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Nokia 6.1 Plus now available via offline retail stores in India, priced at Rs 15,499

Since launch, the smartphone was only available via Flipkart, and Nokia’s online store. But now, the Nokia 6.1 Plus is being made available via offline stores as well. The Nokia 6.1 Plus was launched in India with a price tag of Rs 15,999. But since then it has been available via e-commerce sites at lower prices. The device will be available via offline channels for Rs 15,499. HMD Global says that the smartphone will be available at all leading retail stores across India.

The phone features a 5.8-inch FHD+ LCD display with 19:9 aspect ratio, and a notch at the top. Under the hood is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset coupled with Adreno 509 GPU. There is only one variant available that comes with 4GB RAM, and 64GB internal storage that can be expanded up to 400GB.

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Sharp allegedly launches world's lightest 6-inch smartphone with Snapdragon 845 SoC

The Sharp Aquos Zero is built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 chipset under the hood. It comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It runs Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box. The smartphone features a 6.2-inch curved OLED Sharp panel with 1440 x 2992 pixels resolution and Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. It is powered by a 3,130mAh battery. The handset is equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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Xolo Era 5X with 5.7-inch HD+ display, 3GB RAM, 13MP front camera launched in India

The Xolo Era 5X comes with a 5.7-inch HD+ display having 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution with 18:9 aspect ratio and 2.5D curved glass. Additionally, the display is protected from minor scratches by a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 on top. Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek Helio A22 12nm processor clocked at 2GHz along with IMG PowerVR GE-class GPU. The phone packs 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage along with support for memory expansion up to 256GB using microSD card.

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Huawei Y9 (2019) with 6.5-inch display, Kirin 710 SoC launched in India: Price, Specifications

Huawei has priced the Y9 (2019) at Rs 15,990 in India for the base model with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage. Huawei Y9 (2019) will be available exclusively via Amazon India, and those buying the smartphone will get boat Rockerz Sports Bluetooth headset worth Rs 2,990 for free. The Phone features a 6.5-inch LCD display with a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels, and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Huawei claims that it is offering a big screen experience since consumers spend more than eight hours every day. Under the hood is an octa-core Kirin 710 chipset clocked at 2.2GHz, coupled with Mali-G51 MP4 and option for 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 with 48-megapixel camera launched: Price, Specifications

The Redmi Note 7 is the first Redmi smartphone to feature a glass back, a waterdrop notch, and uses a 2.5D glass on the front as well as rear. It features a 6.3-inch LCD display with Full HD+ resolution of 2340×1080 pixels, and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC, which is an octa-core processor fabricated using 14nm process with Kryo 260 cores and Adreno 512 GPU.

Xiaomi is offering the Redmi Note 7 in three different storage variants with the base model starting at RMB 999 (around Rs 10,400) in China. This model comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. The variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage is priced at RMB 1,199 (around Rs 12,500) while the 6GB RAM variant with 64GB storage is priced at RMB 1,399 (around Rs 14,500).

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Mobiistar X1 Notch selfie smartphone launched: Price, specifications, features

The dual-SIM smartphone features a 5.7-inch HD+ notched display along with a 2.5D curved glass. Under the hood is a MediaTek Helio A22 chipset. It runs a now-dated Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. It is backed by a 3,020mAh battery. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It is equipped with Face Unlock feature as well as a rear fingerprint sensor.

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Samsung's foldable Galaxy X smartphone to launch alongside Galaxy S10 on February 20

Samsung has confirmed that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will be held on February 20, where it is expected to launch the Galaxy S10 lineup. The launch is being held at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, an iconic venue where Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak introduced the world to Apple II and other iPhone models. Samsung is expected to launch the tenth anniversary Galaxy S model, dubbed the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ and it will include the Korean giant’s first smartphone supporting 5G mobile connectivity. However, a new report is anything to go by then the Galaxy S10 will not be the only major announcement next month.

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ tipped to launch with 7.8mm thick body, 4000mAh battery on February 20

Samsung has already announced an event for February 20 where it will unveil 2019 flagship Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone series. Rumors and leaks around Galaxy S10 have already flooded the internet. Now according to a new information by tipster Ice Universe, Samsung Galaxy S10+ will have a 7.8mm thick body along with 4,000mAh battery.

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Itel A44 Air with Android Oreo (Go Edition) launched in India

The Itel A44 Air is equipped with a 5.45-inch FWVGA+ display with a screen resolution of 960 x 480 pixels. The smartphone is powered by a quad-core SC9832E clocked at 1.4GHz. The phone is backed by a 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, which can be further expanded up to 32GB via microSD card slot. The smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs 4999 and it will be for purchase in the country starting from today.

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Honor 10 Lite with Kirin 710 launched in India: Prices, availability, specifications, features

The Honor 10 Lite features a 6.21-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) display with a waterdrop notch, and 19:5:9 aspect ratio. The handset is powered by an octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710 chipset clocked at 2.2GHz. It comes backed by 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage, which is further expandable up to 512G via microSD card slot.

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Realme 2 goes on sale via Flipkart: Price, features, specifications

The Realme 2 packs a 6.2-inch HD+ resolution display. Realme has incorporated a wide notch, which was one of the most requested features, as per the company. It is powered by a 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset under the hood. The chipset is backed by Adreno 506 GPU for graphics. The device comes with up to 4GB of RAM, and up to 64GB of internal storage. It is fueled by a 4,230mAh battery.

The smartphone comes in two variants, including a 3GB RAM/32GB storage, which is priced at Rs 9,499, and the 4GB/64GB configuration for Rs 10,990.

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Vivo Launches 'Xchange' Programme in India in Partnership With Cashify

Vivo India on Wednesday announced its partnership with Cashify to launch the 'Vivo Xchange' programme. The new trade-in programme is designed to let customers upgrade to a new Vivo smartphone in lieu of their old phones. It works for both existing Vivo customers as well as new customers looking to buy a new Vivo phone. As an introductory offer, customers exchanging their old phones to upgrade to a new Vivo model between January 16 and January 19 will receive an additional Rs. 1,000 bump-up exchange.

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Motorola Razr to Make a Comeback Next Month as a Foldable Smartphone: Report

In its new avatar, the Motorola Razr could be a foldable smartphone with a premium price tag, according to The Wall Street Journal. Lenovo, Motorola's owner, could bring back the Razr smartphone with a foldable display.

The report also states that Lenovo is working with US telecom major Verizon to launch the phone in February. The revamped Motorola Razr may be priced at $1,500 (roughly Rs. 1,04,300). That's quite a high price for a device that screams nostalgia.

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OnePlus 6T can recover upto 70% cost in buyback if they upgrade to next OnePlus variant

OnePlus has today announced the launch of a new programme in India. Dubbed as ‘OnePlus Assured Upgrade’, the programme is currently available on the purchase of OnePlus 6T smartphone.

The new programme can be purchased at an additional cost of Rs 199 and it is available from both Amazon and OnePlus exclusive offline stores. Under this programme, users will get a guaranteed buyback value when the user upgrades to a future OnePlus smartphone. The programme will be available from January 19, 2019, and will end on January 27, 2019.

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LG V40 ThinQ launched in India for Rs 49,990; now available on Amazon

The LG V40 ThinQ sports a 6.4-inch P-OLED Quad HD+ display. The panel is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5. At its core is a 10nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core chipset, paired with an Adreno 630 GPU, 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of inbuilt storage. It runs UX 7.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The smartphone is expected to get the latest Android Pie OS by the second half of 2019. The device offers a 32-bit Quad DAC, IP68 water and dust resistance, and MIL-STD-810G compliance.

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