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GSM Arena
16 hours ago
- GSM Arena
Tecno Pova Curve hands-on review
The Pova Curve is yet another value-oriented option from Tecno. It aims to bring a stylish design along with features like a 144Hz AMOLED display and the usual assortment of AI features to the masses. The Tecno Pova Curve shares the basic design and software with the Infinix Zero 40 that we looked at last year. If this seems surprising then it shouldn't as both brands are owned by the same parent company, Transsion Holdings. Having said that, this isn't just a straight copy-paste effort like we sometimes see from other brands with a shared parentage. The Pova Curve comes in at a lower price point than the Zero 40, so it makes several changes to the spec sheet, including to the chipset and the cameras but manages to gain a bigger battery while somehow being thinner and lighter. At a starting price of INR 15,999, the Tecno Pova Curve is priced much more aggressively. Let's see if it manages to impress us like its older cousin. Unboxing The Tecno Pova Curve comes in iridescent packaging which contains the phone, a charger, and a USB cable. Tecno also throws in a clear silicon case but it's not great and the curved sides of the display mean it does not offer great protection in that area. Page 2
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Infinix Note 50s 5G+ smartphone new 6GB RAM variant launched in India: Price, specs and more
Infinix launched the Note 50s 5G+ smartphone in India in April this year. The company has now launched a new stooge variant of the smartphone in the country. The smartphone maker has launched the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of Infinix Note 50s 5G+ smartphone in India. The smartphone already comes in two other variants — 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB. Infinix Note 50s 5G+ price and availability The company has priced the 6GB RAM variant of Infinix Note 50s 5G+ at Rs 14,999. The smartphone will be available online on Flipkart and select retail stores across India, starting June 23, 2025. Infinix Note 50s 5G+ Specifications The NOTE 50s 5G+ sports a 6.78-inch FHD+ 3D Curved AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Under the hood, it runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor, backed by 8GB RAM (expandable) and up to 256GB storage. The device is equipped with a 5500mAh battery, supporting 45W All-Round Fast Charge 3.0 for fast and efficient power management. On the photography front, the smartphone houses a 64MP Sony IMX682 main camera, capable of 4K@30FPS video recording, alongside a 13MP front camera. Additional AI-powered photography tools, including AIGC Mode and AI Eraser, enhance the imaging experience. Running on Android 15-based XOS 15, the NOTE 50s 5G+ offers advanced AI features like AI wallpaper generator, AI writing assistant, and Folax voice assistant. Certified with MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability and an IP64 rating, the device ensures resilience against dust and water splashes, while Active Halo Lighting enhances notifications and call alerts. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Infinix NOTE 50s 5G+ brings new 6GB+128GB variant in India: Check price, availability and more
Infinix has expanded its NOTE 50s 5G+ lineup in India with a new 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. This addition follows the earlier launch of the 8GB RAM versions that came with 128GB and 256GB storage options. Let's take a look at what price this new model is available at and its availability. The new 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage variant of Infinix NOTE 50s 5G+ is priced at Rs. 14,999. It will go on sale starting June 23 and will be available exclusively on Flipkart. This new addition aims to offer more options to consumers at a lower price point. Additionally, the device is available in Ruby Red and Titanium Grey with metallic colour options. A unique Marine Drift Blue variant features a vegan leather back panel with microencapsulation technology, offering a subtle fragrance made up of marine, lemon, lily of the valley, amber, and vetiver notes. Also read: Infinix Note 50X vs Realme P3: Know which smartphone is worth your money under ₹15000 The Infinix NOTE 50s 5G+ features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with full-HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The screen supports 10-bit colour depth and offers 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage. The display also includes Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection. Under the hoof, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate chipset, paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage in higher variants. The handset runs on the Android 15-based XOS 15 operating system. A post shared by HT Tech (@hindustantimestech) For photography, the Infinix NOTE 50s 5G+ includes a 64MP Sony IMX682 main rear camera capable of recording 4K videos at 30 frames per second. The front-facing camera comes with a 13MP sensor for selfies and video calls. The device also supports dual video capture and includes AI-powered features like the Folax AI assistant, AI wallpaper generator, AIGC Mode, and AI Eraser. Also read: Oppo Reno 14 Pro confirmed to feature a 50MP ultra-wide lens, 6,200mAh battery, and more Furthermore, the handset houses a 5,500mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging support, which allows it to a fully charged in about an hour, claims the company. The device has an IP64 rating for water and dust resistance and meets MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability standards. It also features an in-display fingerprint sensor for quick unlocking and security.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Game on: Phonemakers tap eSports to woo young Indians
TIL Creatives Representative Image New Delhi: Smartphone brands are increasingly tapping into the fast-growing eSports segment in India to increase visibility and boost sales in an otherwise muted market. Brands such as OnePlus, Realme, iQOO and Infinix are sponsoring large-scale mobile gaming tournaments and partnering with eSports teams as a core marketing strategy amid growing influence of mobile gaming on the Indian youth, industry watchers said. India has almost 450 million mobile gamers, which is expected to reach 720 million by 2028, according to Krafton India, the company behind popular eSports title Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). The surge in mobile gaming is fuelled by the rapid growth of affordable smartphones and cheap data packages, creating a thriving ecosystem. Now, smartphone brands are tapping into that segment to grow their June, OnePlus announced a partnership with top-tier eSports teams God's Reign, K9, and Cincinnati Kids. The partnership extends to deep product integration, with players providing real-time feedback to shape current and future OnePlus iQOO and Infinix have also entered into similar partnerships where the feedback loop from gamers are allowing them to market their devices as ones built by gamers for gamers, experts said. "With gaming being a top indicator of smartphone performance, our collaboration will showcase the raw power and capabilities of our devices," Nipun Marya, chief executive of iQOO, told ET. "By supporting India's eSports teams, we're not only fuelling their passion but also demonstrating our commitment to delivering hardcore performance that every Gen Z demands."Many devices of these brands support higher frame-rates in online games, helping players to gain higher accuracy and improve the overall experience."It's a great way to showcase the performance of the devices," said Upasana Joshi, research manager at market tracker IDC India. "If the top eSports players are using their products, it becomes a good testament for the rest of the market about its reliability, especially when it comes to gaming, which is a high-performance use-case that pushes devices to their limits." The strategy is particularly relevant when the overall market is down for smartphones, she said. Sliding shipments Smartphone shipments fell 5.5% on-year in the March quarter, marking a slow start to the year with 32 million units shipped, according to IDC. Smartphone brands and telecom operators are also sponsoring major eSports tournaments in India, where their devices are used in the are also hosting eSports tournaments in smaller towns and colleges to identify grassroots talent, helping build the ecosystem. OnePlus, Realme and Infinix didn't reply to ET's emails seeking comment until press time research firms said India is primarily a mobile-first market when it comes to gaming, with over 94% of users using handsets for the activity."While earlier there used to be gaming-focused smartphones from these brands, they used to be niche. Now they are mainstream," said Shilpi Jain, senior analyst at Counterpoint Research. "Nearly every device now comes with some dedicated features targeted at mobile gamers, as competition has increased in this segment," she Jain, senior analyst at Counterpoint Research said the development, while not new, has gained prominence as mobile gaming evolved from being a niche use-case to a mainstream juggernaut that has grown by leaps and bounds in India. Telcos take note too The mobile gaming segment has also attracted the attention of telecom operators, who have launched dedicated prepaid plans aimed at mobile gamers that offer higher data limits and in-game instance, Reliance Jio has plans starting as low as ₹48 for a 3-day pack with 10 MB of data offering access to its cloud gaming app that hosts hundreds of games.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Game on: Phonemakers tap eSports to woo young Indians
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel New Delhi: Smartphone brands are increasingly tapping into the fast-growing eSports segment in India to increase visibility and boost sales in an otherwise muted such as OnePlus, Realme, iQOO and Infinix are sponsoring large-scale mobile gaming tournaments and partnering with eSports teams as a core marketing strategy amid growing influence of mobile gaming on the Indian youth, industry watchers has almost 450 million mobile gamers, which is expected to reach 720 million by 2028, according to Krafton India, the company behind popular eSports title Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). The surge in mobile gaming is fuelled by the rapid growth of affordable smartphones and cheap data packages, creating a thriving ecosystem. Now, smartphone brands are tapping into that segment to grow their June, OnePlus announced a partnership with top-tier eSports teams God's Reign, K9, and Cincinnati Kids. The partnership extends to deep product integration, with players providing real-time feedback to shape current and future OnePlus iQOO and Infinix have also entered into similar partnerships where the feedback loop from gamers are allowing them to market their devices as ones built by gamers for gamers, experts said."With gaming being a top indicator of smartphone performance, our collaboration will showcase the raw power and capabilities of our devices," Nipun Marya, chief executive of iQOO, told ET. "By supporting India's eSports teams, we're not only fuelling their passion but also demonstrating our commitment to delivering hardcore performance that every Gen Z demands."Many devices of these brands support higher frame-rates in online games, helping players to gain higher accuracy and improve the overall experience."It's a great way to showcase the performance of the devices," said Upasana Joshi, research manager at market tracker IDC India. "If the top eSports players are using their products, it becomes a good testament for the rest of the market about its reliability, especially when it comes to gaming, which is a high-performance use-case that pushes devices to their limits."The strategy is particularly relevant when the overall market is down for smartphones, she shipments fell 5.5% on-year in the March quarter, marking a slow start to the year with 32 million units shipped, according to IDC. Smartphone brands and telecom operators are also sponsoring major eSports tournaments in India, where their devices are used in the are also hosting eSports tournaments in smaller towns and colleges to identify grassroots talent, helping build the ecosystem. OnePlus, Realme and Infinix didn't reply to ET's emails seeking comment until press time research firms said India is primarily a mobile-first market when it comes to gaming, with over 94% of users using handsets for the activity."While earlier there used to be gaming-focused smartphones from these brands, they used to be niche. Now they are mainstream," said Shilpi Jain, senior analyst at Counterpoint Research. "Nearly every device now comes with some dedicated features targeted at mobile gamers, as competition has increased in this segment," she Jain, senior analyst at Counterpoint Research said the development, while not new, has gained prominence as mobile gaming evolved from being a niche use-case to a mainstream juggernaut that has grown by leaps and bounds in mobile gaming segment has also attracted the attention of telecom operators, who have launched dedicated prepaid plans aimed at mobile gamers that offer higher data limits and in-game instance, Reliance Jio has plans starting as low as ₹48 for a 3-day pack with 10 MB of data offering access to its cloud gaming app that hosts hundreds of games.
