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The ASUS ROG Phone 5 releases on April 15!

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The ROG Phone series is bolstered with three variants of the ASUS ROG Phone 5: the ROG Phone 5, the ROG Phone 5 Pro, and the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate. The phones are going to go on sale on April 15, 2021 and are poised to be the best and the strongest gaming smartphones out there.

First, let’s point out the common features in all three. The ROG Phone 5 series is powered by the mighty 2.84GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G which comprises a 5nm 64-bit octa-core processor, which is designed to provide sensational performance levels and handle heavy computing loads. With the Qualcomm Adreno 660 GPU, AeroActive Cooler 5 cooling tech, and the all-new performance manager in Armoury Create with the ‘X Mode’, the ROG Phone 5 has seriously upgraded gaming performance and speeds for enthusiasts.

More so, the ROG Phone 5 sports a 6.78 FHD+ AMOLED screen that offers a stunning refresh rate of  144Hz and a resolution of 2448×1080 at 395ppi. The screen offers a maximum brightness of 800 nits and a touch sampling rate of 300Hz with a 24.3ms touch latency. ASUS collaborated wt. Pixelworks for the display chip, which enables the ROG Phone 5 to offer visuals with an impressive Delta-E <1 colour accuracy. The display is also HDR10+ certified and is protected with a 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass Victus in the front.

The new ROG Phone 5 series comprises a tri-camera system in the rear with a 64MP Sony IMX686 1/1.7” sensor. The second and third cameras consist of a 13MP, 125-degree ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP Macro F/2.0 lens, respectively. The ROG Phone 5 also houses a 24MP front camera. The main camera is capable of capturing 8K and 4K footage at 30 and 60fps, respectively, while the second camera is also equipped to capture 4K but at 30fps.

For content consumers and gamers, ASUS knows the importance of audio to create a much more immersive experience. The ROG Phone 5 is equipped with a superior Dual 7-magnet Linear 12x16mm front-facing speakers with GameFX and DiracHD Sound.

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate

For better gameplay, the ROG Phone 5 series comprises the massively-upgraded AirTrigger 5 control system. More so the ROG Phone 5 Pro and the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate also have innovatively hidden rear touch sensors on the back cover, which play the role of the L2/R2 triggers in consoles. The ROG Phone 5 also provides users with haptic feedback.

The ROG Phone 5 5G smartphones come with a 6000mAh battery and weigh just 238grams.

The ROG Phone 5 base model is available in two variants that offer an LPDDR5 RAM: an 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM and a 12GB+256GB, priced at Rs. 49,999 and Rs. 57,999. The base model also as a ROG (RGB light) logo on the back cover and the two variants are available in Phantom Black and Storm White (both glossy).

ASUS ROG Phone 5 (base)

The ROG Phone 5 Pro offers a 16GB LPDDR5 RAM with a storage of 512GB. It is available in the Phantom Black (glossy) colour and sports a back cover with a ‘ROG Vision – Color PMOLED display’. The ROG Phone 5 Pro is priced at Rs. 69,999.

The ROG Phone 5 Ultimate offers a massive 18GB LPDDR5 RAM with an internal storage space of 512GB. It’s back cover sports a ‘ROG Vision – monochrome PMOLED display’. The ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is priced at Rs. 79,999.

ASUS ROG Phone 5 with Aero Active Cooler 5

In addition to the phone, charger, cable, user manual, and warranty cards, each smartphone’s box contains the following:

ROG Phone 5 (base model): ROG Aero Case, SIM Ejector Pin, ROG Sticker Set.

ROG Phone 5 Pro and ROG Phone 5 Ultimate: ROG Aero Case, SIM Ejector Pin, ROG Sticker Set, ROG AeroActive Cooler 5.

These astonishing smartphones will be available from noon on April 15, 2021 on Flipkart. For more information, please visit this page.

LG launches two new flagship smartphones: LG Wing and LG Velvet

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LG have taken a lesser-known path and launched two premium but eccentric smartphones, namely: the LG Wing and the LG Velvet.  LG Velvet is available now whereas the LG Wing will sell from next week. 

We’ve written about the LG Wing which is a unique 5G smartphone, unlike any other in the market, primarily because it consists of the ‘Swivel Mode’ where the entire 6.8” front FHD+ screen rotates by 90 degrees, thereby revealing a new 3.9” G-OLED screen at the bottom which unveils new possibilities and enables seamless multi-tasking as well. It is priced at Rs. 69,990. You can read more about the LG Wing here.

  • LG Velvet
  • LG Wing
  • LG Wing

The LG Velvet is also an impressive dual-screened smartphone that boasts of two 6.8” FHD+ P-OLED screens. The 4G phone is equipped with a free stop hinge, that allows users to ‘fold it like a laptop, use it in stand mode or do a full 360° flip and place it in tent mode for a versatile viewing experience’. The second screen can be bought as an accessory and the phone is available with a single screen as well.

The LG Velvet is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with a 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage space which is expandable to 2TB through microSD card. The phone runs on the Q OS which is built on Android 10 and has a 4300mAh battery. The LG Velvet sports a three camera setup in the rear with a main 48MP f/1.8 camera, an 8MP f/2.2 wide lens, and a 5MP f/2.4 depth sensor. It also has a 16MP f/1.9 front camera.

The LG Velvet weighs just 180g and in addition to an in-display fingerprint sensor, it also has features such as the Google Lens, Google Assistant, Stereo Speaker, LG 3D sound engine, LG Pay, FM Radio, and the Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ technology. The LG Velvet supports HDR10 and is also IP68 rated i.e. it is water and dust resistant.

The LG Velvet (single screen) is priced at Rs. 36,990 and the second screen can be purchased for Rs. 13,000 bringing the total cost of the bundle to Rs. 49,990.

Samsung Galaxy M51 comes with a monstrous 7000mAh battery

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In exactly a week from now, the Samsung Galaxy M51 will be launched in India and apart from Samsung’s trustworthy image and reliability being the main appealing factors, this smartphone offers some fantastic features for everyone, especially those who end up spending a lot of their time on their phones.

The Samsung Galaxy M51 is the newest addition to the long-running Galaxy M series. The M51 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730G, a relatively superior 2.2GHz octa-core processor and known for its efficiency. The M51 also boasts of the Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU that delivers up to 15% faster graphics rendering than a device powered by Snapdragon 730.

What really steals the headline is the battery. The Galaxy M51 features India’s first 7000mAh battery that enables users to make the most out of photography, videography, gaming and other features. A Type-C 25W fast charger can charge the smartphone fully in less than 2 hours. The M51 also has reverse charging through a Type-C to Type-C cable.

The M51 is equipped with a 6.7” sAMOLED Plus Infinity-O display and the smartphone offers an internal storage of 128GB which can be expanded to 512GB. The Galaxy M51 features a quad-cam setup in the rear with a 64MP main which utilises the superior Sony IMX 682 sensor, which is also great for capturing photographs in low light. A 12MP lens offers a 123-degree field of view, a 5MP macro lens is also an upgrade as compared to what many phones in this range offer, and so is the 5MP depth sensor.

The M51’s camera setup supports shooting 4K recording, hyperlapse, slow-mo and super-steady modes of capture. The 32MP front camera also supports 4K video recording and slow-mo selfies. A new ‘Single Take’ option utilises the AI-engine to record 10 seconds of footage and split that into 7 photos and 3 videos.

The Samsung Galaxy M51 will sell in two RAM variants: a 6GB and 8GB RAM which will cost Rs. 24,999 and Rs. 26,999 respectively. The M51 will be available in Celestial Black and Electric Blue colour variants and honestly, we think this phone is going to steal the show this year.

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Poco F2 Pro holds promise in high-performance and speed

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Poco has announced their second device after its spin-off from Xiaomi a few months ago. The Poco F2 Pro is now a reality and brings in top-of-the-line performance at a competitive price. Prices start at 499 Euros (no Indian pricing or availability yet) but Poco F2 Pro epitomises the direction every smartphone brand is heading towards – which is to launch phones with high-end specs and disrupt the momentum of brands in a higher segment.

The F2 Pro is powered by the well-acquainted Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, which is also deemed to be the most powerful 5G processor out there. More so, the phone has the Adreno 650 GPU integrated and to the delight of all gamers, the Poco F2 Pro has a z-axis haptic feedback mechanism through a motor and is also ‘TUV Rheinland High Gaming Performance’ certified, which does corroborate Poco’s claim of F2 Pro’s sustained peak performance.

The Poco F2 Pro is available in two RAM/ROM variants – the 6GB (LPDDR4X) +128GB and the 8GB (LPDDR5) +256GB, with the latter costing 599 Euros. With the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back for better protection, the Poco F2 Pro is equipped with a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display offering a resolution of 2400×1080 (20:9 aspect ratio), a brightness of up to 800 nits and support to the HDR10+ technology.

The F2 Pro’s camera is a significant upgrade compared to the Poco F1 as it consists of a rear quad-cam setup with a 64MP main camera – built with a Sony IMX686 sensor opening up to an aperture of f/1.89 – a 123-degree 12MP ultra wide-angle camera, 5MP tele-macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. It also has the cheeky drop-protected 20MP pop-up camera in the front which impressively supports 120fps front slow motion.

The rear cameras, however, seem to have impressive video-shooting capabilities. Poco seemed to have gone all out by enabling the cameras to record 8K videos at 24fps and 4K videos at 60fps. We can imagine content creators simply loving modes like Video Bokeh, ShootSteady, Night mode 2.0, Vlog and Cinematic modes.

The Poco F2 Pro has a 4700mAh battery and is equipped with a 30W wired fast charge taking a little over an hour to reach full charge.

Poco F2 Pro will be available in colour options of Neon Blue, Electric Purple, Phantom White and the Cyber Grey, with the latter two coming with Anti-glare matte finish.

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Qualcomm ups the mid-tier game with new Snapdragon 730, 730G and 665 processors

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Qualcomm has introduced three new processors to the Snapdragon 700 and 600 series that will help bring premium experiences to mid-range priced devices. First up is the Snapdragon 730 that brings in improved AI performance along with better camera support and gaming performance. The Snapdragon 730 mobile platform comes with a 4th generation multi-core Qualcomm AI Engine that fastens on-device AI interactions for camera, gaming, voice and security.

The Snapdragon 730 also comes with Qualcomm Spectra 350 that features a dedicated Computer Vision (CV) ISP to provide up to 4x overall power savings in Computer Vision compared to the previous generation. This means 4K HDR videos in bokeh mode is now possible, has the ability to support triple-cameras (ultra-wide, portrait and telephoto lenses) and HEIF format support. On the gaming side of things, the Snapdragon 730 features Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU with Vulkan 1.1 support for better gaming experience.

The Snapdragon 730G is essentially a gaming-friendly version of Snapdragon 730 that comes with an overclocked Adreno 618 GPU, HDR gaming support, reduced janking, anti-cheating support and optimised performance of latest games.

The Snapdragon 665 comes with a 3rd-gen AI Engine, Spectra 165 ISP, up to 48MP triple camera support and Adreno 610 GPU.

First devices powered by these chipsets are expected to launch in mid-2019.