Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra price in India has been heavily discounted for a limited time, bringing it down to the range of Google’s latest Pixel 9 Pro XL. The new Pixel 9 Pro XL retails for Rs 1,24,999 but users can avail a discount of Rs 10,000 on it with certain banks’ credit cards, which is quite close to Galaxy S24 Ultra’s new pricing. Here’s an analysis to help you out as to which one should you consider, especially now when Galaxy S24 Ultra is available for Rs 1,09,999.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra India Price Discounted

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is now available at Rs 1,09,999 as part of a limited period offer. The smartphone was originally priced starting Rs 1,29,999. The special price includes an instant cashback of Rs 8,000 along with an additional upgrade bonus of Rs 12,000.

Alternatively, consumers can avail bank cashback of Rs 12,000 if they do not want to opt for the upgrade bonus. Without the offer, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is retailing for Rs 1,21,999. Additionally, consumers seeking enhanced affordability can take advantage of no-cost EMI for 24 months.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL costs Rs 1,14,999 with the bank offer included, while the S24 Ultra costs Rs 5,000 less than that when clubbed with the offer. With both of these flagships having their own plus points, it might become a little difficult for consumers to prefer one over the other, and here we’ll tell you which one would be a more suitable pick for you.

Starting off with the build, the Galaxy S24 Ultra has a titanium frame while the Pixel 9 Pro XL gets an aluminium one. Both of them have a matte finish back. While the S24 Ultra is theoretically stronger, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is more comfortable to hold despite both being similar in size. That’s because the Pixel has rounded corners compared to the sharp ones on the Galaxy S24 Ultra which can cause discomfort when holding for extended periods.

Coming to the display, the Galaxy S24 Ultra gets a better panel, not only in terms of resolution (which is higher than the Pixel 9 Pro XL), but also because of the additional features, including Corning Gorilla Armor that significantly reduces reflections and makes a notable impact in daily use. The Pixel 9 Pro XL does have a slightly higher brightness at 3000 nits compared to S24 Ultra’s 2600 nits, but that wouldn’t account for a major difference in terms of daily use.

Speaking of performance, both these chips can easily handle day-to-day tasks without any issues, as we have noted in our review of Pixel 9 (which uses the same chip as Pro XL) and the Galaxy S24 Ultra as well. However, Samsung’s handset will always perform a little better than Pixel 9 Pro XL due to Qualcomm’s chip being more efficient and yet powerful at the same time than Google’s Tensor G4. You’ll notice this difference while you are pushing the device to its limits, especially while gaming, where the Galaxy S24 Ultra can sustain peak performance for longer without heating. The Pixel 9 Pro XL does offer 16GB RAM which is higher than that of Galaxy S24 Ultra.

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Software-wise, both One UI and Google’s stock Android have their own minuses and advantages. One UI offers you with more productivity features as well as an extensive list of customisation options. It’s smooth, feature-rich, and won’t make you feel as if you are missing out on anything. On the other hand, Google’s Pixel runs on a minimal yet smooth software with a not-so-extensive list of customisation features compared to One UI. However, it does have some Pixel exclusive features, like 1 year free Google Advanced subscription, Pixel screenshots app, and more. Both of them also pack a load of AI features where Samsung’s are slightly more useful in our opinion. Both the devices will get major OS updates till Android 21, so longevity isn’t an issue on either.

Cameras are a strong point for both of them. However, in Samsung’s case, you get slightly better zoomed shots as it packs a dedicated 10x telephoto sensor for higher quality photos. Pixels retain more natural colours in photos while Samsung’s devices shoot photos with more contrast-rich tones in general.

The Pixel 9 Pro XL packs a 5060mAh battery while the S24 Ultra has a 5000mAh cell. The Pixel charges at 37W max speed while S24 Ultra charges slightly faster at 45W. While the physical capacities remain similar, it depends on how well the software is optimised to determine which one provides a better backup.

Overall, the Galaxy S24 Ultra looks like a better deal if you want a complete overall package along with extra features like the S-Pen, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL lacks in terms of raw performance. However, if you’re fine with how the Pixel 9 Pro XL performs and want a cleaner software that’s not too complicated, opt for Google’s device.

Realme has announced the launch of a new P-series handset in India, dubbed Realme P2 Pro, also the successor to P1 Pro 5G which debuted earlier in April this year. The new P2 Pro comes packed with a Snapdragon Processor under the hood, paired with a Sony primary camera sensor on the back. Here’s everything you’d want to know about the new Realme device.

Realme P2 Pro 5G: Price, Availability

The realme P2 Pro 5G comes in Parrot Green and Eagle Grey colours and is priced at Rs 21,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model, Rs 24,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model and Rs 27,999 for the 12GB + 512GB model. The phone will be available for purchase via realme.com, Flipkart and offline stores. An early bird sale will be held on September 17th at 6PM. There’s a flat Rs 2,000 coupon discount users can avail on all variants, while buyers of 12GB RAM models can avail an additional Rs 1,000 bank discount.

Realme P2 Pro 5G: Specifications

The Realme P2 Pro 5G gets a 6.7-inch curved OLED Display with an FHD+ Resolution and offers 10-bit colour depth, 2160Hz PWM dimming, 100% P3 colour gamut coverage, 120Hz refresh rate, 2000 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass 7i protection, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. It also has a 20000-level automatic brightness adjustment.

Under the hood, the smartphone equips a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, up to 12GB LPDDR4x RAM, and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. For optics, it comes with a 50MP Sony LYT-600 f/1.8 main camera with OIS, and an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor. On the front, the smartphone gets a 32MP f/2.45 Sony selfie sensor.

Next, it packs a 5200mAh battery with support for 80W fast wired charging. The smartphone runs on Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0 out of the box. Additional features include an in-display fingerprint sensor and dual stereo speakers. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, 5G, USB-C port and Bluetooth v5.2. The handset is also IP65-rated.

The device competes with the likes of Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Vivo T3 Pro 5G, Motorola Edge 50 5G, and also the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G.

Realme Pad 2 Lite: Price, Specs, Availability

The Realme Pad 2 Lite is available in Space Grey and Nebula Purple, and two storage variants: 4GB + 128GB priced at Rs 14,999 and 8GB + 128GB priced at Rs 16,999. The tablet will be available via realme.com, Flipkart & Mainline channels soon, with the sale date yet to be unveiled.

The Realme Pad 2 Lite sports a 10.5-inch (1920 x 1200) LCD screen with up to 90Hz refresh rate, up to 450 nits peak brightness, and Eye Comfort Display feature. It is powered by an Octa Core MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB storage which is expandable memory via a microSD slot. The tablet runs on Android 15 with realme UI 5.0 for Pad.

For optics, there’s an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. There’s also a side-mounted fingerprint scanner along with quad stereo speakers. Connectivity options on the tablet include Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth v5.3, and a USB Type-C port, both for audio and charging the 8300mAh battery at up to 15W speeds.

Xiaomi is all set to launch its 14T series smartphones globally on September 26, which will include the Xiaomi 14T and the Xiaomi 14T Pro. Ahead of the launch, detailed specifications as well as high Resolution renders of the Xiaomi 14T series have been leaked, and here’s everything to know about them.

Xiaomi 14T Series: Price (Rumoured)

The Xiaomi 14T is expected to come in Lemon Green, Titan Black, Titan Blue, and Titan Grey colours. It is expected to be priced at €699 (approx Rs 65,050) for the 12GB + 256GB model. The Xiaomi 14T Pro is rumoured to come in Titan Black, Titan Blue, and Titan Grey colours and is expected to be priced at €899 (approx Rs 83,645) for the 12GB + 512GB model.

Xiaomi 14T Series: Design, Specs (Rumoured)

The Xiaomi 14T series leak comes from the German publication WinFuture, as per whose renders, both the devices will have a nearly identical design, with the only major difference being the materials used for making the devices. The devices will have a square camera module on the back, housing three camera sensors and an LED flash. The power button appears to have a textured finish, on top of which one can see the volume rocker. The front seems to have uniform bezels, which are quite thin.

As for the specs, the Xiaomi 14T series sports a 6.67-inch (2712 x 1220 pixels) 1.5K OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, 3840Hz ultra-high Frequency PWM dimming, HDR10+, Dolby Vision support, up to 4000 nits peak brightness, and Xiaomi Shield Glass protection.

The Xiaomi 14T is powered by the Octa-Core MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra 4nm processor, which has 12GB LPDDR5x RAM and 256GB UFS 4.0 storage. The Xiaomi 14T Pro is powered by the Octa-Core MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ 4nm processor, which has 12GB LPDDR5x RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. Both will run on Xiaomi Hyper OS, which is based on Android 14.

For optics, the Xiaomi 14T gets a 50MP Sony IMX906 primary sensor with Leica tuning, f/1.62 aperture, OIS, and LED flash. It is paired with a 12MP 120° Leica ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 Aperture and a 50MP 2.6x Leica telephoto camera with f/1.98 aperture. On the front, there’s a 32MP sensor.

The Xiaomi 14T Pro also gets a 50MP primary rear camera with 1/ 1.31″ Light Fusion 900 sensor, f/1.62 aperture, OIS, and LED flash. It is joined by a 12MP 120° Leica ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and a 50MP 2.6x Leica telephoto camera with f/1.98 aperture. It also has a 32MP front-facing sensor. The only difference between the two camera setups is the primary sensor.

The Xiaomi 14T series packs a 5000mAh battery, with 67W Fast charging on 14T and 120W fast charging and 50W wireless charging on 14T Pro. Connectivity options on the two include 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11 ax, Bluetooth v5.4, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port for charging. The 14T series will also have an in-display optical fingerprint sensor and Dolby Atmos stereo speakers.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra renders were leaked a few days back, giving us our first look at the upcoming Ultra handset from the Korean smartphone maker. Now, it’s time for Samsung Galaxy S25 renders, showcasing the design of the device which doesn’t seem drastically different compared to this year’s Galaxy S24.

Galaxy S25 renders were leaked by Android Headlines, showcasing the rear and front of the handset. The back has a triple camera setup with a design for sensors that looks similar to that of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. It’s the same design we also saw in the Galaxy S25 Ultra renders, suggesting the whole lineup will maintain a consistency in this regard.

The sensors are stacked vertically, similar to that of the Galaxy S22, S23, and even the S24. The frame of the handset appears flat with the buttons on the right spine while there’s a USB-C port and a speaker opening at the bottom. There’s also a SIM Tray and the mic at the bottom.

The display on the front has symmetrical bezels all around it, similar to Galaxy S24 and also appear identical in size. It is expected to be the same in size as the S24, which is 6.2-inches. Going by the past trends, a similar design will be employed in the Galaxy S25+ as well, but in a bigger overall form factor. Overall, the Galaxy S25 (and likely the S25+) won’t be going through a major redesign, unlike the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Samsung could use up to 12GB RAM on the non-Ultra models while the base model will start with 128GB of storage. The battery will also likely remain the same at 4,000mAh battery cell. Aside from that, the Galaxy S25 is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 globally.

What’s disappointing though, is that reports suggest Samsung will be using the same 50MP primary rear camera sensor in the Galaxy S25 which it used in the Galaxy S24 series. In addition, it will also pack the same 12MP front-facing sensor as the Galaxy S24. If that wasn’t enough, both these sensors will also be employed in the Galaxy S25+.

Lava is all set to announce a new smartphone, dubbed Lava Blaze 3 5G, which will be the successor to the Blaze 2 5G which launched in India in November 2023. Ahead of the launch, Lava has revealed the key specifications as well as the price at which the device will be made available.

Lava Blaze 3 5G: Price, Availability

The Blaze 3 5G will be available at a special launch price of Rs 9,999 including the bank offer. Without the offer, the device costs Rs 11,499. The device will be available in a single 6GB + 128GB model. Aside from that, it will have two colour options: Glass Gold and Glass Blue. The device will be available for purchase exclusively via Amazon India and Lava e-store beginning September 18.

Lava Blaze 3 5G: Specifications

The Lava Blaze 3 5G’s highlight feature will be the ‘Vibe light’, which is similar to the Aura light we have seen in Vivo devices. The Vibe light appears to be a ring light with a warm yellow colour that can potentially improve the quality of photos in low-light conditions, and enhance Portrait mode photos, according to Lava.

The Blaze 3 5G sports a 6.56-inch HD+ IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 269 ppi, and a 1600 x 720 pixels resolution. As for the chipset, it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC under the hood.

The Blaze 3 5G gets 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM with up to 6GB Virtual RAM support. Further, there’s up to 128GB UFS 2.2 ROM. In addition, it packs a 5000mAh battery and 18W fast charging.

The smartphone runs on Android 14 OS and gets a 50 MP dual rear camera setup including a 2MP auxiliary sensor. It comes with an 8MP front camera. Connectivity options will include 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, 3.5mm Headphone jack and a USB-C port for charging. The device also has stereo speakers and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication.

Samsung has announced the launch of the Galaxy M05 in India. This 4G-enabled handset looks identical to the Galaxy A05, which launched back in November last year. It is also similar to the Galaxy A06 in terms of specs, with the only difference being the lack of the fingerprint sensor in the Galaxy M05. Here’s everything to know about the newly launched entry-level handset from Samsung.

Samsung Galaxy M05: Price, Availability

The Galaxy M05 will be available in a single 4GB+64GB storage variant, priced at Rs 7,999. The device is available in a Mint Green hue and will retail on Amazon, Samsung.com, and select retail stores.

Samsung Galaxy M05: Specifications

The Galaxy M05 has a 6.7-inch LCD panel with an Infinity-U notch and an HD+ resolution. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 Processor paired with 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. MicroSD card storage expansion is also supported.

It packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. For optics, the Galaxy M05 has a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 Aperture and a 2-megapixel f/2.4 depth sensor. There’s also an 8-megapixel f/2.0 front-facing shooter.

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It includes connectivity features such as Dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm Headphone jack. It lacks a fingerprint sensor. The device runs on Android 14-based One UI 6 and will receive 2 major OS upgrades.

The handset looks strikingly similar to the Galaxy A05, which launched late last year, not only in terms of specifications but also in terms of design. The Galaxy A05 costed Rs 9,999 for the base 4GB + 64GB option and Rs 12,499 for the 6GB + 128GB model. Compared to Galaxy A06, which debuted in India earlier this month, the Galaxy M05 lacks a fingerprint sensor while rest of the specs remain the same. Galaxy A06 costs Rs 9,999 for the 4GB + 64GB model and Rs 11,499 for the 4GB + 128GB model.

Vivo has unveiled the fifth T3 series smartphone in India, called Vivo T3 Ultra 5G. The series already consists of the Vivo T3 5G, Vivo T3 Lite 5G, Vivo T3x 5G, and the Vivo T3 Pro 5G. The new Vivo T3 Ultra 5G packs a flagship MediaTek Dimensity Processor and dual rear cameras. Here’s everything to know about it.

Vivo T3 Ultra 5G: Price, Availability

The Vivo T3 Ultra 5G is priced at Rs 31,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model, Rs 33,999 for 8GB + 256GB model, and Rs 35,999 for the 12GB + 256GB trim. The device can be bought in Lunar Gray and Forest Green shades via Vivo’s own online E-store, Flipkart, or leading retail stores near you. There’s also a flat Rs 3,000 instant HDFC bank card discount.

Vivo T3 Ultra 5G: Specifications

The Vivo T3 Ultra 5G gets a 6.78-inch 1.5K resolution AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+, 452 ppi, and 4500 nits peak brightness. There’s an in-display optical fingerprint sensor for biometrics. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC, coupled with up to 12GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

It is backed by a dual rear camera system, including a 50MP f/1.8 Sony IMX981 main sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide angle f/2.2 sensor. On the front, it gets a 50MP f/2.0 selfie sensor with Autofocus support.

It packs a 5500mAh battery with 80W Fast charging support. For biometrics, there is an in-display fingerprint sensor. For audio, it has a stereo speaker setup. The device will run on FunTouch OS 14, which is based on Android 14. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.3, GPS, 5G, and a USB-C port for charging. Aside from that, it is also IP68 rated for water and dust resistance.

Vivo T3 Ultra 5G Vs Vivo V40

Vivo T3 Ultra starts at Rs 31,999 and goes up to Rs 35,999, close to Vivo V40’s starting price of Rs 34,999. That might confuse you as to which one to consider, and it seems like the Vivo T3 Ultra 5G is the better choice for those who want a more performance-oriented handset.

The T3 Ultra 5G packs faster LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage compared to Vivo 40’s LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. If that wasn’t enough, the top model of T3 Ultra offers you more RAM and storage than the starting model of V40 and costs Rs 1,000 less on top of that. Most importantly, the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ in the T3-series device is a far more powerful Chipset compared to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 used in Vivo V40. The display, battery, and charging speeds remain identical.

Cameras is where the Vivo V40 takes the lead and also impressed us the most in its review. The Vivo V40 features Zeiss optics which the T3 Ultra doesn’t, while it also gets a superior ultra-wide angle camera sensor. We can’t really confirm if the Vivo V40 takes better photos than the T3 Ultra as we haven’t used the latter but we can tell you so based on the on-paper specs comparison of the two.

Overall, by the looks of it, we feel the Vivo T3 Ultra 5G is worth purchasing in its segment not only over the Vivo V40, but also some of its other competitors.