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.

Samsung began rolling out One UI 6.1.1 for the Galaxy S24 series last week with new AI features, and now it’s the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Z Flip 5’s turn to get the update. According to reports online, One UI 6.1.1 for the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the Flip 5 is now rolling out, bringing a load of new AI features to Samsung’s 2023 flagship devices.

According to posts shared on Samsung’s Korean Community forums, the Galaxy S23 series (incl. S23 FE), Galaxy Z Flip 5, and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 have begun receiving the One UI 6.1.1 update. The update weighs in at about a hefty 2.4GB and carries version number S918NKSU4CXH7/S918NOKR4CXH7/S918NKSU4CXH for Galaxy S23 series, F946NKSU3DXH9 for Galaxy Z Flip 5, and F731NTCU3DXHA for the Z Fold 5. The Galaxy S23 FE build number differs from the S23 series: S711NKSU3BXH7.

The update has reached devices in Korea, which means it should soon reach units in other regions. The One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy S24 series was released in other regions shortly after it was released in Korea, which means Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold 5, and Z Flip 5 users outside Korea will have to wait only for a few days more before the update hits their units.

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The One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold 5, and Z Flip 5 adds features from the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 to the brand’s S-series devices and its previous foldables.

Portrait Studio, a feature that allows you to switch between different portrait effects, has arrived on Samsung’s 2023 flagships alongside Sketch to Image, which launched with Z Flip 6 and Fold 6. The Live Effect feature, which allows you to extract a sense of depth from 2D images of people and animals in the picture to get three-dimensional results, has also been added as part of the One UI 6.1.1 update.

Motion Clipper, which creates GIFs from motion images, along with cutout and overlay transition, have also been ported from the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 to the devices now receiving the update. Furthermore, the feature to edit DNGs in the Galaxy Photo Editor has also been made available.

Infinix debuted the Zero 40 series smartphones in Malaysia late last month and out of the two, the Infinix Zero 40 5G India launch has now been confirmed. The highlight of the devices is the GoPro mode, making them the first smartphones in the world to support it. Here’s everything to know about the device.

Infinix Zero 40 5G: India Launch, Expected Price

Infinix confirmed the Zero 40 5G India launch via a press release, stating that it will launch in India on September 18 with Infinix AI. The Infinix Zero 40 5G costs MYR 1,699 (approx Rs 33,000) in Malaysia for the 12GB + 256GB model. The device is available in Violet Garden, Moving Titanium, and Rock Black hues. The handset could be priced along similar lines in India, or maybe even less, considering Infinix’s past pricing trends in the country.

Infinix Zero 40 5G: Specifications, Infinix AI Features

Infinix Zero 40 series sport a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED Display with an FHD+ resolution, up to 1,300 nits peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The Zero 40 5G supports up to 144Hz Refresh Rate and has an in-display optical fingerprint reader.

The MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate Processor powers the Infinix Zero 40 5G with 12GB RAM and 256GB or 512GB UFS 3.1 storage options. It runs on Android 14-based XOS 14.5 out of the box and will receive 2 major OS upgrades along with 3 years of security patches.

The Infinix Zero 40 5G sports a triple-rear camera setup that consists of a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM6 f/1.8 primary shooter with OIS, a 50MP f/2.0 ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 2MP f/2.4 depth lens with an LED flash. There is a 50MP Samsung JN5 f/2.5 front shooter. The device can shoot 4K resolution 60 FPS videos both from front and back sensors.

It also comes with a dedicated GoPro mode, enabling users to pair the devices with a compatible GoPro camera, use the phone as a viewfinder, and control shooting modes directly from the camera app. Additionally, the GoPro Quik App is pre-installed on the phone.

It further packs a 5000mAh battery unit with 45W fast wired charging, 20W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging support. The device’s connectivity options include 5G Dual-SIM, 4G, WiFI 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port for charging. It has stereo speakers tuned by JBL and is also IP54 rated.

As for the AI smarts, Infinix says the handset will pack features like an AI Eraser, an AI wallpaper feature, an AI Cut-Out Sticker feature, an AI vlog, an AI Image Generator, AI translation, and an AI text generator.

Apple revealed the iPhone 16 series to the world earlier this week, and the brand isn’t known for talking about specific numbers when it comes to individual specifications, such as how brands do on the Android side of things. However, a new certification listing has revealed the iPhone 16 series charging speeds, suggesting they are considerably faster than last year’s models and match those of Galaxy S24 Ultra’s.

As spotted by ShrimpApplePro on X, a new certification from the China Quality Certification Centre, a regulatory body in China, confirms that all iPhone 16 series devices support up to 45W fast wired charging. These models were tested charging at 5-15 volts and 3 amps, which converts to 45 watts.

The iPhone 15 models from last year maxed out at 27-29W, including the Pro versions, which means the charging speeds were considerably increased this year in the iPhone 16 series. Apple, on its website, claims that the iPhone 16 series can fast charge up to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 20W Apple adapter or higher paired with a USB-C charging cable or a 30W Apple adapter or higher paired with a MagSafe Charger.

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Again, there’s no mention of exact speeds but we now know that they at least match the competition, which includes Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, they still do not come close to what Chinese companies are offering with their devices, which are generally above 67W, capable of fully charging the devices in under 45 minutes at the least.

Meanwhile, Apple has also increased the MagSafe wireless charging speeds in the iPhone 16 series from 15W last year to 25W this year. However, it requires a 30W Apple adapter or higher. The new iPhones also support Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W and Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W.

Honor debuted the 200 5G series smartphones back in July in India, and an addition to the series, dubbed Honor 200 Lite 5G, is now confirmed to be coming soon. The handset’s price range in India has also been tipped, and we know its specifications because the device has already been launched globally.

Honor 200 Lite 5G: India Launch, Expected Price Range

As per the Explore Honor X account, the Honor 200 Lite 5G is about to launch in India. The caption of the post reads, “Ready to elevate your daily life? Something powerful yet LITE is coming your way. Stay tuned! ” suggesting that the handset’s name contains the Lite moniker. A separate post by Mukul Sharma confirms that it is indeed the Honor 200 Lite 5G and will launch in India by the end of this month.

In addition, Sharma suggests the device will have a price tag below Rs 25,000, suggesting it will compete with the Nothing Phone (2a), iQOO Z9s series, and more.

Honor 200 Lite 5G: Specs

Honor 200 Lite 5G sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a full-HD+ resolution (1080 x 2412 pixels), 90Hz refresh rate, 2000 nits peak brightness, 3240Hz PWM dimming, and 10-bit colours. It also has an in-display optical fingerprint scanner for biometrics. The device is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6080 Chipset paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of in-built storage.

For cameras, the Honor 200 Lite 5G gets a triple rear camera setup, including a 108-megapixel f/1.75 primary sensor with OIS, a 5-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 2-megapixel f/2.4 macro sensor. The front camera is equipped with a 50-megapixel f/2.1 sensor.

The handset is backed by a 4500mAh battery with 35W fast wired charging support. It boots Magic OS 8.0 based on Android 14. The device’s connectivity options include support for 5G, Wi-Fi 5, NFC, Bluetooth v5.1, and a USB Type-C port. The device gets a single speaker for audio.

Tecno India has announced the launch of the Pova 6 Neo 5G smartphone in the country. The handset differs completely from the Tecno Pova 6 Neo, which debuted globally earlier this year as a 4G handset. The Indian model comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, while the global variant comes with the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate chipset.

Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G: Price, Availability

The Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G is priced at Rs 12,999 for the 6GB + 128GB trim and Rs 13,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model. It comes in Azure Sky, Midnight Shadow, and Aurora cloud colours and will be available for purchase from Amazon and offline retail stores starting from September 14. As part of the launch offer, users can avail of a bank discount of Rs 1,000, plus an additional exchange bonus of Rs 1,000.

Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G: Specifications

The handset sports a 6.67-inch (1600 x 720 pixels) HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor powers it, paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage which is further expandable up to 1TB using a microSD card.

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The Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G has a dual rear camera setup, including a 108MP rear camera with f/1.89 Aperture paired with an AI lens and dual LED flash. At the front, it gets an 8MP f/2.0 sensor for selfies and video calls. A 5000mAh battery with 18W Fast charging support backs it up.

Connectivity options include 5G SA / NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth v5.3, GPS, NFC, 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port for charging. It is also IP54 rated, gets stereo speakers and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and runs on HiOS 14.5 based on Android 14. The device further packs AI features like AIGC portrait, AI cutout, AI magic eraser, AI artboard, AI wallpaper, and Ask AI.

Honor is now rolling out an OTA update for Honor 200 smartphones in India with version MR2. The update brings new AI features, critical performance, and security enhancements and will be available for all HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro devices by September 13th, 2024, according to HTech.

The key enhancements introduced in the MR2 OTA update for the Honor 200 series include a couple of new AI features. The full changelog, as shared by HTech, is as follows:

• Security Update: Integrated the September 2024 Google security patch.  
• AI Eraser: Powered by advanced Google Cloud generative AI, this feature allows users to easily remove unwanted objects, text, and background elements from photos. It then fills the gaps with realistic content, ensuring high photo quality. Users can go to Gallery > Select a photo > Edit > AI Eraser to use the feature.
• Face-to-Face Translation: This feature provides real-time translation for multiple languages, supporting both voice and text input. It is ideal for travelers and language learners, enabling translation broadcasts for seamless communication.  To try out the feature, go to Settings > Assistant > Face-to-Face Translation.
• USB Data Security: This feature enhances security by requiring user authentication when switching USB modes from “Charge only” to data transfer modes.  
• Split-Screen App Combinations: This feature allows users to save app combinations in split-screen mode as home screen icons for quick access.

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To access the OTA update, Honor 200 series users can go to Settings > System & updates > Software update and then tap ‘Check for Updates’ to check whether the update has been pushed for their unit. As it’s a phased rollout, one might have to wait till September 13 before their device gets the update.

We reviewed the Honor 200 around a month ago and were highly impressed with the device’s cameras and smooth software performance. The Honor 200 5G packs the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of in-built storage. It is the first phone in India, alongside the 200 Pro 5G, to run Magic OS 8.0 out of the box.