Author: Jatin Jhamb

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Poco’s X-series will be launching Poco X3 Pro globally on March 22, 2021. It will set foot in the Indian market on March 30, 2021. 

The company has officially declared that the unveiling will take place in an online event scheduled for 20:00 GMT+8 (5:30 pm IST) on March 22. The Poco X3 was launched globally in September last year. The Pro version, however, is going to come to India in March itself.

Here’s All We Know!

Poco came out as an offshoot of Xiaomi back in 2018 with its first smartphone Poco F1. It was separated from the parent brand last year before its second phone came out. 

Speculations are already in the air which suggests that the new phone could be very similar to Poco X3, or even Redmi K40. Apparently, a Vietnamese e-retailer recently listed the X3 Pro’s renders on its website by mistake. 

As per the leaked details, the phone would have a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display. A distinct rumour is about its better screen protection. The smartphone is expected to have Gorilla Glass 6 protection which is tougher and more durable than the last-gen Gorilla Glass 5 screen protection.

The phone was apparently listed to be 9.4 mm thick and 215 mm in weight and to be running on Android 11 out-of-the-box. It will most probably be available in three colours— Frost Blue, Metal Bronze, and Phantom Black. 

The camera gear is a circular rear quad-camera setup with a 64 megapixel (MP) primary sensor, an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, and two 2 MP sensors. It may also have a 20 MP front camera sensor. 

Performance

A Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC powers the phone. This was an unannounced specification that may debut alongside the phone. The previous X3 ran on Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. 

Two variants with 6 GB+ 128 GB and 8GB + 256GB UFS 3.1 storage are expected. It may also have microSD card support for storage expansion of up to 1TB. Additionally, it may have a 5,200mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The Indian version might come with an even bigger 6000mAh battery.

For better connectivity and accessibility the phone appears to have GPS/ A-GPS, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and a headphone jack. The leaked info also suggests a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 120Hz refresh rate. 

Poco is counting on the better overall performance of its new smartphone as the USP against its cost. While comparing the Poco X3 Pro with the previous version, it seems to have a higher AnTuTu benchmark score of around 500k.  

The 6GB+128GB variant might cost roughly between Rs.21,700-Rs.23,300 ($300-$322). Past leaks and assumptions suggest that the high-end variant might cost somewhere near Rs.28,000.Recent information puts the pricing of the 8GB+256GB variant at around Rs.25,200 ($348). 

All in all the Poco X3 Pro remains speculation until 5:30 pm IST, March 22, 2021. Its brand-new processor, lightweight, OS, and camera performance are things to look forward to and analyze how much justice the product does to the pricing.    

Are you in search of a new phone that is packed up with the latest features but also does not burn a hole in your pocket? Well, if that’s the case, then the all-new Samsung Galaxy M12 is probably the best choice in the market right now! What’s better is that you can purchase it from the comforts of your home via Amazon.

Why Choose Samsung Galaxy M12?

Given that there are so many new models of smartphones in the market right now, it might be difficult for you to choose which gadget is the one that fits your requirements. But, this choice can be made easier when you know what a smartphone has to offer.  

Samsung Galaxy M series is quite popular among those with big expectations and a smaller budget for a new smartphone. Galaxy M series was launched in February of 2019 and had since then captivated the market with its various models. Samsung launched the Galaxy M12 model on 5th February 2021. If you are a millennial looking for your first phone or trying to find a phone on a limited budget, then M12 may be the right choice for you!

Knowing a phone’s specifications can help you make the right choice. Below are some features of the smartphone, which can help you determine if M12 is the right phone for you:

1. Display: 6.50-inch/16.55 centimetres (720×1600 pixels resolution) with Infinity V-cut display and 90 Hz screen refresh rate
2. OS: Android 11
3. Camera: 

• Front- 8MP 
• Rear- 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP

      4.   Processor: Octa Core 2.0GHz

      5.   Memory & Storage: 4GB RAM & 64GB Storage and 6GB RAM & 128GB        Storage expandable upto 1TB

      6.   Sim: Dual sim (nano+nano; 4G + 4G)

      7. Battery Capacity: 6000 mAH lithium-ion battery with quick adaptive charging (USB port: Type-C)

       8. Sensors: Fingerprint sensor, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer

       9. Wireless connectivity: 

• Wi-Fi- 802.11 b/g/n
• Bluetooth v5.00

Besides this, the smartphone is ideal for multi-tasking/browsing, watching videos of high quality, playing games, taking pictures, and many other tasks that you might want to use it for. 

Find it on Amazon:

On Amazon, the phone is available for purchase in three different colours: Blue, Black, and White. You can also order it in two different sizes: 

1. 4GB RAM & 64GB Storage and;
2.  6GB RAM & 128GB Storage;

 For ₹10,999 and ₹13,499, respectively, as of 20th March 2021. 

Payment Options:

As for making payment, you can choose from the following options on Amazon:

• You can pay for it all at once; 
• buy it on EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) starting from ₹518/month; 
• take advantage of offers like exchange offer; 
• use an ICICI credit card to get a discount, 
• Avail cashback. 

Other offers are also available on the website while placing your order. 

Vivo’s sub-brand iQoo freshly launched its new smartphone iQoo Neo 5. This an addition to the family of iQoo 5 and 5 Pro which were launched earlier in the latter half of 2020. The smartphone was launched on 16th March 2021 and is in a pre-sale mode in China, while it is yet to be launched in India.

The Neo 5 comes as a comparatively more affordable and efficient version after iQoo 5 in August last year. The smartphone boasts of optimized features enveloped in a lower price range than its previous products.

Specifications On Point: What Does The Phone Offer?

The 163.34 × 76.37 × 8.43 mm dimensions pack a sleek, electric design for a 196g lightweight device. The Neo 5 is available in three colours as of now— Night Shadow Black, Cloud Shadow, and Pixel Orange. 

Specially designed focusing on the needs of performance and gaming, the phone has a 6.62 inches Full HD touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 × 2400 pixels. The pixel density is at 397 pixels per inch (PPI) and the aspect ratio is 20:9. Adding to the display quality is Samsung E3 Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz high refresh rate. 

The in-display fingerprint scanner in the smartphone combines with a touch response of 1000Hz which is absolutely awesome. It also comes with 120 frames per second (fps) gaming support and Turbo Boost 5.0 for optimal performance. 

A Snapdragon 870 octa-core processor powers the Neo 5. The Adreno 650 GPU makes the gaming and graphics possible. The smartphone comes with 8-12 GB of RAM and 128-256 GB of internal storage from its low-end to high-end version.

The Neo 5 software runs on OriginOS based on Android 11. The device has a Li-ion 4400 mAh battery backed up by a 66W fast charger. It can charge from 0-100% in barely 30 minutes, bringing the fast-charging technology to the edge. 

iQoo Neo 5 Camera

For the camera crazy out there, the iQoo Neo 5 packs 3 rear cameras—a 48 megapixel (MP) primary camera with optical image stabilization helped by an f/1.79 aperture; a 13 MP wide and ultra-wide angle camera with f/2.2 aperture; and 2 MP depth camera with f/2.4 aperture. The front has a 16 MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture. 

Its multiple shooting modes like Pro sports mode, RAW HDR, HDR Panorama night mode, Night mode 5.0, Extreme night vision 2.0, Super Night portrait, vlog mode, and more, make it the supreme camera-phone choice. 

Neo 5 with its connectivity options—GPS, Bluetooth (v 5.10), dual-band WiFi, NFC and USB Type-C— is one of the most versatile smartphones to come out recently. The phone supports Dual Nano-SIMs and 3G to 5G connectivity.

The sensor technology of the phone creates a smooth user experience — In-display fingerprint sensor, Magnetometer, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor and Gyroscope. 

iQoo as an offshoot of Vivo attempts to bring technology to the affordable end of the spectrum with its newer launches, including the yet-to-be-announced but scheduled Qoo 7 later. Sticking to Vivo’s motto of “Camera & Music” the Neo 5 is targeting a broader income-group user base.

The price of the smartphones falls within the range of INR 33,800 to INR 41,600. This is a slight decrease from iQoo 5. Qoo 7 may be brought to India by the end of March. However, there has been no official information for iQoo Neo 5’s launch in the country.

Are you a big fan of the POCO smartphone series? So, here is good news for you. Recently POCO teased the launch of their next flagship smartphone POCO X3 Pro on their social media handles. It can be pondered as the successor of the POCO F1. You can expect the launch of POCO X3 Pro by the end of the month, i.e. 30 March.

In 2018, POCO redefined the smartphone market with the release of their POCO F1. The device proves itself a beast in respect of specs and features. The company made everyone spellbound by bringing the Snapdragon 845 device under the price of 400 USD.

What did Post hint?

On Wednesday, Company hints at the launch of POCO X 3 Pro by tweeting through @IndiaPOCO. The tweet states, “Same madness, only more!” with the hashtag “#PROformance.” The post was specifically dedicated to the POCO users who have been with them since their beginnings.

While going through the post text, you will observe that there are several hints like “expectations”. In this word, ‘X’ is capitalized and boldly followed by “30 M” in “30 Months” and “21” in “2021.” However, it should note that no confirmation has been received for the same.

What is the expected Pricing of POCO X3 Pro?

Like any other phone, POCO X3 Pro is in the news for the last few days. Even there are some leaks and revelations of certification websites hinting about the model’s specs and features.

When we talk about the pricing, the model costs around EUR 250, i.e. approximately Rs. 21,600/-. This price is expected for the 6GB + 128 GB variant. On the other hand, the 8GB + 256GB variant will roughly cost around EUR 300, i.e. approx. Rs.26,000/-. In crux, the price will range from Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 30,000/- which can be a tough competition for OnePlus Nord, Realme X7, etc.

Moreover, the company may offer several colour options for buyers like Blue, Black, and Bronze to choose their favourite one.

Expected Specifications and Features – POCO X3 Pro

This model was considered to be the successor of the POCO F1. It means undoubtedly; the model will have more advanced features than F1. The X3 Pro may be available with a Full HD+ screen display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz.

Are you a game lover looking for seamless gaming sessions and a good battery backup? Then, POCO X3 Pro will be the best deal. Going by the innumerable leaks, it is expected that it will be powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC chipset. Even you can get a long battery backup with a 5,200mAh battery.

Furthermore, users will get 4G LTE, NFC, and dual-band Wifi like various features in this POCO model. But, the users can be a little disappointed as they will not get 5G connectivity.          

So, wait till March 30 to launch POCO X3 Pro for experiencing the “MADNESS” and real-time specs and features of the POCO model.