Vivo has announced the Vivo V40e 5G in India, with features like a MediaTek Dimensity chipset, a 5500mAh battery, and much more. The device competes with the likes of OnePlus Nord 4, Realme GT 6T, and others in the segment. Here’s everything you should know about the device.

Vivo V40e 5G: Price, Availability

The Vivo V40e 5G is priced at Rs 28,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model and Rs 30,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model. The device is available in Royal Bronze and Mint Green colours. Consumers can pre-book the smartphone starting today, and purchase the smartphone starting October 2, 2024, across vivo India e-store, Flipkart, and all partner retail stores. Launch offers for the device includes:

Online offers:

• Flat 10% instant discount for SBI and HDFC Bank users or Flat 10% exchange bonus
• Upto 6-months no cost EMI

Offline offers:

• Upto 10% instant cashback OR upto 10% upgrade bonus on V-Upgrade
• Free 10-months extended warranty on device.
• Additionally, vivo TWS 3e at a discounted price of Rs 1,499

Vivo V40e 5G: Specifications

Vivo V40e sports a 6.77” curved AMOLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution of 2392 x 1080 pixels, 4,500 Nits of peak brightness, P3 colour gamut, and 387 ppi. Under the hood, it packs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, paired with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB or 256GB UFS 2.2 storage options.

For optics, the Vivo V40e 5G features a 50MP f/1.79 Sony IMX882 main sensor joined by an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens. Up front, you get a 50MP f/2.0 selfie camera for selfies and video calls. The device packs a 5500mAh battery with 80W charging speeds.

The handset runs on FunTouch OS 14 based on Android 14 and also gets stereo speakers. There’s an in-display optical fingerprint sensor for biometrics. Connectivity options on the handset include dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.4, GPS, and a USB-C port.

Vivo V40e 5G: Competition

In comparison, the OnePlus Nord 4 5G (Review) which is priced at Rs 29,999 for the base model, offers a much better software experience along with far superior performance, thanks to a more powerful Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor. In addition, it packs faster LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, which adds further value to the device. We won’t comment on camera performance as we haven’t used the Vivo V40e 5G yet.

Similar is the story with Realme GT 6T, which is not only selling for a cheaper price than its launch price, at Rs 29,499, but also offers more storage for just Rs 500 more than V40e 5G. Moroever, it also has a better display that’s brigher, faster RAM and storage, along with a better Chipset under the hood. To summarise, if you want a performance-oriented handset with better polished software, we feel the OnePlus Nord 4 or the Realme GT 6T would be a better pick over the Vivo V40e 5G.

iQOO has debuted a new flagship in China under its Z-series, dubbed iQOO Z9 Turbo+. The new Z9-series device comes packed with a huge 6400mAh silicon-carbon battery and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor. Here’s everything the handset has to offer.

iQOO Z9 Turbo+: Price, Specifications

iQOO Z9 Turbo+ comes in Moon Shadow Titanium, Starlight White, and Midnight Black hues, and starts at CNY 2,299 (approx Rs 27,300) for the 12GB + 256GB model and goes up to CNY 2,899 (approx Rs 34,500) for the 16GB + 512GB trim.

As for the specs, the Z9 Turbo+ sports a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED Display with a 1.5K (1260 x 2800 pixels) resolution, HDR10 support, 3840Hz PWM dimming and up to 4500 nits HDR brightness, 453 ppi, and up to a 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC paired with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.

Read More: iQOO Z9s 5G, iQOO Z9s Pro 5G Launched in India: Details to Know

For optics, the iQOO handset packs a dual rear camera setup including a 50MP primary Sony LYT-600 sensor with f/1.79 aperture, OIS, LED flash, paired with a 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera. For selfies and video calls, the handset features a 16-megapixel f/2.5 camera on the front.

The smartphone is backed by a 6400mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80W Fast charging support and 7.5W reverse wired charging support. Further, it boots Android 14-based Origin OS 4. For connectivity, you will get dual-SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, IR blaster, NFC, and a USB-C port for charging the handset. It will also have an under-display optical fingerprint sensor, X-Axis linear vibration motor, and stereo speakers.

Tecno has launched a new Pop series smartphone in India, dubbed the Tecno Pop 9 5G. The device succeeds the Pop 8 4G which launched in the country earlier in January this year. The new Pop 9 5G from the Chinese brand packs a segment-first 48MP Sony camera, NFC, and more.

Tecno Pop 9 5G: Price, Availability

The Tecno Pop 9 5G is available in two variants, including 4GB + 64GB priced at Rs 9,499 and 4GB + 128GB priced at Rs 9,999. However, one can buy it with a bank discount of Rs 1,000 for a limited time as a part of a launch offer. One can pre-book the device for Rs 499 on Amazon India while the device goes on sale from October 7. The Tecno Pop 9 5G is available in three colours including Midnight Shadow, Azure Sky, and Aurora Cloud and users also get two mobile skins bundled in the box of the device.

Tecno Pop 9 5G: Specifications

The Tecno Pop 9 5G sports a 6.6-inch screen with a 120Hz Refresh Rate and an HD+ resolution of 1612 x 720 pixels. Tecno Pop 9 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC. The device has up to 128GB of in-built storage which is expandable and 4GB RAM with additional Virtual RAM support.

For photos and videos, the Tecno device has a dual rear camera setup which includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX582 primady sensor, an AI lens, paired with dual LED flash. There is also an 8-megapixel selfie camera sensor at the front with a flash as well. It is backed up by a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

Connectivity options include 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Additional features include stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IR blaster, and an IP54 rated body. The device runs on HiOS 14 based on Android 14.

Flipkart is about to drop one of the biggest deals of the year at its Big Billion Days 2024 sale where it will be selling the Google Pixel 8 at Rs 29,999 effectively after all discounts getting factored in. Should you grab this Pixel 8 deal or should you skip it, is the question we’ll answer for you today.

Google Pixel 8 Flipkart Discount

The Google Pixel 8 launched in India last year at a starting price of Rs 75,999. It’s currently listed on Flipkart for Rs 71,999 but during Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale, the Pixel 8 will be available for as low as Rs 35,999, which is a huge discount of Rs 40,000 over the launch price. On top of that, buyers can get an additional discount of Rs 1,500 through the HDFC Bank card and Rs 2,500 off on exchange, bringing down its effective price to Rs 31,999.

There’s an additional discount of Rs 2,000 with 10 SuperCoins that can bring down the further to Rs 29,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model. Flipkart will also offer a no-cost EMI option at Rs 5,000 per month for HDFC bank card customers.

Google Pixel 8 Specifications

The Pixel 8 sports a 6.2-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a Resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, and a 120Hz Refresh Rate with Gorilla Glass Victus protection. Further, the display gets a 20:9 aspect ratio, 2000 nits peak brightness and 428 ppi of pixel density. The phone is powered by Google’s Tensor G3 SoC, along with 8GB of LPDDR5x RAM. You will get up to 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on Android 14 and will get 7 years of Android OS upgrades, security updates and regular Feature Drops.

Pixel 8 comes with a dual rear camera setup, consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.68 OIS-assisted Wide-Angle lens and a 12-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide shooter. On the front, there is a 10.5-megapixel selfie camera sensor, with an f/2.2 lens.

Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. For security, you get an in-display fingerprint sensor and the Titan M2 chip. On the battery front, there’s a 4575mAh cell that supports 27W fast wired charging and 18W Qi-certified fast wireless charging. Then it will have dual stereo speakers as well. The phone is also IP68 certified.

Google Pixel 8 at Rs 29,999: Should you buy?

The Pixel 8 is still a relevant smartphone a year later because of how well it is built and how unique of a design it sports. Furthermore, it is one of the first devices from Google to receive support for 7 years of Android OS updates which means you are good to go with the device until the year 2030. In addition, the Pixel 8 gets some of the best cameras in this price range which other devices might not be able to offer.

One of the only major downsides of the device is its chip, as Tensor G3 isn’t the most powerful for handling demanding tasks like gaming, and its thermals also aren’t the most efficient. while daily usage won’t be an issue, if you are someone who wants to do gaming, we’d suggest you to opt for devices like iQOO Neo 9 Pro (Review), Realme GT 6T, or the OnePlus Nord 4 5G (Review). Besides, the Pixel 8 also lacks behind in terms of battery capacity and charging speed which is also a crucial factor for many while purchasing a new smartphone.

To conclude, the Pixel 8 is worth buying at Rs 29,999 if you want a well-rounded camera experience paired with decent performance, premium build quality, unique design, and a great display.

MediaTek Dimensity 9400 launch date has been revealed by the chipmaker and it is set for October 9, which is earlier than when the company revealed Dimensity 9300 last year, that was in November. The company hasn’t revealed the name of the chipset that is slated to launch, but going by the naming scheme, it should likely be called Dimensity 9400.

The announcement of the launch event was made on Weibo, where according to the Taiwanese company, one can expect “a new generation of Mediatek products.” Details about the chipset have leaked multiple times before, with the latest leak suggesting that the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 reportedly delivers a noticeable 86% better performance over Apple’s A18 Pro chip found in its latest iPhone 16 Pro models.

It also surpasses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 by a respectable 41% in terms of performance. The GPU embedded in the chip, as per a leak from Digital Chat Station on Weibo, scored 134fps in a Benchmarking test where Apple’s A18 Pro maxes out at 72fps, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 reaches up till 95fps.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 is expected to pack the newest Mali-G925-Immortalis MC12 GPU, paired with a 3.63GHz Arm Cortex-X925 CPU. Immortalis G925, according to ARM, is the company’s “highest performance and most efficient GPU” till date. It delivers considerably superior performance over its predecessor.

The Dimensity chip is reportedly manufactured using TSMC’s 3nm process node, specifically the N3E. The CPU will likely consist of an eight-core setup, including one Cortex-X5 Prime CPU core running at 3.36 Ghz, three Cortex-X4 Prime CPU cores running at 2.8 Ghz, and four Cortex-A725 performance CPU cores running at 2.1 Ghz. It’ll be interesting to see how MediaTek will manage the efficiency and thermals of the chip without any dedicated efficiency cores.

On the basis of leaked benchmarks, the Dimensity 9400 is set to leave the Apple A18 Pro in the dust. Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, also coming later in October, is expected to pack Qualcomm’s own Oryon CPU which is also expected to account for significant gains over last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.