The iQOO Neo9 Pro was just announced this week, and despite its price, it offers features typically found in mid-range smartphones. These include a large LTPO display measuring 6.78 inches with a 144Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1,260 x 2,800 pixels. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and boasts a 5,160mAh battery with rapid 120W charging, capable of charging from 1% to 50% in just 111 minutes.
Upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the iQOO Neo9 Pro indeed falls into the mid-range category. The phone’s body is constructed of plastic and lacks fundamental dust and water resistance. Its main camera is a 50MP sensor with OIS, complemented by an 8MP ultra-wide camera that provides a 119° field of view.
Another new offering this week is the vivo Y200e, which is currently available for pre-order with initial deliveries slated for March 1. This device comes with a more affordable price tag and features a 6.67-inch 120Hz display with FHD+ resolution. It is equipped with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, offering either 6GB or 8GB of RAM (the 8GB variant costing just ₹1,000 more) and 128GB of expandable storage.
The vivo Y200e’s main selling point is its 50MP rear camera and 5,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging that can go from 1% to 32% in just 15 minutes. The device sports a plastic body but does come with an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance.
The Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G also offers a 6.67-inch 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display and is powered by the Dimensity 8050 chipset. It features a 64MP main camera with OIS that can record 4K video at 30fps, along with a 32MP selfie camera. The phone includes a microSD slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, and stereo speakers, all powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.
For those looking for an affordable 5G option, the iQOO Z6 Lite might fit the bill. It is powered by the original Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset and features a 6.58-inch FHD+ 120Hz display that uses an IPS LCD panel. The device offers basic camera specifications with a 50MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera, along with a microSD slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The 5,000mAh battery supports 18W charging.
Alternatively, the Poco M6 Pro 5G offers a larger 6.79-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and the newer Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. It features a 50MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging. The phone also comes with an IP53 rating for some dust and water resistance.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ offers an 11-inch 90Hz LCD display with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels. It guarantees 2 OS updates and 4 years of security patches, along with quad speakers. However, it is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset and comes with Android 13 out of the box, limiting its future software updates to Android 15.
The JioPhone Prima 4G runs KaiOS and offers essential apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and JioChat, along with YouTube, JioTV, JioCinema, JioSaavn, and JioPay for UPI payments. Despite its simplicity, this device provides robust connectivity options on a budget.
The Redmi Buds 5 are affordable earbuds that come with active noise cancellation (ANC) at 46dB, along with a transparency mode. These buds feature 12.4mm drivers and offer up to 40 hours of playtime with fast charging that provides 2 hours of playtime with just 5 minutes of charging.
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