Vivo T4x 5G and Realme P3x 5G are two budget devices from the Chinese brands that are identically priced and claim to offer the best value for your money. But which one of them does it the best? Here we’ll compare the two devices and help you make a decision for your next purchase.

Display

Realme P3x 5G sports a 6.72-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 950 nits brightness, and 240Hz touch sampling rate.

The Vivo T4x 5G sports a 6.72-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1050 nits peak brightness, 393 PPI, and TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification.

While the two panels look identical, we’ll give the win to the Vivo T4x 5G solely because it has a peak brightness value on paper. While 100 nits won’t make for a drastic difference, it’s still better than Realme’s device.

Performance and Software

The Realme P3x 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage which is expandable up to 2TB via a dedicated slot. It comes with Android 15-based Realme UI 6.0.

The Vivo T4x 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Processor. It comes with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage. The device runs on Android 15-based FunTouch OS 15.

Clearly, the Vivo T4x 5G is once again the better pick due to the better chipset, a higher storage option on offer, and faster storage as well. Software would be a subjective choice but in our experience, Realme UI is smoother and more stable than FunTouch OS. Both devices will get 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security patches.

Battery and Cameras

The Realme is backed up by a 6000mAh battery with 45W fast wired charging and reverse wired charging support. The Vivo T4x 5G is backed up by a 6,500mAh battery with 44W Fast charging support.

Both Vivo T4x 5G and Realme P3x 5G are backed up by a huge battery but the former packs a superior cell in terms of size. While it charges slower than Realme’s device, we believe it’s the better choice since a longer battery life is more valuable than faster charging.

For optics, Realme’s device gets dual cameras at the back, including a 50MP f/1.8 primary sensor and a 2MP f/2.4 portrait sensor. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie shooter that has an 80-degree field of view and an f/2.0 aperture. The Vivo T4x 5G also features a dual camera setup on the back, with a 50MP f/1.8 primary camera and a 2MP f/2.4 bokeh sensor. There is an 8MP f/2.05 shooter on the front for selfies.

The Vivo T4x 5G and Realme P3x 5G sport the same sensor setup and in that case, it would depend on software optimisation to choose the one which shoots better photos. Because we haven’t tested the devices side-by-side, we can’t comment on which one of them offers a superior camera experience over the other.

Verdict

The Realme P3x 5G is priced at Rs 13,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model and the 8GB  + 128GB model carries a price tag of Rs 14,999.

The Vivo T4x 5G is priced at Rs 13,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant, Rs 14,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, and Rs 16,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant.

The Vivo T4x 5G offers a much better value for the same price as Realme P3x 5G in most areas including display, battery, storage, RAM, and chipset. Realme’s device can only be considered if you have a preference for their Realme UI but if you don’t, Vivo T4x 5G will serve you well.

Nothing announced the sale of the Nothing Phone (3a) Series on Flipkart earlier this week, where the devices will begin selling from March 11, 2025. Ahead of the sale, Flipkart has announced that customers can avail the benefits of the Flipkart Guaranteed Exchange Value (GEV) program on day one of the sale by upgrading from eligible Android (2020+) and iOS (2018+) devices.

GEV ensures customers receive the best possible trade-in value for their existing smartphones while offering full exchange value without deductions based on device condition, said Flipkart. At the time of purchase, customers can log in to Flipkart to order their Nothing Phone (3a) series. Then follow the steps below:

• Enter your delivery address or Pincode 
• Select ‘Buy with Exchange’ and confirm your device (from the list of models with “No questions asked”)
• The assured exchange value is auto applied and you can place your order
• Now you’ve successfully placed your order.

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Flipkart notes that the offer is valid only on 11 March, Day 1 of the sale. At the time of doorstep delivery, there will be no additional evaluation or deductions. The diagnostics App will verify your device’s brand and model to ensure a smooth exchange. The exchange activity is facilitated at the customer’s doorstep by Flipkart’s delivery person who will run the diagnostics app.

As for the eligible models under the Flipkart Guaranteed Exchange Value program, the offer applies to OnePlus, Samsung, Apple, and Nothing smartphone device exchanges. Android models launched in or after 2021 and Apple models launched in or after 2019 will be accepted.

The Phone (3a) starts at Rs 24,999 and the Phone (3a) Pro starts at Rs 29,999. Users can avail of a bank discount worth Rs 2,000 with select bank cards on all variants of both devices.

Realme P3 Ultra 5G India launch has been teased by the Chinese smartphone player in the country. This would be the first Ultra branded device from the brand and would be the third model in the P3-series family, which consists of the existing Realme P3x 5G and the Realme P3 Pro 5G. Here’s everything to expect from the device.

Realme P3 Ultra 5G India launch teasers contain of a couple of posters where one of the, shows the right spine of the device which has an orange power button along with a volume rocker. One can also notice the camera bump and the two camera rings. Realme is associating the device with the slogan “Slay, the Ultra Way,” highlighting its focus on three major aspects which include camera, design, and performance.

According to rumours online, the device will be powered by the new MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset which would make it mid-ranger. The device would be competing with the likes of the Nothing Phone (3a) series, and could also go head-to-head with the upcoming iQOO Neo 10R 5G. A device bearing model number RMX5030, believed to be the P3 Ultra 5G, has already surfaced in a Geekbench listing revealing the mentioned chipset, 12GB of RAM, and Android 15.

The device doesn’t have a launch date for now but it is likely that it will arrive later this month. We expect the device to be priced somewhere around Rs 30,000 but an official confirmation from the brand is still awaited.

Realme’s latest launch in the P3 series is the P3x 5G. The Realme P3x 5G is priced at Rs 13,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model and the 8GB  + 128GB model carries a price tag of Rs 14,999. Realme P3x 5G sports a 6.72-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The device comes with an IP68 + IP69 rating for water and dust resistance. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage which is expandable up to 2TB via a dedicated slot.

The Google Pixel 9a India launch date has been tipped. The upcoming A-series Pixel device from Google has been leaked multiple times before and renders for the device have left little to imagine as to what it is set to offer. Here’s everything you’d want to know about the upcoming launch from Google in India.

As per tipster Yogesh Brar, the Google Pixel 9a India launch date has been set for March 20, which is a day after the device would be revealed by Google globally. The March 19 date for the Pixel 9a global launch has also been tipped once before. The new leak essentially confirms that the device is merely two weeks away from launch. Brar also mentions, “Another year of exorbitant pricing…,” which suggests that Pixel 9a could be overpriced in India compared to the specs it will offer.

The Pixel 8a was launched in India for Rs 52,999 and that was our major complaint with the device when we reviewed it. While the device itself performed well, it was the pricing that put us off and made the Pixel 8a look weaker in front of the competition. We hope Google fixes this with the Pixel 9a but as of now, it seems Google may adopt the same poor pricing strategy as last year.

Pixel 9a renders have already been shared by multiple sources in the past, and as per those, the 9a will come in Peony, Iris, Obsidian and Porcelain colours. According to the leaked renders, the front bezel looks as thick as last year’s model, even though it is uniform on all sides. The camera bar is kind of gone and has been replaced with a smaller pill that’s embedded into the back panel of the device.

According to rumours, the Pixel 9a sports a 6.2-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a Resolution of 1080 x 2424 pixels, and a 120Hz Refresh Rate. Further, the display gets a 20:9 aspect ratio, up to 2700 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and 430 ppi of pixel density.

The phone is powered by Google’s Tensor G4 SoC, along with 8GB of LPDDR5x RAM. You will get up to 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on Android 15 and will get 7 years of Android OS upgrades, security updates, and regular Feature Drops.

Pixel 9a comes with a dual rear camera setup, consisting of a 48MP f/1.7 Samsung GN8 sensor paired with a 13MP f/2.2 IMX712 ultra-wide angle sensor. On the front, there is a 13MP f/2.2 Sony IMX712 sensor as well. It should pack a 5100mAh battery with 23W fast wired charging and Qi-certified fast wireless charging at up to 7.5W speeds.

Acer smartphones India launch has been set for later this month on the 25th. While Acer hasn’t detailed the devices’ specifications or design, the devices are expected to be budget offerings. It was announced last year that Indkal Technologies, in a partnership with Acer Incorporated, will launch Acer-branded smartphones in India that will be locally designed, manufactured, and distributed.

The teaser for launch of Acer smartphones in India went live on Amazon, confirming that the devices will be sold through the e-commerce platform. The promotional image showcases an astronaut drifting in space against a dark backdrop, encircled by a glowing ring. “The Next Horizon” is boldly displayed alongside the Acer logo. The teaser also confirms the launch date, which is March 25.

At last year’s announcement, the company stated that Acer smartphones would be priced between Rs 15,000 and Rs 50,000, with the goal of launching premium-quality products for Indian consumers. These smartphones would feature strong specifications, advanced hardware, and the latest software technologies. While the details of the devices haven’t been disclosed through any teasers, Asus India listed two devices on its website earlier in January.

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The Acerone Liquid S162E4 and Acerone Liquid S272E4 smartphones were listed on the official Acer India website under the Acerpure branding. These budget-friendly 4G phones were speculated to feature a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, an HD+ display, and a 5000mAh battery. However, it remains unclear whether the company will launch these specific models.

Acer smartphones will have to face tough competition from established players in the market, such as the likes of iQOO, Nothing, Vivo, Samsung, and more. These brands have already captured a significant share in the market and it would be interesting to witness how Acer plans to make a place for itself in the crowded smartphone market in India.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 renders were leaked a couple of weeks back and least to say, they weren’t as impressive as one would expect because Samsung was once again opting for a safe route by not refreshing the design. However, a new leak has surfaced online that suggests Samsung is making this one big design change in Galaxy Z Flip 7 which should appeal to everyone.

Android Headlines, the publication that earlier leaked the Flip 7 renders, has published the corrected renders for the device based on new information from its source, OnLeaks. As per the new images, Samsung is making a big design change in Galaxy Z Flip 7 with an enitrely new cover display that goes around the two camera sensors, similar to Motorola’s Razr Ultra series flip foldable phones.

Samsung seems to be finally ditching the folder-shaped cover display for a bigger panel and this seems to be the most perfect way to implement a cover screen. Not only does it makes the panel bigger, but also makes it more aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The cover screen now goes EDGE to edge instead of just dodging the two lenses. This adds more screen estate which may result in Samsung developing new features built specifically for the new design. Instead of the originally reported 3.6 inches, the display size will be around 4 inches. 

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will continue to be offered with 12GB of RAM, and either 256GB or 512GB of storage. The report adds that Samsung still doesn’t have a Processor of choice for the Flip 7, which means it could either end up using its own rumoured Exynos 2500 or could opt for the safer bet – the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Samsung may have also upgraded the hinge on the Flip 7 which could result in a lesser visible crease compared to the Flip 6, according to some reports online.