The Tecno Pova 7 series pushes the boundaries of Mid-range phones with its five devices: the top-of-the-line Pova 7 Ultra 5G, the Pova 7 Pro 5G, the Pova 7 5G, the Pova Curve 5G, and the base Pova 7. The Ultra model features a 6.78-inch 144 Hz AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, a large 6,000 mAh battery, and a dual 108 MP wide camera. It boasts a powerful Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate chipset with up to 12GB RAM and runs on Android 15 with HIOS 15 on top.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra Key Specs and Features
6.67 inches AMOLED Display, 1260 x 2800 pixels (~460 ppi density), 144Hz Refresh Rate
Android 15, HiOS 15 Special
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Tecno Spark Go 2, launched in June 2025, is a budget-friendly Android phone equipped with a 6.67-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and juiced by a generous 5,500mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging. Photography is covered by a 13MP rear and 8MP front camera. It is powered by the Unisoc T7250 processor with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB expandable storage, a 5,000mAh battery, and runs Android 15 with HiOS 15. The Spark Go 2 also boasts an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance, making it suitable for various environments.
Tecno Spark Go 2 Key Specs and Features
6.67 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels (~263 ppi density), 120Hz refresh Rate
Android 15, HIOS 15
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Smartphones are unarguably one of the most useful devices of the 21st century but one critical area smartphone makers haven’t given top priority is- battery life. You know the feeling when you don’t have the luxury of constant power supply and you are always reminded that you have 10% battery life remaining.
When it comes to mobile phone, power means battery life and as innovation in mobile technology increases, battery life has been one key feature smartphones users look out for when making a buying decision.
Power is needed to do basic things in life just like our phones are fitted...
Some rugged smartphones are quite expensive which brings us to the more affordable Blackview BV5800 Pro. Featuring the standard IP rating of its predecessor that being an IP68 certification which means it is dust proof and can survive in water up to 1.5m for 30mins.
At first glance, you would be able to tell this is not a regular smartphone with a literally robust build. Besides that, it also comes with a modest spec sheet but one that offer decent value for your money.
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Coming as an upgrade to the Leagoo S9, the new Leagoo S9 Pro has the same notched display but is bigger in bigger size. There also some slight improvements in the area of hardware and of course the increased display. This is suitable for users that want a bit more although, both smartphones have some similarities like the same RAM size, set go cameras amongst others. Let's have a good look at what this smartphone has to offer and if it is any good of an upgrade.
Leagoo S9 Pro Key Specs and Features
6.18-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 2160...
The Blackview BV9500 Pro is not only a smartphone that can take a beating but one that also contains impressive features. Blackview is a well known brand in the rugged smartphone segment and well this is one of its rugged smartphone we are talking about today.
Besides the IP rating, the smartphone has a nice build in bulky way but still manages to have a level of appeal. So much for the 'Pro' label and the chronological order, the smartphone is not really much of an upgrade to its predecessor.
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Oppo makes a new sub-brand to challenge the likes of Xiaomi and other budget smartphone king in the market. The first of this new line is the Oppo Realme 1 which has a bunch of nice specs except the fingerprint sensor. Quite like most of these budget smartphone makers especially the Chinese ones, the Oppo Realme 1 offers a lot features for a comparatively lesser price. You should consider the smartphone if you're a tech savvy on a budget considering it comes with the new MediaTek chipset alongside other features.
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Talking about the Chinese OEM that is behind the successor to the expensive high-end flagship alternatives namely the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. The new OnePlus 6, is the latest of their flagships in the market at the moment. It also happens to be the only of their flagship with a notch resembling the likes of iPhone X and Huawei P20 Pro. Much like this flagships, the smartphone is made up of a metal sandwiched by glass, giving off that nice stunning glitter.
OnePlus 6 Key Specs and Features
6.28-inch, Optic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1080 X 2280 pixels (402 ppi)
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Nokia X6 (a.k.a. Nokia 6.1 Plus), though launched in 2018 remains one of the best value models from HMD. The smartphone offers an impressive lineup of specs at a competitive price. You get a brilliant display, 4GB or 6GB RAM, and a good camera. However, you still have to deal with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.
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HMD Global has made good on the much anticipated X-series, starting with the Nokia X6, which as expected comes with the iPhone...
Talking about the better part of the Hot 6 series which is the Infinix Hot 6 Pro and it packs some new improvements. Although there's not much of a difference between the two smartphones in terms of design with the only highlight being the bigger display and the replacement of the MediaTek SoC for a Qualcomm processor.
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Infinix Hot 6 Pro is the predecessor of the Infinix Hot 7 and Infinix Hot 7 Pro.
Infinix Hot 6 Pro offers new features seen in smartphones of...
The successor to the Infinix Hot 5, the Infinix Hot 6 is here offering loads of promising features. You can't but just notice the switch to an 18:9 aspect ratio which is a norm nowadays. In addition, you can't miss the 13MP camera at the rear of the Infinix Hot 6 amongst other improvements .
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There is also a more judicious approach to usage of the frontal space as the smartphone has minimal bezels which creates more space for a bigger display. How much of an improvement this smartphone packs is what we are about to find out.
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Nowadays, we often see that the latest Android devices from Samsung Galaxy, Huawei and others come with a specified mobile network. It suggests that you can only use your mobile for that certain carrier only.
Thus, in other words, your mobile phone is locked to only one cellular network and it is impossible to use it for any other service without unlocking it first.
So, how will you understand if your phone is locked for one mobile network? If your mobile phone comes with any carrier network’s SIM card, then it is most probably locked unless mentioned otherwise.
Now, the question that...
In the present age, the iPhone is a popular cell phone thanks to the great functionality and so many features it has to offer. As an iPhone user, you would definitely know what and how you can do with your beloved iPhone device. Hence, I bet you, there are still a number of features that you did not know.
The iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Plus, the iPhone 15 Pro, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the iPhone 13 Pro Max and the iPhone 12 Pro Max are some of the latest models of the iPhone.
This...
In some respects, buying a new mobile phone has never been easier because there are a number of different types of mobile phones, in a range of sizes, shapes, designs, styles, specifications available now.
There are so many different models with all sorts of advanced features and sophisticated software that deciding which one to purchase can turn into a real challenge.
In this article, I will be talking about some of the things you need to take into consideration when buying yourself a new mobile phone in order to make sure that you don’t make the wrong decision.
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Oppo is currently working on a new smartphone to be released in India which is a major market for smartphones especially mid-range ones. The Oppo A3 comes with all the dandy features seen in premium smartphones being made recently. Some of the perks of the smartphone includes a large crisp display hugged by slim bezels and the latest MediaTek Helio P60 chipset with a number of other features. Let's take a look at how it will fare against the tight competition in this sector.
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Oppo A3...
Coming to the more premium of Samsung's mid-range smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy A6 Plus (2018). The smartphone has quite a decent spec sheet with a number of premium features from the flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S9. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018), it comes with more hardware grit and an additional camera at the back making it a dual rear camera. How close to a flagship experience, does this smartphone have to offer? Les find out.
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Samsung is offering to release its latest mid-range smartphones, which includes the Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) and A6 Plus (2018) with the former being the cheapest of the pair. Want a Samsung flagship experience without having to go for their expensive high-end smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) is a good place to start. Shipping with some interesting features like Infinity Super AMOLED display and Bixby AI support. There's also a degree of structural similarities to the more premium Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone.
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Introducing one of the early iPhone X notch android smartphone to hit the market from Leagoo. The League S9 which at first through its name suggests to be similar to the Samsung Galaxy S9 but, however, leans towards the iPhone X by sporting a notch along with structural similarities. To be candid, this is not in any form close to the aforementioned flagships has it only comes with more budget specs. Making it far more cheaper and acquirable by low budget spenders.
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Gaming smartphones are gradually becoming a thing with the likes of Razer phone and Xiaomi Black Shark already on ground. ZTE has decided to make an entrance into this still young category of smartphone with its new ZTE Nubia Red Magic. A gaming smartphone like this one has to have a fast processor, an effective cooling system, crisp display amongst other things. The smartphone has all these sorted out with a distinguished design that sets it apart from the rest of the bunch.
ZTE Nubia Red Magic Key Specs and Features
6.0-inch, LTPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 2160 X 1080 pixels...
ZTE is one of the prominent Chinese OEMs in the market at the moment and it has its smartphones to speak for it. One of its latest addition to its mid-range smartphones comes in as the ZTE Nubia Z18 Mini, which happens to pack quite a punch despite the 'Mini' moniker it carries. Featuring the latest innovations in design as well as top of the mid-range hardware, the ZTE Nubia Z18 Mini qualifies as a solid smartphone and a good buy it the price is right of course.
ZTE Nubia Z18 Mini Key Specs and Features
5.7-inch, IPS LCD capacitive...
Panasonic is not new in the tech world so you most likely know about the Japanese OEM. Their newly introduced budget smartphone was released in India which is one of the biggest smartphone market by the way. Like other budget smartphones, the Panasonic Eluga I7 only offers a handful of features with nothing premium in view. Suitable for buyers who are not willing to spend much and still be able to get a functional and good enough features from the smartphone.
Panasonic Eluga I7 Key Specs and Features
5.44-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 X 720 pixels (295 ppi)
Quad-core MediaTek...
Gaming smartphones is definitely a new niche of smartphones which you probably might not have heard of. You all know there are gaming laptops, even Xiaomi had one of those and it is now extending the same courtesy to its mobile phones. The new Xiaomi Black Shark is a gaming smartphone developed in collaboration with Black Shark Technology, a gaming company. It is just like other smartphones you know but with a strong inclination towards gaming which is also evident in its design.
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