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If you thought the budget smartphone industry in  in India was uber-competitive last year, well, we’re barely two months into 2019 and phone makers are already at each other’s throats. Xiaomi unveiled the much-awaited Redmi Note 7 last week to much fanfare and everyone was of the opinion that it was the phone to beat, Well, Realme (Oppo’s sister brand, for those unaware) has today unveiled the Realme 3and it looks like the perfect gamble against Xiaomi’s budget smartphone. So, if you’re in the market for a sub-Rs 10,000 budget smartphone, then you’ve come to the right place as we pit the Redmi Note 7 and Realme 3 against one another to see how these smartphones stack up against one another. Specifications Before we dive in to compare the Redmi Note 7 and the Realme 3, here’s a quick look at the specifications of these two devices: Specs/ Device Redmi Note 7 Realme 3 Weight 185 grams 175 grams Rear Cameras 12MP (f/2.2) +2MP 13MP (f/1.8)+2MP RAM up...

HMD Global earlier this month launched its latest flagship phone, Nokia 8.1, in India. Priced at Rs 26,999, Nokia 8.1 is one of the few smartphones in India to sport Qualcomm’s latest mid-range processor, Snapdragon 710. Apart from a powerful chipset, Nokia 8.1 comes with a premium design. At the given price point, Nokia 8.1 faces competition from smartphones like OnePlus 6T and Oppo R17 Pro. Here’s a detailed comparison between the three phones based on their price, specifications and features. Design and display Nokia smartphones are known for their good looks and are a refreshing change from the sea of similar-looking Android phones. Nokia 8.1 evokes the same feeling featuring a glass body with metal frame. The steel/copper colour combination of Nokia 8.1 stands out the most. It has a 6.18-inch Full HD+ PureDisplay with HDR10 support. Nokia 8.1 differs from the OnePlus 6T and Oppo R17 Pro with a boat-shaped notch on top. OnePlus 6T features a teardrop designe...

HIGHLIGHTS Oppo K1 has been unveiled in China The prices start at Rs. CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 17,100) It will go on sale starting from October 19 Oppo K1 has been launched in China as the company's first smartphone in the K-Series. The USP of Oppo's new handset is the presence of an in-display fingerprint sensor. The other key highlights of the smartphone include a 6.4-inch display, Snapdragon 660 processor, dual rear cameras, 25-megapixel selfie camera, and more. Notably, it comes in 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM variants. The Oppo K1 is a mid-range handset that will compete with smartphones in the sub-Rs. 20,000 segment. The pre-orders for the smartphone has already started in its home country and will go on sale later this month. Oppo K1 price The Oppo K1 has been priced at CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 17,100) for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB inbuilt storage variant, while the 6GB RAM/ 64GB variant costs CNY 1,799 (roughly Rs. 19,300). The smartphone ships in two colou...

HIGHLIGHTS R17 Pro will come with a price tag of CNY 4,299 (roughly Rs. 43,800) It comes with 'waterdrop' display notch Oppo R17 costs CNY 3,499 (roughgly Rs. 35,600)      Oppoo has finally revealed the price and availability details of Oppo R17, but it has also launched its premium variant - Oppo 17 Pro - in China. The manufacturer had recently revealed the specifications of the Oppo R17 that comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor and AI-supported cameras. Meanwhile, following several leaks and rumours surrounding the smartphone, the Oppo R17 Pro has also been unveiled. The highlight of the R17 Pro appears to be a triple rear camera setup, similar to the one seen on the Huawei P20 Pro. Others key features include Super VOOC Flash charging support, 8GB of RAM, Snapdragon 710 processor, and a small display notch. Oppo R17 price As per an official post on Chinese microblogging s...

HIGHLIGHTS Oppo F9 Pro will be available in three colour options The smartphone is expected to sport MediaTek Helio P60 SoC It is tipped to pack a 3500mAh battery with VOOC flash charging Oppo F9 Pro India launch event is on and the price is about to be revealed. This includes what is possibly one of the smallest notches seen on a smartphone. The Oppo F9 Pro launch event began with the company touting two-hour talktime via just five minutes of charging. The brand director of Oppo India, Will Yang, took the stage first. The company first spoke about its recent innovations in the smartphone space, starting with a briefing about the Oppo Find X and other smartphones Oppo has launched in its history. Then the company finally began talking about Oppo F9 Pro after this introduction, via its product manager Rishabh Srivastava. Alongside the Pro model, the company has launched the Oppo F9 smartphone in India, with 4GB RAM and 16-megapixel camera on the back....