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oi -Carlsen Martin Updated: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 12:25 [IST] Nothing and Samsung recently released smartphones in India’s mid-range segment, in and around the 30K mark. While the Nothing Phone 4b and Samsung Galaxy A27 5G aim to deliver the best value for their respective prices, they face stiff competition from one of the best sub-30K smartphones in India.The Motorola Edge 70 can go toe-to-toe from the Nothing Phone 4b and Galaxy A27 5G. But can Motorola’s mid-ranger keep its crown or will it be beaten by Samsung and Nothing; let’s find out.Nothing Phone 4b vs Motorola Edge 70 vs…

-Carlsen Martin Updated: Friday, July 10, 2026, 12:23 [IST] Future premium Apple smartphones could become significantly more expensive to manufacture. A projection by Counterpoint Research indicates a substantial rise in future production costs. The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max faces significant budget hikes. This estimate compares the 1TB variant of the future flagship against current generations to highlight upcoming supply challenges.The primary catalysts for this manufacturing cost spike are premium memory components. Global semiconductor supply chains currently face ongoing component shortages. These persistent supply constraints are driving up market prices for NAND flash storage as well as DRAM. Furthermore, Apple…

oi -Carlsen Martin Updated: Friday, July 10, 2026, 15:35 [IST] Vivo has confirmed the launch date of the T5 Lite 5G in India. The Vivo T5 Lite 5G will debut as the second phone in the T5 series, following the debut of the Vivo T5x 5G earlier this year. Vivo has also teased key details about the handset ahead of its launch.Vivo T5 Lite 5G India Launch Date and Price RangeThe Vivo T5 Lite 5G launch date in India is set for July 16 at 12 pm (IST). Following its launch, the Vivo T5 Lite will go on sale in…

oi -Kabir Jain Published: Friday, July 10, 2026, 13:56 [IST] Motorola has confirmed its latest premium smartphone, the Edge 70 Max, will launch in India on July 15. It’s the fifth phone in the Edge 70 lineup, following the Edge 70, Edge 70 Fusion, Edge 70 Pro, and Edge 70 Pro+, and it marks a real design shift for the series.Instead of the curved screens found on earlier Edge 70 models, the Max adopts a flat-frame aesthetic with noticeably thinner display bezels, giving it a more squared-off, premium look compared to its siblings.Key Specifications Revealed So FarOfficial promotional teasers have…

-Kabir Jain Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 14:23 [IST] iQOO has confirmed the launch date for its next budget phone. The iQOO Z11 Lite will debut in India on July 24, as revealed through an official Amazon Specials teaser, following an earlier confirmation from iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya that the phone was coming this month.Design and PositioningThe teaser image reveals the phone’s rear design for the first time: a vertical dual-camera module positioned on the left, with an LED flash and a glowing circular notification ring sitting alongside it. The back panel shown carries a marbled, textured finish. iQOO…

oi -Sudhanshu Singh Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 16:36 [IST] I spent my first 24 hours with the Nothing Phone 4(b) in Leh, and the honest summary is that this is the most un-Nothing Nothing phone I have used so far. Not in the way it behaves, because the moment you unlock it and start moving through Nothing OS you are back in familiar territory. It is smooth, it is clean, the animations feel right, and the whole software layer carries the same personality that has made this brand a favourite among people who are tired of bloated skins. That…

-Kabir Jain Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 18:15 [IST] BSNL has launched a satellite phone in India, expanding its satellite communication push beyond just messaging and connectivity for standard mobile devices. This one’s a dedicated handset built for places conventional mobile networks simply don’t reach.Price and Where to Buy ItBSNL announced the pricing through its official X account, setting the Satellite Phone at Rs 1,34,166, inclusive of all taxes. That’s a steep price tag, though satellite handsets have historically sat in this range globally given the specialized hardware involved.For more details or to actually purchase one, BSNL is pointing customers…

-Kabir Jain Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 12:48 [IST] Lava has announced a new smartphone series called Virat, launching exclusively through Flipkart. It’s the company’s first line built specifically for online sales rather than adapted from its existing retail-first lineup, and it signals a real shift in strategy for a brand that’s historically leaned on physical retail across smaller towns.Why Lava Is Making This MoveLava has spent 17 years building its business around in-house manufacturing and a large offline retail network, over 1.65 lakh retailers and 1,000-plus distributors, by its own count. But the company says its online sales grew…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 10:39 [IST] Vivo recently confirmed the launch of its second T5 series smartphone in India. The Vivo T5 Lite 5G will debut as the second phone in the line-up in India and follows the launch of the Vivo T5x 5G earlier this year.The company has now begun teasing the smartphone ahead of its official debut, revealing key battery details and confirming its availability via Flipkart. A dedicated microsite for the handset has also gone live, giving us our first official look at its design and software.Vivo T5 Lite 5G India Launch TeasedVivo…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 14:23 [IST] Motorola has expanded its popular Moto G series in India. The company launched the new Moto G77 Power on schedule. This smartphone targets power users. It prioritizes exceptional battery capacity alongside a highly durable build quality, all while maintaining a solid overall package at an affordable price.Moto G77 Power Specifications and FeaturesThe headline feature is undoubtedly the massive 7000mAh battery. This high-capacity cell supports 30W TurboPower fast charging. It also provides 6W wired reverse charging to power other gadgets. Thanks to smart engineering, the phone remains manageable. It weighs 215…