube/Shona Ghosh</span></p></img></div><p></p></div></div><p>In an in-depth review of the phone, <a href="https://www.techradar.com/uk/reviews/oppo-find-x/2">TechRadar noted</a> the mechanism takes a full second to unfurl and that might slow over time.</p><p>"<span>The sliding drawer also has a tendency to collect pocket lint and dust, which we assume isn't particularly healthy for the handset when it slides back in," the reviewers wrote. "When extended, it also feels a little spongey, offering moderate resistance but a little wobble when handled."</span></p><p>The pop-out camera is certainly eye-catching. At the very least might help Oppo stand out in the crowded UK market, where the iPhone reigns king. 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<br /><ul><li>The size of smartphone markets around the world is shrinking and <keyword id="3658" type="COUNTRY" weightage="20" keywordseo="India">India</keyword> seems to be only market poised to grow.</li><li>Even <keyword id="874458" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Xiaomi">Xiaomi</keyword>, the chinese smartphone manufacturer, is facing trouble with its IPO at home with its stock falling 18% in just three days.</li><li><keyword id="6354427" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="apple">Apple</keyword>, though never wanting to compete at price, may have to rear up for a more competitive market in India.</li><li>More competition in the Indian market may be good news for smartphone consumers since it could indicate cheaper prices in the coming years.</li></ul>Apple’s stock has declined 3% in the since the company’s <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/apple-is-getting-crushed-after-analysts-predict-that-iphone-unit-sales-will-shrink-next-year-which-is-the-same-time-it-will-stop-disclosing-iphone-sales/articleshow/66596569.cms">announcement</a> on January 2 of a sharp slide in the sale of iPhones in <keyword id="1334" type="COUNTRY" weightage="20" keywordseo="China">China</keyword>. The rout in mobile phone sales in China has affected everyone from local brands like Xiaomi to foreign brands like <keyword id="10591" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Samsung">Samsung</keyword>. In fact, Xiaomi faced a loss of $6.2 billion after experts <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-10/xiaomi-woes-deepen-as-three-day-rout-wipes-6-billion-off-stock">projected</a> a further slowdown in China sales. <br /><br />And that may drive these phone makers to the next biggest market, India, which is already a market with hyper competition.<br /><br />At a time when global mobile phone sales are declining, smartphone shipments in India reached an <a href="https://www.counterpointresearch.com/india-smartphone-share/">all-time high</a> in the third quarter of 2018. Top brands in India - including Samsung, Xiaomi, and Oppo - recorded their highest ever shipments in a single quarter during the local festive season, while the holiday sales in US tanked.<br /><br />The falling Indian rupee had made imports more expensive in dollar terms but that did not affect the sales.<br /><br />Despite that Apple's iPhone shipments over 2018 shrank to half of what they were in 2017 according to Counterpoint, making the last year its worse performance since 2014. <br /><br />The smartphone market has <a href="https://www.counterpointresearch.com/global-smartphone-share/">shrunk </a>3% globally and the US market showed an annual decline of 7% in 2018 <a href="https://www.counterpointresearch.com/us-market-smartphone-share/">according</a> to Counterpoint’s report. The same report has said that the Indian market is going to continue to grow while the Chinese and American markets will decline. <br /><br />The official government <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-smartphone-research/china-smartphone-shipments-seen-down-12-15-5-percent-last-year-market-data-idUSKCN1P20X2?feedType=RSS&amp;feedName=technologyNews&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FtechnologyNews+%28Reuters+Technology+News%29">statistics</a> and even <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/08/smartphone-shipments-china/">estimates</a> from Canalys show a fall in sales in China between 12% to 15% in 2018. The Canalys report further predicted that the situation is only going to worsen estimating another 3% decline in 2019 with sales going below 400 million devices for the first time since 2014 in China. <br /><br />The South Korean brand, Samsung, has taken twice the hit. Not only are its own sales down in China but there’s a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/miscellaneous/a-growing-number-of-companies-are-flashing-a-warning-sign-on-chinas-economy/slidelist/67460024.cms">reduced</a> demand for its chips and screens since its the supplier for Apple and other smartphone manufacturers.<br /><br /><strong>India calling<br /></strong><br />As the challenges in US and China mount, it’s an opportunity for Chinese smartphone brands — especially since four of the largest smartphone manufacturers in India are Chinese — in light of the US government’s increased restrictions on companies like Huawei, giving them an additional reason to shift their focus to India.<br /><br />This is great news for Indian consumers as the increased competition is likely to usher in cheaper prices.<br /><br />In India, Samsung and Xiaomi have thrived competing for the top spot for market share. Navkendar Singh and Upasana Joshi from the International Data Corporation <a href="https://venturebeat.com/2018/09/01/chinese-smartphone-makers-are-winning-in-india-the-fastest-growing-market/">told</a> VentureBeat, “A good performance in India could help Xiaomi, OnePlus, Huawei and other Chinese phone makers do better in other global market.”<br /><br />They added, “Those who can sustain and grow their businesses in India prove to the world they can handle large and tough markets.”<br /><br />The ‘Make-in-India’ campaign giving an impetus to foreign manufacturers to set up shop in India is allowing the smartphone brands to keep their <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/made-in-india-apple-iphones-may-get-cheaper-but-they-probably-wont-be-cheap-enough-for-indian-users/articleshow/67285223.cms">prices low</a> with local manufacturing. Even Apple has <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/apples-top-manufacturer-foxconn-will-start-making-higher-end-iphones-in-india-moving-production-out-of-china-amidst-trade-war/articleshow/67275567.cms">announced</a> that it’s going to start assembling its high-end iPhones in India.<br /><br />Jayath Kolla, one of the founders of Convergence Catalyst, <a href="https://venturebeat.com/2018/09/01/chinese-smartphone-makers-are-winning-in-india-the-fastest-growing-market/">feels</a> that the strategy the brands applied goes beyond just local manufacturing.<br /><br />
  
  
  <div type="ExtQuote" text="&quot;Many of the Chinese companies that are dominating the Indian smartphone market were originally the hardware and design partners of Indian smartphone vendors. They understood the market and then weeded out the middlemen. This allowed them to shorten the turnaround time and sell handsets at much lower prices since they no longer had to split the profits among so many parties&quot;" auname="Jayanth Kolla, founder of consulting firm Convergence Catalyst"></div>







<br />But, will high-end phones in India give Apple the fillip in sales it needs? Indians are famous for being penny-wise and the cheaper Chinese models may eat into Apple’s potential sales.<br /><br />Apple’s expensive iPhones already have a measly market share <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/why-iphone-is-losing-the-race-and-apple-needs-to-rethink-its-india-strategy-118072600194_1.html">below</a> 2% in India, and have been steadily trending down. <br /><br />So Tim Cook will probably have to re-think his <a href="https://www.digit.in/mobile-phones/apple-ceo-tim-cook-dismisses-idea-of-cheap-iphones-for-india-wants-cut-in-duties-on-apple-products-s-45725.html">stance</a> on selling iPhone cheaper than what they are, if he wants to make any further headway in the Indian market — maybe pegging its hopes on higher security like its billboard hoarding at CES 2019 seems to suggest.<br /><br /><strong>See also:<br /></strong><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/still-unable-to-bring-apple-stores-to-india-apple-is-planning-flagship-outlets-instead/articleshow/65485724.cms">Still unable to bring Apple Stores to India, Apple is planning flagship outlets instead</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/made-in-india-apple-iphones-may-get-cheaper-but-they-probably-wont-be-cheap-enough-for-indian-users/articleshow/67285223.cms">‘Made-in-India’ Apple iPhones may get cheaper but they probably won’t be cheap enough for Indian users</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/apple-is-failing-spectacularly-in-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-smartphone-markets/articleshow/65007599.cms">Apple is failing spectacularly in one of the world's biggest smartphone markets</a><br /><br /><br /><br />

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