That’s how we picked. Below are the three TVs we’d buy today, the popular ones we’d skip, and what an extra few thousand rupees gets you if you can stretch.

What actually matters at this price

The software, before anything else. Buy a TV running Fire TV or Google TV, both of which carry Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube and JioHotstar, or Samsung’s Tizen and LG’s webOS if you stretch. The risk at this price is a cheap set running a generic build of Android that hasn’t been licensed: owners of some of these report that Netflix or Prime Video won’t run. “Android TV” on a box from a little-known brand is a warning sign, not a feature.

RAM decides how it feels next year. Budget sets have 1 GB to 1.5 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage, the minimum for a modern smart TV. Lag when you switch apps or turn the TV on is a common complaint from budget TV owners. If two TVs are otherwise close, take the one with more RAM.

Service and warranty are part of the price. A Rs 12,000 TV is only cheap if someone fixes it when it fails. Prefer a brand with a real installation and repair network in your city, and read the panel warranty: the panel is the expensive part, and some brands cover it for two years while others stop at one.

Accept the screen for what it is. At 32 inches, HD Ready looks smooth from about 1.8 m (6 feet) back; sit closer and you’ll start to see the pixel grid. None of our picks has a published brightness figure, so ignore “super bright” badges and keep the TV off the wall opposite a sunny window. Small speakers stay small: more watts mostly means more volume.

Quick answer

• Our pick: Xiaomi Smart TV F 32 (L32MB-FIN), around Rs 12,500. Fire TV with an Alexa remote, 1.5 GB of RAM (the Acer has 1 GB) and Xiaomi’s fast-response service promises. Watch for: the panel warranty is one year, not two.
• Best Google TV: Philips 32PFT6130/94, around Rs 14,600. Google TV with a voice remote, Chromecast, and both a stand and a wall bracket in the box. The trade-off: Philips has stopped making it, so you’re buying the last of the stock.
• Louder Google TV for less: Acer Ultra V Series 32 (AR32QDVGU2841BD), around Rs 12,500. 30 W speakers and Google TV for the same money as the Xiaomi. The risk: the weakest owner ratings of the three, and only 1 GB of RAM.

With about Rs 17,400 to Rs 18,000 to spend, Samsung’s 32-inch adds a second year of panel cover and LG’s adds webOS upgrades. We cover both below.

In this guide

• What the extra money buys: the maths
• Xiaomi Smart TV F 32
• Philips 32PFT6130/94
• Acer Ultra V Series 32
• If you can stretch your budget
• Can you get a 43-inch under Rs 15000?
• Check the model code before you pay
• What owners report
• FAQ
• Which one should you buy?

What the extra money buys: the maths

Xiaomi to Philips: about Rs 2,100. That buys Google TV instead of Fire TV, Chromecast casting from your phone, and a wall bracket in the box. A basic bracket costs only about Rs 250 on its own, so the real premium for the Philips is close to Rs 1,850, and it pays for the platform, not the picture: both are 32-inch HD Ready panels.

Xiaomi to Samsung or LG: about Rs 4,900 to Rs 5,500. Samsung’s H4650F costs about Rs 17,400 on Samsung’s own store, and LG’s 32LB655BPLA about Rs 18,000 on Amazon. That money buys Tizen or webOS and eARC. The panel isn’t sharper.

Running costs are a rounding error. On the energy labels, the Xiaomi uses 54.6 units a year, the Samsung 41 and the LG 59.16. At Rs 8 a unit that’s about Rs 437, Rs 328 and Rs 473 a year. Don’t choose on this.

32 to 43 inches costs about Rs 9,500 more. The cheapest mainstream-brand 43-inch Full HD set, Xiaomi’s L43MB-AFIN, is about Rs 22,000 against Rs 12,500 for the F 32. That sounds steep, but the 43-inch screen has 1.8 times the area, so you pay about the same per square inch (roughly Rs 28 either way). If the room is big enough, the bigger TV is not poor value. It just isn’t available at this budget.

Xiaomi Smart TV F 32 (L32MB-FIN): Our pick

This is the 32-inch we’d buy for most bedrooms and first homes. Fire TV is quick to learn, carries the streaming apps most Indian homes use, and the Alexa remote finds a show faster than typing with arrow keys. With a compatible DTH box, Alexa can also switch between TV channels and apps, which matters in homes where a parent still watches serials on DTH.

It also has more memory than the Acer: 1.5 GB of RAM against 1 GB. Philips doesn’t publish its figure. That won’t make it fast, but it gives the software more room to age. Sound is 20 W with Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X, the usual for this class, and you get two HDMI ports (one with ARC) and AirPlay 2 for casting from an iPhone.

Service is the other reason. Xiaomi promises installation within three hours of the appointment and a technician at home within 24 hours of a service request, 99% of the time. Those are Xiaomi’s own figures, but few budget brands put a number on it at all. Owners rate it 4.1 out of 5 from more than 1,300 ratings on Amazon, with 10% one-star: level with the Philips on stars and well ahead of the Acer.

The compromise is the warranty. The F Series panel is covered for one year only, where most Xiaomi TVs get an extra year on the panel.

Skip it if you dislike Alexa or want Google’s ecosystem and Chromecast; the Philips is the answer then.

Xiaomi Smart TV F 32 (L32MB-FIN) on Amazon India

Philips 32PFT6130/94: Best Google TV

Choose the Philips if your phone is Android and your household already lives in Google’s apps. The remote has a microphone for Google Assistant, and you can cast from YouTube or any Chromecast-ready app on your phone. Bluetooth 5.0 lets you pair wireless headphones for late-night watching, which helps in a shared room.

It also comes with more in the box than the Xiaomi: a table-top stand and a wall-mounting bracket. The picture is the same class as the others, a 32-inch HD Ready panel at 60 Hz, and owners on Amazon mostly praise the picture for a 32-inch. It’s rated 4.1 from about 1,000 ratings, with 11% one-star.

Now the part to weigh. Philips has stopped producing this model, so what’s on sale is remaining stock, and the price can jump or the listing can vanish. Philips also doesn’t publish its RAM, so we can’t promise it’s quicker than the Acer. Two owners describe slow Philips service after a fault. Two reports aren’t a trend, but it’s one reason the Xiaomi stays our pick.

Pay the extra for Google TV and the bracket, not for a better picture.

Philips 32PFT6130/94 on Amazon India

Acer Ultra V Series 32: Louder Google TV for less

The Acer is the one to pick for sound at Rs 12,500. You get Google TV with Chromecast and a voice remote, plus 30 W speakers with Dolby Audio, 10 W more than the Xiaomi at the same price, which helps in a noisy living room. If you want Google TV without paying for the Philips, this is the way.

So why third? Owners like it least. It’s rated 3.6 out of 5 from about 300 ratings, and 23% of them are one-star, more than twice the share of the other two picks. It also has 1 GB of RAM, the floor for this class. Indkal Technologies builds Acer-branded TVs for India on licence. It takes installation and service requests through a phone line and an online form, but doesn’t publish how big its service network is or the warranty term. Book the installation through Acer rather than mounting it yourself: self-installation isn’t covered by the warranty.

Buy it if sound matters more to you than the safest bet, and keep the invoice handy. Stock is thin, so it may sell out.

Acer Ultra V Series 32 (AR32QDVGU2841BD) on Amazon India

If you can stretch your budget

A few thousand more buys a Samsung or an LG. For the full picture between Rs 15,000 and Rs 20,000, see our guide to smart TVs under Rs 20000. Our call: Samsung if you want the longer panel cover and the lowest power use, LG if you want webOS updates and Bluetooth headphones.

Samsung UA32H4650FUXXL, about Rs 17,400 on Samsung’s store. Tizen, 20 W, eARC and the lowest energy use here (41 units a year, three stars). Samsung covers it for two years, with the second year on the panel only. It’s out of stock on Amazon right now, so buy it from Samsung or wait for the Amazon listing to return. Its sibling, the UA32H4610FUXXL, adds Bluetooth and a three-year comprehensive warranty offer for about Rs 18,000 on Samsung’s store.

LG 32LB655BPLA, around Rs 18,000. webOS 26, eARC and Bluetooth for headphones, and LG advertises up to five years of webOS upgrades for this range under its Re:New programme. The speakers are only 10 W, its energy label is one star, and LG covers it for one year. The cheaper 32LB650BPLA is the same TV without Dolby Atmos; it’s about Rs 16,000 on LG’s store but unavailable on Amazon.

Can you get a 43-inch under Rs 15000?

Not one we’d recommend. The cheapest 43-inch on Amazon right now is the VW VW43AQ3, sold as Full HD, at about Rs 14,500. It runs plain Android TV, and owners of this TV and its 32-inch sibling report that Netflix isn’t supported or that Prime Video shows up but won’t play. Visio World, the brand behind VW, doesn’t list this model on its own website, so we can’t confirm its specs or warranty either.

The cheapest 43-inch we’d buy is Xiaomi’s L43MB-AFIN Google TV at about Rs 22,000. If a 32-inch is too small for your room, save up for that rather than gambling on the VW. The same goes for VW’s Rs 10,000 32-inch Google TV, the VW32F1: no official spec sheet exists for it, and one of its top reviews, marked helpful by a dozen buyers, says there was no service at all.

Check the model code before you pay

Look-alike names hide different TVs, often on the same Amazon page:

• Xiaomi L32MB-FIN is the F 32 with Fire TV and 1.5 GB of RAM. L32MB-AIN is the A Series with Google TV and 1 GB, and L32MB-APIN is the A Pro QLED. Both Google TV models are out of stock on Amazon right now.
• Samsung UA32H4650FUXXL and UA32H4610FUXXL look identical on paper (32-inch HD, 20 W, Tizen) but differ in warranty and Bluetooth.
• LG 32LB655BPLA has Dolby Atmos; the 32LB650BPLA doesn’t. Both are HD Ready, whatever the “Full HD” in some page titles says.
• VW VW32AQ3 carries “Full HD” in its Amazon title and 1366 x 768 in its own bullet points. Treat it as HD Ready at best.

What owners report

The pattern across Amazon reviews and YouTube comments is consistent, even if each report is one person’s experience.

• Lag, not picture, is what owners complain about. Owners of budget sets from several brands describe slow app switching, and an F 32 owner says theirs got slower to wake after a year.
• Service comes up almost as often. A widely liked comment under a budget-TV comparison asks reviewers to treat after-sales service as the main criterion. The angriest one-star reviews for VW and Philips are about slow or missing repairs after a fault.
• Check the remote in the first year. One F 32 owner’s remote buttons failed after a year; that’s what Xiaomi’s service promise is for.
• Earlier Xiaomi Fire TVs have fans. One owner of an earlier Xiaomi Fire TV 32, in a comment with 23 likes, calls it bright, fast and loud.

FAQ

Is 1 GB of RAM enough for a smart TV? It works, but it’s the minimum: expect a pause when switching apps, and more as the software grows. The Xiaomi F 32 has 1.5 GB.

HD Ready or Full HD at 32 inches? HD Ready is fine if you sit back. On a 32-inch HD Ready screen, each pixel is about half a millimetre tall, and with normal eyesight you stop seeing individual pixels from about 1.8 m away. Sit closer than that and a 32-inch Full HD set would look sharper. A 43-inch Full HD set has almost the same pixel size as a 32-inch HD Ready one, so moving up buys a bigger picture, not a sharper one.

Fire TV or Google TV? Both run the main Indian streaming apps. Fire TV puts Amazon’s content and Alexa first and lets you control a compatible DTH box by voice. Google TV suits Android phone users, with Chromecast and Google Assistant. Pick the one your household already uses.

Do I need a smart TV if my JioFiber or Airtel box already has OTT apps? Not strictly. If the box already runs the apps you watch, the TV is just a screen and any of these will do. A smart TV still helps if the box is slow, shared or in another room.

Is a stand or wall bracket included? It depends on the brand. The Xiaomi F 32 comes with two table-top stands and screws but no wall bracket. The Philips includes both a stand and a wall bracket, though one owner had to arrange their own, so check at delivery. For the Acer, a bracket isn’t confirmed for this model, so ask when you book Acer’s installer.

Which budget brand has the best service? Xiaomi is the only one here that publishes response times: installation within three hours and a home visit within 24 hours, 99% of the time. Samsung covers the H4650F’s panel for two years, and its H4610F sibling carries a three-year comprehensive warranty offer. Acer doesn’t publish its warranty term or service network. VW claims 550+ service centres, but its reviews include complaints of no service at all.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the Xiaomi Smart TV F 32 (L32MB-FIN). At around Rs 12,500 it has the best mix of software, memory, service promises and owner ratings you can get under 15k.

Spend about Rs 2,100 more on the Philips 32PFT6130/94 if you want Google TV, Chromecast and a bracket in the box, and buy it soon, because the stock won’t be replaced. Pick the Acer Ultra V Series 32 only if louder speakers matter more than the safest bet.

And if you can find about Rs 5,000 more than the Xiaomi, the Samsung’s two-year panel cover makes it the safer long-term buy. Don’t stretch the other way, to a 43-inch from an unknown brand, just to get a bigger screen for Rs 15000.

Last updated: October 2026

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If you’re wondering who makes Kodak TVs in India: all three brands are licensed here by one company, SPPL, and the three sets list near-identical specs, the same MRP of Rs 54,999 and the same Flipkart seller. So the real question isn’t which badge. It’s whether any of them beats the 55-inch TVs you can already buy on Amazon for similar money.

The Kodak, Thomson and Blaupunkt renders share the same frame, stand and spec badges; only the logo panel and screen image change. No zone count appears beside the “Local Dimming Series” badge.

What you get for about Rs 36000

• A Mini LED backlight behind a quantum-dot panel. Mini LED only beats an ordinary QLED in dark scenes if the backlight dims in zones. The renders carry a “Local Dimming Series” badge, but no zone count, so how well it dims is unknown.
• Dolby Vision at 550 nits, plus HDR10+ on the Thomson and Blaupunkt. Netflix streams in Dolby Vision and Prime Video in either, so you get each app’s best version, though 550 nits is modest for HDR highlights.
• 80 W from four speakers, with Dolby Atmos. That’s a lot of volume for the price, but no bass unit is listed.
• Google TV with 32 GB of storage and Chromecast built in.

The catch

• The “120Hz” is HSR on a 60Hz panel. Thomson and Blaupunkt list it as HSR, and Kodak’s matching spec set points the same way. HSR halves the vertical resolution to accept 120Hz, so a PS5 or Xbox in 120fps mode drops below full 4K. Films, shows and cricket aren’t affected.
• Two HDMI ports. A set-top box and a console fill both, leaving nothing for a soundbar on HDMI ARC.
• The ratings aren’t for this TV. Thomson’s and Blaupunkt’s 4.3 stars come mostly from their 2025 65- and 75-inch Mini LED sets. Thomson’s versions of those have 288 and 540 dimming zones, 1,500 nits and 108 W, so the 55-inch is a cut-down sibling. Kodak’s listing has no ratings yet.
• A one-year warranty on all three, for a new model with no track record.

Verdict: skip them for now and buy one of these instead

Until someone measures the dimming and brightness, these are spec sheets, not proven TVs. These three are safer buys, the first two for about the same money:

• Lowest price: Xiaomi FX Pro QLED 55 (L55MB-FPIN), around Rs 35,500. About Rs 600 less than the Kodak or Thomson, with a long Amazon track record. You give up Dolby Vision and more than half the speaker power (34 W against 80 W), and get Fire TV instead of Google TV.
• Dolby Vision, big sound and a long warranty: Vu Vibe DV (55VIBE-DV), around Rs 39,000. About Rs 2,900 more keeps Dolby Vision and Google TV and adds an 88 W built-in soundbar and a three-year warranty. It is a plain QLED at 400 nits, so don’t expect Mini LED contrast.
• If Mini LED matters: TCL 55Q6C, around Rs 60,000. About Rs 24,000 more buys Mini LED dimming the maker confirms, a real 120Hz panel with HDMI 2.1, Dolby Vision IQ and Onkyo 2.1 sound with a bass unit.

Still set on a Mini QD? Buy whichever badge is cheapest on the day, since nothing on paper meaningfully separates them. For more options, see our best 55-inch 4K TVs under Rs 60000 and our guide to TVs with multiple HDMI ports.

Last updated: October 2026

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So the best smart TV under Rs 20000 comes down to one honest choice: a well-made 32-inch from LG or Samsung, or a 43-inch from a brand that publishes no specifications and has a worrying share of one-star ratings. For most rooms we’d take the 32-inch. If the TV is the main screen in a big living room, we’d stretch Rs 2,000 for the right 43-inch rather than gamble. Here’s how to decide.

What actually matters when buying

Size first, resolution second. A 43-inch screen has 81% more area than a 32-inch, and that is the difference you’ll notice every day. Resolution matters far less at this size than spec sheets suggest, because from a few metres away your eyes can’t see the extra pixels. Measure from your bed or sofa to where the screen will be before you choose.

Software decides how the TV ages. Google TV has the biggest app store and built-in Chromecast. Samsung’s Tizen adds free internet channels through Samsung TV Plus. Neither LG nor Samsung commits to a number of OS upgrades for these models, so pick the system you like using today. If you want to cast from your phone or talk to the remote, our guide to TVs with Google Assistant and Chromecast explains what each one supports.

Speakers are small, so plan for a soundbar. The LG has 10 W speakers, the Samsung and Xiaomi 20 W. That’s fine for news and serials in a bedroom, thin for cricket in a big hall. An HDMI eARC port lets a soundbar run off the TV remote, and Bluetooth lets you add wireless headphones; see our TVs with multiple HDMI ports and Bluetooth TVs guides.

Don’t pay for brightness claims. None of these TVs comes with a published peak-brightness figure, and none is built for a sun-facing room. Put the TV on a wall away from the window, or draw the curtains for afternoon cricket.

Warranty and service matter more than features. Check how long the panel is covered and whether the brand has a service centre in your town before you compare anything else.

Quick answer

• Our pick: LG 32LB655BPLA, around Rs 18,000. webOS 26, LG’s point-and-click Magic Remote and an eARC port, from a big brand. The trade-off: HD Ready, and the weakest speakers here.
• Three-year warranty: Samsung UA32H4610FUXXL, around Rs 19,500. Three years of comprehensive cover and lower energy use than the LG or Xiaomi. Watch out: it’s about Rs 1,500 cheaper on Samsung’s own store than on Amazon.
• Spend less: Philips 32PFT6130, around Rs 14,600. Google TV, three HDMI ports and Bluetooth for about Rs 3,400 less than the LG. The risk: Philips has stopped marketing it, so stock may not last.
• If you need 43 inches: Xiaomi A 43 (L43MB-AFIN), around Rs 22,000. The cheapest big-brand 43-inch, with Full HD and Google TV. The catch: it is about Rs 2,000 over budget.

In this guide

• 32 or 43 inches: the maths
• LG 32LB655BPLA
• Samsung UA32H4610FUXXL
• Philips 32PFT6130
• Xiaomi A 43
• Why we skipped the 43-inch TVs under Rs 20,000
• Check the model code before you pay
• What owners report
• Other models we considered
• FAQ
• Which one should you buy?

32 or 43 inches: the maths

A 32-inch screen is about 71 x 40 cm. A 43-inch is about 95 x 54 cm, which is 81% more picture. Another way to see it: a 43-inch watched from 2.5 m fills the same part of your view as a 32-inch watched from about 1.9 m.

Resolution is the smaller question. Each screen has a distance beyond which normal eyesight can’t see individual pixels, and past that point extra resolution adds nothing:

If your bed or sofa is 2 to 3 m from the TV, a 32-inch HD Ready screen and a 43-inch Full HD screen both look sharp. A 4K panel on a 43-inch only shows more detail than Full HD if you sit closer than about 1.7 m. So don’t stretch for 4K at this budget. Stretch for size, if your room needs it.

Now the money. Going from our LG pick to the Xiaomi 43-inch costs about Rs 4,000 more for 81% more screen. Running it costs little extra: at Rs 8 a unit, the Xiaomi’s energy label puts its running cost at an estimated Rs 680 a year against Rs 473 for the LG, a difference of about Rs 207. The Samsung’s label works out to about Rs 360 a year.

Our rule: if the TV is for a bedroom, a study or a parent’s room, or you sit within about 2 m, buy a good 32-inch and keep the change. If it is the main TV and the sofa is 2.5 m or more away, a 43-inch is worth the extra Rs 2,000 over our 20k ceiling, as long as it comes from a brand that will fix it.

LG 32LB655BPLA: Our pick

This is the 32-inch we’d buy for most homes, because it gets the things you live with right. It runs webOS 26, and the LB655 is the version of LG’s 32-inch that comes with the AI Magic Remote: you point it at the screen like a mouse, which makes typing a search into YouTube far less painful than tapping arrow keys. It also supports Google Cast and AirPlay, so Android phones and iPhones can both throw videos to it.

The connections are better than the price suggests. One of the two HDMI ports supports eARC, so a soundbar later will work off the TV remote. You also get Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3 for headphones, and Ethernet if your router sits near the TV.

The compromises are real, though. It’s HD Ready (1366 x 768), which is fine from across a bedroom but soft if you sit close. Its 10 W down-firing speakers are the weakest here. One owner finds YouTube and TV-channel audio weak next to music played from a pen drive. It has a single USB port, and LG covers it for a year, with 12 months on the panel.

At around Rs 18,000 it costs about Rs 1,500 less than the Samsung on Amazon and about Rs 3,400 more than the Philips. The extra over the Philips buys the better remote, eARC, newer software and a bigger brand behind it.

LG 32LB655BPLA on Amazon India

Samsung UA32H4610FUXXL: Three-year warranty

Buy the Samsung if peace of mind matters more than the remote in your hand. It comes with a free three-year comprehensive warranty: one year standard plus two years extended. That’s three times LG’s cover. The offer carries an asterisk, so check the terms apply to your seller before you pay.

It’s a simple, sensible TV. You get an HD Ready screen, 20 W of sound (double the LG’s), Tizen with Samsung TV Plus free channels, and Alexa or Google Assistant. Like the LG, it has two HDMI ports with eARC and Bluetooth. Its 3-star BEE label rates it at 45 units a year, the lowest of the picks with a published label.

What you give up: the pointer remote and a second USB port. It launched in August, so it has no Amazon ratings yet. And mind the price. It’s around Rs 19,500 on Amazon but about Rs 18,000 on Samsung’s own store, so compare both before you order.

Samsung UA32H4610FUXXL on Amazon India

Philips 32PFT6130: Spend less

If Rs 15,000 is your real ceiling, this is the one to look at. You get Google TV with the Play Store and Google Assistant, an HD Ready screen, and Dolby Audio. It has three HDMI ports (one with ARC for a soundbar), two USB ports and Bluetooth 5.0: more HDMI ports than any other pick. A wall bracket comes in the box.

Owners rate the 6100 series 4.1 out of 5 from about 1,000 ratings on Amazon, with 11% one-star. That’s ordinary for a budget TV, not alarming.

Two things to know. Philips TVs in India are made and sold under licence by TPV, not by Philips itself. And Philips has stopped marketing this model, so it may sell out. For more choices at this price, see our guide to the best smart TVs under Rs 15000.

Philips 32PFT6130 on Amazon India

Xiaomi A 43: If you need 43 inches

This is the 43-inch we’d stretch for. At around Rs 22,000 it’s about Rs 2,000 over budget, and it’s the cheapest 43-inch on Amazon from a big brand with a full spec sheet. Xiaomi’s own store sometimes takes Rs 1,500 off for HDFC or ICICI credit-card EMI, which brings it close to Rs 20,000.

It’s Full HD, which is all a 43-inch needs from 2 m and beyond, and it runs Google TV with Xiaomi’s PatchWall and Xiaomi TV+, which adds more than 250 free live channels. Sound is 20 W with Dolby Audio and DTS:X. You get two HDMI ports, two USB ports, dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. Xiaomi doesn’t say whether an HDMI port supports ARC, so check before you buy a soundbar for it. It’s 95.5 cm wide and needs about 21 cm of depth on its feet, so measure the top of your TV unit.

The weak spot is memory: 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage leave little room for extra apps, so install only what you use. It rates 4.0 from 578 Amazon ratings, with 13% one-star. Xiaomi’s own service figures: 99% of installations within three hours of the appointment and 99% of engineer visits within 24 hours, across more than 19,400 pincodes.

Skip it for a bedroom. From 1.5 m, a 32-inch is the more comfortable size and the LG costs about Rs 4,000 less.

Xiaomi A 43 (L43MB-AFIN) on Amazon India

Why we skipped the 43-inch TVs under Rs 20,000

You can buy a 43-inch under Rs 20,000 on Amazon. We wouldn’t, and here’s why.

VW 43JQ1, around Rs 20,000. VW sells it as a 4K QLED running JioTele OS, Jio’s own TV software, which carries Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube and JioHotstar but has a far smaller app store than Google TV. Visio World doesn’t list this model on its own website, so there’s no official spec sheet to hold it to. And 31% of its Amazon ratings are one-star, with several owners describing sets that died within months and warranty visits that never came. VW does claim more than 550 service centres.

VW 43GQ2, around Rs 23,000. The better-rated VW, a 4K Google TV with 15% one-star ratings across its sizes. It also lacks a page on VW’s site, and at this price the Xiaomi is the safer 43-inch.

NU and Noble Skiodo 43-inch Full HD sets, Rs 15,400 to Rs 20,000. Too few ratings to judge (nine and none), and the NU’s listing says Google TV in the title but Android 11 in the details.

Philips 43PFT6130. This is the one we’d watch for. It’s a Full HD Google TV with three HDMI ports (one eARC) and Bluetooth, from the same series as our Philips pick, and Philips still lists it as a current model. It’s out of stock on Amazon right now. If it returns under Rs 20,000, it becomes the 43-inch to buy at this budget.

Check the model code before you pay

One digit changes what’s in the box:

• LG 32LB655BPLA comes with the AI Magic Remote and Dolby Atmos. The 32LB650BPLA (about Rs 16,000 on LG’s store, out of stock on Amazon) and 32LB651BPLA have a standard remote and no Atmos. The 32LB653BPLA has Atmos but the standard remote. Check that the Magic Remote is listed in the box contents.
• Samsung UA32H4610FUXXL has the three-year warranty and Bluetooth. Its twin, the UA32H4650FUXXL, has the same picture and sound but two years of cover (the second year on the panel only) and no Bluetooth. On Samsung’s store the H4610 costs only about Rs 590 more, which is worth it for the extra year alone. The H4650 is out of stock on Amazon.
• TCL 32S4K is HD Ready, even though its Amazon title says Full HD. TCL’s Full HD 32-inch in India is the 32S5K.
• Some LG product names for the LB655 read “Full HD”. The panel is 1366 x 768: it’s HD Ready.

What owners report

Installation can take longer than delivery. One LG buyer waited more than ten days for the technician; another couldn’t get the table stand sent at all. Samsung owners say only one of the table stand or the wall mount comes free. Before you order, decide where the TV goes and ask the brand which mounting is included.

Some budget TVs start slowly. One TCL owner mentions a sluggish first few minutes after the TV boots, and little free storage. Turn on quick-start or standby modes if your TV offers them, and don’t fill it with apps you won’t use.

Service is where cheap TVs differ most. Several commenters say they would pay more for LG or Samsung purely for after-sales service. One TCL owner whose panel developed lines after ten months says the brand’s third-party technician blamed “external impact”. Keep the invoice, register the TV with the brand, and photograph the panel on installation day.

Other models we considered

TCL 32V5C, around Rs 19,500. A popular Full HD 32-inch QLED, rated 4.0 from about 2,800 ratings shared with its 40-inch sibling, 12% of them one-star. We’d like to recommend a Full HD 32-inch, but TCL India doesn’t list this model, and its listing contradicts itself on speaker power (24 W in the title, 28 W in the details). We can’t tell you exactly what you’d get.

TCL 32S4K, around Rs 19,000. An HD Ready QLED Google TV with Wi-Fi 4 and no eARC, for more than the LG.

Toshiba 32V35RP, around Rs 17,500. VIDAA software and 24% one-star ratings. The LG is the better buy for Rs 500 more.

Samsung UA43F5650FUXXL. The Samsung 43-inch Full HD costs about Rs 23,000 on Samsung’s store and is out of stock on Amazon. Worth a look if Samsung service matters and you can stretch further than the Xiaomi.

FAQ

Should I buy a 32-inch or a 43-inch TV under Rs 20000? For a bedroom or any seat within about 2 m, a 32-inch from LG or Samsung. For a main living-room TV watched from 2.5 m or more, a 43-inch, but expect to pay about Rs 22,000 for one from a brand with a proper service network.

Is HD Ready good enough on a 32-inch TV? Yes, if you sit more than about 1.8 m away. Beyond that, normal eyesight can’t see the pixels on a 32-inch HD screen, and a Full HD panel looks no sharper. Closer than that, Full HD does look crisper.

Which is better: Google TV, webOS, Tizen or JioTele OS? Google TV has the biggest app store and built-in Chromecast. webOS gets LG’s pointer remote and supports both Google Cast and AirPlay. Tizen adds Samsung TV Plus free channels. JioTele OS is new and carries the main streaming apps, but its app store is much smaller.

Can I watch TV channels without a set-top box? Partly. Samsung TV Plus and Xiaomi TV+ stream free internet channels over Wi-Fi, but they aren’t your DTH package. For regular channels you still connect your set-top box to an HDMI port.

Is the stand or wall mount included? Not always both. Samsung owners report getting one or the other, and the Philips 32PFT6130 includes a wall bracket. Ask before the installer arrives.

Why have TV prices gone up so much? Prices have climbed all year. TCL’s 32-inch V5C, about Rs 19,500 today, went for between Rs 11,000 and Rs 12,000 in earlier sales, and one commenter blames memory-chip costs. Sale prices still swing, so if you aren’t in a hurry, set a price alert.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the LG 32LB655BPLA. At around Rs 18,000, it gives you the best remote, eARC and modern software from a brand you can get fixed, and from across a bedroom you won’t miss Full HD.

Choose the Samsung UA32H4610FUXXL if three years of cover is worth more to you than the Magic Remote, and buy it wherever it’s cheaper. If Rs 15,000 is the limit, the Philips 32PFT6130 is the sensible Google TV.

If this is the family’s main TV and the sofa sits across a big room, don’t buy a 43-inch just because it fits under Rs 20,000. Spend about Rs 2,000 more on the Xiaomi A 43, or watch for the Philips 43-inch to come back in stock.

Last updated: October 2026

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Most of those labels don’t change what you get at this size. A few things do: the backlight, the software you’ll use every day, the speakers, and what the brand leaves out of the box. We picked the best 43-inch smart TV in India for each budget on that basis, using current Amazon prices and the makers’ own spec sheets.

What actually matters when buying

Buy 4K, even at 43 inches. Full HD has almost no price advantage left. Xiaomi’s Full HD model costs about Rs 3,000 less than its 4K sibling, and Samsung’s Full HD set sells within about Rs 1,000 of its 4K one. The 4K versions also add a third HDMI port and more speaker power, and Xiaomi’s 4K model adds the eARC port a soundbar needs.

HDR badges are formats, not brightness. HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HLG tell you which signals a TV can read. They don’t tell you how bright the highlights get, and none of our six picks has a published peak brightness. Dolby Vision is nice to have for streaming, but don’t pay extra for the badge alone.

The backlight is the real picture upgrade. QLED puts a quantum-dot film in front of an ordinary LED backlight: richer colour, same blacks. Mini LED uses many small LEDs that can dim in zones, which is what lifts contrast in a dark room. At 43 inches, brands rarely publish how many zones they use, so treat Mini LED as a step up rather than a promise of OLED-like blacks.

Ignore “120Hz” at this size. None of the TVs in this guide has a 120 Hz panel at 43 inches. The “120Hz” on Xiaomi and Samsung marketing applies to bigger sizes or to frame-doubling modes, not to the 43-inch panel. For a PS5 or Xbox, look for ALLM (automatic game mode) and VRR instead.

Pick the software first. Google TV (Xiaomi X Series, Sony) has Google’s app store and built-in casting from Android phones. Fire TV (Xiaomi FX Pro) is built around Amazon’s services and Alexa. Samsung’s Tizen and LG’s webOS run their own app stores, and both brands promise years of OS upgrades. If your family already lives in Google’s or Amazon’s world, that tips the decision. Our guide to TVs with Google Assistant and Chromecast goes deeper.

Check the box and the warranty. Several popular 43-inch TVs ship with no table stand, so budget for a wall mount. Warranties range from one year to three years comprehensive, and panel cover is the part that matters: the panel is the expensive repair, and a nearby service centre counts as much as the years on paper.

Quick answer

• Our pick: Samsung UA43UE86AHULXL, around Rs 29,500. 4K with HDR10+, 30 W speakers, ALLM and VRR for consoles, and up to seven years of OS upgrades. Mind the gaps: no Dolby Vision and no stand in the box.
• Budget 4K: Xiaomi X Series 43 (L43MB-AIN), around Rs 25,000. Google TV with Dolby Vision and 30 W sound for Rs 4,500 less. The compromise is 8 GB of storage.
• QLED for less: Xiaomi FX Pro QLED 43 (L43MB-FPIN), around Rs 27,000. Quantum-dot colour and 32 GB of storage. You accept Fire TV, HDR10+ only and a one-year warranty.
• Best picture: Samsung UA43M71HAULXL, around Rs 40,800. A Mini LED backlight and three years of comprehensive warranty. What’s missing: a published dimming-zone count.
• Premium pick: Sony BRAVIA 2 II K-43S22BM2, around Rs 47,000. The best owner ratings here and four HDMI ports. It costs Rs 17,500 more than our pick, with a plainer HDR spec.
• For webOS fans: LG 43NU870BPLA, around Rs 32,000. Dolby Atmos and a stand in the box. Watch for the highest share of one-star ratings among our picks.

In this guide

• What each step up buys
• Samsung UA43UE86AHULXL
• Xiaomi X Series 43
• Xiaomi FX Pro QLED 43
• Samsung UA43M71HAULXL
• Sony BRAVIA 2 II K-43S22BM2
• LG 43NU870BPLA
• What owners report
• Check the model code before you pay
• Other models we considered
• FAQ
• Which one should you buy?

What each step up buys

At 43 inches the prices sit close together until you reach Mini LED and Sony, so it pays to know what each jump buys.

• Full HD to 4K: about Rs 3,000. Xiaomi’s Full HD A Series costs around Rs 22,000 and its 4K X Series around Rs 25,000. The extra buys four times the pixels (3840 x 2160 against 1920 x 1080), Dolby Vision, a third HDMI port with eARC, and 30 W instead of 20 W of sound. That’s the easiest Rs 3,000 in this guide.
• Budget 4K to our pick: about Rs 4,500. The Samsung adds HDR10+, VRR for consoles and a longer OS-upgrade promise, and it has the better owner record. You give up Dolby Vision, Google TV and the stand in the box.
• Our pick to Mini LED: about Rs 11,300. The M71H’s Mini LED backlight is the biggest picture upgrade here on paper, and the price also buys two extra years of comprehensive warranty.
• Our pick to Sony: about Rs 17,500. The money buys a fourth HDMI port, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding, and Sony’s strong owner ratings. It does not buy a more advanced panel on paper.

Running costs are small. The LG is rated at 138.85 units a year, an estimated Rs 1,100 a year at Rs 8 per unit.

Samsung UA43UE86AHULXL: Our pick

This is the 43-inch TV we’d buy for most homes. Samsung’s 2026 Crystal UHD gets the basics right: a 4K panel with HDR10+, 30 W of speakers, three HDMI ports including eARC for a soundbar, and ALLM and VRR so a console switches to game mode on its own. Samsung promises OS upgrades for up to seven years from 2026, the longest commitment here, so the apps should keep working well into the TV’s life.

It also has one of the better owner records on Amazon, at 4.3 stars from 857 ratings and 10% one-star.

Two things to plan for. There’s no table stand in the box, only VESA 200 x 200 mounting points, so buy a wall mount or a stand with it. And there’s no Dolby Vision. For that format, the Xiaomi X Series is the cheaper route.

Warranty is one year on the TV plus a second year on the panel.

Samsung UA43UE86AHULXL on Amazon India

Xiaomi X Series 43 (L43MB-AIN): The budget 4K pick

If Rs 25,000 is the ceiling, this is the 4K TV to get. It runs Google TV with Google Cast, reads Dolby Vision and HDR10, and its speakers put out 30 W, the same as the Samsung. You get three HDMI ports with eARC, ALLM for consoles, and a stand in the box, so there’s nothing extra to buy.

The weak spot is storage. 8 GB leaves little room for apps, and the FX Pro below has four times as much. The panel is ordinary LED rather than QLED.

Owners rate it 4.1 from 403 ratings, with 12% one-star. The warranty runs one year, comprehensive.

Xiaomi X Series 43 (L43MB-AIN) on Amazon India

Xiaomi FX Pro QLED 43 (L43MB-FPIN): QLED for less

For about Rs 2,000 more than the X Series, the FX Pro adds a quantum-dot colour layer, 32 GB of storage and HDR10+. Speakers are 30 W, ports match the X Series, and the stand is included. It’s the cheapest QLED we’d buy at this size, rated 4.2 by 2,294 buyers.

The trade is software and warranty. It runs Fire TV, which suits homes already using Alexa and Amazon’s services. Dolby Vision is missing too. And Xiaomi gives the 43-inch only one year of warranty; the free extra year is for the 55-inch.

If you find the X Pro QLED (L43MB-APIN) at a similar price, it’s this TV’s twin running Google TV, and it adds Dolby Vision.

Xiaomi FX Pro QLED 43 (L43MB-FPIN) on Amazon India

Samsung UA43M71HAULXL: The best picture pick

Samsung’s 2026 Mini LED is the TV that 43-inch buyers keep asking about, and it’s the one we’d buy if picture quality comes first. On paper, its Mini LED backlight with local dimming is the biggest picture upgrade on this list. Everything else matches our pick: 30 W speakers, three HDMI ports with eARC, ALLM and VRR, Tizen with up to seven years of upgrades.

The M71H also comes with a three-year comprehensive warranty from Samsung, which is part of what the extra Rs 11,300 over the Crystal UHD buys. Keep the invoice and check that the extended years are registered.

Samsung doesn’t publish how many dimming zones the 43-inch has or how bright it gets. There’s no Dolby Vision, no stand in the box, and this listing has only six ratings so far.

Watch for the M2EH. The UA43M2EHAULXL has the same listed hardware with a shorter, panel-only second year of warranty. Its list price on Samsung’s store is about Rs 34,000, roughly Rs 6,800 below the M71H’s Amazon price. It’s out of stock on Amazon right now, with 4.1 stars from 745 ratings. If it comes back near that price, it’s the better buy.

Samsung UA43M71HAULXL on Amazon India

Sony BRAVIA 2 II K-43S22BM2: The premium pick

The Sony has the strongest owner record of any 43-inch TV here: 4.5 stars from 1,683 ratings with only 6% one-star. It’s also the best connected. You get four HDMI ports with eARC and ALLM, so a set-top box, console and streaming stick can all stay plugged in. Google TV handles casting from Android phones, AirPlay covers iPhones, and the speakers decode Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

The panel spec is modest for the money: HDR10 and HLG only, no Dolby Vision, no VRR and 20 W of sound. You’re paying Rs 17,500 over our pick for Sony’s owner record and connectivity, not for a better panel spec. Warranty is one year.

Two more things before you buy:

• No stand. The S22BM2 ships without one. The K-43S25M2 (around Rs 54,000, Rs 7,000 more) adds a table stand and PS5 auto HDR tone-mapping. Buy that one only if those matter.
• Power-board notice. Certain serial numbers of both models may stop powering on because of a power-board part, and Sony India repairs these free until 30 September 2027. If your TV ever fails to start, check the serial number on Sony’s support site.

Sony K-43S22BM2 on Amazon India · Sony K-43S25M2 on Amazon India

LG 43NU870BPLA: For webOS fans

Pick the LG if you already know and like webOS. The 2026 model runs webOS 26 with up to five years of upgrades, has Dolby Atmos on its 20 W speakers, and three HDMI ports with eARC and ALLM. Unlike the Samsungs and the Sony S22BM2, it comes with a stand.

It’s the hardest of our picks to recommend on value. At about Rs 2,500 more than the Samsung, it has 20 W speakers against the Samsung’s 30 W and reads only HDR10 and HLG. And its owner record is the weakest here: 3.9 stars, with 16% one-star ratings. LG India’s standard TV warranty is one year.

LG 43NU870BPLA on Amazon India

What owners report

We read 300 recent comments on a widely watched Indian 43-inch TV comparison and the top reviews on each Amazon listing. Amazon ratings combine every screen size of a model, so treat them as a brand-and-series signal rather than a 43-inch score.

Samsung’s 43-inch Mini LED has the buzz. Several buyers say they’re happy with its picture and sound. One notes that colours wash out a little when you sit off to the side, so centre the TV where most of the family sits. Another wanted Dolby Vision and Atmos, which it doesn’t have.

Reliability and service matter more than spec sheets. One Mumbai commenter’s old TV stopped working after roughly five years; their technician put the panel failure down to humidity. It’s a single report, not a trend, but it’s why panel cover matters. Our picks range from one year (Sony, LG, Xiaomi) to three years comprehensive (Samsung M71H), and Sony’s free power-board repair programme shows that even the best-rated brand has had a known fault. Check where the nearest service centre is before you pay.

Check the model code before you pay

• Samsung UA43UE86AHULXL (2026) is not the UA43UE86AFULXL (2025). The UA43UE84AHULXL has the same 2026 spec, while the 2025 UA43UE81AFULXL drops to 20 W speakers.
• Samsung QA43QN70HAULXL is Samsung’s Neo QLED, with 20 W speakers, not a cheaper Mini LED.
• Xiaomi L43MB-FPIN (FX Pro, Fire TV, no Dolby Vision) and L43MB-APIN (X Pro, Google TV, Dolby Vision) look identical. L43MB-AFIN is the Full HD A Series; don’t mistake it for the 4K X Series, L43MB-AIN.
• Sony K-43S22BM2 has no stand; K-43S25M2 includes one.

Other models we considered

Xiaomi FX Mini LED 43 (L43MC-FSMIN). A QD-Mini LED with full-array local dimming and, by Xiaomi’s figure, up to 550 nits. It’s unavailable as a regular Amazon offer right now, it doesn’t read Dolby Vision, and its 15% one-star share is high. Worth a look if it returns near Rs 28,000.

Samsung QA43QN70HAULXL, around Rs 52,000. Samsung’s 43-inch Neo QLED includes a stand, but it has 20 W speakers and no owner ratings yet. The M71H gives you Mini LED for about Rs 11,200 less.

LG 43QNED70BLA. LG’s 2026 Mini LED with Dolby Atmos and a stand, but HDR10 and HLG only. It’s unavailable on Amazon right now.

TCL 43T6D, around Rs 33,000. A Dolby Vision QLED Google TV, but TCL India has no spec page for it and the speaker wattage on the listing doesn’t match TCL’s own sheets elsewhere. We’ll revisit when TCL documents it.

Philips 43PQT8100/94, Hisense 43E75Q and TCL 43P71K. All three appear on other lists. None has an Amazon buy box today, and the Hisense isn’t on Hisense India’s site.

Full HD models. Xiaomi’s A Series 43 (around Rs 22,000) and Samsung’s UA43F5600FUXXL (around Rs 28,500) save too little over their 4K siblings to recommend.

FAQ

Is 4K worth it on a 43-inch TV? Yes, mainly because it costs almost nothing extra. The gap is about Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000 within a brand, and the 4K models add an HDMI port and more powerful speakers.

Is a 43-inch TV big enough for a living room? For a bedroom or a small living room, yes. If your sofa is across a large room, a 55-inch makes more sense, and our best 55-inch 4K TVs under Rs 60000 guide picks those.

Which 43-inch TV has Dolby Vision? Among our picks, only the Xiaomi X Series 43. The Samsungs use HDR10+, and the Sony and LG read HDR10 and HLG only.

Samsung Mini LED or Sony BRAVIA 2? For picture and value, the Samsung M71H: a Mini LED backlight, 30 W speakers and three years of comprehensive warranty for about Rs 6,200 less. Choose the Sony for its better owner ratings, a fourth HDMI port and Dolby Atmos.

Is the built-in sound enough? For a bedroom, yes: the Samsung and Xiaomi picks have 30 W. For films in a living room, add a soundbar on the eARC port, or see our guide to TVs with Bluetooth for wireless audio.

Which 43-inch TV is best for a PS5? The Samsung UA43UE86AHULXL: it has ALLM, VRR and HGiG at the lowest price here. Sony’s K-43S25M2 adds PS5 auto HDR tone-mapping, but costs nearly twice as much. If you need more HDMI ports, see our TVs with multiple HDMI ports.

Do these TVs come with a stand? The Xiaomis and the LG do. Both Samsungs and the Sony K-43S22BM2 don’t, so add a wall mount or stand to the budget.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the Samsung UA43UE86AHULXL. At around Rs 29,500 it’s 4K with HDR10+, 30 W sound, console features and the longest software support here, and owners rate it well. Add a wall mount and you’re done.

If the budget stops at Rs 25,000, or you want Google TV and Dolby Vision, the Xiaomi X Series 43 is the one. If picture quality comes first, stretch to the Samsung UA43M71HAULXL Mini LED, or the M2EH if it comes back near Rs 34,000. Fire TV homes should take the Xiaomi FX Pro QLED; webOS loyalists, the LG. Pick the Sony K-43S22BM2 only if its owner record and four HDMI ports are worth Rs 17,500 to you.

Last updated: October 2026

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It mostly holds up, with one caveat: the air-fry part is the compromise, because a 28 to 30 L cavity can’t crisp as fast as a small basket. So the real question is not only which model to buy, but whether you should buy a combo at all. We do that maths right below the quick answer.

What actually matters when buying

Check what the air-fry mode actually is. IFB is the only brand here that documents a fan and a 200 C setting for its Air Fry mode. LG and Haier ship a dedicated air-fry pan or tray but don’t document a fan or temperature, and LG’s mode runs as an auto-cook menu: you pick the dish and the weight. Older “diet fry” and “healthy fry” modes are low-oil recipe programmes. A documented fan mode, or at least an air-fry tray in the box, is what the premium should buy you.

Capacity is about tray area, not litres. A 30 L oven fits a larger cake tin and a whole chicken on a rotisserie, but crisping works only in a single layer, so the tray size limits a batch more than the cavity does. For a family of four making snacks, 28 L is enough; 30 L earns its place if you roast or bake big.

Plan the counter, not just the cabinet size. Our four picks are about 51 to 54 cm wide and 44 to 51 cm deep. Leave the ventilation gap the manual asks for, keep the top clear, and make sure the door can swing fully open. Use a properly rated wall socket rather than an extension board, because these ovens draw 1,950 to 2,500 W in convection mode.

Read the warranty for the magnetron. The magnetron is the part that makes a microwave a microwave, and it is the expensive repair. Some brands give it nothing beyond the basic one-year warranty; others cover it for three to five years.

All four picks have 900 W of microwave output, so reheating speed isn’t a reason to choose one over another.

Quick answer

• Our pick: IFB 30BRC4, around Rs 19,500. A fan-driven Air Fry mode, 30 L, a motorised rotisserie and a Magic Tawa, with the best owner ratings of any combo you can buy today. Mind the width: 54 cm.
• Best value: IFB 28SC5, Rs 15,800 to Rs 16,800 when in stock. The same Air Fry system in a 28 L oven, without the rotisserie. The downside: it’s out of stock on Amazon and IFB right now.
• 30 L for less: Haier HIL3001ARSB, around Rs 17,500. An air-fry tray, a crispy plate and a rotisserie for about Rs 2,000 less than the IFB. Watch for: the deepest body of the four and the highest share of one-star ratings.
• Premium pick: LG MJEN286UFWF, around Rs 24,000. An Air Fry menu and pan, Wi-Fi recipes and 10 years of cover on its heater. The cost: about Rs 4,500 more than the IFB.

In this guide

• Combo or a separate air fryer: the maths
• IFB 30BRC4
• IFB 28SC5
• Haier HIL3001ARSB
• LG MJEN286UFWF
• Check the model code before you pay
• Other models we considered
• FAQ
• Which one should you buy?

Combo or a separate air fryer: the maths

Before choosing a combo, price the alternative. A widely bought Panasonic 20 L solo microwave costs about Rs 7,100 on Amazon, and a Philips 4.2 L basket air fryer about Rs 4,700. Together that is roughly Rs 11,800. A Midea 20 L solo and a Pigeon Healthifry come to about Rs 7,400.

Set against the Panasonic and Philips pair, the IFB 28SC5 costs around Rs 4,000 to Rs 5,000 more, the Haier about Rs 5,700 more, our pick the 30BRC4 about Rs 7,700 more, and the LG about Rs 12,200 more.

What does that extra money buy? Proper convection baking and grilling: cakes, pizza, cookies and paneer tikka in a full-size cavity, which no 4 L basket fryer can match. You also save a counter spot and a socket.

What do you give up? Crisping speed. A basket fryer blows hot air over food in a drawer about a seventh the size of a 30 L cavity, so it heats up and browns faster. With two appliances you can also reheat rice while the fries cook.

Our rule: if you mostly want crisp snacks and already own a microwave, buy a basket air fryer and stop there. If you are buying your first oven, want to bake, or have room for only one appliance, a combo is worth the premium. And under Rs 15,000, there’s no combo we’d recommend today; buy the pair instead.

IFB 30BRC4: Our pick

The 30BRC4 is the combo we would buy for most homes because its air-fry mode is the real thing on paper: IFB’s Air Fry drives hot air at 200 C with a fan. Around that you get everything else you want from a convection microwave: a 30 L cavity and a motorised rotisserie for tandoori chicken. IFB includes high and low racks plus its Magic Tawa, a crisping plate for anything you want browned underneath.

Owners rate it 4.6 out of 5 from 156 ratings on Amazon, the best score among the combos in stock, with only 6% one-star ratings. IFB covers the magnetron and cavity for three years.

Two things to know. It is 54 cm wide, the widest here, so measure your counter. And check the model code: IFB’s 30BRC2 has no Air Fry mode, and owners report the 30BRC3 doesn’t either. You want the one ending in 4.

At around Rs 19,500, it is about Rs 2,000 more than the Haier and about Rs 3,000 more than the 28SC5. The extra over the 28SC5 buys the rotisserie, the Magic Tawa and 2 L more space. If you will never roast a chicken, save the money.

IFB 30BRC4 on Amazon India

IFB 28SC5: The best value when you can find it

This is the smart money buy. The 28SC5 uses the same Air Fry system as the 30BRC4: hot air up to 200 C, a fan, and twin glass-tube heaters at the top for browning, in a 28 L cavity. It is also by far the most-reviewed oven in this guide, at 4.4 out of 5 from more than 5,600 ratings on Amazon India.

What you give up is the rotisserie and the Magic Tawa. You still get high and low racks and a baking plate, which cover cakes, pizza and air-fried snacks. Warranty is the same as the bigger IFB: one year on the oven and three on the magnetron and cavity.

One owner complaint is worth knowing about: the display doesn’t make it obvious which mode you are in, so keep the manual handy for the first week.

The problem is stock. It sold out on both Amazon and IFB’s own store during the festival sale. If it comes back at Rs 15,800 to Rs 16,800, it is the one to grab.

IFB 28SC5 on Amazon India

Haier HIL3001ARSB: 30 L for less

The Haier gets you the 30 L, air-fry and rotisserie combination for about Rs 2,000 less than the IFB. On paper it is generously equipped. The box has a dedicated air-fry tray, a crispy plate, a high rack and a rotisserie rod, and it bakes up to 230 C, a little hotter than the IFB 30BRC4’s 200 C ceiling. Haier also adds four years of magnetron cover after the first year, the longest of our four picks.

Look past that, though, and it is the riskier buy. Owner ratings are 4.0 from a small base of 55, and 15% are one-star, the highest share among our picks. One owner says cooking times don’t match Haier’s chart, so expect a little trial and error.

Check the fit too. Plan for 52 x 33 x 51 cm, not the smaller size shown on Amazon. That makes it the deepest of our four picks, and at 2,500 W in convection mode it is the one that most needs its own wall socket.

Choose it if 30 L and the rotisserie matter and the IFB is over budget. Otherwise, the IFB is the safer Rs 2,000.

Haier HIL3001ARSB on Amazon India

LG MJEN286UFWF: The premium pick

LG’s latest MJEN286 ovens add an Air Fry menu and an Air Fry pan in the box. Earlier versions, including the MJEN286UBW still on sale, had only Diet Fry, a low-oil auto-programme. The new mode is still an auto-cook programme: you pick from about 60 preset dishes and a weight, and there’s no air-fry temperature to set. The box also has high and low racks and a metal tray, and you get Wi-Fi scan-to-cook recipes on your phone. LG covers its charcoal lighting heater for 10 years (parts only). The manual shows a motorised rotisserie, but LG’s box list leaves out the rotisserie bar, so confirm it’s included before you pay.

The 28 L cavity sits in a body 51 cm wide and 49 cm deep: about 3 cm narrower than the IFB 30BRC4 but 5 cm deeper, so it suits a narrow gap rather than a shallow counter.

So why isn’t it our pick? Price. At around Rs 24,000 it costs about Rs 4,500 more than the IFB 30BRC4, which has a bigger cavity and a better-documented air-fry system. The UFWF’s door glass is tinted rather than clear, and a couple of owners of LG’s charcoal ovens say a dark door makes food hard to see. Its twin, the MJEN286UGWF, has clear glass and is otherwise identical, but today it sells only on LG’s store, for about Rs 26,000.

Choose the LG if you want Wi-Fi recipes, a body narrower than the IFB 30BRC4 and 10 years of parts cover on the heater, or if LG has the better service centre near you. Otherwise the IFB gives you more for less.

LG MJEN286UFWF on Amazon India

Check the model code before you pay

Similar names hide different ovens, and listings sit side by side on Amazon:

• IFB 30BRC4 has Air Fry. The look-alike 30BRC2 does not, and owners report the 30BRC3 doesn’t either.
• LG MJEN286UFWF and MJEN286UGWF have the Air Fry menu and pan. The older MJEN286UBW, still listed at about Rs 20,000, has only Diet Fry.
• LG MJ2887BIUM is a charcoal convection oven with Diet Fry, not Air Fry.

Other models we considered

LG MJ2887BIUM, around Rs 16,500. A 28 L LG convection oven for about Rs 7,500 less than the MJEN286UFWF, but its Diet Fry is a low-oil programme rather than an Air Fry mode. Buy it as an LG convection microwave, not as an air fryer.

Godrej GME 725 CF1 PZ, around Rs 13,500 when available. A 25 L oven whose “healthy air fry” is a low-oil recipe mode rather than a fan air-fry, with a striking warranty offer: five years comprehensive on purchases from April 2026, if you register within 15 days. Godrej’s own page also mentions a one-year warranty, so confirm the terms before paying. It’s out of stock on Amazon right now.

Morphy Richards 23CGAD, around Rs 13,000. The cheapest in-stock oven here whose maker documents an air-fryer mode, with a two-year warranty, though Morphy Richards doesn’t describe a fan or temperature for it. Ratings are a lukewarm 3.5 from only 50 buyers, which keeps it off our main list.

Midea and Samsung. Midea’s new 24 L and 28 L ovens are very cheap, from about Rs 9,000, and are sold “with Air Fry”. Midea India has no product page or manual for them, and the listing describes only an Express Fry preset menu, so the air-fry mode is unverified; early reviews also include faulty units. Samsung’s only current convection model with Slim Fry, the 32 L MC32B7382QC, costs about Rs 36,700 on Samsung’s store and isn’t sold on Amazon India.

FAQ

Is a microwave with an air fryer worth it? Yes, if you’ll also bake and grill. A combo costs Rs 4,000 to Rs 12,200 more than a solo microwave plus a basket fryer, and that buys a full-size convection oven. The maths is above.

Does the air-fry mode crisp like a real air fryer? Not quite. The oven’s cavity is much bigger than a fryer’s basket, so it takes longer to heat up and brown, and it needs food spread in a single layer. Expect it to behave like fan-oven roasting on a tray: slower than a basket, with food turned partway through. We haven’t seen a careful side-by-side test of these ovens against a basket fryer.

What is the difference between Diet Fry, Air Fry and Slim Fry? They are brand names. LG’s Diet Fry is a low-oil auto-cook programme, and its new models add an Air Fry menu and an air-fry pan. IFB’s Air Fry uses a fan at 200 C. Samsung’s Slim Fry combines the grill with hot-air circulation. Look for a documented hot-air mode or a supplied air-fry tray, not the name.

Can I use the metal racks in microwave mode? No. Racks, tawas and air-fry trays are for convection, grill and air-fry modes only. Keep them out of microwave and combination modes, and use glass, ceramic or microwave-safe plastic there.

Will air frying in a microwave raise my electricity bill? Barely. At 1,950 to 2,500 W, a 20-minute convection session uses at most 0.65 to 0.83 units, about Rs 5 to Rs 7 at Rs 8 per unit, and the heater cycles on and off, so the real figure is lower. A 1,500 W basket fryer over the same 20 minutes uses at most about Rs 4.

Which part of the warranty matters most? The magnetron’s. Haier adds four years of magnetron cover after the first year, IFB covers the magnetron and cavity for three years, and LG’s long warranty applies to the charcoal heater, not the magnetron. Keep your invoice and register the product if the brand asks you to.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the IFB 30BRC4. It is the most convincing all-in-one oven you can order right now: a fan-driven Air Fry mode, 30 L, a rotisserie and the best owner ratings of the in-stock picks.

If the IFB 28SC5 is back in stock and you don’t need a rotisserie, save about Rs 3,000 and buy that instead. Pick the Haier HIL3001ARSB only if you want 30 L for less and can live with patchier reviews. Pick the LG MJEN286UFWF if Wi-Fi recipes and the 10-year heater cover are worth Rs 4,500 to you.

And if what you really want is crisp samosas and fries several times a week, skip the combo. A basket air fryer next to the microwave you already own will do that job better for a fraction of the price.

Last updated: October 2026

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Start with room fit and the exact model code, then compare the BEE label and warranty. A small difference in a standardised electricity estimate is not enough to rescue a poor fit or a difficult installation.

What actually matters when buying

Start with the room, not the star count. A 1.5-ton AC may suit a medium-sized room, but floor area alone cannot settle the load. A top-floor room under direct sun, large west-facing windows, poor insulation or a crowded room can ask more of the machine. Check the maker’s room guidance and discuss the actual heat load with the installer. If the room is too demanding, even a 5-star model can spend long hours working hard without making it comfortable.

The BEE label gives you two different ways to think about energy. Annual consumption, in units or kWh per year, is a standardised estimate for that exact rated model. ISEER is an efficiency measure. Neither number describes your next bill by itself: rated and variable cooling capacity, label period and test conditions matter too. Do not assume that the model with the fewest labelled units will always cost less to run in a different room or deliver the strongest cooling.

For the three models here with confirmed annual consumption figures, we use Rs 8 per unit to illustrate AC energy cost. Multiply the label’s annual units by eight, then divide by 12 for a monthly equivalent. That monthly number is an annual average, not a forecast for a particular summer month or your household’s total bill. Your tariff, hours, set temperature, climate, installation and maintenance will change actual use; fixed charges, taxes and other appliances are outside this calculation.

Arrange installation before the box arrives. Confirm who installs an online purchase, what the quoted job includes, and whether extra copper pipe, brackets or electrical work cost more. Ask whether an authorised installation is needed to preserve warranty coverage, and check service availability in your city. Individual service stories can alert you to questions worth asking; they cannot establish how an entire brand will treat your home.

Read warranty terms by component. One year of product cover, several years for the PCB and a longer compressor promise are not interchangeable, and registration or paid service can alter the terms. Noise figures also need context: an indoor low-fan dBA number describes a particular operating state, not every cooling mode. An outdoor-unit figure is a different measurement. Finally, match the full model code on the listing, carton and BEE label. A familiar series name can hide another star rating or model year.

Quick answer

The Carrier Ester Edge Gxi CAI18EE5R36F0 is our all-round pick at around Rs 47,000. It pairs a clear exact-model energy record with long PCB and compressor cover for the money. The catch: no Wi-Fi and only two-way swing. Choose Daikin MTKM50XV16 at around Rs 49,000 if its greater maximum cooling range and documented 31dBA minimum indoor figure matter more than Wi-Fi. Panasonic CS/CU-NU18BKY5WX, also around Rs 49,000, is the connected choice with Matter, Wi-Fi and four-way swing, but shorter PCB and compressor cover.

Blue Star IA518ZXUS is worth considering around Rs 47,500 if its app and configured assistant controls are the reason you are shopping. Without confirmed annual units for this exact model, a monthly cost comparison would be guesswork. The cheaper Cruise CWCVBM-VQ1D185 stays a conditional mention until you can verify its physical energy label and written warranty terms.

In this guide

• Carrier Ester Edge Gxi CAI18EE5R36F0
• Daikin MTKM50XV16
• Panasonic CS/CU-NU18BKY5WX
• Blue Star IA518ZXUS
• Cruise CWCVBM-VQ1D185
• Which one should you buy?

These are approximate purchase prices. Seller, location, offers and installation charges can change what you pay.

Carrier Ester Edge Gxi CAI18EE5R36F0: The all-round pick

Carrier earns the default position because the complete purchase is easier to judge. The exact 1.5-ton model has a 2026–2027 BEE label period, 5.6 ISEER and 663.31 labelled units a year. Its 4,800W rated and 5,400W maximum cooling capacities put a number beside the room-fit discussion. At about Rs 47,000, it costs far more than the conditional Cruise, but the energy and component-cover details are less of a guessing game.

At Rs 8 per unit, its label gives an illustrative Rs 5,306 a year, or Rs 442 a month equivalent, for AC energy. Its low indoor sound figure is 38dB.

The warranty runs one year for the product, five for the PCB and ten for the compressor. Book installation through Carrier’s authorised service route, because the warranty depends on it; optional extended cover also involves paid maintenance. This model offers capacity control, but no Wi-Fi and only two-way air direction. If app control or wider swing will matter daily, the premium alternatives have a clearer reason to exist.

Carrier CAI18EE5R36F0 on Amazon India

Daikin MTKM50XV16: Cooling headroom and a quieter low setting

Daikin is the one we would look at first for a hotter, harder-to-cool room, once the installer confirms that 1.5 tons is the right class. The MTKM50XV16 reaches a 5,900W maximum from a 5,000W rated capacity, is rated to cool at 55°C outside and has a 31dBA minimum indoor sound figure, the lowest here. Expect more noise than that while it pulls a hot room down to temperature.

Its 5.70 ISEER and 678.92 annual label units translate to approximately Rs 5,431 a year or Rs 453 a month equivalent at the same Rs 8 tariff. Carrier’s equivalent is only about Rs 11 lower each month. We would not let that tiny gap outweigh the Daikin’s greater maximum capacity or a real room-load assessment. At around Rs 49,000, it costs roughly Rs 2,000 more than Carrier.

Daikin covers the PCB for five years and the compressor for ten, but doesn’t publish the product-cover period on the model page, so get that in writing. This family also has no Wi-Fi. If remote app control is essential to you, pay for a model that actually provides it rather than hoping this one can be upgraded later.

Daikin MTKM50XV16 on Amazon India

Panasonic CS/CU-NU18BKY5WX: The connected premium choice

Panasonic asks about the same Rs 49,000 as Daikin, but spends that money differently. The CS/CU-NU18BKY5WX has Matter and Wi-Fi control, four-way swing and an eight-in-one convertible cooling mode. Choose it when those controls and air direction will be used, not because its 5.80 ISEER is the largest number in this shortlist.

With 5,100W rated cooling and a 5,610W maximum, this Panasonic carries 681.01 annual label units. At Rs 8 per unit, that is roughly Rs 5,448 a year and Rs 454 a month equivalent. The three documented monthly equivalents lie within about Rs 12 of one another. Different rated cooling capacities and label context make a simple lowest-units ranking misleading.

The drawback is meaningful: cover is one year for the product, four for the PCB and nine for the compressor. Carrier and Daikin both give five years on the PCB and ten on the compressor. Its 34dBA low indoor figure is a little above Daikin’s 31dBA minimum.

Panasonic CS/CU-NU18BKY5WX on Amazon India

Blue Star IA518ZXUS: Smart control without a bill estimate

The Blue Star IA518ZXUS has a simpler reason to be here: its Wi-Fi app and configured Alexa or Google Home control. Around Rs 47,500, it sits close to Carrier. If control from your phone or an existing assistant setup is part of daily use, that is a tangible difference; the voice route still needs a compatible device and setup.

The 1.5-ton-class model has a 1.45-ton rating, 5.63 ISEER, 5,100W rated cooling and a 2,175–5,468W variable range. Blue Star covers the PCB for five years and the inverter compressor for ten. Without confirmed annual kWh for this exact AC, a Rs-per-month estimate would be guesswork. If you want to compare running costs before committing about Rs 47,500, ask for the physical BEE label of IA518ZXUS and check its annual units.

The 54dBA figure Blue Star publishes is for the outdoor unit, and there is no indoor figure to compare with the others. Treat it as the smart-control alternative, not an energy-cost winner.

Blue Star IA518ZXUS on Amazon India

Other notable mention: Cruise CWCVBM-VQ1D185

At around Rs 36,000, the Cruise VarioQool 1D is roughly Rs 11,000 below Carrier. Its CWCVBM-VQ1D185 version is a 2026 1.5-ton, 5-star split inverter AC with a 55°C operation claim, PM2.5 filter and two-way swing. That is a meaningful upfront saving for a buyer whose budget has a firm ceiling.

The missing details keep it out of the main four. Its exact annual units and ISEER are not established, so we cannot give it the same energy-cost illustration. Warranty wording also conflicts between the overview and a feature image. Before ordering, ask for a photograph of the physical BEE label and written warranty terms for CWCVBM-VQ1D185, and confirm who will install and service it locally. If those answers are unclear, the lower sticker price is not enough reason for us to recommend it ahead of Carrier.

Cruise CWCVBM-VQ1D185 on Amazon India

Which one should you buy?

For most medium-room buyers, choose the Carrier CAI18EE5R36F0 after confirming the room load and authorised installation. Pick the Daikin MTKM50XV16 when the larger cooling range and minimum indoor-noise figure answer a real need. Spend similarly on the Panasonic CS/CU-NU18BKY5WX when connected control and four-way swing outweigh shorter component cover. The Blue Star IA518ZXUS is the app-and-assistant alternative when those controls matter more than a documented annual cost figure. Cruise becomes a defensible budget choice only after its label and warranty gaps are resolved for the exact code.

Last updated: October 2026

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Only a handful of things change what you actually get: the backlight, the real refresh rate, the software, the speakers and how easy the TV is to get installed and serviced. We picked the best 55-inch 4K TV in India for each kind of buyer on that basis, using current Amazon prices and the makers’ own spec sheets.

What actually matters when buying

Mini LED is the picture upgrade worth paying for. QLED adds a quantum-dot layer for richer colour, but the backlight behind it is ordinary. Mini LED uses many small LEDs that dim in zones, which is what makes dark scenes look dark instead of grey. Under Rs 60000 you can now get Mini LED from TCL, Hisense and Samsung. None has a confirmed zone count at 55 inches, so expect a clear step up from QLED, not OLED-like blacks.

Check the native refresh rate, not the badge. “120Hz Game Booster” and “DLG 120” mean a 50Hz or 60Hz panel running games at a lower resolution to double the frame rate. A native 120Hz or 144Hz panel is what a PS5 or Xbox Series X needs for 4K at 120 frames. Only two of our picks have one. For films, cricket and DTH, 60Hz is fine.

Pick the software your family will live with. Google TV (TCL, Vu) has the widest choice of apps and casts from Android phones. Fire TV (Xiaomi) suits homes already on Prime Video and Alexa. Samsung’s Tizen comes with up to seven years of upgrades, and LG’s webOS adds AirPlay alongside Google Cast. Hisense’s VIDAA has a smaller app store, so check any niche or regional app before you buy. Our guide to TVs with Google Assistant and Chromecast goes deeper.

Speakers vary more than screens. Most 55-inch TVs have 20 W to 30 W from two small speakers and no bass unit. A TV with a built-in woofer or soundbar can save you about Rs 10,000 on a separate soundbar, which matters at this budget.

Plan the installation. Installation waits for online orders vary a lot by city. Confirm your PIN code is covered for installation and service before you order, and inspect the panel while the technician is still there.

Quick answer

• Our pick: TCL 55Q6C, just under Rs 60,000. Mini LED with Dolby Vision IQ, a 2.1 Onkyo system with a bass unit, Google TV and a native 120Hz panel. The catch: it uses the whole budget, and TCL installation can be slow to arrive.
• More TV for less: Hisense 55E8S, around Rs 50,500. A 144Hz Mini LED panel, four HDMI ports and a Devialet-tuned 2.1 system for Rs 9,500 less. Watch for: Amazon stock comes and goes, and VIDAA has fewer apps.
• Long software support: Samsung UA55M2EHAULXL, around Rs 47,000. Mini LED and up to seven years of Tizen upgrades. The trade-off: a 50Hz panel and no Dolby Vision.
• webOS homes: LG 55NU870BPLA, around Rs 46,000. Easy software with Cast and AirPlay. The catch: a plain LED backlight and no Dolby Vision.
• Best built-in sound: Vu Vibe DV 55VIBE-DV, around Rs 39,000. An 88 W integrated soundbar, Dolby Vision and a three-year warranty. Skip it if you watch a lot in a dark room: it’s QLED without local dimming.
• Best value: Xiaomi FX Pro QLED 55, around Rs 35,500. QLED, Fire TV and 32 GB of storage for plenty of apps. The catch: no Dolby Vision and only a one-year warranty.

In this guide

• What each step up buys
• TCL 55Q6C
• Hisense 55E8S
• Samsung UA55M2EHAULXL
• LG 55NU870BPLA
• Vu Vibe DV
• Xiaomi FX Pro QLED 55
• What owners report
• Check the model code before you pay
• Other models we considered
• FAQ
• Which one should you buy?

What each step up buys

From the cheapest pick to the top of the 60k budget the gap is about Rs 24,500, and it arrives in fairly even steps until the last one.

• Xiaomi to Vu: about Rs 3,500. You get an 88 W soundbar built into the TV, Dolby Vision, Google TV and three years of warranty instead of one. For most families that’s the best Rs 3,500 in this guide.
• Vu to LG: about Rs 7,000. This step is about software, not picture. webOS with Cast and AirPlay replaces Google TV, and you give up Dolby Vision and most of the sound.
• LG to Samsung: about Rs 1,000. The cheapest Mini LED backlight here, plus up to seven years of OS upgrades. The panel drops to 50Hz, so it’s no faster for games.
• Samsung to Hisense: about Rs 3,500. A 144Hz panel, Dolby Vision IQ, a woofer and a fourth HDMI port. On paper this is the biggest jump per rupee.
• Hisense to TCL: about Rs 9,500. Google TV’s larger app store and a TV that has stayed in stock. On specs alone, this last step buys little, which is why the Hisense deserves a look first.

Running costs are small. The LG’s label is 178.27 units a year, an estimated Rs 1,430 a year at Rs 8 per unit.

TCL 55Q6C: Our pick

The Q6C is the 55-inch TV we’d buy for most homes with a Rs 60000 budget. It’s the most complete package here: a QD-Mini LED backlight with local dimming, Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+, and Google TV with eARC for a soundbar later.

The sound is a genuine reason to choose it. A 2.1 Onkyo system pairs two 10 W speakers with a 20 W bass unit, and several owners single out the sound. Dolby Atmos is decoded too.

For gaming, the 55-inch panel runs at 120Hz natively with VRR and FreeSync, enough for 4K at 120 frames from a PS5 or Xbox. TCL’s 144Hz marketing applies to the bigger sizes. Don’t expect it at 55 inches.

The compromises are about ownership rather than the screen. It takes the whole budget, and installation and service are TCL’s weak point. Motion settings need a tweak for cricket too (see what owners report).

TCL 55Q6C on Amazon India

Hisense 55E8S: More TV for less when it is in stock

Line the spec sheets up and the Hisense beats the TCL for Rs 9,500 less. You get a Mini LED backlight with quantum-dot colour, a native 144Hz panel with VRR from 48Hz to 144Hz, four HDMI ports and a 49 W 2.1 system tuned by Devialet with a 25 W woofer. Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ are both here.

So why isn’t it our first pick? Its Amazon stock comes and goes, and a default pick has to be one you can buy next week. If it’s in stock when you shop, and you game or care about sound, buy it.

The other trade is software. VIDAA has Alexa built in and understands Hindi voice commands, but its app store is smaller than Google TV’s.

Hisense 55E8S on Amazon India

Samsung UA55M2EHAULXL: For long software support

The M2EH is the pick for a family TV you plan to keep for seven or eight years. Samsung promises up to seven years of Tizen OS upgrades, the longest commitment here, and it’s the cheapest Mini LED TV in this guide. 30 W speakers, eARC and Q-Symphony with Samsung soundbars cover the rest.

Know what you’re not getting. The 55-inch panel is 50Hz, and the “DLG 120Hz” badge is a gaming mode, not a fast panel. VRR and ALLM help a console feel responsive, but this is not a 4K 120 gaming TV. There’s no Dolby Vision (HDR10+ instead), only one USB port and three HDMI ports.

At about Rs 13,000 less than the TCL, it’s the right call when updates matter more than gaming.

Samsung UA55M2EHAULXL on Amazon India

LG 55NU870BPLA: For webOS homes

Buy the LG if your household already knows webOS or wants the simplest software here. It runs webOS 26, casts from phones over Google Cast or AirPlay, and ALLM switches it to game mode on its own. Dolby Atmos is decoded through 20 W speakers.

The hardware is the plainest of our six. It’s a direct-lit LED panel at 60Hz, with HDR10 and HLG only, so no Dolby Vision. VRR works up to 60Hz. The box has the standard remote, and several voice features need LG’s Magic Remote, sold separately.

For about Rs 1,000 more, the Samsung adds Mini LED. For about Rs 7,000 less, the Vu adds Dolby Vision and far more speaker power. Choose the LG for webOS, not for value.

LG 55NU870BPLA on Amazon India

Vu Vibe DV 55VIBE-DV: Best built-in sound

The Vibe DV answers the usual complaint about 55-inch TVs: thin sound. An 88 W soundbar with Dolby Atmos is built into the TV. One detailed review found it loud, with clear enough vocals. There’s no separate woofer, so don’t expect home-theatre bass.

Around it is a sensible QLED TV: Dolby Vision, Google TV, eARC and a three-year warranty. It also has the lowest share of one-star ratings among our picks.

The panel is QLED without local dimming, and it’s 60Hz, so dark films look flatter than on the Mini LED picks and it isn’t for high-frame-rate gaming. If you’d otherwise buy a TV plus a Rs 10,000 soundbar, this is the cheaper and tidier answer.

Vu Vibe DV on Amazon India

Xiaomi FX Pro QLED 55: Best value

The FX Pro is the cheapest 55-inch 4K TV we’d recommend. For around Rs 35,500 you get a QLED panel with HDR10+, Fire TV with 32 GB of storage, 34 W speakers with DTS:X, three HDMI ports (one eARC) and two USB ports. If your family already uses Prime Video and Alexa, Fire TV will feel familiar from day one.

The savings show in three places. The panel is 60Hz, and the 120Hz badge is a gaming mode. There’s no Dolby Vision. And the warranty is one year, against three on the Vu.

That last point makes the Vu’s extra Rs 3,500 easy to justify for most buyers. Pick the Xiaomi when every rupee counts, or when you already have a soundbar.

Xiaomi FX Pro QLED 55 on Amazon India

What owners report

• TCL motion settings. A common Q6C complaint is judder in cricket in Sports mode. Many commenters fix it by switching off motion smoothing (Motion Clarity). Try that first.
• Installation waits. Delayed installation comes up again and again in owner comments, and one reviewer’s visit never came. Some owners gave up and mounted the TV themselves. Book the slot as soon as the order ships.
• Failures: single reports. Each of our picks has 10% to 16% one-star ratings on Amazon. For TCL and LG those ratings are pooled across screen sizes. There are single reports of a TCL panel failing in the first months. Keep the box and check every input during installation.
• Sound gets noticed. TCL and Hisense owners praise the built-in sound, and the Vu’s soundbar drew praise in review. On the others, plan for a soundbar. Our guide to TVs with Bluetooth covers wireless speakers and headphones.

Check the model code before you pay

• TCL 55Q6C, not 55Q6CS. The Q6CS has a 60Hz panel and plain Dolby Vision instead of IQ, and the smaller Q6CS sizes lose the Onkyo 2.1 system.
• Vu 55VIBE-DV, not 55VIBE24. The 2024 Vibe has the same 88 W soundbar but no Dolby Atmos.
• Samsung M2EH, not M80H. The M80H (UA55M80HAULXL) is the 144Hz Mini LED. The M2EH is 50Hz.
• Wattage on listings. The Amazon listings put the TCL at 46 W and the Hisense at 61 W. The TCL’s system is 40 W and the Hisense’s 49 W, whatever the listings say.

Other models we considered

• TCL 55T8D (about Rs 55,000). This was our previous top pick. Amazon stock comes and goes, and TCL India has no product page for it, so its specs can’t be checked against the maker. The Q6C replaces it.
• Hisense 55E7S Pro (about Rs 54,000). Our previous gaming pick has no Hisense India page either, and the 55E8S costs about Rs 3,500 less.
• Samsung UA55M80HAULXL (about Rs 64,000). The stretch option: 144Hz Mini LED with Tizen, about Rs 4,000 over budget.
• Sony BRAVIA 2 II K-55S25BM2 (about Rs 63,000). Excellent owner ratings, but a 50Hz panel and no Dolby Vision, over budget.
• TCL 55P6L (about Rs 42,000). Its Amazon title promises Dolby Vision and Atmos. It has neither.
• Philips 55MLED610, Toshiba 55Z570SP and Hisense 55E75Q. Popular listings with no India product page from the maker, so their specs can’t be confirmed.

FAQ

Is a Mini LED TV worth it under Rs 60000? Yes, if you watch films or series in a dark room. Mini LED is the one upgrade here you can see in dark scenes. For bright-room TV and DTH, a good QLED like the Vu or Xiaomi is enough.

Which 55-inch TV under Rs 60000 is best for PS5? The Hisense 55E8S and TCL 55Q6C are the only picks with native high-refresh panels (144Hz and 120Hz), which a PS5 needs for 120 frames a second. The Hisense adds a fourth HDMI port and costs Rs 9,500 less. Everything else here is 50Hz or 60Hz. If you need several devices connected, see our TVs with multiple HDMI ports.

Do I need a soundbar? Not with the Vu, TCL or Hisense, which have a soundbar or bass unit built in. With the Samsung, LG or Xiaomi, budget about Rs 10,000 for one.

Is TCL or Hisense service good enough? It depends on your city. Check that your PIN code is covered for installation and repairs before ordering. If service is a worry, favour the brand with an authorised service centre near you.

Is 55 inches too big for my room? Not for a typical living room, where 55 inches is the size most families move up to. For a bedroom or a sofa close to the wall, our best 43-inch smart TVs guide fits better.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the TCL 55Q6C if you want one TV that does films, sport and console gaming well and you’re in a city TCL serves. If the Hisense 55E8S is in stock and VIDAA has your apps, it’s the better buy for Rs 9,500 less.

For a family TV you’ll keep for years, the Samsung M2EH has the longest software promise. Choose the LG 55NU870BPLA only if webOS is the point. Under Rs 40,000, the Vu Vibe DV is our pick for its built-in soundbar and three-year warranty, and the Xiaomi FX Pro is the one to buy when the lowest price matters most.

Last updated: October 2026

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Here is the trouble with 8GB RAM on a Mac. First up, it simply isn’t enough for heavy browsing and messaging needs. 30+ tabs with Gmail / Drive along with standard video calling, WhatsApp, Slack and Telegram is often enough to show the chink in the armour of the Macbook Air. In fact the Memory Pressure below is from the MacBook Pro (M1 Pro chip) with 16GB RAM and the pressure is already in yellow.

All I have done in addition to above is attached a 24″ 2K monitor to my M1 Pro, which is much superior to the base model Air. My experience with 8GB Macbook Air was unusable. I cycled through different browsers, from Safari to Brave and the result remained the same. I tried suspending tabs and formatting the machine, only to give into the physics of low RAM.

A colleague who manages Facebook and Google ads for various clients and similar heavy browsing / messaging use had the same experience on the M1 Air. Just like me, he upgraded to the M1 Pro out of compulsion. A much bulky, heavier machine whose CPU/GPU powers we will probably never fully use.

The Apple math

Much of the 8GB base model from Apple boils down to money. Not the upfront cost of the machine but Apple’s need to charge $200 or INR 20,000 extra for additional 8GB RAM. Most off the shelf 16GB laptop RAM by itself costs around INR 4,000 in India, an upgrade over 8GB should cost even less, but that’s a luxury for user upgradeable machines. To be clear, I do not have a problem with Apple going with a integrated solution, but cannot help pointing that they are charging a steep premium for the upgrade.

At the time when I upgraded my machine a M1 Air with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage was close to the M1 Pro with all its on going discounts in terms of price. It made sense to not gamble with the Air and pick up the bulky machine with extra ports and a SD card slot.

The kryptonite – external monitor

The Macbook Air’s kryptonite is an external monitor. Yes, the M1 Air and the new M3 Air supports external monitors. But if you really use one and by any accident if it is a 4K, you are toast. I have extracted a better performance from a Celeron Windows desktop (with 16GB RAM and good GPU) compared to a stock M1 Air.

While the spec sheets tout external display compatibility for the Macbook Air lineup, the base model is just not up to the mark if you really use them with external displays. I suspect this may be the RAM limitation more than CPU/GPU powers.

The reviewers have failed us

The reviewers have failed us when it comes to reviewing these machines. Which is what prompts me to write this post after over a decade of hiatus.

First up, reviewers do not use the Air as their daily driver. They likely use the top of the line Macbook Pros. It is hard for many of them to empathise with a so called non pro user. I often hear the term “pro user” thrown around by these reviewers as if RAW photo editing, using good external monitors and 4K video editing is a thing regular consumers won’t occasionally do.

But these biases, aside, the review units handed out by Apple are the 16GB RAM variant. The Verge and MKBHD, both tested the 16GB variants for the M2 Macbook Air 15″ variants. In fact, I can see that The Verge had the 16GB RAM version for the M1 Air launch in 2020.

Clearly, even Apple does not want reviewers to experience the 8GB version. To make matters worse, the 16GB variant isn’t available on store shelves; it must be custom built!

Slower SSD and the move to unified RAM

Typically when one reads the spec for a computer, the GPU comes with its own memory in addition the the RAM installed on the machine. However with the M series, Apple moved to unified memory that shares the same RAM for CPU and GPU tasks. I am no chip nerd, but surely there are technical benefits to this. But the overall memory available on the machine has in fact dropped since the Intel generations because of this change. Yes there is something called swap which uses the storage space as RAM, but as you can see in the screenshot above, memory pressure comes into play.

Adding to this handicap, the M2 series had slower SSDs than the M1 Air. Slower by as much as 50% as tested by The Verge. The M3 might have similar SSDs, things in this department aren’t speeding up I fear.

Future-proofing, longevity and expectations!

The good old Intel Macbook Air machines have lasted well over 7 years for many. Macs are known to last long. Many used it for a decade and were happy with it. These 8GB machines aren’t the same. I am not sure these machines can continue to work well in the future with RAM that cannot be upgraded. If you have a 8GB Macbook Air, you live with that forever. The Mac’s display, the processor and the OS are great. But with such little RAM support, you are likely to find yourself frustrated with the performance sooner or later.

Apple carefully thinks through its constraints. Be it the 64GB base storage until iPhone 13, the 5GB iCloud storage limit or the 5w charing adapter it shipped with iPhones, Apple has always structured its product configurations to encourage expensive upgrades at the retail counter. I do not doubt that they have tested these machines enough to determine that it works well for most users. But somewhere their definition of who buys a $999 or a INR 99,000 machine and what they want from it has drifted far from users best interests. The world is busy comparing the processing powers of the Apple chip to Intel (and others), and that makes the chip performance the metric to optimise, giving us yet another lesson on Goodhart’s law.

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Artificial intelligence will increasingly play an important role in our lives. In fact we have looked at AI’s potential on this very site for over a decade. Slick interfaces like ChatGPT however have suddenly made AI consumer-accessible. While many would be scared, I do not think it is a bad thing.

So how does Bard stack up against ChatGPT? Are the days of humans creating content over?

In a quest to answer the above questions, let’s analyze the basic principles behind these two platforms and try to estimate their upcoming impact on our lives.

The AI basics

I’ve mentioned that both ChatGPT and Bard are AI language models. But what does a language model mean? I asked the same question to ChatGPT, and here is how it explained it.

“An AI language model is a type of artificial intelligence system that is designed to understand and generate natural language.”

“The basic idea behind an AI language model is that it learns to predict the probability of a sequence of words, given the words that come before it. This is done using a process called “training”. This process allows the language model to develop an understanding of the relationships between words, and to generate text that sounds natural and human-like.”

This is a pretty decent definition of the subject, in my opinion. But to make it a little accessible, let’s take a look at an example.

When you’re using the keyboard to type something on your phone, and you type a word, the keyboard recommends what you may write next and shows you that word above the keyboard interface. The keyboard app does some calculations internally and makes the prediction of what you would want to type next or what would be the most probable word that would appear next in the sentence.

This is essentially how the AI language models work. The difference between your keyboard and ChatGPT is that your keyboard usually just looks at the English grammar and your previous history to predict the next word based on the last word you typed. And on the other hand, ChatGPT has been “trained” on the entire internet with about 175 billion + parameters. In fact, Elon Musk confirmed that until recently OpenAI also had exclusive access to Twitter databases, going beyond what even someone like Google gets by simply crawling Twitter.

All of this raw data makes ChatGPT better at predicting and generating human-like text from short inputs. 

So, when you input a text or ask it a question. The Algorithm first breaks it down into individual words or clusters of words. 

It analyzes the sequence of the words, the order in which they appear in your text, and the inter-relationship between those words to gain an understanding of the context and the desired output. And it then gives you the response. Based specifically on the input text.

A good language model is good for reading a piece of text and summarizing it, manipulating it in the way you want, and answering questions about the text. Basically, all the language processing we do naturally, a good language model would be able to replicate that.

Let’s move to the meat of the matter and see what the fuss is all about.

ChatGPT

Launched on November 30, 2022, for the general public, ChatGPT is based on the GPT3, a language model that was released in 2020 by OpenAI, the same company behind ChatGPT and Dall-E.

As soon as it hit the market, people went crazy over how good it was at answering questions and solving complicated problems.

It was answering general queries, philosophical questions, coding problems, generating text and data sets, writing code blocks, writing creative articles/stories/poems, imitating other people, and it was handling a variety of other queries with nuanced answers.

The tech community went nuts over it, and it was continuously trending on Twitter for days.

It took only 5 days to reach 1 million users. And it is at the number on the list of apps by the time it took them to reach the first 100m users. 2 months in the case of ChatGPT. By comparison, the closest competitor, TikTok took 9 months to reach 100m users.

It is radically different and more useful than everything we’ve seen so far. Experts argue that it has the potential to change how the internet works, and it is already on the way to wiping many jobs from existence.

Microsoft was quick to start investing in OpenAI, the company responsible for the existence of GPT3 and ChatGPT. And it has plans to incorporate it into its own search engine product: Bing. The test version of this is currently out for some users. 

Even though the idea of the existence of a next-gen query-answering product threatens the large business share of Google, the entry of Microsoft in the story made it aware that the enemy is getting more powerful and something must be done about it.

Enter Bard

On 6th February 2023, Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai published a blog titled “An important next step on our AI journey“ to introduce Bard. Google’s own take on the AI language model.

Google is not new to the language models. Two years ago, the company announced LaMDA, abbreviated from Language Model for Dialogue Applications. Based on the GPT3 and Bert.

Google says Bard is a lightweight version of LaMDA. Working on TPUs which are faster and more efficient for AI applications.

So, Google released an advertisement asking a question to Bard. To show the capabilities of the new system. But the public was quick to locate the mistake in the answers to the advert. This resulted in about a 7% decline in Alphabet’s (Google’s parent company) stocks, wiping a value of about $100 billion.

A few months ago, one of the engineers from Google claimed that the LaMDA is too good, and they thought it was sentient. Also, ChatGPT regularly makes silly and obvious mistakes time-to-time.

Here are some examples: Basic Math, Factual Errors, Wrong Abbreviations 

And because we don’t yet have access to Bard yet, it’s hard to judge which is better or worse in comparison with one another.

We also need to consider that Google has vastly more data and processing power than ChatGPT. It would be interesting to test Bard when it releases for the general public. Also, every search query doesn’t have to be inside the chat interface. There are still some areas, like news and solid facts, that are hard to replace with chatbots.

Also, several questions arise for the future of Google’s revenue system, how creators who serve as the input to these AI models will get compensated, how the copyright laws would be shaped around this, and what happens when AI-generated content feeds itself. Only time will answer these questions, and I’m eagerly waiting for that time.

As mentioned earlier, Bard is based on TPUs or tensor processing units. Which are hardware accelerators specifically designed for Artificial Intelligence tasks. And are faster and more efficient than the GPUs that ChatGPT uses. This should mean that under the same conditions, Bard would be faster and should require lower operating and maintenance costs than ChatGPT.

But the conditions are not the same. And we’re yet to test Bard. Until then, ChatGPT seems like winning this race. But there is plenty of room for Google to improve, and it has a competitive advantage of a larger audience than Microsoft’s Bing and ChatGPT. Let’s see how the technology war moves from here and who wins this one.

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Read on as we compare in detail the differences between the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphones. 

Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 vs Z Flip 3: display and design

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is a horizontal folding phone while the Z Flip 3 is a vertical foldable offering. Beginning with the former, the device offers a 6.3-inch outer and a 7.6-inch interior screen. Both feature an AMOLED panel bearing HD+ and a QXGA+ resolution respectively. 

As for the Galaxy Z Flip 3, it offers a 6.7-inch internal FHD+ display and a dual-tone back panel housing a 1.9-inch sAMOLED screen. Both the foldable offerings feature a 120Hz refresh rate. 

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 are shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. They are also the industry-first smartphones with IP68 certified bodies. The devices come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 also supports S-Pen.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 vs Z Flip 3: cameras

In the photography department, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 sports a vertically stacked triple rear camera setup comprising of a 12MP wide-angle sensor with OIS, 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 12MP zoom unit. There is a 10MP punch-hole camera cutout on the outer display. The smartphone is also the first to come with a 4MP under-display camera sensor.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 also has vertically-aligned dual rear cameras of 12MP wide-angle and 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens while the punch-hole cutout on the front accommodates a 10MP selfie shooter. 

Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 vs Z Flip 3: hardware 

Under the hood, the Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 are equipped with a Snapdragon 888 processor coupled with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. The former draws its power from a 4,400mAh battery unit while the latter is backed by a 3,300mAh cell with support for 25W fast and 15W fast charging respectively. Both smartphones also support 10W wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 vs Z Flip 3: software and connectivity

 The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 run on OneUI 3.1 based on the latest Android 11 out of the box. Connectivity options on both smartphones include nano-SIM, eSIM USB-C port, 5G, 4G, WiFi-6, Bluetooth, and GPS. 

Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 vs Z Flip 3: pricing and availability

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 are offered in two RAM and storage configurations. The former is available in Phantom Black and Phantom Green colours while the latter comes in Phantom Black and Cream options. Both foldable smartphones will go on sale from September 10th through Samsung India’s online store and leading retail outlets across the country. Take a look at the prices of both smartphones below.

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Read on to know how to install Battlegrounds Mobile India, system requirements, gameplay features, launch events and rewards etc. 

BGMI: how to download and system requirements

As of now, Battlegrounds Mobile India is available only on Android devices. It is expected to arrive on iOS devices sometime in the future. The game is compatible with Android devices running version 5.1 or above and also having at least 2GB RAM memory. Follow the steps below to download the game on your smartphone

• Visit Google Play Store and search for ‘Battlegrounds Mobile India’ or simply head to this link
• Click on Install to download the game

The game weighs 750MB in size and there’s additional downloadable content of another 750MB that users need to download to start playing the game. Players who have the early access version of BGMI just need to update the app from Play Store. 

BGMI: features

In terms of gameplay, Battlegrounds Mobile India is quite similar to PUBG Mobile. However, it also comes with a few tweaks like green colour blood instead of red. The battle royale game includes four maps i.e. Erangel, Livik, Miramar, Sanhok and Krakin. There are also four game modes including Classic, Arcade, EvoGround and Arena. Under the Arena mode, players can choose from 5v5 team deathmatch, arena training, gun game, domination and assault. 

Battlegrounds Mobile India will remind players to take break after every game or 45 minutes to clear their mind. The game will also come with strict parental controls and will ask if the user is above 18 years of age. Minors will not be allowed to play for more than 3 hours and spend above Rs 7,000 for in-game purchases.

As per Krafton, the personal information of players would be stored in servers based in India and Singapore. PUBG players can also transfer their data like achievements, in-game currency, inventory and more to BGMI until 31st December 2021. 

BGMI: rewards

As more players join the Battlegrounds Mobile India launch events in the game, they will be rewarded with a free permanent purple outfit as well as other rewards like outfits, weapon skins. If you pre-registered before the game launched, you are eligible to receive rewards including reckon masks, reckon outfit, celebration expert title and 300AG. 

Apart from this, Krafton had announced rewards upon the game hitting a specific number of downloads. The deadline for claiming these rewards is August 19th 2021. The list of exclusive gifts include:

• Supply Crate Coupon *1 on signing up 
• Supply Crate Coupon *2 on reaching 1mn downloads
• Classic Crate Coupon *1 on reaching 5mn downloads
• Constable Set on reaching 10mn downloads

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We have listed the top four features of the Mi 11 Ultra. Read on to know more. 

Superior display along with a second screen

The Mi 11 Ultra sports a 6.81-inch sAMOLED display with a quad-curved screen bearing a WQHD+ resolution. It is loaded with various  display features like 1,700 nits peak brightness, 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, MEMC, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support. The smartphone comes with a 120Hz Intelligent AdaptiveSync refresh rate with four modes including 30, 60, 90 and 120Hz. The display on the Mi 11 Ultra is also capable of producing 1 billion+ colours as it features a 10-bit panel. 

The striking feature on the Mi 11 Ultra is its second screen located on the elongated rectangular rear camera module. The display measures 1.1-inches with an AMOLED panel. It can be utilised for showing information, notifications, music control and as a selfie viewfinder. 

Photography prowess

The Mi 11 Ultra’s gigantic camera module houses three sensors including a 50MP Truepixel Custom GN2 sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide unit and a 48MP telephoto lens. Xiaomi says that the Mi 11 Ultra is the world’s first phone with Dual Pixel Pro technology for fast autofocus. The smartphone is capable of shooting pictures between 12mm to 120mm focal lengths. The telephoto periscope sensor supports 120x AI super zoom and 5x optical zoom. All three camera sensors are capable of shooting 8K videos. 

On the front, the Mi 11 Ultra features a 20MP selfie camera. 

Flagship hardware

Under the hood, the Mi 11 Ultra is equipped with a Snapdragon 888 processor with an integrated X60 modem for 5G connectivity. The chipset is paired with Adreno 660 GPU. The smartphone packs 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and offers 256GB UFS 3.1 onboard storage. The Mi 11 Ultra draws its power from a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 67W wired and wireless charging. It runs on MIUI 12 based Android 11 out of the box. 

Other features

The Mi 11 Ultra is shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus against accidental damage and scratches. It is also IP68-rated water and dust resistant. The smartphone is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. On the audio front, the device comes with stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon. Connectivity options on the Mi 11 Ultra include 5G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC and NavIC. 

Mi 11 Ultra pricing

The Mi 11 Ultra is priced at Rs 69,999 in India. It is offered in Ceramic Black and Ceramic White colours and will be available for purchase soon on Mi.com and Amazon.

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Also Read: Apple AirTags launched in India: price, specifications and availability

The new all-in-one PC from Apple has also arrived with a few upgrades. Let’s take a look at what the new iMac offers out of the box. 

iMac 2021 specifications and features

The new iMac 2021 is offered in a 24-inch IPS LCD Retina display bearing a 4.5K resolution. It offers 500 nits brightness, P3 wide colour gamut, and True Tone technology. The latest offering now features a flat back panel instead of a curved design found on the existing iMacs. The new iMac is just 11.5mm thick and is also offered in seven different colours including Green, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Blue and Silver. 

The new iMac comes with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera that is an upgrade from 720p on the previous models. The device is also equipped with studio-quality mics and a six-speaker sound system including three woofers and three tweeters. Apple has also introduced an all-new Magic  Keyboard with Touch ID for the iMac 2021. The wireless keyboard and mouse are offered in matching colours. 

Under the hood, the iMac 2021 houses Apple’s ARM-based M1 chipset that is said to offer 85 percent faster CPU and 50 percent better GPU performance. The new iMac can be configured with up to 16GB RAM and 2TB storage. The base configuration packs 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage. 

Connectivity options on the iMac 2021 include two Thunderbolt ports, WiFi 6, and two USB-C ports. 

iMac 2021 price in India and availability

The new iMac with 7-core GPU starts at Rs 1,19,900 while the 8-core GPU iMac will retail from Rs 1,39,900. It will be available for pre-orders from April 30th with sales commencing from the second half of May.

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Read on to know more about the Apple AirTags. 

Apple AirTags specifications and features

The Apple AirTags is a circular-shaped small size tracker. It can be customised by the user with free engraving including text and 31 emojis. The rear side of the AirTags has an Apple logo. The tracking device can be attached to or secured to items via Apple-designed leather loop and a ring. The Bluetooth trackers are also IP67 rated water and dust resistant. 

The Apple AirTags houses a U1 chip that utilises Ultra-Wideband technology. It is also found on the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12. The tech communicates its location to Apple’s Find My app. The sensor is said to offer a better range and precise location tracking. Users can create safe locations for tracked items so they don’t receive notifications unless it is moved from the place. 

iPhone, iPad and Mac users will be able to track the location of AirTags. Apple’s Find My network can also track the AirTags if it is separated from the user. The Bluetooth trackers are equipped with inbuilt speakers and Siri support letting users find lost items by giving voice commands. The AirTags will also be able to chime out loudly to locate the nearby item at the tap of a button. 

The Apple AirTags is powered by CR2032 battery unit that is also user-removable. The Bluetooth tracking device doesn’t store any location data and it uses end-to-end encryption. 

Apple AirTags price in India

The Apple AirTags is priced at Rs 3,190 and a pack of four costs Rs 10,900. It will be available for purchase from April 30th. The tracking device can be purchased from Apple.com and Apple Authorised Resellers across the country.

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Many brands launched smartphones ranging across various price segments i.e. budget, mid-range and flagships. These devices debuted in the Indian as well as global market. We have created a list of all smartphones launched this month in this post. Take a look below. 

Redmi Note 10 series

The Redmi Note 10 series arrives as the successor to last year’s Redmi Note 9 series. The lineup consists of a standard, Pro, and Pro Max variant. 

The Redmi Note 10 Pro and Pro Max are the first in the entire Redmi Note lineup to feature an AMOLED display with a 6.67-inch screen and 120Hz refresh rate panel. The devices offer a peak brightness of 1,200 nits and HDR10 support. There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button. 

Both smartphones share the same internals and design. The Redmi Note 10 Pro and Pro Max are powered by a Snapdragon 732G processor paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The smartphones are backed by a 5,020mAh battery unit with support for 33W fast charging and run on Android 11 out of the box. 

The Redmi Note 10 Pro and Pro Max come with a quad-camera setup with the former having a 64MP main sensor while the latter featuring a 108MP lens. The rest of the camera sensors on both devices include an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP super macro unit and a 2MP depth sensor. The smartphones are fitted with a 16MP front-facing snapper.    

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 10 features a 60Hz FHD+ LCD display measuring 6.43-inches. The smartphone retains the same specifications as the Pro and Pro Max variants apart from the primary camera and processor. The standard Redmi Note 10 comes with a 48MP main sensor and is powered by a Snapdragon 678 SoC. 

The Redmi Note 10 series smartphones are available for purchase from Amazon. Take a look at the variants and prices in the above table. 

Realme 8 series

The Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro are the successors to last year’s Realme 7 and 7 Pro. The latest offerings sport a 6.4-inch punch-hole sAMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution, 1000 nits brightness and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. 

The Realme 8 series features a quad-camera setup with the Pro variant equipped with a 108MP primary sensor and the standard variant with a 64MP main lens. Both devices come with an 8MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP BnW unit and a 2MP macro shooter. The smartphones are fitted with a 16MP selfie snapper. 

Internally, the Realme 8 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 720G SoC while the standard model houses a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset. The latter also comes with a liquid cooling system for heat dissipation. The smartphones pack up to 8GB RAM and 128GB native storage. The Pro variant draws its power from a 4,500mAh battery unit with support for 50W SuperDart charge while the standard model is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with a 30W Dart charge. 

The Realme 8 series run on Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 out of the box. The smartphones are available for purchase from Flipkart and Realme.com. Check the prices above. 

OnePlus 9 series

The OnePlus 9 series comprises of a standard and Pro variant. The latest offerings arrive as a successor to last year’s OnePlus 8 series. 

The standard OnePlus 9 has a flat 6.55-inch FHD+ display while the Pro variant features a curved screen measuring 6.67-inches with QHD+ resolution. Both devices come with a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-display fingerprint scanner. 

Under the hood, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are powered by a Snapdragon 888 processor coupled with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB internal storage. The devices are backed by a 4,500mAh battery unit with support for 65T Warp Charge technology. The Pro model also supports 50W wireless charging. The standard and Pro variants ship with OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11.

In the camera department, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro is fitted with a 16MP selfie snapper. Both variants come with a Hasselblad camera system. The standard model is equipped with a triple camera setup of a 48MP main sensor, 50MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP mono unit. The Pro variant also features the same sensors but comes with an additional 8MP telephoto lens. With the Hasselblad system, the OnePlus 9 series offers Natural Colour Calibration and professional functions for a fine-tuned photography experience. 

The OnePlus 9 series comes with connectivity options like 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, dual-frequency GPS, stereo speakers and a USB-C port. 

The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will be available for purchase from April 1st and April 15th respectively. Both phones can be purchased from Amazon, OnePlus.in and OnePlus exclusive offline stores. 

Samsung Galaxy A72 and A52

The Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 are the successors to last year’s Galaxy A51 and A71. Both smartphones come with slightly different specifications. 

The Galaxy A52 and A72 feature punch-hole AMOLED display with the former having a 6.5-inch screen while the latter offering a slightly larger 6.7-inch screen. Both phones offer an FHD+ display and a 90Hz refresh rate panel. 

On the hardware front, the Galaxy A52 and A72 are powered by a Snapdragon 720G processor paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB native storage. The former is backed by a 4,500mAh battery while the latter runs on a 5,000mAh battery with both supporting 25W fast charging. 

The Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 sport quad-rear cameras comprising of a 64MP main sensor paired with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens. However, the Galaxy A52 comes with a 5MP depth and 5MP macro sensor while the A72 is equipped with an 8MP telephoto lens and a 5MP macro unit. Both smartphones are fitted with a 32MP front-facing camera. 

Other common features on the Galaxy A52 and A72 include a USB-C port, 4G VoLTE, 3.5mm jack, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

OPPO F19 Pro series

The OPPO F19 Pro is a 4G device while the F19 Pro+ 5G is a 5G compatible smartphone. Both smartphones come with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Design-wise, the OPPO F19 Pro series flaunts a gradient back panel and houses a rectangular camera module. 

Both the F19 Pro and Pro+ 5G are equipped with a quad-camera setup of a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP wide-angle lens, a 2MP portrait and a 2MP macro unit. Both devices feature a 16MP selfie camera on the front. 

Internally, the OPPO F19 Pro is powered by an Helio P95 processor. On the other hand, the Pro+ 5G is equipped with a Dimensity 800U processor with support for dual-mode 5G network. Both devices pack up to 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The smartphones are backed by a 4,310mAh battery unit with the F19 Pro supporting 30W fast charging while the Pro+ 5G variant featuring 50W charging. 

The F19 series runs on ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11. The smartphones come with a USB-C port, 3.5mm jack, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. 

The OPPO F19 series can be purchased from Amazon, Flipkart as well as the brand’s official website. 

ASUS ROG Phone 5

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is the successor to ROG Phone 3. The latest generation gaming smartphone from the Taiwanese brand is offered in standard, Pro and Ultimate variants. However, the three devices share the same specifications and are differentiated only in RAM configurations. 

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 series boasts of a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate screen. It offers 800 nits brightness, HDR10 support and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. 

The ROG Phone 5 trio are powered by a Snapdragon 888 coupled with up to 18GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. The smartphones run on Android 11 OS and are backed by dual 3,000mAh batteries (total 6,000mAh) with support for 30W fast charging. There is an internal cooling system for heat dissipation. 

The ROG Phone 5 series is equipped with Air Trigger 5 controls for gaming purposes. The Pro and Ultimate variants also feature two capacitive sensors on the back panel. All three smartphones come with features like quad-microphones, 5G, WiFi 6, dual-frequency GPS, 2x MIMO, and a side-mounted USB-C port. 

The ROG Phone 5 sports a triple rear camera setup comprising of a 64MP main sensor, 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP macro unit. All three devices are fitted with a 24MP selfie snapper. 

The ROG Phone 5 lineup will be available for purchase from Flipkart from April 15th.  

OPPO Find X3 series

The OPPO Find X3 and X3 Pro arrive as the successors to last year’s Find X2 lineup. The latest offerings pack significant upgrades over its predecessor. 

The Find X3 and X3 Pro sport a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a punch-hole cutout and curved edges. The device offers a QHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,300 nits brightness. Both smartphones are equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner. 

The Find X3 and X3 Pro come with a unique square camera module design that elevates from the sides of the back panel. The camera setup comprises of a 50MP primary sensor, 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 13MP telephoto unit and a 3MP macro shooter. Both devices feature a 32MP selfie snapper. 

A flagship Snapdragon 888 processor fitted under the hood keeps the Find X3 and X3 Pro running. The Pro variant packs 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and offers 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. The standard variant has 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. Both smartphones draw their power from a 4,500mAh battery unit with support for 65W fast wired charging and 30W wireless charging. 

Connectivity options on the Find X3 and X3 Pro include 5G, WiFi 6, dual-frequency GPS, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.2 and 2×2 MIMO. 

The OPPO Find X3 series is available in China and there’s no word on its India arrival.

Vivo X60 series

The standard Vivo X60 has a flat AMOLED screen while the Pro and Pro+ variants come with a curved display measuring 6.56-inches. All three devices offer FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. 

The standard and Pro variants of X60 sport a triple rear camera setup of 48MP main lens, 13MP portrait sensor and a 13MP ultra-wide-angle unit. The Pro model also features Gimbal 2.0 stabilisation. On the other hand, the X60 Pro+ is equipped with a quad-camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary shooter, 48MP Gimbal camera, a  32MP telephoto sensor and an 8MP periscope unit. All three smartphones come with a 32MP selfie snapper. 

Under the hood, the Vivo X60 and X60 Pro are powered by a Snapdragon 870 SoC while the Pro+ variant is equipped with a 5G compatible Snapdragon 888. The chipsets are coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage. The Vivo X60 series is backed by a 4,300mAh battery unit with the standard and Pro models supporting 33W fast charging while the Pro+ variant supporting 55W fast charging. The Vivo X60 series runs on Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11 out of the box. 

The Vivo X60 series will be available for purchase from Flipkart and the brand’s official store from April 2nd.

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In India, telecom operators Jio and Airtel are expected to rollout 5G services later this year. Many 5G compatible smartphones are already available in India. So in case, you are in the market to purchase a new smartphone, it makes sense to go for a 5G-capable device since it will be future-proof. Read on to know more about the next-generation network, its advantages and phones with 5G support. 

What is 5G and its advantages?

5G as the name suggests is the fifth-generation mobile network after 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G. The network technology is said to come with upgrades and improvements compared to its predecessor. 5G will offer blazing-fast download and upload speeds as well as a low latency. Additionally, flagship smartphones come with flagship processors (like Snapdragon 888) that are equipped with an integrated modem for a faster network experience.  

IoT devices will also get the biggest benefit from 5G connectivity. Devices like smart TV, smart speakers and so on will instantly connect to the network and ensure that they have uninterrupted high-speed internet for the smooth operation of the ecosystem. 

5G smartphones in India under Rs 30,000

Narzo 30 Pro 5G

The Narzo 30 Pro 5G is the latest and the cheapest 5G compatible smartphone in India.

The smartphone features a 6.5-inch punch-hole screen bearing FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The power button doubles up as a fingerprint scanner. Design-wise, the device flaunts a sleek back panel housing a rectangular camera module.

In the camera department, the Narzo 30 Pro 5G sports a triple camera setup of a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. The device is fitted with a 16MP selfie snapper.

Internally, the Narzo 30 Pro 5G houses MediaTek’s Dimensity 800U processor with support for 5G connectivity. It is coupled with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The smartphone draws its power from a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 30W fast charging.

The Narzo 30 Pro 5G runs on Android 10 OS out of the box and connectivity options on the device include a USB-C port, 5G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0 and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The smartphone is priced at Rs 16,999 for the 6GB + 128GB option while the 8GB + 128GB configuration costs Rs 19,999. It can be purchased from Realme India website and Flipkart.

Mi 10i:

The Xiaomi Mi 10i is a smartphone with impressive specifications and features under Rs 25,000 price bracket. It packs a 6.67-inch punch-hole FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support. The smartphone is Widevine L1 certified for streaming HD Netflix and Prime Video content. 

In the imaging department, the Mi 10i sports a circular quad-camera module. The setup comprises of a 108MP Samsung HM2 primary lens, 8MP ultra-wide unit, 2MP macro shooter and a 2MP depth snapper. Upfront, it comes with a 16MP selfie snapper. The smartphone packs various camera-related modes that include pro mode, RAW, HDR, night mode 2.0, 4K video recording and more. 

The Mi 10i is powered by a Snapdragon 750G processor with an integrated X72 modem for a 5G network. The device packs up to 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. It is backed by a 4,820mAh battery unit with 33W fast charging support. The Mi 10i runs on MIUI 12 based on Android 11 and connectivity options on the device include a USB-C port, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, 5G, dual-frequency GPS and a 3.5mm jack. 

The Mi 10i starts at Rs 20,999 for the base 6GB + 64GB variant. The 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB configurations are priced at Rs 21,999 and Rs 23,999. The smartphone can be purchased from Amazon.

Realme X7 5G and X7 Pro 5G

The Realme X7 5G and X7 Pro 5G come with a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. However, the latter offers a 120Hz refresh rate panel. The standard and Pro variants feature a 64MP main camera paired with an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro unit. The Pro model also comes with a 2MP BnW sensor and a 32MP selfie snapper. The X7 5G features a 16MP front-facing camera. 

Under the hood, the Realme X7 5G is equipped with a Dimensity 800U processor while the X7 Pro 5G is powered by Dimensity 1000+ chipset. Both support a 5G network and pack up to 8GB RAM and 128GB native storage. The standard X7 5G is backed by a 4,310mAh battery with support for 50W fast charging while the Pro variant runs on a 4,500mAh unit with 65 fast charging support. 

The Realme X7 series is a dual-SIM smartphone and supports 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C port and a 3.5mm jack.  

The Realme X7 5G is priced at Rs 19,999 for the 6GB + 128GB option while the 8GB + 128GB variant costs Rs 21,999. The Realme X7 Pro 5G is available in sole 8GB + 128GB configuration and priced at Rs 29,999. 

Moto G 5G

The Moto G 5G features a centre-aligned punch-hole display measuring 6.78-inches. It offers an FHD+ resolution and HDR10 support. There is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a dedicated Google Assistant button. 

The Moto G 5G sports tiple cameras in a square-shaped module. The setup consists of a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro unit. The device is fitted with a 16MP front-facing selfie camera. 

The Moto G 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 750G processor that is 5G compatible. The SoC is coupled with 6GB RAM and packs 128GB onboard storage expandable via a microSD card slot. The phone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 20W fast charging. 

In terms of connectivity, the smartphone comes with a 5G, 4G, USB-C port, 3.5mm jack, WiFi and Bluetooth. 

The Moto G 5G carries a price tag of Rs 20,999 and is available for purchase from Amazon as well as Flipkart. 

OnePlus Nord

The OnePlus Nord comes with a 6.44-inch AMOLED display featuring a 90Hz refresh rate panel. It is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. In the camera department, the OnePlus Nord sports a vertically stacked quad-camera module. The setup consists of a 48MP Sony IMX586 main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP macro shooter and a 2MP depth unit. On the front, the smartphone features a pill-shaped punch-hole cutout housing a 32MP primary snapper paired with 8MP ultra-wide lens. 

The OnePlus Nord is powered by a Snapdragon 765G chipset with support for 5G networks. It packs up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The device is backed by a 4,115mAh battery unit with support for 30W fast charging. 

Connectivity options on the OnePlus include a USB-C port, 5G, 4G, dual-band GPS, and NavIC. 

As for pricing, the OnePlus Nord 6GB + 64GB costs 24,999 while the 8GB + 128GB is priced at Rs 27,999. The 12GB + 128GB option carries a price tag of Rs 29,999. The smartphone is up for grabs from Amazon.

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If you are not aware of what TWS earphones are, they are simply earphones that allow the user to pair two audio devices via Bluetooth. Some years ago, most of us suffered from the frustration of tangled earphone cables while taking them out for usage. This is where TWS earphones come to the rescue as they are completely wire-free. They were a huge leap from the traditional wearable offering a hassle-free and convenient audio experience.

Just like how the smartphone market is flooded with a lot of options across price brackets, the TWS category is also seeing tons of devices offered by brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO, Samsung, Apple, boAt etc. The audio devices are also quite affordable and offer a value for money experience. 

In this post, we will compare three earphones i.e. OnePlus Buds, Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and OPPO Enco W51 that are priced under Rs 5,000. 

OnePlus Buds vs Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 vs OPPO Enco W51: Design

The OnePlus Buds, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and OPPO Enco W51 feature a semi-in ear design with a long stem that is identical to Apple’s AirPods. The former comes inside an oval-shaped case that is similar to the Google Pixel Buds while the other two devices come with a square-shaped case. 

Each earbud of the OnePlus Buds and Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 weighs 4.5 grams while the case weighs 36 grams and 50 grams respectively. The OPPO Enco W51 is lighter than its competitors with each earbud measuring 3.9 grams on the weighing scale. All three TWS earphones are dust and water-resistant. 

The OnePlus Buds is offered in White, Gray and Nord Blue (with coloured accents on the touch panel) colours. The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 can be availed in a single White colour. The OPPO Enco W51 ships in Velvet White, Azure, and Feather Black colour options.

OnePlus Buds vs Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 vs OPPO Enco W51: Audio 

The OnePlus Buds is equipped with a 13.4mm with Dolby Atmos and Bass Boost. The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 come with a 14.2mm dynamic driver which is said to be the largest in TWS category under Rs 5,000 price in India. Both devices feature environmental noise cancellation.

On the other hand, the OPPO Enco W51 is equipped with dual-core processor and 7mm speakers. It packs active noise cancellation (ANC) that is a rare feature in budget earphones. The device is claimed to eliminate up to 35dB on bus, subway or aeroplanes. The Enco W51 also features triple-mic noise cancellation technology that lets the other person hear your voice on calls in outdoor environments. 

All three audio devices come with low latency mode that reduces lag during gaming and media consumption. 

OnePlus Buds vs Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 vs OPPO Enco W51: Other features

The OnePlus Buds, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and OPPO Enco W51 come with touch controls. Users can double-tap on the left or right earbud to control various functions like music playback, triggering voice assistant, answer an incoming call etc. All three audio devices feature automatic earphone removal detection that pauses the music playback when the user removes an earbud. 

The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 work with Google Assistant, Siri and Amazon Alexa. The OnePlus Buds and OPPO Enco W51 lack voice assistant support. All three devices pack Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity for fast and seamless pairing with smartphones, laptops and PC. 

OnePlus Buds vs Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 vs OPPO Enco W51: Battery

The OnePlus Buds is backed by 30 hours of battery life with each earbud offering 7 hours of playback time. The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 is claimed to offer 4 hours of usage on a single charge and up to 14 hours with the case. On the other hand, the OPPO Enco W51 delivers 4-hour music playtime on a single charge. 

All three TWS earphones can be topped up via a charging case that supports USB-C port. The OPPO Enco W51 also features wireless charging via Qi-compatible chargers. 

OnePlus Buds vs Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 vs OPPO Enco W51: Price and Verdict

The OnePlus Buds is priced at Rs 4,990 while the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 is available at Rs 3,999. The OPPO Enco W51 retails at Rs 4,999. All three TWS earphones can be purchased from Amazon, Flipkart as well as brand’s official websites. 

Coming to the verdict, the OnePlus Buds seems like a good buy for OnePlus users and its solid battery life with fast charging as well as premium design. However, it lacks voice assistant support. 

The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 makes it worth buying for its infrared in-ear detection, large sound driver and supported voice assistants. But its thick stem design is noticeable. 

Meanwhile, the OPPO Enco W51 packs some high-end features like ANC, excellent call quality and wireless charging that is not found in budget TWS earphones. However, the charging case looks quite flimsy and cheap. 

The touch control customizations on OnePlus Buds and OPPO Enco W51 are also restricted to only the brand’s smartphones which is a big letdown. 

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Fitness trackers are usually offered under Rs 5,000 price bracket while smartwatches are packed with more features and priced higher compared to the former. In this post, we will take a look at three smartwatches under Rs 10,000 and how they stack against each other i.e. Mi Watch Revolve, Realme Watch S Pro and Amazfit GTR 2e.

Mi Watch Revolve vs Realme Watch S Pro vs Amazfit GTR 2e: Display and Design

The Mi Watch Revolve, Realme Watch S Pro and Amazfit GTR 2e sport a circular AMOLED display measuring 1.39-inches. All three devices sport a stainless body ina 46mm dial size. They support Always-on Display mode and come with various customisable watch faces. The wearables are protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and water-resistant up to 5ATM. 

The Mi Watch Revolve, Realme Watch S Pro and Amazfit GTR 2e all have two buttons on the right side for navigation purposes.

Mi Watch Revolve vs Realme Watch S Pro vs Amazfit GTR 2e: Health features

The Mi Watch Revolve, Realme Watch S Pro and Amazfit GTR 2e are equipped with a 24×7 heart rate sensor and SpO2 monitor for tracking oxygen levels in the blood. The smartwatches offer sleep tracking, stress monitoring and breathing reminders. The Mi Watch Revolve also comes with body energy monitor that tracks the user’s energy levels and when its time for activity or rest. The Amazfit GTR 2e packs a temperature sensor that measures the user’s body temeprature.

The Mi Watch Revolve and Realme Watch S Pro come with support for 10 and 14 sports modes respectively. These include swimming, treadmill, running, cycling, outdoor hiking, walking, cricket, strength training etc. On the other hand, the Amazfit GTR 2e offers 90 built-in sports modes and also features PAI health assessment. 

Mi Watch Revolve vs Realme Watch S Pro vs Amazfit GTR 2e: Convenient features

Today, smartwatches come with a range of convenient features that are pretty much offered by every brand. The Mi Watch Revolve, Realme Watch S Pro and Amazfit GTR 2e all display notifications like incoming calls, messages, social media updates, weather, phone finder etc. Users can also control music playback and also smartphone camera shutter from their wrist. 

The Realme Watch S Pro comes with automatic motion recognition while the Amazfit GTR 2e packs offline voice assistant and lock screen mode. 

Mi Watch Revolve vs Realme Watch S Pro vs Amazfit GTR 2e: Battery and Connectivity

The Mi Watch Revolve and Realme Watch S Pro are backed by a 420mAh battery unit that can deliver 14 days of usage. The Amazfit GTR 2e is powered by a larger 471mAh battery unit that is claimed to last 24 days under typical use. All three devices can be charged via magnetic charging case. 

Connectivity-wise, all three smartwatches offer Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC. The Mi Watch Revolve also features built-in GPS while the Realme Watch S Pro comes with dual-satellite GPS for accurate location tracking. 

Mi Watch Revolve vs Realme Watch S Pro vs Amazfit GTR 2e: Price and Verdict

The Mi Watch Revolve is priced at Rs 10,999. The Realme Watch S Pro and Amazfit GTR 2e costs Rs 9,999 respectivelty. All three smartwatches can be purchased from Amazon, Flipkart and brand’s official websites.

There’s not a huge difference between the three smartwatches as they share most of the same specifications and features. The Mi Watch Revolve’s body energy monitor is missing from its other two competitors. However, it also has lesser exercise modes and is pricer by Rs 1,000 compared to Realme Watch S Pro and Amazfit GTR 2e. 

The Realme Watch S Pro is equipped with a dual-core processor, 3-axis accelerometer, dual-satellite GPS and auto-brightness feature. As for the Amazfit GTR 2e, the device features a robust PAI health assessment and comes with useful offline voice assisstant and lockscreen. However, it skips on inbuilt GPS which is a letdown, 

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In its latest tweaks to the GST law, the Indian government has introduced an e-invoicing system for businesses. A step that will allow:

• Buyers and sellers to access the realtime information of invoices,
• Takeover the physical invoices,
• Replace the existing e-way bill system

Currently, the e-invoicing is mandatory for businesses and taxpayers with an annual turnover of over Rs.100 crore. 

The Finance Secretary, Ajay Bhushan Pandey has announced that from 1st April 2021, the government will roll out and mandate the e-invoicing system for all business-to-business (B2B) transactions under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.

What is e-invoicing? 

A B2B invoice reported by the GST-registered businesses on the e-invoice portal (GSTN), an e-invoice should follow the standard format given by CBIC. 

Under the e-invoicing system, the SMEs are expected to use the generated invoice reference number (IRN). IRN is a number (also known as hash) created by the Invoice Registration Portal (IRP) to tag and indicate every valid invoice generated in India.

A 64 character unique number will be generated for every invoice raised in a financial year by a GSTIN. Hence, the system will cover all the invoices sent to recipients, credit note, or a debit note in relation to the B2B supplies and exports, while ensuring that it contains the IRN. 

E-invoicing is about reporting details of mentioned GST document to the portal, therefore, the SMEs have to continue to use external software or tool to create GST invoices. 

Know that, business entities will have to generate invoices using an efficient online tool, like Refrens.com which helps generate GST compliant invoices that conform to the clarified standard and parameters.

The purpose of e-invoicing

E-invoicing was rolled-out to introduce a system that allows creating a standard for all e-invoices generated. For SMEs, e-invoicing makes it easier to improve B2B communication. Just like sending/receiving emails, now suppliers and buyers have simplified documents to exchange. 

Mainly, the GST reporting for SMEs is easier with the presence of this system and it helps them reduce the cost involved and transcription errors, and eliminates data re-entry. Mandatory e-invoicing for all the B2B communication ensures digitization and paperless mode. 

For SMEs, they will see an improvement in their payment cycles and witness reduced disputes amongst the transacting parties. Overall, it makes generating invoice and reporting it as a part of the business process improving the business efficiency.

How are startups leveraging this?

Several startups are making good use of this opportunity. With an online invoicing software, Refrens helps SMEs do business efficiently by currently providing the facility of generating free GST compliant invoices to SMEs. From 1st April onwards, Refrens.com will directly integrate with the e-invoice portal/IRP to report all the invoices created by you to generate a unique IRN for each of them.

The tool adheres to the prescribed format of reporting of invoice data generated so that it is seamlessly understood by the Invoice Reporting Portal to get IRN and the buyers. You can directly issue or send this GST invoice with a valid IRN to the receiver through the platform.

Given the fast adoption of technology by Indian SMEs post GST and the pandemic, compliance management solutions like Proactly have also seen a boost to their business. The space will only heat up further with e-invoicing.

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Realme Smart TV SLED 4K specifications and features

The Realme Smart TV SLED 4K features a bezel-less display with a 94.6 percent screen-to-body ratio. The television offers a 55-inch screen bearing a 4K resolution. It comes with 1008 percent NTSC wide colour gamut, HDR10+ and Chroma Boost picture engine. Realme says that its SLED TV is equipped with a built-in RGB chipset that results in pure white backlit compared to QLED TVs. The Realme Smart SLED 4K TV features TUV Rheinland low blue light certification for eye protection. 

On the audio front, the Realme Smart SLED 4K TV is equipped with a 24W quad stereo speakers with Dolby Audio for cinematic surround sound experience. 

Under the hood, the Realme Smart TV SLED 4K is powered by a 64-bit MediaTek quad-core processor. It offers 16GB internal storage for apps and files. The Realme Smart TV SLED 4K is an Android certified TV and ships with inbuilt Google Assistant and Chromecast. The television also comes with pre-installed Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube and Google Play. Users can also manage and control other AIoT devices with the Realme Smart TV SLED 4K

Connectivity-wise, the Realme Smart TV SLED 4K features a 2.4GHz/5GHz WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, AV port, LAN and audio output. 

Realme Smart TV SLED 4K price and availability

The Realme Smart TV SLED 4K is priced at Rs 42,999 but can be purchased for Rs 39,999 as a part of the festive offer. It is available on realme.com, Flipkart, Amazon and soon in offline stores in the country. 

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The Pixel 4a is a mid-range smartphone and falls under the Rs 30k price bracket in India. It goes up against the recently launched OnePlus Nord and Apple’s iPhone SE 2020. We take a look at what the three phones compete against each other. 

Pixel 4a vs iPhone SE 2020 vs OnePlus Nord: Display and Design

The Pixel 4a and iPhone SE 2020 are compact smartphones. The former features a 5.8-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution. The iPhone SE 2020 offers a 4.7-inch Retina HD screen surrounded by the top and bottom bezels. On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord sports a larger AMOLED display measuring 6.58-inches with 90Hz refresh rate panel. Both the Pixel 4a and OnePlus Nord feature a punch-hole camera cutout at the top left corner. 

Design-wise, the Pixel 4a sports a square-shaped camera module and a Mint Green colour power button. The iPhone SE 2020 retains iPhone 8-like design language with a glass back panel like the iPhone 11 series. The OnePlus Nord is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner and a vertically stacked camera setup on the back. 

Google Pixel 4a vs iPhone SE 2020 vs OnePlus Nord: Hardware and Battery

Internally, the Pixel 4a is powered by a Snapdragon 730G processor paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The iPhone SE 2020 houses Apple’s A13 Bionic chipset which also powers its flagship iPhone 11 series. RAM capacity of the device is not known but it is offered in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage options. The OnePlus Nord is equipped with a Snapdragon 765G processor with support for 5G connectivity. It packs up to 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. 

The Pixel 4a runs on a 3,140mAh battery unit with support for 18W fast charging while the OnePlus Nord is backed by a 4,115mAh battery with 30W fast charging tech. The battery capacity of iPhone SE 2020 is not known but it also supports 18W fast charging along with wireless charging. 

Google Pixel 4a vs iPhone SE 2020 vs OnePlus Nord: Cameras

Both the Pixel 4a and iPhone SE 2020 feature a 12MP rear camera with LED flash and an 8MP front-facing snappers. Both smartphones come with their respective set of camera modes and features. However, Google’s Pixel smartphones are popularly known for their impressive camera technology. The OnePlus Nord’s quad-camera setup consists of a 48MP main sensor, 8MP ultra-wide lens, 5MP macro unit and a 2MP depth shooter. The smartphone features a dual-camera on the front comprising of 32MP+8MP sensors. 

Google Pixel 4a vs iPhone SE 2020 vs OnePlus Nord: Pricing

The Google Pixel 4a is priced at $349 (~Rs 26,200). However, it will be available in India only in October. The iPhone SE 2020 starts at Rs 42,500 for the base variant i.e. 64GB model. The OnePlus Nord’s base configuration i.e. 6GB+64GB starts at Rs 24,999 and goes up to Rs 29,999 for the top-end model. 

Google Pixel 4a vs iPhone SE 2020 vs OnePlus Nord: Verdict

The Pixel 4a and iPhone SE 2020 are an ideal choice for users who prefer a phone with compact form factor. The Google Pixel 4a offers a stock Android experience and other features with guaranteed upgrades for the next three years. If budget is not a problem, the iPhone SE 2020 offers more at its price tag. On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord is an all-round package with 5G connectivity. 

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After OEMs found a way to cram more screen in a small space, Oppo debuted its Find X smartphone (way back in 2018) with an edge to edge bezel-less display and a motorised camera module making it the industry-first smartphone. Quickly after the Find X, other brands too joined the bandwagon to adopt this feature. A few manufacturers also took a different approach to the pop-up camera like slider design, rotating and flip mechanism etc.

The why and how’s of pop-up camera module

The pop-up camera module significantly eliminated the bezels on all sides of the device giving a truly immersive viewing experience to the user. No notch, no hole-punch (more on this later), no big bezel (like the Pixel 4) but just a full-screen display.  From a user’s point of view, a pop-up camera in phones is a sensible approach as it gives a distraction-free experience. It also hides the unnecessary camera hardware that isn’t going to be used all the time. A phone with a pop-up camera module looks cooler and also catches people’s attention. They are small in size and most devices featured a square shape except the first generation OPPO Reno series that had a shark-fin type design. A pop-up module is also a great option for users who are concerned with privacy since smartphones are vulnerable to hacks through a camera. 

Pop-up cameras operate very simply i.e. they rise from the module whenever the camera is activated and go back inside once the job is done. However, apart from elevating mechanisms, there are a few smartphones who take a different approach to pop-up cameras. The Find X, Lenovo Z5 and Mi Mix 3 come with a slider design. On the other hand, there are smartphones where the rear camera also doubles up as a front shooter i.e. the  Galaxy A80 features a rotating camera mechanism where it rotates its rear camera setup to the front. The Asus 6Z also adopts a similar but flip camera system.

As far as advantages go, the pop-up camera module isn’t totally without any drawbacks. The main issue is its durability even if it is quite robust. The elevating mechanism puts stress on the moving parts with the motor being the main point of failure. Most smartphone makers claim that the module’s longevity is around 3,00,000 cycles which means (if you do the math) it is capable of lasting up to four years and assuming that it is opened 200 times a day. Another reason is that the pop-up camera module isn’t waterproof or dust resistant and hence it needs constant maintenance. Even though it automatically retracts (fall detection) when the smartphone is in freefall or the module hits some concrete object, there is bound to be some kind of damage like scratches, dents etc. Under the hood, the moving parts that are required for a pop-up camera module also take up space that could be reserved for other hardware (like a bigger battery). 

The fall of pop-up camera phones:

Unfortunately, pop-up camera phones failed to create traction in the mainstream market and their duration was short-lived. Smartphone manufacturers created an alternative solution to pop-up camera modules – punch-hole display. It involved cutting a hole in the screen to accommodate the front camera sensor. Most smartphones feature a punch-hole cutout at the top corners of the display except Samsung phones where the cutout is centrally placed. Punch-hole designs give a slightly less display area compared to a full-screen experience. It does eliminate the issues of failure associated with the pop-up camera’s moving parts. 

However, the hole in the display is always there. And with smartphone makers now incorporating dual cameras on the front, the punch-hole cutout becomes even wider with no option to hide it. For users who are high on entertainment usage i.e. gaming, watching movies etc the punch-hole cutout may seem obtrusive and hinder their experience. Another drawback is that any stain or scratch on or near the punch-hole cutout would affect the picture quality of the front camera. 

Verdict

There’s no clear winner here between pop-up camera module vs punch-hole camera cutout. Right now, a pop-up camera module is the only way to get an all-screen experience and it looks very much intriguing. But on the other hand, the punch-hole design is here to stay with many flagship phones having adopted it.

Given the sort of changes we have seen in smartphone design in recent years, a display free of bezels and camera cutouts/notches seems to be the ultimate goal. Many brands are working on under-display selfie cameras. Earlier this year, we got to see Vivo’s Apex 2020 concept phone with the technology and we hope it shows up in future smartphones. 

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The OnePlus Nord has been offered in three configurations with all of them under Rs 30,000. It gives a tough competition to other smartphones in the same price bracket, especially the recently launched Realme X3 SuperZoom and OPPO Reno 3 Pro. We have created a detailed comparison of how the three smartphone stack against each other. Read on to know more. 

OnePlus Nord vs Realme X3 SuperZoom vs OPPO Reno 3 Pro: Display & Design:

Both the OnePlus Nord and OPPO Reno 3 Pro sport a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a dual punch-hole camera cutout. The former features a 90Hz refresh rate panel while the latter comes with a dated 60Hz screen. On the other hand, the Realme X3 SuperZoom Edition features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display but offers the highest refresh rate of 120Hz. 

In terms of design, all three smartphones flaunt a vertically stacked rectangular camera module. The OnePlus Nord and Reno 3 Pro come with an in-screen fingerprint scanner while the Realme X3 SuperZoom Edition features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor embedded in the power button. All three phones are fitted with Gorilla Glass 5 on the top for protection against accidental damages and scratches. 

OnePlus Nord vs Realme X3 SuperZoom vs OPPO Reno 3 Pro: Hardware & Battery

Under the hood, the OnePlus Nord is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G chipset making it the first smartphone in India with the processor. It supports 5G connectivity and is paired with Adreno 620 GPU.

The Realme X3 SuperZoom houses the flagship Snapdragon 855+ processor with 5G network. It features an Adreno 640 GPU onboard. On the other hand, the Reno 3 Pro is equipped with a MediaTek Helio P95 SoC. 

The OnePlus Nord and Realme X3 Pro are offered in up to 12GB+256GB RAM and storage configurations while the Reno 3 Pro maxes out at 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. 

Battery-wise, the OnePlus Nord runs on 4,115mAh unit. The X3 SuperZoom is backed by a 4,200mAh battery while the Reno 3 Pro operates on 4,025mAh unit. All three devices support their proprietary 30W fast charging technology. 

OnePlus Nord vs Realme X3 SuperZoom vs OPPO Reno 3 Pro: Cameras

All three smartphones sport a quad-rear camera setup and dual front cameras. The OnePlus Nord retains the OnePlus 8’s configuration with 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, 5-megapixel macro shooter and a 2-megapixel depth unit.

The Realme X3 SuperZoom Edition and OPPO Reno 3 Pro feature a 64MP main shooter with f/1.8 aperture. Both devices come with 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP macro shooter. However, the X3 SuperZoom Edition offers an 8MP periscope style lens while the Reno 3 Pro packs a 13MP telephoto unit. 

On the front, the OnePlus Nord and Realme X3 SuperZoom Edition are fitted with a 32MP primary and 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. The Reno 3 Pro features a 44MP selfie shooter paired with 2MP depth sensor making it the world’s first smartphone with its front camera setup. 

OnePlus Nord vs Realme X3 SuperZoom vs OPPO Reno 3 Pro: Pricing

The OnePlus Nord starts at Rs 24,999 for the base variant i.e. 6GB+64GB. The 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB models are priced at Rs 27,999 and Rs 29,999 respectively. The Realme X3 SuperZoom Edition’s 8GB+128GB and 12GB+256GB carry a price tag of Rs 27,999 and Rs 32,999 respectively. As for the OPPO Reno 3 Pro, it’s 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB retail at Rs 29,990 and Rs 32,990 respectively.   

OnePlus Nord vs Realme X3 SuperZoom vs OPPO Reno 3 Pro: Verdict

The OnePlus Nord is a clear winner with an all-round performance. It is a power-packed mid-ranger that is also future-proof with 5G connectivity. With the Realme X3 SuperZoom Edition, you will get a flagship processor and higher refresh rate but with LCD display panel which may be a major drawback. The OPPO Reno 3 Pro seems ideal for camera enthusiasts but lags behind on the performance front.

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OnePlus TV U specifications:

The OnePlus TV U retains some of the premium features from the Q-series. The television sports a 55-inch screen bearing a 4K UDH resolution. The display offers features like Gamma Engine, 93 percent colour gamut, MEMC, noise resolution, Dolby Vision and HDR10 support. Design-wise, the OnePlus TV U is surrounded by thin bezels and offers a 95 percent screen-to-body ratio. It flaunts a carbon fibre panel at the back just like the OnePlus TV Q-series. In terms of audio, the OnePlus TV U is equipped with 4 speakers comprising of two full range and two tweeters. Additionally, the audio is tuned by Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio and DTS-HD. 

Software-wise, the OnePlus TV U runs on Android 9 Pie and comes with pre-installed apps like Oxygen Play, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Spotify, Google Play Store and more. The television also features built-in Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Connectivity options include Chromecast, DLNA, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, three HDMI ports, Ethernet port, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports. The TV comes with a Bluetooth remote with dedicated buttons for Prime Video, Netflix, Google Assistant and Oxygen Play. 

OnePlus TV Y specifications:

The OnePlus TV Y is offered in 32 and 42-inch screen sizes. The former has a HD resolution while the latter features FHD panel. Both televisions also come with display features like 93 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, Gamma Engine and others found on the OnePlus TV U. The TVs come with slim bezels and offer 90 percent screen-o-body ratio. The OnePlus TV Y is equipped with two full-range speakers producing a 30W sound output. 

The OnePlus TV Y also runs on Android 9 Pie. It comes with built-in Google Assistant, Chromecast and streaming apps like Netflix, Prime Video etc. The televisions features the same connectivity options like the OnePlus TV U. 

OnePlus TV U and TV Y-series pricing & availability:

The OnePlus TV U carries a price tag of Rs 49,999. The base variant of TV Y i.e. 32-inch is priced at Rs 12,999 while the 43-inch variant costs Rs 22,999. The former is already on sale from July 5th on Amazon. OnePlus is yet to announce the availability of the OnePlus TV U and TV Y 43-inch. 

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The standard and Pro variant of Find X2 shares the same specifications apart from differences in the camera department. Let’s delve into the technical specifications below. 

OPPO Find X2 and Find X2 Pro specifications:

The OPPO Find X2 series boasts of an AMOLED Ultra Vision screen measuring 6.7-inches and bearing a QHD+ resolution. It offers an immersive 93.1 percent screen-to-body ratio with a punch-hole camera cutout at the top left corner. The smartphones feature a 120Hz refresh rate panel and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The display offers HDR10+ support, up to 1200 nits brightness and TUV Rheinland Eye Care certification. For audiophiles, the Find X2 series is equipped with dual stereo speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos. 

Design-wise, the OPPO Find X2 features a double-curved body shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The devices are IP54 certified splash-proof.  The smartphones can be availed in Black Ceramic and Ocean Glass colour options. The Pro variant is also offered in a vegan leather construct.

In the photography department, the standard and Pro variants of Find X2 are equipped with different camera setup. The former comes with a 48MP Sony IMX586 main sensor, 12MP wide-angle lens and a 13MP telephoto shooter with 20x digital zoom. On the other hand, the Pro model offers an advanced camera module comprising of 48MP Sony IMX686 primary unit, 48MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 13MP periscope camera with support for 10x hybrid zoom and up to 60x digital zoom. On the front, the Find X2 series are fitted with a 32MP snapper for selfies. 

Under the hood, the Find X2 series is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 865 chipset with an integrated X55 modem for 5G network. The processor is coupled with Adreno 650 GPU and 12GB LPPDR5 RAM. The standard variant packs 256GB UFS 3.0 internal storage while the Pro model offers 512GB onboard memory. The former runs on a 4,260mAh battery unit while the latter is backed by slightly lower 4,200mAh battery. Both smartphones support 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging. Software-wise, the OPPO Find X2 runs on ColoOS 7.1 based on Android 10. 

OPPO Find X2 pricing & availability:

The OPPO Find X2 carries a starting price tag of Rs 64,990 and will go on sale from Amazon. The Find X2 Pro will be sold in limited quantities in India and the sale date of the same has not been announced yet. 

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According to a report, OnePlus will launch one budget and one mid-range TV with the former retailing for around Rs 15,000. The brand hasn’t revealed any key specifications of its upcoming offering. The televisions are expected to retain a few features from its premium Q1 series. By launching affordable TVs, OnePlus aims to take on the likes of Xiaomi, Realme, Nokia and Motorola in the Indian market. 

OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro specifications:

OnePlus forayed into the television market in September last year. Both the OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro are the brand’s premium offerings with the same specifications and design. However, the TVs are differentiated in terms of audio. The Q1 comes with four speakers while the Q1 Pro is equipped with 8 speakers with a sliding soundbar integrated into the chassis. The OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro feature a 55-inch QLED display with Dolby Vision. The TVs run on Android 9-based Android TV OS and come with Google Assistant, Play Store, Youtube and OTT platforms like Netflix, Prime Video. Other features include a Type-C rechargeable remote, Quick AppSwitch, WiFi sharing and TrackPad controls. 

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Motorola Edge+ specifications:

The striking highlight of the Motorola Edge+ is its waterfall-like display with curved edges on both sides. The device offers a 6.7-inch screen which the brand calls ‘Endless Edge’ display. It bears a full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate panel and HDR10 support. The smartphone is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. There is a tiny punch-hole cutout for the front camera at the top left corner. The back of the phone houses a vertical camera setup and a centrally placed Motorola batwing logo. The Motorola Edge+ is offered in Smoky Sangria and Thunder Grey colour options.

In the photography department, the Motorola Edge+ sports a triple camera system comprising of a 108MP primary sensor, 8MP telephoto lens and a 16MP ultra-wide camera. The ultra-wide unit also doubles up as a macro and ToF sensor. The front camera features a 25MP selfie shooter. The camera features on the smartphone include dual OIS, AI and 6K video recording. 

Under the hood, the Motorola Edge+ houses the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with integrated X55 modem for 5G connectivity. The chipset is paired with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.0 storage. The smartphone runs on a stock Android 10 OS. It draws its power from a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 15W Turbocharge wired as well as wireless charging. The Motorola Edge+ comes with Wireless PowerShare feature that is capable of wirelessly charging other compatible devices. 

Motorola Edge+ pricing & availability:

Motorola has priced the Edge+ at Rs 74,999. It is already available for purchase on Flipkart and leading offline retail stores. Customers using ICICI credit cards and EMI payment option can avail flat Rs 7,500 discount as a part of the launch offer. 

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Surface Pro X specifications:

Starting with the Surface Pro X, this is a 2-in-1 convertible device that can be used in various form factors. It features a 13-inch edge-to-edge touchscreen display bearing a QHD resolution. Microsoft claims that the Surface Pro X is its thinnest 2-in-1 laptop measuring 7.3mm. The convertible laptop features a 5MP front-facing camera and a 10MP rear shooter. Both the cameras are capable of recording 1080p FHD video. On the audio front, the Surface Pro X is equipped with 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio and dual far-field studio mics.

Under the hood, the Surface Pro X is powered by Microsoft SQ1 chipset developed in partnership with Qualcomm. The processor is paired with an Adreno 685 GPU onboard. The Surface Pro X packs up to 16GB RAM and offers up to 512GB storage in the form of an SSD.

The laptop is claimed to last up to 13 hours on a single charge. It offers LTE connectivity with a nano-SIM slot. Other connectivity options include two USB-C ports, a Surface Connect port, Surface Keyboard Connector port, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and GLONASS. 

Surface Laptop 3:

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 is available in 13.3 and 15.5-inch screen sizes. Both the variants come with support for the Surface Pen. The 13.3-inch houses the latest 10th gen Intel Core processor upto Core i7. The  15.5 -inch model is equipped with AMD chipset. Both the models pack 16GB DDR3 RAM and offer 128GB SSD storage. 

Battery life on the Surface Laptop 3 is rated at up to 11.5 hours. Connectivity options on the Surface Laptop 3 include a USB-C port, USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack and a Surface Connect port. 

Surface Pro 7:

Coming to the Surface Pro 7, this one is also a 2-in-1 device like the Surface Pro X. It sports a 12.7-inch touchscreen display bearing a resolution of 2,736 x 1,825 pixels. The laptop is offered in different hardware configurations featuring up to 16GB RAM, Intel Core i7 processors and 256GB SSD storage. The Surface Pro 7 comes with an 8MP rear and 5MP front camera. The device is equipped with dual far-field studio microphones, stereo speakers with Dolby Audio support. The laptop is claimed to deliver up to 10.5 hours of battery life. 

Surface X Pro, Surface Laptop 3 & Surface Pro 7 pricing:

The Surface X Pro is priced at Rs 98,999. The Surface Laptop 3 costs Rs 98,999 for the 13.3-inch variant while the 15-inch model retails at Rs 1,16,999. The price of Surface Pro 7 starts at Rs 72,999 for the base variant and goes up to Rs 1,41,999 for the top-end configuration. 

Microsoft’s latest offerings will be available for purchase via authorised resellers, retail and online partners like Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales, Flipkart and Amazon. 

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Mi Robot Vacuum Mop-P specifications:

The Mi Robot Vacuum Mop-P is a circular device with a brushless motor that provides 2,100Pa suction power. The device features a Laser Detection System and upgraded SLAM navigation that intelligently plans the route and map of the room. The Mi Robot Vacuum Mop-P is equipped with 12 high precision sensors allowing the device to navigate accurately. In terms of cleaning, the smart vacuum cleaner offers two cleaning modes – Sweeping+Mopping and Sweeping-only mode. The later is meant for dry-cleaning the floor. Xiaomi claims that the device can simulate manual mopping with dual direction repeated wiping.

The Mi Robot Vacuum Mop-P is equipped with 55ml trash bin and a 2-in-1 water tank. The later can be electronically controlled and has three gears of water dispensing modes along with a water clogging prevention mechanism. 

On the hardware front, the Mi Robot Vacuum Mop-P is powered by a quad-core Cortex A7 chipset coupled with Mali 400 GPU. The device draws its power from a 3,200mAh battery unit. It is capable of going back to its charging point if the battery dies mid-way and automatically resume cleaning from the last breakpoint. The Mi Robot Vacuum Mop-P can be connected to the smartphone via the Mi Home app. It offers a range of features like remote control, real-time mapping, spot cleaning and more. Users can also create restricted zones so that the smart cleaner doesn’t clean areas such as carpets or washrooms. The Mi Robot Vacuum Mop-P features Wi-Fi connectivity and generates 70dB noise while operating.

Mi Robot Vacuum Mop-P price & availability:

The Mi Robot Vacuum Mop-P is currently up for crowdfunding priced at Rs 17,999. The regular price of the device is Rs 24,999. Xiaomi will start shipping the smart cleaner from 15th September 2020. 

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We have created a list including new and old prices of every brand’s smartphone in the gallery below:

Almost every budget and mid-range smartphone by Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo, Samsung and Realme have received a price hike of Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000. Samsung and Apple have also increased the price of their premium products by up to Rs 10,000. Notably, every RAM and storage configuration of a device has received a price hike. 

Smartphone manufacturers in India offer their products at an aggressive price making it a cut-throat competition between brands. It’s worth noting that apart from existing smartphones, upcoming devices will also carry a higher price tag than what brands usually price them due to the GST hike. Additionally, the new GST rate is permanent and the increased prices won’t be rolled back, however, consumers can expect a price drop on older devices.

The increased prices ultimately lead to buyers paying more for smartphones and it remains to be seen how the consumer market reacts to this.

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Huawei P40 Pro and Pro+ specifications:

The Huawei P40 Pro and Pro+ sport a 6.58-inch curved screen AMOLED display bearing a QHD+ resolution. The former offers a 90Hz refresh rate while the latter maxes out at 120Hz. Both smartphones feature a pill-shaped cutout at the top left corner that houses two front-facing cameras and a dedicated 3D face unlock sensor. The Pro and Pro+ models flaunt a combination of glass and metal chassis along with IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. 

In the camera department, the P40 Pro and P40 Pro+ are equipped with Leica-branded quad and penta camera setups respectively. The configuration on Pro+ variant consists of a 50MP RYYB sensor, a 40MP cine lens, 8MP periscope telephoto shooter with 10x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom, 8MP optical telephoto lens and lastly a ToF depth sensor. The setup on the Pro model is the same as above except that it skips the 8MP periscope sensor. On the front, the Huawei P40 Pro and Pro+ smartphones are fitted with a 32MP selfie snapper, a 3D depth sensor and a dedicated IR sensor for 3D face recognition. 

Under the hood, the Huawei P40 Pro and Pro+ houses the Kirin 990 processor with 5G connectivity. It is coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage technology up to 12GB and 512GB respectively. Both smartphones are powered by 4,200mAh battery units The Pro model supports 40W SuperCharge technology and 27W wireless charging while the latter supports 55W wired and 40W wireless charging respectively. Both devices come with 5W reverse wireless charging. 

Huawei P40 specifications:

Coming to the standard variant of Huawei P40, the device is a toned-down variant of the Pro models. This one features a 6.1-inch flat screen with FHD+ display and a 60Hz refresh rate panel. Like the Pro siblings, the standard variant comes with an elliptical cutout for housing dual front cameras comprising of 32MP selfie shooter and a 3D depth sensor. However, it lacks a 3D face scanning sensor. 

On the back, the vanilla P40 sports a triple camera setup consisting of 50MP RYYB main lens accompanied by a 16MP wide-angle shooter and an 8MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom and 30x digital zoom. 

The Huawei P40 is also equipped with a Kirin 990 5G chipset coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The device is backed by a 3,800mAh battery unit with support for 22.5W SuperCharge technology. It doesn’t feature wireless charging. 

The Huawei P40 series is equipped with a hybrid SIM slot, e-SIM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, GPS, USB-C and in-display fingerprint scanners. 

Huawei P40 series pricing & availability:

Starting with the standard P40, the device is priced at EUR 799 (~Rs 65,900) for the 8GB+128GB configuration in Europe. The Pro variant will cost EUR 999 (~Rs 82,900) for 8GB+256GB option. The Pro+ model carries a price tag of EUR 1,399 (~Rs 1,15,300) for 8GB+512GB variant. The standard and Pro models will be available for purchase from April 7th while the Pro+ will be up for grabs sometime in June in European markets. 

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Earlier in February, the pandemic had derailed Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech trade show in Barcelona, Spain. Search giant Google also cancelled its annual I/O developer conference. Meanwhile, back in India, smartphone manufacturers Xiaomi and Realme have postponed the launch of Mi 10 and Realme Narzo smartphones respectively. Vivo has suspended its upcoming product launches as well. Cupertino-based Apple has also shut down its production facilities at manufacturing partner Foxconn and Wistron. With manufacturing coming to a halt, we are likely to see delays in upcoming launches, sales and deliveries. 

Meanwhile, as a result of country-wide lockdown, brands like OnePlus, Realme, OPPO and Huawei have extended warranties on their products. Device warranties that are set to expire during this lockdown period will get an extension. The companies are also providing an extension validities on services like screen replacement. Both OnePlus and Realme are extending warranty on its smartphones, earphones and accessories till 31st May. The replacement period is also increased from 15 to 30 days. OPPO is offering extended warranty until further notice. 

Huawei users whose warranty is expiring between March 21st-June 21st will get extended warranty till June 30th. The brand is also offering a doorstep repair service for its smartwatch in India. It includes a no-cost replacement for its devices that have manufacturing defects or performance-related issues. However, if the smartwatch is out of warranty period, users can also avail its spare parts.

We haven’t seen the full impact of COVID-19 yet. With consumer demand in India expected to plummet in 2020, we are going to see a few rough quarters to say the least. Smaller companies and startups are going to suffer the most with several of them headed towards layoffs.

What has been the impact of COVID-19 on your tech consumption? Tell us in comments.

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Motorola razr specifications:

The Motorola razr features a 6.2-inch p-OLED display bearing a 2,142 x 876 pixels screen resolution. There is a normal notch on the top and a thick chin at the bottom of the device. The device comes with a fingerprint reader embedded in the power button. The Motorola razr features a stainless steel hinge placed under the screen. When folded, the smartphone offers a 2.7-inch secondary display on the outside that shows notifications, date, time and more. There is a single 16MP camera with an f/1.7 aperture and a dual-LED flash below the Quick View display. The device offers camera features like Dual Pixel autofocus, laser autofocus, NightVision and EIS. 

Under the hood, the Motorola razr is equipped with a Snapdragon 710 chipset. It packs 6GB RAM and offers 128GB internal storage. The device runs on Android 9 Pie OS. The Motorola razr draws its power from a 2,510mAh battery unit with support for 15W TurboPower fast charging technology. Connectivity options on the foldable phone include e-SIM slot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and USB-C port. However, the device does not feature a 3.5mm jack and microSD card slot. 

Motorola razr pricing & availability:

Motorola has priced its foldable smartphone for Rs 1,24,999 in India. The device ships in Noir Black colour. The Motorola razr is up for pre-bookings with sales commencing from April 2nd via Flipkart. Citibank cardholders can avail Rs 10,000 cashback on the purchase while Jio users are eligible for double data recharge. 

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Nokia 8.3 5G:

As the name suggests, the Nokia 8.3 5G is the Finnish brand’s first 5G smartphone. The device features an FHD+ LCD PureDisplay measuring 6.81-inches with a punch-hole cutout at the top left corner. The display supports HDR content. The smartphone’s rear panel design is similar to the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2. It houses a circular camera module along with a LED flash. The Nokia 8.3 5G flaunts a Nordic Design and ships in Polar Night colour option. The smartphone’s power button located on the right side doubles up as a fingerprint scanner. 

The Nokia 8.3 5G’s quad-cameras feature ZEISS lens comprising of a 64MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide shooter, a 2MP macro and 2MP depth camera. Upfront, a 24MP snapper is fitted for selfies. The smartphone comes with camera-related features like 4K video recording, HDR, action cam mode and ZEISS cinema capture and editor. 

Internally, the Nokia 8.3 5G is equipped with a Snapdragon 765G processor with support for 5G connectivity. It packs up to 8GB RAM and offers 128GB onboard storage. There is a dedicated microSD card slot for additional storage needs. The Nokia 8.3 5G draws its power from a 4,500mAh battery unit with support for 18W fast charging. 

The Nokia 8.3 5G will be available in Europe starting at EUR 599 (~Rs 47,800) for the 6GB+64GB option while the 8GB+128GB model carries a price tag of EUR 649 (~Rs 51,900). 

Nokia 5.3 and Nokia 1.3:

The Nokia 5.3 is a mid-range device and arrives as the successor to the Nokia 5.1. The device sports a 6.55-inches display with 1,600 x 720 pixels screen resolution. There is a waterdrop notch on the top, a dedicated Google Assistant button on the side and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Nokia 5.3 is powered by a Snapdragon 665 processor paired with 6GB RAM and up to 128GB storage expandable up to 512GB. The smartphone sports a quad-rear camera setup consisting of a 13MP main shooter, 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor. The device features an 8MP front-facing camera. The Nokia 5.3 is backed by a 4,000mAh battery unit and can be topped up via a Type-C port. 

As for the Nokia 1.3, it is an entry-level device with a 5.7-inch display bearing an HD+ resolution. A Snapdragon 215 chipset is at the core of the smartphone coupled with 1GB RAM and 16GB expandable storage. There is an 8MP camera on the back and a 5MP selfie snapper along with pre-installed Google’s Camera Go app. The Nokia 1.3 is powered by a 3,000mAh battery unit. 

Both the Nokia 5.3 and Nokia 1.3 will be available for purchase from April 2020. The former’s price starts at EUR 189 (~Rs 15,100) while the latter is priced at EUR 95 (~Rs 7,500). The smartphones can be availed in Charcoal, Cyan and Sand colour options. 

Nokia 5310:

Apart from smartphones, Nokia also announced the renewed version of the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic. The latest offering retains the same design and music buttons from the original feature phone. The feature phone comes with a 2.4-inch QVGA colour display. It has a curved glass screen and rounded corners. The Nokia 5310 is powered by a modest MediaTek MT6260A chipset along with 8MB RAM. It offers 16GB of native storage with a dedicated microSD card slot. The device features a VGA camera with flash. It runs on Nokia Series 30+ OS. The feature phone is backed by a 1,200mAh battery unit with standby time up to 30 days and talk time up to 20.7 hours. 

The Nokia 5310 will cost EUR 39 (~Rs 3,120) and will be available in White and Red and Black and Red colour options. 

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Samsung Galaxy S20:

Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S20 lineup consists of a standard, Plus and Ultra variant. All three smartphones come with a higher 120Hz refresh rate screen for smooth animations and transitions. They are also equipped with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. The standard, Plus and Ultra variants of Galaxy S20 sport a Super AMOLED display measuring 6.2, 6.7 and 6.9-inches respectively. In terms of design, the smartphones feature a centrally-aligned punch-hole display and a rectangular camera module on the rear. 

In the camera department, both the Galaxy S20 and S20+ are equipped with a 12MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 64MP telephoto shooter with up to 30x zoom. The Plus variant also gets an additional DepthVision camera. On the other hand, the Galaxy S20 Ultra features a 108MP wide-angle lens with a whopping 100x Super Resolution zoom. The rest of the camera setup on Ultra variant comprises of a 48MP sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide main camera and a DepthVision lens.

On the front, the Galaxy S20 and S20+ are fitted with a 10MP front camera while the Ultra variant features a 40MP selfie snapper. All three smartphones are capable of recording 8K videos. 

The Galaxy S20 series will be available in 4G and 5G variants. Under the hood, the 4G variant will be powered by Samsung’s Exynos 990 SoC while the 5G model will be equipped with Snapdragon 865 processor. The former packs 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage while the latter will be offered in 12GB RAM and different storage configurations up to 512GB. The Ultra variant is available with a whopping 16GB RAM coupled with 512GB onboard storage. The standard S20 and S20+ are backed by a 4,000mAh and 4,500mAh battery unit respectively with 25W fast charging support. The Ultra variant draws its power from a 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging tech. 

The vanilla Galaxy S20 starts at $999 (~Rs 72,000) and the Plus model starts at $1,199 (~Rs 85,000). The Ultra variant carries a starting price tag of $1,399 (~Rs 1 lakh). All three smartphones will go on sale starting March 6. 

Galaxy Z Flip:

Samsung’s second-generation foldable smartphone is different from last year’s Galaxy Fold. The Galaxy Z Flip features a clamshell design as found on the Moto RAZR 2019. It can be folded vertically instead of horizontally. The device sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED display bearing FHD+ resolution and HDR10+ support. There is a secondary 1.1-inch screen on the outside that displays notifications, time, weather updates and more. It is placed alongside the dual rear camera setup comprising of a 12MP primary and 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. On the front, the device gets a 10MP camera for selfies and video calling. The foldable phone features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. 

The Galaxy Z Flip is powered by a Snapdragon 855+ chipset coupled with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The foldable smartphone is a 4G-only device and runs on a 3,300mAh battery unit with 15W wired and 9W wireless charging. The Galaxy Z Flip boots Android 10 with OneUI 2.0 on the top. 

The Galaxy Z Flip is priced at $1,380 (~Rs 98,000) and goes on sale on February 14th.

Galaxy Buds+:

The Galaxy Buds+ comes with improvements over its predecessor. It comes with three microphones on each earbud compared to two on the original Buds. Apart from controlling music playback, the touchpad on Galaxy Buds+ comes with a Spotify button. The latest offering retains the same design from its predecessor. 

The Galaxy Buds+ are equipped with two-way speakers tuned by audio brand AKG. However, the audio accessory doesn’t come with an active noise cancellation feature. The latest wireless earbuds come with improved battery life. Each earbud packs an 85mAh battery unit while the wireless charging case has a 270mAh battery. Samsung claims that the Galaxy Buds+ can provide 11 hours of usage on a single charge. The battery life goes up to 22 hours with the charging case. 

The Galaxy Buds+ will cost $149 (~Rs 10,630) with sales starting from February 14th in the US. Customers who have pre-ordered the Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra will receive the Buds+ bundled with the smartphone.

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So, here we are, at a place that feels as homely as the earlier one. A place where everyone is reachable to everyone else. It makes the whole place seem inclusive and there are literally no barriers to go talk to anyone, even the CEO. This also encourages serendipity among all of us and makes us feel as one big family.

One of the major differences between the locations of our old and new office is the shift from a corporate environment to a not-so-corporate one. It definitely changes your mindset when you walk in to the office every morning. No corporate vibes, just a place where you work hard and have fun in the process.

One of the core reasons for us to move was the traffic on Mumbai roads. Coupled with all the construction and ever increasing vehicles our mandate was to move to an office which is more reachable through most public transports. The Andheri railway/metro station is just a few minutes away. We are located very close to Western Express Highway too. Drop by if you are around?

Thanks to all the help we had for moving, we lost very little time and are back-up and publishing already

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The millennials or the people born between 1980 and 2000, were the first to accept the technological age. They found it illogical to travel for things which can be done by the click of a button or tapping an option in a mobile app. The education sector is rapidly moving online. KPMG and Google published a report about online education in India. Here are some highlights:

“India’s online education market is set to grow to USD 1.96 billion and around 9.6 million users from USD 247 million and 1.6 million users in 2016.”

“Test Preparation will be the fastest growing category in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 64%.”

This expected growth can be attributed to a plethora of reasons:

Test Preparation                                                                          _      _

Picture this –

• India is the second most populous country in the world with a population of 1,284,759,745 and counting.
• There is an increased thrust in furthering the qualification among students from Tier II and Tier III cities.
• Institutes across the country are upping the ante every year to ensure that they offer seats to the best students available.
• Online exams have made malpractices obsolete due to technological advancements.

In such a scenario, a student preparing to appear for a competitive exam gets the bitter taste of competition at a very young age. Here are some statistics that students battle to get the coveted degree / job:

* top 6 IIMs

** approximate numbers

This is tough to say the least.

A long time ago – not when Neanderthals roamed the Earth – but before the internet wave swept the world of its feet, preparing for competitive exams was a different ball game. In the pre-internet era, coaching for competitive exams was limited to brick and mortar classrooms headed by local mentors / teachers with years of experience behind them. These classrooms soon got replaced with online platforms which offered courses to help students prepare for such examinations through digital mediums.

There are many proponents of the classrooms learning system who still believe that physical presence of the teacher surmounts the benefits offered by the digital options.

Let’s glance through the pros and cons of both mediums:

While some students might not be comfortable with the idea of learning through video lectures, the pros of online learning clearly outweigh the cons.

Flipped Classrooms

The best of both the worlds! Here is how it works:

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There are many innovative ways in which teachers are ‘flipping classrooms’ but broadly it encompasses:

• Teachers recording and posting video lectures online. NO LECTURES IN CLASSROOM.
• Students view the videos at home, either on their computers or mobile devices.
• The lectures are a precursor to the activities in the classroom which the student prepares for before going to class.

Flipped classrooms should NOT be confused with online classes. I repeat –

Flipped Classrooms ≠ Online Classes

While flipped classrooms rely on technology to deliver lectures, they expect students to be physically present in classrooms to analyse and share their understanding of the concepts. Online classes, on the other hand, use technology to communicate with the students through voice / video calls and eliminate the need of being present in the class physically.

The reason why online classes are doing better than flipped classrooms is that a student in a distant / remote town can benefit from the teachings of mentors present at a geographically different location.

The final two cents                                                                      _                                _

The competition in the competitive exams is really getting competitive with every passing year and if statistics are to be believed, then it will only get tougher. Everyone works hard and burn the candle at both ends to crack these exams. Success comes to those who utilize their time optimally.

Online courses, like the one offered by ExamVictor, are designed to help you work smart and hard at the same time.  A stellar faculty of IIT – IIM graduates, live and recorded classes, test series and practice study material at affordable costs are some of the reasons students are opting for online courses with the institute. All content is made with ExamVictor’s unique NoMug approach which helps in developing concepts from basics. ExamVictor believes that –

“If students can’t learn the way we teach, then maybe we should teach the way they learn.”

– Ignacio Estrada

Remember, time is undeniably the most valuable asset and wasting time when you are preparing for a competitive exam, is nothing less than a cardinal sin. We all get 24 hours in a day – how we use it determines our success. So saddle up and put your best foot forward!

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Given that iPhone X is a big deal with a lot of firsts for Apple, as a long time iPhone user I have several thoughts about this release. This post would is an attempt to capture them without getting into long story telling.

The iPhone X is THE new iPhone.

The iPhone 8 just doesn’t cut it for me. The huge footprint / chin is bad and not at all 2017 design. In fact, it feels to me like the iPhone was starved of design upgrades since iPhone 6 – thus making the X look so much better. I totally expect the sales of iPhone X to be much closer to iPhone 8 and not something that would lag too much behind.

On Face ID

Face ID Is cool and I do believe that Apple has made a significantly better face recognition than what we have seen on Android till date. I wouldn’t expect them to ship Face ID in lieu of Touch ID if it is a half baked feature. However I also think that the next iPhone X (XS?) would have Touch ID under the display, it is very odd to dispense the feature altogether (specially when the remaining iPhone & iPad lineup still has it).

Remember the Palm Pre?

Several people have talked about iPhone X’s gestures to resemble the Palm Pre (webOS). And its partly true. The gesture area in Palm was a great innovation almost a decade back. In fact if you look at the Palm Pre, a) the gesture area wasn’t part of the display b) it allowed you to do much more than just switch between apps. The Quick Wave launcher that extended from the bottom was a nice little shortcut. When I first used it, here is what I commented “The UI concept and multitasking on the WebOS  is perhaps the best I have used…”

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PS: If you don’t remember the Palm Pre or the Treo, I don’t blame you  

3D Touch Survives

3D Touch has surely lost some prominence. It was not mentioned on stage as a prominent innovation by Apple. I also did not notice any new gestures or 3D Touch demoes on stage. It makes it to the X and survives as a hardware feature that Apple has. Albeit, rarely used by actual users.

What next?

Will the next iteration of other iPhones also do away with the chin? All of them with Touch ID beneath the display?

What happens to the 4” iPhone? The SE 2 is already rumoured. Perhaps a edge to edge screen on small form factor making it more usable with larger display? While that would be too much to expect too soon, I hope in coming years that would happen!

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Notification Dots and Android Instant Apps

After it was introduced with the first Beta of Android O, the notification dots remained the talk of the geek town for quite a while. The dots or badges have been an integral part of both iOS and custom skins alike for quite a while and it was about time Google jumped the wagon.

Together with this addition to the user interface, the new version of Android will also bring in Android Instant Apps. This is more of a utility feature than a gimmick and translates to a very useful feature in real world usage. Ever had the need to install an app for just a single time use and then end up forgetting to uninstall it, thereby said app sitting on top of your phone occupying space? Worry no more, Oreo has a solution! The instant apps feature allows using an app without installing it, analogous to browsing a website.

Improved Security and Better Battery Performance

As with every software update, it is expected to bring in patches for security vulnerabilities and squash existing bugs here and there. Android Oreo does just that but with a few extra tricks up its sleeves. For starters, the new flavour of Android features Google Play Protect in full fledge which is a mechanism that Google has developed to scan applications present on its Play Store. The scanned applications are not limited to the ones installed on your device but also ones that aren’t. As per an official claim from Google which states, “hostile downloader apps can’t operate without permission; users now permit the installation of APKs per-source.” This will basically ensure malicious software are kept from intruding devices.

Together with better security, the new version of Android is also expected to improve battery life substantially. This is expected to be achieved through multiple optimisations that will take place under the skin of the software, once you update your device to Android 8.0. Among some of these optimisations are background limiting and better doze feature.

Project Treble

In the words of Google itself, Project Treble is the “biggest change to the foundations of Android to date.” This is a bold claim in itself and what it means is it will enhance the hundreds of OEMs which use Android, to deliver OS updates faster than ever. This has been a pressing issue with Google and its slow rolling updates and we’re happy to know that it is finally being addressed. How does this work? It will be achieved by making the architecture modular which will then allow makers to easily push new Android updates. Let’s have our fingers crossed and our hopes high to actually see this materialize.

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Revamped Emojis

Emojis have become a norm now and our conversations would be almost incomplete without including them. Google has revamped the whole emoji to match with Unicode 10 thereby making its emoji set universal so you don’t get to see the little checkbox in case someone using an iOS device sends you one that your device doesn’t support. In addition with that, there has also been an addition of 60 brand new emojis so you can now express your feelings more explicitly.

Picture-in-Picture

One of the coolest features that will be used more as a gimmick than an actual utility is picture-in-picture. With Android Nougat we saw the introduction of multi-window which made multitasking easier. To step it up a notch, Oreo comes with picture-in-picture mode. What this does is overlay app content you’re watching on to a productive task screen so you can multitask and watch the app at the same time, although in a smaller window. This is also observed in the Youtube app where you can drag down your video to the bottom right of the screen while surfing the app. The picture-in-picture feature in Oreo now lets you take the video you could be watching, not only from the Youtube app but also from other players out onto the home screen. This is not just limited to multimedia video content but can also be used with video calling apps.

How do you get Oreo and When?

The quickest way you could get hands-on experience with the newest flavour of Android is if you own a Pixel device. The pixel update will closely be followed by updates that will roll out to Nexus devices, so if you own one of these devices, be assured you’d be one of the first to get Android 8.0.

According to reports, it has also been claimed that one of the quickest ways to get to Android Oreo is through the Nokia path. Nokia has recently launched three new devices that run the closest version to stock Android. The Nokia 8 which is the flagship among the lot is expected to be the first to get the eighth version of Android.

Other OEMs are also expected to push updates to their flagship devices by the year end. This delay is usually thanks to the heavy skins that are featured on their devices and beta testing that would be required to make them fool-proof. Devices such as the Note 8 are expected to ship with Oreo right out of the box!

Are you excited about what’s to come with Android Oreo? Do let us know your opinions in the comments section below. We’d love to hear from you

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On the camera front, Nokia has left no stone unturned both in terms of hardware and software with the device sporting a dual camera setup at the rear and a similar camera at the front. The rear cameras comprise of a two 13MP sensors, the first being an RGB and the latter being a monochrome sensor, both having an aperture of f/2.0. The front camera is also a 13MP snapper sporting a similar RGB sensor as one found on the rear. Nokia has also integrated a new camera trick that combines images from both camera setups present on the phone – rear and front woven together to form an image that Nokia calls as the ‘Bothie’ image. Both sensors are capable of capturing videos in 4K resolution.

Nokia has claimed that the ‘Bothie’ feature that seems to be really heavy on the processor really doesn’t work the processor that much. The company has stated that they have been able to achieve this by working in collaboration with Qualcomm. Also speaking about collaborations, the company has worked with Ozo to feature Ozo Audio on the Nokia 8, thereby making the phone to capture surround sound. HMD Global has also ensures that the virtual sound recorded on the device will be preserved quality-wise when uploaded on social networking sites.

To run all of these features, the Nokia 8 sports pretty hefty specifications under the hood. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship processor – Snapdragon 835. In terms of storage, the offering from Nokia features 4GB of RAM coupled with 64GB of storage. The phone will come in a Dual-SIM with a hybrid slot or a single SIM variant with a microSD card slot depending upon region.

To keep the device running, the Nokia 8 rocks a 3090mAh battery unit which when coupled with the power efficient Snapdragon 835 processor should easily get you through a day’s use. The device fares really well on the look and feel department as well, featuring a 5.3-inch 2K screen encapsulated in a metal unibody built out of 6000-series Aluminium. The device also comes with additional protection for its display thanks to Corning Gorilla glass 5.

The body of the device is made from similar grade material as the iPhone 7, however, unlike its Apple counterpart that sported more bold colour options, the Nokia 8 will come in Polished Copper and Polished Blue. Together with the glossy feel blue and copper, the device will also come in a matte feel Tempered Blue and Steel variant. Unlike most of its flagship counterparts, Nokia has been unable to equip its flagship device with a bezel-less display unit and it still keeps some of its edges intact.

Will this phone make a hole in your pocket? Well the device being a flagship device, sits well in the sub 50k range and will cost around Rs. 45000. This is still a tentative price as it was launched at €599 and only time will tell whether this phone will be able to compete with the flagship killer of the year – The OnePlus5 that is priced at Rs. 38,000 for the 8GB variant.

Would you be willing to buy the Nokia 8 for the likely price tag that it is expected to arrive with? Do let us know your views on the comments section below ?

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