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Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is set to launch in India the Vivo X50 and Vivo X50 Pro on Thursday at 12 noon. Aimed at photography enthusiasts, the phones are being promoted as imaging-centric devices with enhanced low-light imaging capabilities. “Welcome a revolutionary camera setup on a smartphone that will change the face of photography! The Vivo X50 series is made to redefine and break boundaries. Broaden your perspective and explore new stories with Gimbal Camera System and Superb Night Mode,” company said in a statement. The Vivo X50 and Vivo X50 Pro feature 6.56-inch fullHD+ (2376A-1080 pixels) screen of 90Hz refresh rate. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor, the smartphones would come in sole 8GB RAM variant with an option to choose from 128GB and 256GB internal storage models. Both the smartphones boots Android 10 operating system-based Fun Touch OS 10 user interface. Read More

Vivo is known for its camera-centric smartphones. Over the years, the Chinese smartphone maker has made strides in other smartphone categories but imaging remains one of its key core strengths in its smartphones. Continuing the legacy is the Vivo V19 , which the company recently launched in India to expand its V-series line-up. On paper, the Vivo V19 seems to be a premium camera-centric smartphone with something in store for everyone. But is it? Let’s find out: Vivo V19 price in India The Vivo V19 comes in 128GB and 256GB internal storage variants, both with 8 GB of RAM, priced at Rs 27,999 and Rs 31,990, respectively. Vivo V19 specifications round-up The Vivo V19 has a 6.44-inch super AMOLED display with a punch hole for selfie camera. It boasts a 3D glass curved back with a gradient design that looks premium. The phone comes in two colours -- Mystic Silver and Piano Black (Business Standard reviewed the Mystic Silver unit). Overall, the phone is lightweight and has goo

Oppo has continued to charm selfie lovers with its smartphones, especially those in its Reno series. Its new offering, the Reno 3 Pro , boasts a 44-megapixel dual-punchhole camera and a slew of features to attract Instagrammers and TikTokers. But at a time when a heavy camera set-up is not enough for a smartphone to get past the competition, can Oppo Reno 3 Pro prove an anomaly? Let's find out: Design and display Oppo's Reno line-up is known for its design and performance, and the absence of a shark-fin camera in the Oppo Reno 3 Pro surprised us, but punchhole camera on the front does give it good looks. However, it may distract some while streaming a web-series or playing a game. Oppo Reno 3 ProA successor to the Reno 2, the Reno 3 Pro has notable upgrades in terms of hardware and software. It is sleek and lightweight, despite featuring a 4,025 mAh battery, so it is very comfortable for everyday use. This could be a relief for those who detest bulky phones.

Chinese technology company Xiaomi has made several attempts to make strides beyond budget and midrange smartphone segments. The birth of Poco as Xiaomi’s sub-brand was an outcome of one such attempt it made in 2018. The brand’s first smartphone, the Poco F1, set a benchmark for premium midrange smartphones by offering a combination of top-notch features and specifications at an affordable price – these gave users an unmatched bang for their buck. That was the happy part. But the Poco brand, after a successful start, faded into an oblivion of sorts for failing to produce a worthy successor to the F1. When technology enthusiasts, having waited for over two years, were beginning to write off the brand, Poco made a comeback this year with the India launch of the Poco X2, a Xiaomi Redmi K30 spin-off. Read More

South Korean tech giant Samsung is reportedly planning to introduce 8K video recording support to its upcoming smartphone Galaxy S11 . A new code in the APK file (the Android app software file) for Samsung's camera app suggests that Galaxy S11 lineup would support 8K video recording, XDA Developers reported on Sunday. The Exynos 990 chipset, which is expected to power the international variants of the device, features 8K@30fps video decoding/encoding capabilities. Additionally, Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 865 chip, which will power the US variants of the S11, is also expected to have enough horsepower to offer 8K video recording. Earlier, famed leakster Ice Universe had claimed that the Galaxy S11 would not use the 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor that it launched earlier this year, but would instead utilise an upgraded second-generation sensor. Opting for a second-generation version of Samsung's 108MP lens would also make sense, since the original versio