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realme unveils another entry level C-series phone in India
The smartphone comes with a 5000mAh battery, 6.5-inch display, an 8MP primary camera and 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. "realme's entry-level C series has received a staggering response from our users in India and globally," Madhav Sheth, Vice President, realme and Chief Executive Officer, realme India and Europe, said in a statement.
Samsung considering launching Galaxy S21 FE in US, Europe only
Samsung is reportedly reviewing a plan to release the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition (FE) in the US and Europe after skipping the domestic market and other countries following the tight supply of mobile application processors. The Galaxy S21 FE will be reportedly powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor from Qualcomm Inc.
48MP & above rear camera demand grow globally: Report
According to market research firm Counterpoint, for the front main camera, the share of 16MP and above megapixel counts edged down to 33.2 per cent, down 0.7 percentage points from Q4 2020. "With 5G capability spreading to lower price segments, the cost of a smartphone RF front-end subsystem alone has increased by 50 per cent with additional frequency band support," Alicia Gong, Research Analyst, said in a statement.
OnePlus admits app throttling to 'improve' device performance
The company said that their top priority is to deliver a great user experience with products, based in part on acting quickly on important user feedback. "Following the launch of the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro in March, some users told us about some areas where we could improve the devices' battery life and heat management," the company told XDA Developers on Wednesday.
Samsung takes nearly half of smartphone memory market in Q1
The South Korean tech giant, the world's top memory chip producer, dominated the market with a 49 percent share in the January-March period, according to a report from industry tracker Strategy Analytics. Samsung was followed by its South Korean compatriot SK hynix with a 23 percent share and US chipmaker Micron Technology with a 14 percent share.
realme to bring 5G smartphones under Rs 10K to India next year
"realme aims to be the 5G leader and believes that every Indian deserves a 5G phone from 2021 onwards. We are spearheading 5G's democratisation in India and globally, and through our 5G smartphones we will constantly bring more leap-forward surprises and the best in market experience to more Indian consumers," Sheth said during a webinar on 5G held in partnership with Counterpoint Research.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to come with 108MP main camera: Report
According to GSMArena, the very reputable Samsung-related leaksters IceUniverse has backed those reports, saying the company will not make another push in the megapixel war. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will come with a 108MP main camera, not 200MP. Instead of the 200MP sensor, the company plans to use a more "polished", new version of the current 108MP ISOCELL HM3 sensor, the report said.
Mi India captures 14% market share in Rs 20-45K segment in India
According to May 2021 tracker by market research firm Counterpoint, the company captured a 14 per cent market share in the 20K-45K category, thereby emerging as one of the fastest-growing and leading premium smartphone brands. A strong and clear portfolio of smartphones such as Mi 10i, Mi 11X, and Mi 11X Pro led to the growth of the Mi brand in India, the company said in a statement.
Nokia G20 with longer battery life in India for Rs 12,999
The 4GB+64GB device will be available on Nokia.com/phones and Amazon starting July 15. The device claims to give three days of battery life and three years of security updates. With its 48MP quad camera that includes wide-angle and macro lens, powerful AI imaging modes, OZO audio and ample storage, the Nokia G20 is an on-the-go creative studio, the company said in a statement.
realme narzo 30 brings 5G within young gamers' reach in India
In Q1 2021, realme shipments in India were mostly driven by Narzo 30A and Narzo 20 series, contributing 26 per cent of its share and indicating the popularity of the Narzo series (CMR data). Today, Narzo has created a user base of more than 5 million. Weighing 185 gram with 8.5mm super slim design, realme narzo 30 5G is one of the thinnest 5G smartphones that enables a great in-hand feel.
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