Oppo debuted its Oppo K13 5G earlier this week, making it a competitor to the likes of the Vivo Y39 5G which is also available at a similar price point. Here’s a comparison between the Oppo K13 5G and Vivo Y39 5G in terms of on-paper specs to help you decide your next smartphone purchase.
Display
The Vivo Y39 5G sports a 6.68-inch LCD Display with an HD+ Resolution of 1608 x 720 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1000 nits of brightness. The Oppo K13 5G comes with a 6.67-inch (2400 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ E4 AMOLED Display with 120Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits peak brightness, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate.
Between the Oppo K13 5G and Vivo Y39 5G, it’s clear that the former has a better display, not only because it’s an AMOLED panel but also because its sharper and brighter as well.
Performance and Software
The Vivo Y39 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Processor paired with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Processor paired with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.
While they carry the same amount of RAM and storage, it’s the Chipset that takes the Oppo K13 5G ahead in the competition because it’s more powerful than the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 in Vivo’s device. In terms of software as well, Oppo’s device is much more fluid and polished.
Battery and Cameras
The Vivo device has a dual rear camera setup, including a 50MP f/1.8 primary sensor with PDAF and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor. On the front, it gets an 8MP f/2.0 selfie sensor. The handset is backed by a 6500mAh battery with 44W fast wired charging support.
Oppo K13 5G has dual cameras on the back, with a 50MP OV50D40 f/1.8 primary sensor and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor. There is a 16MP f/2.4 Sony IMX480 sensor on the front for selfies. It further packs a 7000mAh battery with 80W fast wired charging support.
Both of them have an identical camera setup so we won’t comment on which one’s the better one until we test them side-by-side. In terms of battery however, it’s clear that Oppo’s device is the winner due to the bigger cell and faster charging speeds.
Verdict
Vivo Y39 5G is priced at Rs 16,999 for 8GB + 128GB model and Rs 18,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model. The Oppo K13 5G is available in two models: 8GB + 128GB at Rs 17,999 and 8GB + 256GB at Rs 19,999.
Even though the Vivo Y39 5G is priced slightly cheaper, the Oppo K13 5G is the smartphone to go for between the two. For a thousand bucks more, you significantly better value with Oppo’s device which is definitely worth the price.
Vivo T4 5G has been announced in India with a huge 7300mAh battery under the hood. The device looks and sports specifications similar to the iQOO Z10 5G which debuted earlier this month. Here’s everything the new Vivo T4 5G has to offer, including its specifications and price.
Vivo T4 5G: Price, Availability
The vivo T4 5G is priced at Rs 21,999 (inclusive of taxes) for the 8GB + 128GB variant, Rs 23,999 (inclusive of taxes) for the 8GB + 256GB variant, and Rs 25,999 (inclusive of taxes) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. The smartphone will go on sale starting April 29, 2025, across Flipkart, the vivo India e-store, and all partner retail stores in Phantom Grey and Emerald Blaze shades.
Consumers can avail of any of the following offers till 29th April:
Flat INR 2,000 instant discount with HDFC Bank, SBI Bank, and Axis Bank Cards
An exchange bonus of INR 2,000 can also be availed instead with up to 6 months of no-cost EMI
Vivo T4 5G: Specifications
The display on the front of the Vivo T4 5G is a 6.77-inch quad-curved AMOLED Display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a full-HD+ Resolution of 2392 x 1080 pixels, 387 ppi, up to 5000 nits local peak brightness, 1300 nits HBM value, 3840Hz Anti-Flicker Eye Protection, and a P3 colour gamut. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip with UFS 2.2 storage and LPDDR4x RAM.
The device runs on FunTouch OS 15 based on Android 15. It will get 2 OS updates and 3 years or security patches. At the rear, it gets a dual-rear camera setup, including a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 f/1.8 primary sensor with OIS and a 2-megapixel f/2.4 depth sensor. There’s a 32-megapixel f/2.0 sensor on the front. The iQOO Z10 5G packs a 7300mAh Li-Ion battery and 90W Fast charging support.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5, 5G, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS, IR blaster, and a USB-C port for charging. The handset is also IP65 rated, gets an in-display optical fingerprint sensor, and a single speaker for audio.
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G, priced at Rs 24,999 for the base model, has a lot of competition at its price point but can it handle the heat and prove itself as a worthy contender? We’ll find that out in our review of the Galaxy A26 5G. Stick till the end of this article and you’ll know whether you should spend your money on this device or spend it on another device, such as the Nothing Phone (3a), Motorola Edge 60 Fusion, iQOO Z10, etc.
What we liked about the Galaxy A56 5G
The Galaxy A26 5G sports a decent design with glass on both the front and back that’s protected with a Gorilla Glass Victus+ covering. The plastic frame may not feel premium but that’s a standard choice for most manufacturers at this price point.
Further, the mint shade we received for review is one of the nicer looking colours from Samsung in recent times, especially with the redesigned camera module on the back that creates a modern and contrasting look. The device does feel big in the hand but the weight distribution has been well handled.
The device is IP67 rated as well so durability shouldn’t be an issue. Overall, the device felt great in the hand and those longing for looks and durability shouldn’t hesitate if opting for the Galaxy A26 5G.
Then comes the display which is another feature we liked in the Galaxy A26 5G. The 6.7-inch full HD+ Super AMOLED Display with 2340 × 1080 pixels Resolution performa quite well in terms of colours, viewing angles, responsiveness, and smoothness due to the 120Hz refresh rate. However, the 800 nits peak brightness value can be an issue for those who work a lot outdoors as poor readability under direct sunlight did bother me during the review.
Then comes the software which is One UI 7.0 based on Android 15. The device is set to receive 6 generations of OS updates and 6 years of security patches which is the best software update policy for a phone in this price range. It also received the April 2025 security patch during our review period, which also confirmed that it doesn’t support seamless updates, unlike the Galaxy A56 5G and the A36 5G. If you are planning to keep your phone for an extended period of time, the Galaxy A26 5G might be a no-brainer.
The greatness of the software further shows in its optimization and the amount of features on offer. While some jitters and stutters could be solved through an update, the device did remain smooth for the most part. We’ll talk about performance in general a bit later but speaking purely of software, this is one of the best Android skins I have used at this price point alongside Nothing OS which is both stable and smooth.
You do get some AI features as well, such as Object Eraser, AI select, custom filters, Google’s Circle to Search, and more, which work okay. Aside from that, the animations remain fluid while there’s also the new quick settings shade which will be preferred by many. The new Now Bar is also offered on the lock screen for showing information at a glance. Aside from that, connectivity performance of the device was optimal.
Speaking of battery life, the device packs a 5000mAh cell which is fine for daily use. While it could have been better, it got me around 6.5 hours of screen-on time on an average with moderate use with slightly less than a day of use.
The side-mounted fingerprint sensor works quite nicely and is quick to unlock the device as soon as you touch it.
Next feature we liked about the device was its 13-megapixel f/2.2 front-facing camera. The sensor shot decent photos under adequate lighting conditions. There was a good amount of detail in the photos while the skin tones also looked great. The bokeh effect in selfie portraits also looked natural with good edge detection.
What we didn’t like about the Galaxy A26 5G
The device packs the Exynos 1380 Chipset which we saw in last year’s Galaxy A35 5G. While it’s definitely more powerful than the Galaxy A25 5G’s Exynos 1280, performance was still sometimes an issue with the Galaxy A26 5G where the device lagged at times after unlocking or while switching through apps. I could also notice the device getting warm at times while doing daily activities which is not exactly a cause of concern due to rising ambient temperatures but could prove to be an issue in the future if Samsung doesn’t do anything about it. Gaming also isn’t the device’s forte and I could feel it getting hot even with casual titles like RL Sideswipe.
Next up, while the display itself is decent, the front notch design feels outdated. The noticeable chin at the bottom doesn’t help either, especially when compared to sleeker designs from the competition.
Then, another disappointment was that the device lacks NFC support which some of its competitors do come with. Furthermore, what the device also lacks is a full-fledged Always-on display support despite it having a Super AMOLED display. This was also an issue with the iQOO Z10 5G but again, Nothing Phone (3a) sets the standard here with proper AOD implementation.
Next, there’s the painfully slow charging time, where it could take close to 1h 15m or slightly more when charging from 0 to 100%. We feel 45W speeds would have been better but Samsung opted for 25W which is nowhere close to the competition.
Then comes the Haptics which are handled through a buzzy regular motor. Nothing Phone (3a)’s haptics are miles better than Samsung’s. Samsung also stripped away the stereo speaker setup in the Galaxy A26 5G which were actually a part of its predecessor, the A25 5G. The single mono speaker on the A26 5G is loud and sounds clear but the vocals can sound shrill at louder volumes and the quality also distorts slightly.
The Galaxy A26 5G offers a triple rear camera setup including a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS support, an 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 2-megapixel f/2.4 macro sensor.
While it may sound appealing on paper, it doesn’t perform up to expectations in the real world. While most devices perform nicely when given enough light, the Galaxy A26 5G fails to capture proper details making the photos look soft and like an oil painting if you zoom in.
While colours are handled in an average manner, exposure control is not the best and so is the dynamic range. Same is the case with the ultra-wide angle lens but with higher intensity. Even edge distortion hasn’t been well contained.
Portrait photos also lack proper colours while the edge detection also goes for a toss. Shooting under artificial lighting showcases a similar set of results where proper details are lacking and the colours start to fade slightly.
Under low lighting, things get slightly worse where some noise begins to appear and the sharpness of the shot drops further. The third macro sensor also doesn’t handle details nicely and is quite pointless when brands like Nothing are offering a telephoto sensor as the tertiary lens on their smartphones.
First unveiled at CES 2025, Amazfit has announced the launch of the Amazfit Active 2 smartwatch in India which comes with an AMOLED Display that can reach up to 2000 nits of peak brightness. It also gets over 160 sports modes and can run for up to 10 days on a single charge.
Amazfit Active 2: Price, Availability
The Amazfit Active 2 is available starting at a launch sale price of Rs 9,999 for the Standard version and Rs 11,999 for the Premium version on Amazon and across leading retail outlets including Reliance, Helios, and more. Post the launch offer, it will cost Rs 21,999 for the Standard version and Rs 24,999 for the Premium version.
Amazfit Active 2: Specifications
It features a bright 1.32″ display in a sleek 44mm stainless steel case, offering easy to read clarity in bright sunlight with 2000 nits of brightness. It further features BioTracker technology for precise heart rate and sleep tracking. The PulsePrecision algorithm enhances heart rate tracking accuracy to the level of the Amazfit T-Rex 3, while the RestoreIQ algorithm gives sleep monitoring a similar accuracy boost.
Zepp Flow AI enables users to control their watch settings, adjust their calendar, and more with their voice, while also granting Android users the ability to reply to instant messages with either keyboard or speech-to-text input. Supported by 5 satellite systems, users can navigate with ease by importing offline maps and route files to the watch that come with turn-by-turn directions, which can be followed on-screen or broadcast via the built-in speaker or the user’s connected Bluetooth headphones.
The Zepp Coach feature offers personalized training and running plans, empowering users of all levels to achieve fitness milestones from 3K runs to full marathons. The watch can run for up to 10 days on a charge. The watch features over 160 sports modes, including a smart Strength Training mode that can auto-detect specific exercises and intelligently count reps, sets, and rest time, along with new winter sports like Skiing.
With the Wild.AI mini app, women can connect to their accounts directly from the watch for personalized wellness insights tied to their menstrual and hormonal cycles.
Instagram announced a Teen Accounts feature last year for teenagers to consume safe content on the social media platform. Now, the company is further enhancing the feature where it will use AI technology to identify Teen Accounts and automatically enable the protective settings for a Teen account for that user.
“We’ve enrolled at least 54 million teens into Teen Accounts globally so far, with 97% of teens ages 13-15 electing to remain in these protections, and we recently expanded the Teen Account experience to Facebook and Messenger,” said Instagram. Now, Instagram will begin sending notifications to parents on Instagram with information about how they can have conversations with their teens on the importance of providing the correct age online.
“We worked with experts like pediatric psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart to share tips on how to have these conversations, and to check and confirm their teens’ ages on our apps,” said the social media platform.
Aside from that, the platform is beginning to test AI technology to identify Teen Accounts in the US, even if the account lists an adult birthday, and place them in Teen Account settings. “We’re taking steps to ensure our technology is accurate and that we are correctly placing teens we identify into protective, age-appropriate settings, but in case we make a mistake, we’re giving people the option to change their settings.”
Instagram Teen Accounts are designed to better support parents and give them peace of mind that their teens are safe with the right protections in place. Teens get access to a new feature, made just for them, that lets them select topics they want to see more of in Explore and their recommendations so they can focus on the fun, positive content they love.
Vivo has announced the launch of the Vivo X200 Ultra and the Vivo X200s flagship smartphones in its home market, China. The X200 Ultra smartphone comes with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset while the X200s packs the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor. Here’s everything else to know about the devices.
Vivo X200s: Price, Specs
The X200s starts at CNY 4,199 (approx Rs 49,100) for the 12GB + 256GB trim and goes up CNY 5,499 (approx Rs 64,300) for the top-end 16GB + 1TB trim. It is available in Black, White, Green, and Lavender Purple.
The Vivo X200s features a 6.67-inch AMOLED Display with curved edges and a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout. The display on the X200s has a 1.5K pixels resolution, a 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and 5000 nits peak brightness. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC paired with up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage and up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM.
The Vivo X200s has a triple-rear camera setup that includes an OIS-assisted 50MP f/1.57 Sony IMX921 main camera, a 50MP f/2.0 Samsung JN1 ultra-wide unit with a 108-degree FOV, and a 50MP f/2.57 IMX882 periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. It offers a 32MP f/2.0 selfie shooter at the front. The optics are joined by a Proprietary V2 imaging chip.
The Vivo X200s comes equipped with a 6200mAh battery unit and 90W Fast charging support and 40W wireless charging support. It also features IP68 + IP69 rating making it water and dust-resistant. It runs on Android 15-based OriginOS 5.
Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, IR blaster and a USB Type-C port. It also has stereo speakers and an X-axis haptic motor along with an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
Vivo X200 Ultra: Price, Specs
The vivo X200 Ultra comes in Black, Red, and a White version. The starting price is CNY 6,499 (approx Rs 75,700) for 12GB + 256 GB. At the top end, there is a 16GB + 1TB version that supports satellite communications and costs CNY 7,999 (approx Rs 93,200).
The Vivo X200 Ultra features a 6.82-inch AMOLED Display with curved edges and a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout. The display on the X200 Ultra has a 2K pixels resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 510 ppi, Dolby Vision, P3 wide colour gamut, and a 4500 nits peak brightness. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC paired with UFS 4.0 storage and LPDDR5x RAM.
It gets a triple rear camera setup including an OIS-backed 50MP Sony LYT-818 f/1.7 primary sensor with gimbal stabilization, a 50MP LYT-818 f/2.0 ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 200MP Samsung HP9 f/2.3 periscope telephoto lens which also has OIS. They are complemented by the V3+ imaging chip. It has a 50MP f/2.45 front-facing camera.
In addition, it is backed by a 6000mAh battery paired with 90W fast wired charging and 40W wireless charging. The device is IP68 + IP69 rated, has stereo speakers and gets an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.
Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, IR blaster and a USB Type-C port. It also supports two-way satellite communication only in the 1TB model.
CMF Phone 2 Pro design has been officially revealed by the Nothing sub-brand ahead of the device’s launch on April 28. The CMF Phone 2 Pro will succeed last year’s CMF Phone 1 and has been confirmed to carry a triple camera setup, an Essential key, and more. Here’s everything to know.
CMF Phone 2 Pro Design Details
The device’s design was shared by CMF on X through a video. The video reveals the CMF Phone 2 Pro design from all angles, also showing that the device is taking inspiration from its predecessor. One can notice the screws in the same position as last year’s model, also confirming that the back panel will be replaceable.
Speaking of the back panel, there’s a new dual-tone finish on the back with new patterns as well. The device has been shown off in White and Orange shades but we assume there’ll be more back panels in different colours that will be sold separately for users to personalise their device as per their liking. On the right there’s the power button and the Essential key which we first saw in the Nothing Phone (3a) series earlier this year. On the left, there’s the volume rocker.
The triple rear system has already been confirmed to carry a 50MP primary 1/1.57-inch sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2x telephoto camera also. On the front, one can see that the bezels are on the thicker side but appear even on all sides. As for the chip, it will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset.
CMF will also launch other products on April 28 in India including three new TWS earbuds, out of which the CMF Buds 2 have already debuted globally. The CMF Buds 2 pack 11mm custom drivers tuned with Dirac Opteo and Nothing’s Ultra Bass Technology 2.0, delivering rich, deep bass. They also come with upgraded Bluetooth 5.4 for better connectivity, dual device pairing, and support for both Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.
Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has announced the launch of the Redmi Watch Move, its first locally manufactured smartwatch, “designed to support users through every part of their day — from fitness and wellness tracking to smart task management and hands-free communication.”
Redmi Watch Move: Price, Availability
The Redmi Watch Move is priced at INR 1,999 and will be available starting 1st May 2025 across Mi.com, Flipkart, and Xiaomi’s Retail. It will be available in four colours — Black Drift, Blue Blaze, Silver Sprint, and Gold Rush. Pre-booking for the Redmi Watch Move starts on 24th April 2025.
Redmi Watch Move: Features
Featuring 140+ workout modes and a claimed 98.5% tracking accuracy powered by Xiaomi R&D, the Redmi Watch Move helps users track runs, monitor calories, or time yoga sessions. Beyond just stats, the watch offers real-time feedback to help users stay motivated, achieve their daily goals, and build healthier habits over time.
The watch sports a 1.85-inch AMOLED display with 600 nits brightness and a sleek 2.5D curved design, along with Always-On Display support which ensures time and essential updates are always visible.
The Redmi Watch Move brings advanced health monitoring where users can track heart rate, SpO₂, stress, menstrual cycle tracking, and sleep cycles — including REM — offering deep insights into both day and night wellness. Made for all-day wear, the anti-allergy, anti-bacterial TPU strap sits comfortably on the skin, while the IP68 rating offers resistance to dust and water.
The watch runs on HyperOS, allowing it to sync with notes, tasks, calendar events, and even real-time weather updates. The spinning crown enables quick navigation — ideal for scrolling through apps and alerts on the move. The watch also supports Hindi language and Bluetooth calling as well.
It can run for up to 14 days on a single charge. Even with Always-On Display enabled, the watch delivers up to 5 days of performance, says Redmi.
Following the launch of its AI-powered spam detection tool back in September last year, Airtel today announced the introduction of two significant enhancements, one of which will now flag international spam calls and SMSes. Airtel says that since launch, its tool has flagged over 27.5 Billion calls as SPAM to its customers.
Through the first new feature, Airtel’s AI-powered tool will now screen and alert customers to all SPAM calls and SMSes originating from international networks. The second new feature allows customers to receive SPAM alerts for calls and SMS messages in their preferred Indian languages. This new feature will be available in ten vernacular languages, with support for more languages coming in the near future.
“Once Airtel intensified its efforts to combat domestic spam calls, scamsters and spammers resorted to exploiting foreign networks to funnel fraudulent calls into India. This alarming trend resulted in a 12% increase in overseas spam calls in the last six months,” said the telco. Airtel expects to battle the international spam calls and SMSes through its new feature.
The upgraded AI-driven SPAM solution will now notify users about calls and messages from both domestic and international numbers in ten Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Punjabi and Urdu. SPAM alert notifications using vernacular languages are only accessible to customers using Android devices. All these features continue to be free for customers and will get auto-activated for all Airtel customers without them having to raise a service request.
Since the launch of the AI-driven Spam detection tool in September 2024, Airtel customers have also seen a 16% decrease in SPAM calls according to the telecom operator.
Oppo K13 5G has been launched in India with a sub-Rs 20,000 price tag and the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Chipset under the hood. The device has dual rear cameras on the back and a huge 7000mAh battery under the hood. Here’s everything else to know about the device.
Oppo K13 5G: Price, Availability
The Oppo K13 5G is available in two models: 8GB + 128GB at Rs 17,999 and 8GB + 256GB at Rs 19,999. The device can be bought via Flipkart and Oppo’s own online store in Prism Black and Icy Purple colours. Buyers can avail of a Rs 1,000 bank discount with select bank cards on April 25 only, which is also the day when the device goes on sale.
Oppo K13 5G: Specifications
The OPPO K13 5G comes with a 6.7-inch (2400 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ E4 AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits peak brightness, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Processor paired with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.
The handset runs on Android 15 OS, based on ColorOS 15 out of the box. As for the cameras, the handset has dual cameras on the back, with a 50MP OV50D40 f/1.8 primary sensor and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor. There is a 16MP f/2.4 Sony IMX480 sensor on the front for selfies.
The phone has an in-display fingerprint sensor for security. It further packs a 7000mAh battery with 80W fast wired charging support. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, 5G, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port as well. The device has stereo speakers and an IR blaster, and is IP65 rated also.
