Samsung confirmed the July 10 Galaxy Unpacked event earlier this week with reservations currently live for the upcoming foldables and wearables. As the launch date approaches, new Galaxy Z Fold 6 renders have surfaced online, suggesting its possible colour options. The latest images showcase the squared-off design of the book-style foldable phone, appearing similar to the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The phone is shown in three shades with a triple rear camera setup and a hole punch inner display.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Colorways and Design Leaked
Tipster Passionategeekz has shared new alleged renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The design appears quite similar to what has been seen in previous leaks. The latest images showcase the phone in blue, pink, and titanium colour options, with sharp edges and a squared-off look, potentially inspired by the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s design.
The phone’s design seems to have remained unchanged compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 5. The internal display includes a hole-punch cutout for the camera, while three camera rings are arranged on the rear.
Samsung Offers Pre-Order Reservations in India Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked
Samsung has opened pre-order reservations for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and other upcoming devices in India ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked event. The reservations are expected to give customers early access to the new devices and potential discounts or exclusive offers.
Launch Details
Samsung will host the next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10 from Paris. The event will be livestreamed at 3 PM CEST (6:30 PM IST) on YouTube and Samsung’s social channels. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 are expected to take center stage at the event. However, Samsung is also likely to unveil the Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Ring, and Galaxy Buds 3 series.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Specifications (Leaked)
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 could feature a 7.6-inch QXGA+ (1,856×2,160 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner screen and a 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover display. It is tipped to run a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and come in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options.
Samsung is said to pack a triple rear camera setup on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 LED by a 50-megapixel Wide-Angle camera. It is likely to include a 10-megapixel selfie camera on the cover display and a 4-megapixel camera on the inner screen. The device is said to get a 4,400mAh battery.
The anticipation for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10 continues to build as new leaks and renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 surface. The latest images suggest a design similar to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, with colour options in blue, pink, and titanium. The specifications, including a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor and various storage options, indicate a powerful and versatile device—Samsung’s pre-order reservations in India hint at a strong launch strategy for the new foldables and wearables.
Sony recently announced its new audio sub-brand ULT, under which it debuted three new speakers out of which, we are going to review the mid-sized one, dubbed ULT Field 7. With a staggering price tag of Rs 39,990 is it worth your while or should you skip it? We’ll have an answer for the question by the end of this review.
Build Quality & Design
Similar to the ULT Field 1, the Sony ULT Field 7 carries forward a resembling design which has nearly the same shape. The Field 7 is coated with a mesh-like material all around with the sides being made of plastic and having a rubberised feel. The sides have openings that act as handles so you can easily carry the speaker around. While it’s quite heavy, the handles do allow you to carry it in whatever position you like, be it vertical or horizontal.
The top of the speaker has all the buttons, again with a rubberised texture. There’s the power button, Bluetooth button, volume up and down buttons along with the lineup’s signature ULT button that we also saw on the Field 1. The ULT button is backlit and matches the lights that are wrapped around the passive radiators on either side of the speaker.
The diaphragm moves significantly when the beats hit. The front has the SONY logo while the plastic portions on each side also have a flatter stand beneath them so that the speaker doesn’t rollover when you keep it on a flat surface. The speaker can also be kept vertically in case there’s a space issue in keeping it horizontally.
At the back, there’s a waterproof cover that protects all the I/O ports. As the speaker is IP67 rated, you can easily take it with you to beach parties or a pool-side party without worrying that water could damage it.
Speaking of connectivity options, the speaker supports not only AUX connectivity but also has Karaoke support and Guitar input as well. Then there’s also a USB-A port which can play songs via a Pendrive. The USB-A port further allows you to use the speaker as a power bank, so you can also charge up your devices through it, such as a smartphone. I would have liked if it had a USB-C port too, but we have to work with what we got here.
The speaker itself charges via an AC cord. The waterproof cover also protects buttons for the lights which are positioned on the passive radiators along with the Battery care button.
Overall, the design of the speaker is quite premium as well as modern. It’s heavy but also packs a good number of features while the IP67 rating is an added benefit. The lights on each side further enhance the appeal of the ULT Field 7.
The ULT Field 1 is backed up by a Tweeter Unit approximately 46 mm in size paired with a Woofer Unit approximately 114–114 mm in size. The sound from this cylindrical speaker is astonishing. The music sounds full, has depth, and the speaker itself is quite loud for its size.
It can effortlessly fill a large space and serve as the main music source for a sizable gathering, such as a birthday party. The bass has that thump you can feel in the chest while the mids and high frequencies are brought out well and clear. The speaker excelled with tracks featuring clear beats, effectively highlighting the bass in those songs.
At high or maximum volumes, the vocals and mid frequencies take over while the bass takes a back seat. It’s not noticeable in all the songs but in some, the bass does get affected. The ULT button increases the bass, creating an enjoyable experience.
There are two ULT modes where one of them enhances the bass to some extent while the other one creates the effect of more power that further emphasizes the bass, which is the mode I found more desirable as per my taste in music. You also get a custom 7-band EQ so you can tune it as per your needs via the Sony Music Center app.
As the speaker is front-firing, it doesn’t have that 360-degree sound effect. Aside from that, it supports the LDAC codec which further enhances the details in a song when playing via an app that supports hi-res audio streaming, such as Apple Music. It connects wirelessly via Bluetooth v5.2, and the connection is stable with whatever smartphone I connect it to. Moreover, there’s support for multipoint connection which means you and your friend can both control what tracks are played.
Because it also supports Google Fast Pair, the popup to connect to the speaker appears as soon as you turn it on.
Users can also connect a mic to use the Karaoke feature. Plus, you can connect your guitar to turn the Sony ULT Field 7 into an amp. However, due to a lack of equipment, we couldn’t test out these two features.
The USB-A port on the back of the speaker charges connected devices and can play music from a storage device, such as a Pendrive. It also has AUX support.
The Party Connect feature allows you to connect another ULT Field 7 speaker which can create a stereo effect. In other words, both the speakers would then play content in sync with each other.
Aside from controlling the party connect feature and allowing you to customise the audio signature, the Sony Music Center app further enables the user to change the speaker’s lighting effect. Featuring a range of options, changing the light will affect the backlight of the ULT button and the light strips on either side of the speaker that are attached to the passive radiators.
There’s also an option called DJ Effect that can help you apply certain types of effects to the audio. A Battery Level option is where a voice will speak the battery percentage left in the speaker whenever it is turned on. Auto standby, Bluetooth standby, and Battery Care options are available too.
The speaker is claimed to last 30 hours on a single charge, while you can get 3 hours of playing time from just 10 minutes of charging. Volume level and lighting can both affect the battery life of the speaker.
In other words, if you continuously listen to music at high volumes or you have the lights turned on, the battery will deplete faster than when the volume is low or lights are turned off. In our usage, with volume leves ranging from mid to high and the lights turned on at all times, we could easily make it last more than a week with about 1.5 to 2 hours of playtime each day. The speaker does take a considerable amount of time to charge, though.
Bharti Airtel announced an increase in telecom tariffs by 10-21% on June 28. This move follows a similar hike by rival Reliance Jio, which raised its mobile plan prices by 12-25% on June 27. This marks the first price increase since December 2021.
The new tariffs will be effective from July 3 for Airtel and Jio consumers. Bharti Airtel stated that entry-level plans will see a modest price increase, less than 70 paise per day, to avoid burdening budget-conscious consumers.
Bharti Airtel emphasized that the mobile Average Revenue per User (ARPU) needs to exceed ₹300 to maintain a financially viable business model for Indian telecom companies. This ARPU level is essential for substantial investments in network technology and spectrum and for ensuring a return on capital.
Reliance Jio’s recent tariff increase includes a 22% hike on the Rs 155 plan, which now costs Rs 189 and offers 2 GB data with unlimited voice calling. Other plans in the Rs 209 to Rs 399 range have seen increases of over 12%.
Jio Increases Plan Prices and Launches New Services
Reliance Jio has raised the prices of its mobile plans. The Rs 155 plan, previously the base offering, will now cost Rs 189 while maintaining its 28-day validity. The Rs 209 plan will now cost Rs 249, with the same 28-day validity. The data benefits of these plans remain unchanged. The Rs 239 plan, which previously offered unlimited 5G data, will no longer provide this feature. The Rs 239 plan will now cost Rs 299 with a 28-day validity. Unlimited 5G data will now only be available on plans with 2GB/day and above.
New Tariff Details
Plan (Rs)
New Price (Rs)
Data Allowance
Validity (Days)
155
189
2GB
28
209
249
1GB/day
28
239
299
1.5GB/day
28
299
349
2GB/day
28
349
399
2.5GB/day
28
399
449
3GB/day
28
479
579
1.5GB/day
56
533
629
2GB/day
56
395
479
6GB
84
666
799
1.5GB/day
84
719
859
2GB/day
84
999
1199
3GB/day
84
1559
1899
24GB
336
2999
3599
2.5GB/day
365
Data Add-On Plans
Jio has also revised its data add-on plans. The details are as follows:
Existing Price (Rs)
New Price (Rs)
Data Allowance
15
19
1GB
25
29
2GB
61
69
6GB
New Postpaid Plans
The postpaid plans have also become more expensive. The Rs 299 plan, which provided 30GB of data, is now priced at Rs 349 for the billing cycle. The Rs 399 plan, which included 75GB of data, is now priced at Rs 449.
Jio Launches JioSafe and JioTranslate
Along with the tariff hike, Jio has announced the launch of JioSafe and JioTranslate. JioSafe is a quantum-secure communication App for calling, messaging, file transfer, and more, available for Rs 199 per month. JioTranslate is a multi-lingual communication app for translating voice calls, voice messages, text, and images, available for Rs 99 per month.
Jio has announced that its users will receive both applications, worth Rs 298 per month, free for a year.
Airtel Tariff Hike Details
Airtel Prepaid Plans
Plan Type
MRP (Rs)
Validity (Days)
Benefit
Revised MRP (Rs)
Unlimited Voice Plans
179
28
2GB data, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day
199
455
84
6GB data, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day
509
1799
365
24GB data, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day
1999
Airtel Data Plans
Plan Type
MRP (Rs)
Validity (Days)
Benefit
Revised MRP (Rs)
Daily Data Plans
265
28
1GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day
299
299
28
1.5GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day
349
359
28
2.5GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day
409
399
28
3GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day
449
479
56
1.5GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day
579
549
56
2GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day
649
719
84
1.5GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day
859
839
84
2GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day
979
2999
365
2GB/day, UL Calling, 100 SMS/day
3599
Airtel Data Add-On Plans
MRP (Rs)
Validity
Data Allowance
Revised MRP (Rs)
19
1 day
1GB
22
29
1 day
2GB
33
65
Plan validity
4GB
77
Airtel Postpaid Plans
Monthly Tariff (Rs)
Benefit
Revised MRP (Rs)
399
1 Connection; 40GB Data with roll-over, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/day, Xstream Premium Subscription
449
499
1 Connection; 75GB Data with roll-over, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/day, Xstream Premium Subscription, Disney+ Hotstar Subscription 12 months, Amazon Prime Subscription 6 months
549
599
Family of 2 Connections; 105GB Data with roll-over, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/day, Xstream Premium Subscription, Disney+ Hotstar Subscription 12 months, Amazon Prime Subscription 6 months, Wynk Premium
699
999
Family of 4 Connections; 190GB Data with roll-over, Unlimited Calling, 100 SMS/day, Xstream Premium Subscription, Disney+ Hotstar Subscription 12 months, Amazon Prime Subscription 6 months, Wynk Premium
The month of June is about to come to an end and it saw launches like that of the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, Xiaomi 14 CIVI, OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite and more. As July 2024 dawns upon us, we already have a few confirmed smartphones that will be launched next month, and it seems like the month will belong to the foldables this time around. Here’s a list of all the smartphones that are either confirmed to launch in July 2024 or are expected to.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (India, Global Launch)
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is one of the foldable smartphones set to arrive in July 2024. Leaked renders of the device suggest that Samsung is giving its Fold device the much needed redesign to align itself with the competition which is currently offering a better and more comfortable to hold form factor with their respective foldables.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could sport a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X primary display with 2160 x 1856 pixels resolution, 374 ppi and 120Hz adaptive Refresh Rate that can go down till 1Hz. The display on the outside is a 6.3-inch HD+ Dyanmic AMOLED 2X panel. It has 2376 x 968 pixels resolution, 402 ppi and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate same as the inner panel, but it can go down till 48Hz.
The phone packs a 4400mAh dual battery cell with support for 25W wired charging, and fast wireless charging 2.0. Reverse wireless charging support is also present. In addition, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip powers the smartphone along with 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. It runs on Android 14 based One UI 6.1.1 that will get 7 years of OS upgrades and 7 years of monthly security updates.
For optics, you get a triple camera setup at the rear. This includes a 50-megapixel f/1.8 primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle f/2.2 sensor with a 123-degree field-of-view (FoV) and lastly, a 10-megapixel telephoto sensor with an f/2.4 Aperture for 3X optical zoom.
There are two front cameras on the phone. The one present alongside the front display is a 10-megapixel f/2.2 lens, while the one present inside the fold under the main display will is a 4-megapixel f/1.8 sensor. Connectivity options include 5G, LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security while the device is IPX8 rated also.
As per a recent report, the foldable phone will be priced at $1,899.99 (approx Rs 1,58,000) for the base 256GB storage variant in the US. The 512GB and 1TB storage variants are tipped to have a price tag of $2,019.99 (approx Rs 1,68,000) and $2,259.99 (approx Rs 1,78,000), respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 (India, Global Launch)
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 will also make its debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6. As per leaked renders, Galaxy Z Flip 6 will carry forward the same design of the cover screen as the Flip 5, which is shaped like a PC Folder icon.
The cameras will be in the same position as the Galaxy Z Flip 5 while the buttons and port placement remain ideological too. However, the only major change would be the flattening of the frame, which will align with the Galaxy S24 and S24+ design, which also have an identical frame.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 sports a 3.4-inch panel with a 60Hz refresh rate, 306 ppi and a Resolution of 748 x 720 pixels. It features a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED foldable main display. This one has a 2640 x 1080 pixels resolution, 22:9 aspect ratio and an adaptive Refresh Rate ranging from 1Hz up till 120Hz.
This phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy SoC with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 comes with a dual-camera setup on the back. It includes a 12-megapixel f/1.8 sensor with OIS and a 12-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens. On the inside, it gets a 10-megapixel f/2.2 front-facing sensor.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 packs a 4000mAh battery. It charges at 25W speeds with a wired charger, and supports fast wireless charging 2.0 along with reverse wireless charging as well.
Connectivity options include 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.3, NFC, and a USB Type-C port for charging. The Z Flip 6 runs on One UI 6.1.1 based on Android 14 and will get 7 years of major OS upgrades and security patches. There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication, along with stereo speakers for audio. The device is IPX8 rated also.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Launch Date (Confirmed)
Both the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Z Fold 6 foldable smartphones will be arriving on July 10.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Price (Expected)
According to reports, the foldable phone is said to carry a price tag of EUR 1,339.99 (approx Rs 1,20,000) for the 256GB variant while the 512GB model could cost EUR 1,466.99 (approx Rs 1,31,300).
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra (India Launch)
Motorola’s Razr 50 Ultra will be the third product in the list of foldable smartphones set to launch in July 2024.
The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra sports a 4.0-inch external cover display which is a pOLED LTPO screen with a 165Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, 2400 nits peak brightness, 1272 x 1080 pixels Resolution with 417 ppi and Glass Victus protection. Then there is a 6.9-inch FHD+ pOLED folding display with a 165Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 3000 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision support, and 1080 x 2640 pixels resolution.
It is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Processor with 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. It packs a 4000mAh battery with 45W TurboPower Fast charging, 15W wireless charging support and 5W reverse wired charging. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometrics.
For optics, you get a 50MP f/1.7 primary camera with OIS, and a 50MP f/2.0 2x telephoto camera. There’s a 32MP front camera for selfies and video calls. Connectivity options include 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C port, and NFC. It is further equipped with stereo speakers, and Dolby Atmos. Lastly, the Razr 50 Ultra runs on Android 14 with MyUX on top and packs Google Gemini integration with other moto AIfeatures. The device is also IPX8 rated.
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is priced at CNY 5699 yuan (approx Rs 65,470) for the 12GB + 256GB model and CNY 6199 for the top-end 12GB + 512GB model (approx Rs 71,220 approx) in China. In India, however, the device could cost close to Rs 1 lakhs, taking into consideration the price of last year’s Razr 40 Ultra.
CMF Phone 1 (India, Global Launch)
CMF Phone 1 is the Nothing sub-brand’s first smartphone. It is confirmed to debut in July 2024. The device could come in Blue, Black, and Orange shades. It could further have a removable back cover for customisation along with a round dial at the bottom-right corner that may be used to control certain functions of the handset.
The CMF Phone 1 will pack a 6.7-inch OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. While the bezels are tipped to be uniform on all sides, they may be thicker than that of Phone (2a). The device will likely be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC, paired with 6GB RAM. It is said to be available in two storage variants: 128GB and 256GB, both expected to be UFS 2.2. Storage expansion via a microSD card will also be supported.
The smartphone could run on NothingOS 2.6.0. However, what it won’t get is the glyph interface, as seen on Nothing smartphones. In terms of optics, the handset is rumoured to feature a dual camera setup at the back with a 50MP primary camera and a 50MP ultra-wide sensor, while it may have a 16MP selfie shooter on the front. The CMF Phone 1 may house a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.
CMF Phone 1 Launch Date (Confirmed)
CMF has confirmed that its smartphone will be launching globally and in India on July 8.
CMF Phone 1 Price (Expected)
The CMF Phone 1 has a box price of Rs 19,999 as per leaks, which means the actual price would be less than that, at around Rs 18,000. It could be sold at Rs 17,000 with discounts.
The iQOO Z9 Lite 5G is also one of the smartphones tipped to launch in July 2024. The device is said to be a rebranded Vivo T3 Lite 5G.
The iQOO Z9 Lite 5G is expected to sport a 6.56-inch LCD display with a full-HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device could be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, paired with up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB storage.
At the rear, it could get a 50MP Sony IMX852 primary sensor with a 2MP bokeh sensor. There may be an 8MP selfie sensor. The device could be backed by a 5000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. It could be also IP64 rated and have a side-facing fingerprint sensor for biometrics.
iQOO Z9 Lite 5G Launch Date (Expected)
The iQOO Z9 Lite 5G will make a debut in India around mid-July, according to a report that surfaced online recently.
iQOO Z9 Lite 5G Price (Expected)
The Vivo T3 Lite 5G is expected to start from Rs 11,999 in India and the Z9 Lite 5G from iQOO may be priced identically to Vivo’s handset.
Redmi 13 5G (India Launch)
The Redmi 13 5G is confirmed to launch in India in July 2024 and is expected to belong to the budget segment of smartphones.
As per the photos shared via Redmi’s own microsite, the Redmi 13 5G can be seen having a flat display with thick bezels and a centred hole-punch for the front camera. The right spine of the handset will have the volume rocker and the power button. The top EDGE can be seen housing a 3.5mm audio jack. The rear of the device will have two cameras.
The Redmi 13 5G is claimed to sport the largest display among all the 5G handsets in its price segment. The phone is confirmed to feature a 108-megapixel primary rear camera. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC and will run on Android 14-based HyperOS. It is also confirmed to be backed by a 5,030mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
Redmi 13 5G Launch Date (Confirmed)
The Redmi 13 5G will launch in India on July 9, as per Redmi’s post on X and the microsite it has created.
Redmi 13 5G Price (Expected)
The Redmi 13 5G price in India hasn’t been leaked so far but given that Redmi 12 5G began at Rs 11,999 in the country, it is possible the Redmi 13 5G may also be priced along similar lines.
Honor 200 Series (India Launch)
Honor 200 series smartphones are also confirmed to launch in July 2024. The series consists of two smartphones, as observed during their launch in markets outside India.
Out of the two, ths Pro model sports a 6.78-inch curved OLED HDR display with 1.5K resolution (1224 x 2700 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, 5000 nits peak brightness, 10-bit colours, 3840Hz PWM dimming, and has an in-display fingerprint scanner for biometrics. It is powered by a 4nm octa-core Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Chipset paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of inbuilt storage.
For optics, the Honor 200 Pro 5G gets a triple rear camera setup including a 50-megapixel f/1.9 primary sensor with OIS, a 12-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide angle sensor and a 50-megapixel f/2.4 telephoto sensor with OIS and 2.5x optical zoom. The front camera is equipped with an 50-megapixel f/2.1 sensor paired with a 3D depth camera.
The handset is backed up by a 5200mAh battery with 100W fast wired charging support and 66W wireless charging support. The handset boots on Magic OS 8.0 based on Android 14. Connectivity options of the device include support for 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Bluetooth v5.3, and a USB Type-C port. The device gets stereo speakers, an IR Blaster and is IP55 rated as well.
Honor 200 Series Launch Date (Expected)
While Honor has confirmed the launch of 200 series smartphones in India in July 2024, an exact date is unknown at the moment.
Honor 200 Series Price (Expected)
The Honor 200 Pro starts at CNY 3,399 in China which is approximately Rs 39,200 post conversion. To stay competitive in the Indian market, the price of the Honor 200 series in the region will have to be along similar lines as their respective Chinese pricing.
Realme has announced the launch of a new C-series smartphone dubbed Realme C61 in India. The new Realme C61 has a sub-Rs 10,000 price tag and comes packed with a Unisoc Processor under the hood, paired with an IP54-rated build and much more. Here’s what you can expect.
Realme C61: Price, Availability
Realme C61 comes in Safari Green & Marble Black shades and three storage variants: 4GB+64GB priced at Rs 7,699, 4GB+128GB priced at Rs 7,999 and 6GB+128GB priced at Rs 8,999.
The first sale for the realme C61 is scheduled for 28 June, 12 PM onwards on realme.com, Flipkart, and Mainline Channels. Users purchasing the device online can avail a discount of Rs 900 on the 6GB RAM model if they use ICICI, SBI, or HDFC bank cards.
Realme C61: Specifications (Expected)
Realme hasn’t confirmed the full specifications of the device but we’ll update them here as soon as soon the brand announces them on June 28. The C61, so far, is confirmed to sport the Unisoc T612 processor and a 5000mAh battery. The handset will have a 32MP primary rear camera. Realme says the C61 is the toughest C-series smartphone.
The device will have rhe TÜV Rheinland High Reliability Certification from Germany and the IP54 certification for dust and water resistance. The device is also confirmed to have up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage.
As for the expected specs, the device may get an HD+Resolution display along with 45W fast wired charging. Details about the secondary camera sensor on the back and the front-facing sensor are still under the wraps.
Motorola has launched the Razr 50 and the Razr 50 Ultra flip-style foldable smartphones in China, which succeed the Razr 40 series from last year. The company debuted them globally as well, by the name of Motorola Razr (2024) ans Motorola Razr+ (2024). The India launch date for the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra has also been confirmed, and it is set for July 4.
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra: India Launch Date
Motorola has confirmed that the Razr 50 Ultra will be launched in India on July 4. The brand didn’t confirm whether the Razr 50 will also be launched. As for the Ultra model, the device will come in Spring Green, Peach Fuzz and Midnight Blue colours. It will be made available for purchase exclusively via Amazon India.
The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra sports a 4.0-inch external cover display which is a pOLED LTPO screen with a 165Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, 2400 nits peak brightness, 1272 x 1080 pixels Resolution with 417 ppi and Glass Victus protection. Then there is a 6.9-inch FHD+ pOLED folding display with a 165Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 3000 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision support, and 1080 x 2640 pixels resolution.
It is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Processor with 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. It packs a 4000mAh battery with 45W TurboPower Fast charging, 15W wireless charging support and 5W reverse wired charging. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometrics.
For optics, you get a 50MP f/1.7 primary camera with OIS, and a 50MP f/2.0 2x telephoto camera. There’s a 32MP front camera for selfies and video calls. Connectivity options include 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C port, and NFC. It is further equipped with stereo speakers, and Dolby Atmos. Lastly, the Razr 50 Ultra runs on Android 14 with MyUX on top and packs Google Gemini integration with other moto AI features. The device is also IPX8 rated.
The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra comes in Vintage Denim, Modern Green and Soft Peach Limited Edition and is priced at CNY 5699 yuan (approx Rs 65,470) for the 12GB + 256GB model and CNY 6199 for the top-end 12GB + 512GB model (approx Rs 71,220 approx).
Motorola Razr 50/Razr (2024): Specifications
The Razr 50 sports a 6.9-inch (2640×1080 pixels) FlexView FHD+ LTPO AMOLED Display which supports 10-120Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+, 120% DCI-P3 color gamut, up to 2600 nits peak brightness, and Dolby Vision. At the front, it gets a 3.6-inch (1066 x 1056 pixels resolution) QuickView LTPS AMOLED display which gets 90Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, along with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
The handset is powered by a newly announced MediaTek Dimensity 7300X chipset, paired with up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB UFS 2.2 storage. The device also runs on MyUX based on Android 14. For optics, there’s a 50MP f/1.7 primary camera with OIS, and a 13MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle camera. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.
There’s a 32MP f/2.4 front camera for selfies and video calls. Connectivity options include 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C port, and NFC. It is further equipped with stereo speakers that suppprt Dolby Atmos. The device is also IPX8 rated and is backed up by a 4200mAh battery with 30W fast wired charging and 15W wireless charging support.
The motorola razr 50 comes in Moon Velvet Black, Elephant Gray and Passion Orange colours and is priced at CNY 3699 yuan (approx Rs 42,500) for the 8GB + 256GB model while the topmost 12GB + 512GB model costs CNY 3999 (approx Rs 45,945).
Motorola S50 Neo/Moto G85: Specifications
Motorola also announced the S50 Neo in China and listed the same device for sale across global markets as Moto G85 Neo. The handset sports a 6.7-inch curved pOLED screen with an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 395 ppi, and a support for 1,600 nits of peak brightness. The screen also has a built-in optical fingerprint scanner.
The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 processor with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB of UFS 2.2 storage that is expandable up to 1TB. There’s a 50MP f/1.8 Sony LYT-600 primary rear camera with OIS, paired with an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle sensor. It gets a 32MP f/2.5 sensor on the front for selfies.
The device is packed with a 5000mAh battery and 30W fast wired charging support. Connectivity options on the handset include Bluetooth v5.1, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, NFC, 5G, and a USB-C port for charging. It further gets stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos technology.
The Motorola S50 Neo starts in China at CNY 1,399 (approx Rs 16,100) for the 8GB + 256GB option, while the 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB variants are priced at CNY 1,599 (approx Rs 18,400) and CNY 1,899 (approx Rs 21,800), respectively.
Google has officially confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on August 13, for the potential revealing of the brand’s upcoming Pixel 9 series along with the Google Pixel Watch 3. The event is being held earlier than Google’s typical October timeframe for launching new Pixel smartphones.
Google posted a teaser via the “Made By Google” YouTube account and also created a microsite on its Google Store page. The new teaser doesn’t reveal the device but does partially highlights its design. Meanwhile, the company also sent out invites to the press, stating, “You’re invited to an in-person Made by Google event where we’ll showcase the best of Google AI, Android software and the Pixel portfolio of devices.”
The event will not only focus on new hardware but will also showcase what Google has in stores when it comes to new software-based AI features. Furthermore, the design of the Pixel 9 outlined in the teaser for the August launch somewhat matches the leaked one.
The lineup is expected to consist of three smartphones this year, including the Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro, and the Pixel 9. All three devices will have a resembling design. The whole camera bar is now in pill shape compared to it being rectangular on Pixel 8 Pro with only the camera cutout inside it having the pill shape.
The rear of the Pixel 9 Pro XL can be seen housing the triple camera system paired with other Sensors and an LED flash in its leaked renders. One of these sensors look like a periscope telephoto sensor, while we suspect that the other two would include the primary lens and an ultra-wide angle lens.
Meanwhile, the brand is also expected to reveal the Pixel Watch 3 at the upcoming event. The design of the smartwatch was also leaked a few weeks back. The upcoming watch will retain the design of its predecessors. However, for the first time, the watch will be available in two sizes where the larger variant will have a 1.45-inch display, and will be called Pixel Watch 3 XL.
In another related update, Samsung has confirmed the launch of its next-generation foldables and will be holding an event on July 10 to unveil them.
After multiple leaks, Samsung has finally confirmed that the rumoured Galaxy Unpacked event date was correct, marking July 10 as the date when it will debut its next products in the Galaxy Z Series lineup. This will include the Galaxy Z Flip 6 along with the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
“On July 10, Samsung Electronics will host Galaxy Unpacked in Paris — where the iconic cultural nexus and trend epicentre becomes the perfect backdrop for the rollout of our latest cutting-edge innovations,” Samsung said in a release. The event will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom and Samsung’s YouTube channel at 3 p.m. CEST, 6 a.m. PDT, 9 a.m. EDT, and 6:30 p.m. IST.
We have already compiled a detailed list of what you can expect to witness at the event, but for a quick glance, Samsung will be unveiling its Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Samsung will be making some major upgrades to the Z Fold 6 this year, including a revamped design which will allow for a better aspect ratio. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 will adopt a Galaxy S24 Ultra-like boxy design with sharper corners and flat edges, compared to rounded edges in the previous models.
The design of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 has been leaked extensively before and while some might be disappointed, the minor refresh could be enough for many. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 will carry forward the same design of the Z Flip 5 cover screen which is shaped like a PC Folder icon. It will also have flatter sides, like that of the Galaxy S24.
The event will also showcase other new launches from the brand, such as the much-awaited Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch 7 series, Galaxy Buds 3 series, along with new Galaxy AI features in the upcoming One UI 6.1.1 update.
We have often seen Vivo follow up a launch from iQOO with a smartphone that’s highly similar in terms of specifications. However, this time around, the reverse could happen as iQOO may be planning to launch the Z9 Lite 5G smartphone in India next month which is expected to be a rebranded Vivo T3 Lite 5G that’s scheduled to launch on June 27.
As per Mukul Sharma, iQOO will debut the Z9 Lite 5G smartphone in India around mid-July, as the brand’s first-ever entry-level 5G handset. Sharma adds that it will come in two shades including Brown and Blue. While he didn’t share any more details about the handset, it is expected that the device will be a rebranded Vivo T3 Lite 5G.
Vivo T3 Lite 5G will launch in India on June 27 and its key specifications have already leaked. Vivo has also confirmed the design of the handset in advance and it is possible the iQOO Z9 Lite 5G may sport the same design, but in different shades.
The Vivo T3 Lite 5G will employ the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Processor under the hood. The smartphone will house a 50MP Sony AI camera, which will be accompanied by a secondary camera that could likely house a depth sensor. The screen is expected to be an IPS LCD panel with a high refresh rate.
As for its price, the Vivo T3 Lite 5G is expected to have a starting price tag of Rs 11,999 in India. Vivo says that the T3 Lite 5G is its cheapest dual 5G smartphone so far, suggesting the leaked price tag could indeed be correct. The same could go for the iQOO Z9 Lite 5G as well, considering its leaked info suggests the same about the device.
HMD has been working on multiple devices simultaneously, majority of which have been leaked in detail. One such device is labelled HMD Nighthawk which seems to be its codename, and according to a latest leak, this device could be powered by a Unisoc T750 5G Processor under the hood. Here are the other details that have leaked about the device.
HMD Nighthawk: Expected Specs
HMD Nighthawk specifications were leaked in detail by an account on X that goes by the name of “HMD_MEME’S.” This is the same source which has leaked previous HMD devices as well. According to his leak, the HMD Nighthawk will sport a 6.67-inch Rigid OLED panel which will have an FHD+ resolution and a Refresh Rate of 120Hz.
The handset will draw power from the Unisoc T750 5G processor, coupled with 8GB of RAM and two storage options such as 128GB and 256GB. For optics, there will be dual cameras on the back, including a 108MP primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilisation support, along with an additional 8MP lens which could be an ultra-wide angle sensor. The device may be able to shoot videos in up to 4K resolution running at 30 fps.
At the front, there could be a 16MP sensor for selfies and video calls. The device may be backed up by a 4900mAh battery cell while charging speed details are unknown at the moment. The device will run on Android 14 out of the box. Connectivity features on the device may include a 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth v5.0, 5G, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, and NFC also. HMD could offer users the ability to self repair the smartphone. Furthermore, the device will have an anti-slip texture on the back.
There’s no word on when the device may launch, but we could soon expect an announcement from the brand. Aside from smartphones, HMD is also working on a couple of tablets named HMD Tab Lite 5G and HMD Slate Tab 5G.
