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A customer from Noida ordered the newly launched OnePlus 7 Pro on Amazon, but when his order was delivered to him, he found out that the box contained a brick instead. He had ordered the base variant of OnePlus 7 Pro which is priced at Rs. 48,999. The phone was not delivered on the day of the delivery, which was on Friday, May 24, 2019. The General Manager of OnePlus, Vikas Agarwal said that the team is looking into the matter currently.

Xiaomi has recently launched Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro, and now the brand is planning to launch a Redmi Note 7S. This phone will come with a 48 MP camera, highlighting the moto 48MP for everyone. The phone will come with a 6.3-inch FHD+ display and a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on both sides. Also, the display will have a water drop notch and a 13 MP selfie camera. Redmi Note 7S will have a Qualcomm SD 660 processor too. 

Oppo is all set to launch its Oppo Reno and Oppo Reno 10X Zoom edition on May 28th in India. News is that the phone will be available for sale on the popular e-commerce platform, Flipkart. A teaser was shared on Flipkart which made the whole thing official. There is a page on the Flipkart mobile app, which lists Oppo Reno phones under the ‘Latest Launches’ and below that is a button underneath which says, ‘Notify Me’. 

The US Government has finalised the decision of putting Huawei in the blacklist for several reasons, including bribing officials. Google services for Huawei will be stopped immediately and all future smartphones will not have any Google services like  Google Play Store, Google apps, Gmail, YouTube and more. Transfer of hardware, software or any other technical services with Huawei Technologies Co Ltd will be cancelled by Google.

Samsung is planning to bring changes to the Galaxy Note 10 series, which includes phones like Galaxy Note 10, Note 10e, Note 10 Pro and Note 10 as well. Apparently, the company is planning to bring in a 19:9 panel, instead of the Galaxy Note 9’s 18:5:9 aspect ratio. Also, the Galaxy Note 10 will be “the optimization and perfection” of the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 9. Samsung is also planning to introduce a bezel-less display, which infers that the a punch hole display will be present.

Smartphones have evolved over the years in terms of imaging technology. Today there are smartphones which can challenge the likes of professional cameras, thanks to varying lenses, betters ISPs and technology.
From single to dual, smartphones are now racing towards mainstream three cameras.
The second lens became a proprietary feature in smartphones a couple of years back, and now it’s about a third lens. Companies and OEMs are jumping into the slowly growing trend of triple cameras.
Today, we are getting into it to find out whether smartphones actually need an extra third sensor.

Here are some of the best triple camera phones to check out if you're interested in taking peerless pictures with your smartphone. Triple cameras are markedly better at detecting depth of field (for 3D photographs), taking wide-angle shots, giving a better HDR experience, zooming more powerfully and shooting in low-light – so you have the advantage of DSLR-like images without the hassle of a clunky machine. Ahead, the best triple camera phones you can get to up your mobile photography game.

1. Best Triple camera phones that you can buy
These are the triple camera phones currently available in the market. Needless to say, this trend is going to continue fervently over the coming years and even the chipset companies are designing their new processors to include multiple camera modules. We will keep updating the list as relevant phones surface in the future.

2. Do Smartphones Need Three Cameras?
There are smartphones which offer excellent results even with a single sensor. While some do the job quite well with two cameras. So why we need a third or even a fourth sensor? Pixel smartphones still come with a single sensor and depend on post-processing for better photographs.

Are the additional sensor is more of a gimmick?

Not actually. More sensors offer a smartphone to utilize more possibilities.

Again, extra sensors don’t guarantee good pictures, if the post-processing technology is trash.

With an additional sensor, a smartphone can use pixel binning to improve low-light performance with high-resolution sensors.

Cameras can benefit from a switchable aperture. Aperture determines how much light will reach the sensor. More light helps to reduce noise and produce brighter pictures in the dark. While most of the second lens works as a telephoto sensor, helping to produce higher resolution pictures when cropped.
Some companies use the second lens as a monochrome sensor, ideal for pixel binning to improve photography performance in low light.

3. So, More Sensors Help Improve Photography?
Nope. If the post-processing and software are not worth it, additional sensors won’t help. Take the example of Google Pixel devices or iPhone XR. These are some great single-lens smartphones depending upon software for better pictures.

There is software which uses image combining techniques to produce high-quality pictures.

Finally, the purpose of an additional lens came into existence for lossless zooming, wide-angle shots and portraits with added bokeh. From 2X to 3X to 5X to 10X zooming technology now from Oppo, there are smartphones which justify the use of an additional lens.

Let’s check out some of the best three camera smartphones available in the market.

4. Top Smartphones With Rear Triple Cameras | Best Triple Camera Smartphones
There are triple camera smartphones starting at as low as Rs 14,999 to some high-end flagships ranging over half a lakh in the country.

5. LG V40 ThinQ

LG has also included a triple camera in its recent flagship device LG V40 ThinQ. Coming to the triple camera setup, the Primary rear camera is an f/1.5 aperture 12-megapixel sensor with 1.4μm size pixels that are 40 percent larger than the camera sensor used on G7.

The second one is a Super-wide-angle f/1.9 aperture 16MP camera with 107-degree view field, and the third one is a 12MP f/2.4 aperture telephoto/portrait camera, which just adds depth to the pictures and helps give 2x zoom to the images.

LG has also customized its software to make the best use of the troika of rear cameras. They have introduced a new “triple preview” feature which will show you a live preview from all three cameras at the same time, allowing you to quickly pick the right one for the shot you’re trying to capture without having to switch between them.

6. Samsung Galaxy M30

Starting with the newly launched Samsung Galaxy M30, it’s the cheapest triple camera smartphone currently available in the country starting at just Rs 14,990 for the base variant. The smartphone features a rear triple camera system comprising of a 13MP primary camera, 5MP secondary ultra-wide sensor, and a third 5MP depth sensor.

Up front, Galaxy M30 features a larger 16MP camera with rear videography at 1080p recording at 30FPS.

7. Honor Magic 2

Honor tried hitting two birds with one shot by creating a phone with a pure display by employing slider design and the second one being a triple rear camera module to enhance the photography experience. This Honor Magic 2 packs a triple camera on the back consisting of a 16 MP f/1.8 aperture PDAF primary sensor, a 16 MP, f/2.2 aperture wide-angle lens and a 24 MP f/1.8 aperture Monochrome lens.

On the front as well, Honor has included a 16MP f/2.0 aperture selfie camera bolstered with two depth sensors of 2MP each. It sports a Full HD+ AMOLED display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. This display also houses an in-display fingerprint sensor beneath it.

8. Samsung Galaxy A50

Up next on the list we have another latest launch from Samsung, the Galaxy A50. The next three camera smartphone on the list is Samsung Galaxy A50 starting at Rs 19,990. The smartphone comes with three rear-cameras featuring a 25-megapixel sensor with f/1.7 aperture, secondary 5-megapixel with f/2.2 aperture and third 8-megapixel with f/2.2 aperture.

The smartphone comes with Samsung’s Bixby AI vision with a 25-megapixel selfie camera upfront with f/2.0 aperture.

9. Huawei P20 Pro

The smartphone made its debut in the country a year back with triple cameras. Huawei P20 Pro features a 20MP monochrome lens with f/1.6 aperture, a secondary 40MP RGB sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a final third 8MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture offering Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) with 3X Zoom. Huawei created special software to offer a combined feed with the three sensors.

It features a 4 way AF (Laser, Phase Detection, Contrast, AF) to create pictures depending on the color temperature sensor.

10. Xiaomi Mi 9

Mi 9 is the flagship smartphone from Xiaomi which comes with a rear triple-camera setup. The company is yet to make its India debut. Though, you can order on any international site from China and with additional excise charges. Mi 9 features the main 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor, secondary 12MP 2x telephoto lens and a third 16MP super-wide-angle lens with a 117-degree field of view.

Xiaomi Mi 9 also features an autofocus system offering a mix of PDAF, laser, and contrast detection.

11. Samsung Galaxy A7

Samsung seems will probably cover half of the list with its wide range of three camera smartphones. Samsung A7 (2018) was the first triple camera smartphone from Samsung. Samsung Galaxy A7 includes a primary 24MP sensor (f/1.7, PDAF) offering pixel binning, a 5MP sensor for depth sensing and a third 8MP sensor (f/2.4, 13mm) for wide angle shots.

Samsung Galaxy A7 comes with ‘scene optimizer’ integrated into the camera app to help in recognizing scenes and adjust camera settings according to situations.

12. Oppo R17 Pro

Oppo launched its tri-lensed R17 Pro in the country a few months back, the same smartphone which inspired OnePlus 6T with the latest design. Oppo R17 Pro comes with a triple-camera system at the back comprising of a 12MP sensor having a variable aperture f/1.5 to f/2.4 aperture, a secondary 20MP sensor with an f/2.6 aperture and a third TOF 3D lens.

The TOF Time of Flight 3D lens helps you to capture depth using IR laser creating 3D photos.

13. Samsung Galaxy S10 & Galaxy S10 Plus

The newly launched Galaxy S10 smartphones, both Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus feature a rear triple camera system with variable aperture technology. Galaxy S10 comprises of a triple-lens camera on back featuring a 12-megapixel regular lens, 12-megapixel optically zoomed telephoto lens and a new addition with the third 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens.

Both the Galaxy S10 smartphones can capture some great shots in both well-lit and low lighting conditions.

14. Huawei Mate 20 Pro

The recently launched Huawei Mate 20 Pro is one of best premium flagships available in the country at just Rs 69,990. The smartphone comes with a rear triple camera system powered by Leica optics. Huawei Mate 20 Pro also the first Android smartphone in the world to come with an SoC built on a 7nm process, the in-house Kirin 980 chipset from Huawei.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro features a primary 40MP primary sensor, 8MP secondary sensor and a third 20MP ultra wide-angle.

According to a recent IDC report, smartphone shipments grew in India by 10 percent. While smartphone shipments globally saw a decline, India continues to grow on the chart. Xiaomi leads the table with 29.9 market share in the country.

This week we have Redmi Note 7 and Vivo V15 Pro on top of the list.

Both the smartphones will launch in the country very soon. With MWC a few days away, soon some top smartphones will go official, including the next OnePlus flagship, Nokia 9 PureView and more. msnTarGet.com

Let’s a take a look at the top trending smartphones this week.

Xiaomi will launch its recently unveiled Redmi Note 7 in India soon. The company was expected to unveil the device in India in February, but according to the latest reports, the Redmi Note 7 launch has been delayed by a month. Apart from Redmi Note 7, the company may launch Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Go in the country, probably in March. Fun2Ind.com

All set to launch on February 20, Vivo will be bringing the V11 Pro successor to India. Vivo V15 Pro is going to take a lot of inspiration from Vivo NEX. The smartphone will have a full-screen display with no notch, a pop up selfie camera, in-display fingerprint sensor, rear triple camera setup and more. The pre-orders start on February 15, and Vivi V15 Pro will go official on February 20. soas.in

Samsung has confirmed the launch of its upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 series at the Unpacked event on February 20. The South Korean company also confirmed that there’s going to a special Galaxy S10 Plus edition with 12GB RAM and 1TB storage. The company will launch three smartphones at the event: Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus and Galaxy S10 Lite. mobask.com

As per a recent leak, Oppo will also launch a full screen display smartphone in March in India. It’s the Oppo F11 Pro, and the smartphone may go official next month in the country. Oppo F11 Pro will come with a no notch full screen display, pop up selfie camera, in display fingerprint sensor and a 48MP rear sensor. The smartphone is expected to be priced around it’s upcoming co-branded Vivo V15 Pro.

OnePlus confirmed that it will hold an event at the upcoming MWC. While the rumours are already been topping the lists of upcoming OnePlus 7, many experts say its the OnePlus 5G smartphone. Whatever it be, the upcoming OnePlus flagship is expected to come with some of the latest technologies like a sliding camera module and the 30W Warp fast charging technology.

With a few weeks away from launch, the Huawei P30 smartphones are in the news again. Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro is being tipped to come with at least three rear cameras and a water drop display. Though P30 Pro has been already leaked with a rear quad-camera setup with a case. Huawei P30 will have a 6-inch display, while the P30 Pro may have a larger display. Fun2Ind.com

With couple of weeks left, the Nokia 9 PureView has been leaked in live images with five cameras and a 18:9 widescreen display. The Nokia 9 PureView will come with a no notch 5.99-inch Quad HD+ display. Nokia 9 PureView will go official on February 24 at the MWC 2019. At the same event, we may also get to see the first glimpses of Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 1 Plus.

The leaked picture of the upcoming OPPO smartphone, OPPO R19, has created a lot of curiosity among gadget enthusiasts. From the picture, it could be guessed that OPPO R19 would look like OPPO F11 Pro. OPPO R19 front has shaved off bezels and in the top frame, there is a thin cutout for the speaker, says a GizmoChina report.  soas.in

The pictures of the upcoming smartphone, which is expected to be launched in China soon, surfaced a day before yesterday. The phone has a pop-up selfie camera much like the Vivo V15 Pro, as there is no notch or punch hole. As it appears in the picture, R19 has dual rear cameras with an LED flash above the sensors on the back, according to the GizmoChina report. msnTarGet.com

All three share the same housing and are arranged vertically. They are also positioned in the middle of the device and connect to the frame. The poster says the main camera is a 48MP sensor. The main camera is a 48MP sensor, it says. It was also revealed that the phone’s pop-out camera slides out from the middle. Fun2Ind.com

According to the report, OPPO R19 has a blue-purple gradient finish. However, it may be launched in other colours too.  There is no confirmation yet on when the smartphone will be launched. OPPO may unveil it in China before the OPPO F11 Pro launches in India.

Nokia 8.1 is here. The latest mid-range smartphone from HMD Global makes the competition tougher for sub-Rs 30,000 smartphones. Priced at Rs ů, Nokia 8.1 takes on other mid-range smartphones such as the Xiaomi Poco F1, Vivo V11 Pro, Oppo F9 Pro and Honor 10 priced similarly. Wondering how the all new-Nokia 8.1 compares to its competitors in terms of specs and price? Read on to find out...

Samsung Galaxy S10 is expected to feature a radical redesign and as many as six cameras in total. Samsung Galaxy S10 spotted with dual rear camera system while S10+ hits the benchmark

Oppo R17 Pro comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ display with AMOLED panel and that waterdrop-like notch on the front. Oppo R17 Pro with Snapdragon 710, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage now available on sale on Amazon India

Samsung Galaxy S10 spotted with dual rear camera system while S10+ hits the benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ will be the next big smartphone to launch in the flagship segment. At the ongoing Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit, US wireless carrier AT&T confirmed that it will have two 5G enabled smartphones from Samsung early next year. The announcement did hint at the launch of Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ at Mobile World Congress in February 2019.

Samsung Galaxy S10+ was recently leaked in the form of renders which revealed its rumored quad camera setup. The leak also shows dual in-screen camera at the front of the device. Now, we have another leak pertaining to a Galaxy S10+ that only has a dual rear camera setup.

The leaks so far claim that there will be a 5.8-inch model, likely to be called the Galaxy S10, will come in two forms: a flat display design and a curved model. The Galaxy S10+ could arrive in 6.2-inch and 6.44-inch display sizes with the larger display model offering 5G connectivity and a total of six cameras. The base model is expected to come with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor while the premium model will include Qualcomm-designed in-display fingerprint sensor.

Alongside this leaked image of the Galaxy S10+, the smartphone has also stopped by benchmark to reveal the guts of Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 under the hood. The benchmark suggests that Snapdragon 855 inside the Galaxy S10+ will be faster than Kirin 980 powering Mate 20 Pro and Exynos 9820 likely to be used on Galaxy S10 models in Asian marke

Oppo R17 Pro, the latest smartphone from the Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is now available for purchase. Interested buyers can now head to Amazon India to get their hands on the device. This is the first sale for the device and it comes just three days after the device was launched at an official event in Mumbai. For context, the company has priced the device at Rs 45,990 and it is one of the first devices in the market to sport the Snapdragon 710 SoC out of the box. Right before this, the company opened the device for pre-order for users who wanted to buy the device.

Amazon India is currently offering a number of offers for buyers who are planning to buy the Oppo R17 Pro. These offers include an exchange offer of up to Rs 18,000 for users who want to return their old devices in return, a “No-Cost EMI” option for people who may not want to pay the entire amount in one go, one time screen replacement offer for Rs 990, up to 3.2TB worth 4G data and benefits of up to Rs 4,990 from Reliance Jio, extra Rs 2,000 off on the exchange offer if the user buys from Appario Retail and a Rs 15 cashback for users who do the payment with the help of Amazon Pay.

To recap, the device comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ display with AMOLED panel and that waterdrop-like notch on the front. The company has added Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on the front of the device to protect it against any scratches. Under the hood, as mentioned above, the device comes with Snapdragon 710 SoC along with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage along with support for up to 256GB microSD card slot. On the software side of things, the device comes with Android 8.1 Oreo-based ColorOS out of the box.

Moving to the camera department of the device, it sports a triple camera set up on the back which packs a 12-megapixel primary sensor for regular images along with a 20-megapixel secondary sensor for depth sensing and loss-less zoom and a third TOF (time of flight) 3D sensor. Talking about the primary sensor, it comes with dual aperture where it sports f/1.5 and f/2.4 aperture. Moving to the front camera, the device comes with a 25-megapixel camera sensor with f/2.0 for selfies.

The device runs on a 3,700mAh battery along with support for Super VOOC charging which is an in-house fast charging technology developed by Oppo. The device has added a 50W charger along with the device to facilitate fast charging. In terms of connectivity, the device comes with 4G VoLTE-enabled dual-SIM slots, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C port, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, and NFC.

Vodafone Idea, the country’s leading telecommunications service provider is sending out SMSes to its users stating to stay away from suspicious numbers. Telcos usually warn their users to stay alert all the time and not pick up any unwanted incoming voice calls received on their mobile phone, but this time around, Vodafone Idea is sending out a text message to each and every customer notifying that there might be some threat behind that suspicious voice call. “While receiving an international call, if an Indian number or no number us displayed on your phone, please inform on toll-free number 1800-110-420 or 1963,” reads the message from Vodafone Idea.

The newly formed entity of Vodafone India and Idea Cellular is seeking help from its subscribers to trace out these calls. As the message by the company reads, it’s asking the users who received an anonymous voice call to immediately inform by calling the toll-free numbers- ‘1963’ or ‘1800-110-420’. This news is reported by ET Telecom stating that several Vodafone Idea customers are receiving the same message.

For the unaware, the two helpline numbers mentioned above were introduced by Trai last year, making it easier for subscribers to immediately report any suspicious call they receive. Every year, the government traces out such anonymous calls from unknown mobile numbers based on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), so if you receive any such voice call, go ahead and dial the numbers mentioned above.

Another interesting data to note is that the government traced out various illegal exchanges last year in Delhi. According to the report, the government had traced out 11 illegal exchanges in 2016-17 in Andhra Pradesh, six in Eastern Uttar Pradesh in 2017-18, two issues in Kerala and one issue in Odisha. While Andhra Pradesh had the maximum illegal exchanges of 11 in 2016-17, the count reduced to zero in 2017-18.

This is not the first time we’re seeing such useful messages from a telco. In the past, Bharti Airtel also warned its users always to stay away from an anonymous call asking for any of your details or trying to make an illegal activity. The new entrant Reliance Jio also keeps its users updated about such info.

There are several mobile applications available on the web which gives information about the call or text message you’re receiving. For example, we have Truecaller which runs in the background and gives you the Caller ID for an incoming call. Also, it displays whether the mobile number is marked as spam or not. Usually, Truecaller works on the data given by public and if a user marks a particular number as spam, it will be displayed as spam for other users as well.

Oppo finally unveiled its first premium R-series smartphone in the country, Oppo R17 Pro. Alongside, the regular Oppo R17 has been launched as well.

The pre-orders are live now. You can place an order on Amazon India.

It’s the same smartphone which inspired OnePlus to manufacture its latest smartphone, OnePlus 6T. Both the smartphones come with a similar design language and different internals and imaging capabilities. Can the original beat the new flag-bearer of entry-premium flagships?

Let’s find out.

The regular Oppo R17 has been priced at Rs 34,990, to be available via Amazon India and Oppo’s official India website.

**Oppo R17 Pro Launch Offer: An extra Rs 2,000 off on exchange, one free time screen replacement with a Reliance Jio offer of upto free 3.2TB 4G data with added benefits up to Rs 4,900.

Oppo R17 Pro and OnePlus 6T both feature a glass sandwich design with a metal frame surrounding it. Both the smartphones look very same in terms of shape and built, except for the colours. The Oppo R17 Pro has a unique color combination of violet and blue.

Also, R17 Pro has the SIM tray at the bottom and misses out on 6T’s alert slider.

Both Oppo R17 Pro and OnePlus 6T come with identical 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED displays. The smartphones come with a 19.5:9 screen aspect ratio featuring a water drop styled notch at the top for the display.

Both the smartphones offer Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection on top.

Oppo has been marketing the R17 Pro as a top-end camera phone and not a device which offers some lightning speed performance. OnePlus 6T is by the top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with upto 8GB of RAM.

While Oppo R17 Pro sports a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset capable of offering standard day to day performance.

OnePlus 6T is currently available in three storage variants in India: 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, 8GB RAM with 128GB storage and a top-end model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage.

Oppo R17 Pro is only available in a single storage version of 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage.

Oppo R17 Pro runs on the latest Color OS 5.2 UI based on Android Oreo. OnePlus 6T on the other hand runs on the latest Oxygen OS based on Android 9 Pie out of the box.

OnePlus 6T has a better user interface provides faster version upgrades and security updates.

The Oppo R17 Pro features a triple rear camera setup comprising of a 12-megapixel primary sensor, 20-megapixel secondary sensor and a third TOF 3D sensor to capture 3D information.

OnePlus 6T comes with a rear dual camera setup featuring a 12-megapixel primary sensor coupled with a 20-megapixel secondary sensor.

Oppo R17 Pro offers a dual-aperture primary sensor where you can adjust the aperture between f/2.4 and f/1.5 depending on light conditions. The 20-megapixel secondary sensor on both the smartphones do a similar job by enabling the depth-effect for bokeh shots and lossless zoom.

Oppo R17 Pro has an upper hand here with a variable aperture lens with better low light photography performance. The 3D sensor cannot be used without the right equipment.

Up front, R17 Pro has a 25-megapixel ultra-wide snapper while OnePlus 6T has a 16-megapixel wide shooter, both capable of capturing great shots.

Oppo R17 Pro and OnePlus 6T both come with a 3,700mAh battery supporting fast charging. OnePlus offers Dash Charge while Oppo R17 Pro has the advanced Super VOOC charging technology.

Oppo R17 Pro can be charged completely from 0 under 40 minutes.

The Oppo R17 Pro is priced at Rs 45,990 for its 128GB variant. The smartphone will be available exclusively via Amazon and Oppo India official website from December 7. The pre-bookings are live now.

128GB/6GB: Rs 37,999

128GB/8GB: Rs 41,999

256GB/8GB: Rs 45,999

OnePlus 6T is available in India exclusively via Amazon India, OnePlus online and offline stores, Croma stores, and Reliance Digital stores.

OnePlus 6T offer an excellent performance at this price. Oppo R17 Pro is overpriced if compared to other entry-premium flagships. OnePlus 6T starts retailing at Rs 37,999, while the Oppo R17 Pro costs 8,000 more.

The two great things about the Oppo R17 Pro are its rear camera and super fast VOOC charging technology.

OnePlus 6T is a better device compared to Oppo given its performance, camera and, most importantly pricing.

So, the rumors are true. Yes, the Oppo R17 Pro is coming to India and the company has confirmed the launch. It’s the same smartphone which has been inspired the OnePlus 6T design.

This is the first time Oppo is bringing a premium R-series smartphone to India.

To add to the list, the company will also launch another budget handset in India, the Oppo A7. Already available in China and Nepal, the device will make its debut in the country this December.

The Chinese manufacturer has confirmed the Oppo R17 Pro launch in India. The media invites are out and the device will go official in India on December 4. The Oppo R-series has been the top-end premium series lineup from the manufacturer.

The R17 Pro will come with an immersive water-drop styled notch display, the newly launched upper mid-range Snapdragon 710 chipset and rear tri-camera setup.

The Oppo R17 Pro is a lot similar to OnePlus 6T from outside. The smartphone will come with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ water drop notched display in a 19.5:9 screen aspect ratio. It boasts a handsome 91.5 percent screen-to-body ratio backed by Gorilla Glass 6 protection on both the front and back.

The whole package will run on the powerful octa-core Snapdragon 710 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The smartphone has a gradient color design on the out, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and a rear triple camera setup.

It will comprise a primary 12-megapixel sensor with a variable aperture of f/1.5 to f/2.4 to control the depth of field backed by OIS. There’s a secondary 20-megapixel f/1.6 sensor and a third Time of Flight (TOF) 3D sensing sensor to help the smartphone calculate depth information to create 3D-like photos.

It is backed by a 3,700mAH battery supported by a 40W Super VOOC fast charging, which can squeeze in 0 to 40 percent battery in under 10 minutes.

The smartphone has been priced at CNY 4,299 in China, which translates to around INR 43,750. We don’t know yet whether the company will launch the regular Oppo R17 or not, which comes at a starting price of CNY 3,199 in China, around INR 32,550.

The R17 Pro has been confirmed, but the regular R17 may or may not launch.

The pre-orders for R17 Pro will begin on Saturday, December 1. The smartphone will be unveiled on December 4. We expect a price around 40,000, the same category around OnePlus 6T.

Oppo is planning to bring another smartphone to the country next month, a budget-friendly device, the Oppo A7. The smartphone will have an elongated water drop-styled display, Snapdragon 450 processor and dual cameras.

The upcoming Oppo A7 is already available in Nepal and China.

The smartphone will come with a 6.2-inch HD+ IPS LCD 19.5:9 display with a water drop notch. Do mind that it’s a HD only display with a screen resolution of 1520 × 720 pixels.

It has a rear dual camera setup comprising of a 13-megapixel primary sensor coupled with a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. Up front, Oppo A7 features a 16-megapixel sensor backed by AI features.

The device will run on Snapdragon 450 with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, expandable up to 256GB. It will have a large 4,230mAh battery running on ColorOS 5.2 based on Android 8.1 Oreo.

In India, Oppo A7 will be available in two colour variations of Glaze Blue and Glaring Gold. As per a leak, the smartphone will start to retail at Rs 16,990. That seems like a ridiculously high price given its very average specs and the competition available in the market.

Oppo A7 will launch in India in early December. Given the price, the device is expected to be available via offline channels only.

From notches to in-display fingerprint sensors to sliders, manufacturers are trying hard to move the screen space up as much as possible. The latest is Oppo R19, and the concept design seems revolutionary.

The upcoming Oppo R19 will come with a new screen technology to offer a larger screen without a notch or slider.

The leaked images of Oppo R19 has revealed that the flagship smartphone will come with dual in-display cameras and an in-display fingerprint sensor to offer higher screen-to-body ratio compared to current bezel-less flagships.

Mechanical sliders made a comeback recently, and companies are finding ways to increase screen space as much as possible. While notches, sliders and popping cameras compensated durability, Oppo has an all new technology.

The Oppo R19 concept model has two in-display holes hosting the dual selfie cameras up front.

This has helped the display to take up more screen space with very thin bezels. The Oppo R models have always been about innovative features. From Oppo R15 to the R17 Pro, the company has been able to push itself outside the boundaries.

The smartphone will come with an AMOLED display, an on-screen fingerprint reader and a rear triple camera setup like P20 Pro. The smartphone will support 5G, and is expected to launch in China in the first half of 2019. The leaked images already show a 5G logo, suggesting it as the first commercial 5G phone from Oppo.

The renders say that Oppo R19 will come with 6GB of RAM in two storage variants of 64GB and 128GB editions.

Up front, the smartphone will come with two cameras inside the display featuring a 40-megapixel dual camera setup. The company is yet to comment on the official details but is expected to put out the official teasers soon.

The leaked images suggest that Oppo R19 may come with a mighty screen-to-body ratio of more than 95 percent. The current best is the Mi MIX 3 which achieved a screen to body ratio of 93.4 percent followed by 93 percent on Oppo Find X.

The much-rumored Samsung Galaxy S10 is expected to launch with the first in-display camera technology. The South Korean giant is working on a number of industry-first features for its upcoming Galaxy S10.

The sister company is known to inspire from the designs of the R models, so we may see some inspiration on the upcoming OnePlus 7 as well. OnePlus is known to take from OPPO R-series designs, so probably the company will adopt the new display design for OnePlus 7.

Coming to the Oppo R19, the smartphone likely arrives in March 2019, with an expected Pro version.

It all started with iPhone X last year, and now it's become a trend among the smartphone makers to put a notch on top of the display. It all started with iPhone X last year, and now it’s become a trend among the smartphone makers to put a notch on top of the display. After dual cameras and 18:9 widescreen displays, the latest trend is all about an iPhone X-like notch. Currently, bezel-less displays are one of the most sought-after features on smartphones. After Apple, top Android smartphone makers have blatantly copied the display notch on their flagships. From the recently-launched OnePlus 6 to tri-lensed Huawei P20 Pro to newly launched budget Lenovo Z5, all come with a notch on top of the display. Top 10 Smartphones With Display Notch Here are the top ten such smartphones which come with a notch on top of the display.
1. OnePlus 6 OnePlus is known to deliver top-quality features at an affordable price, and OnePlus 6 is a prime example. OnePlus 6 comes with a Snapdragon 845 process, 16MP + 20MP rear dual camera, a 16 MP front camera with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 64 or 128GB of internal storage. With a premium glass build on front and back, the OnePlus 6 has a 6.28 inch full HD+ 19:9 elongated Optic AMOLED display with a notch.
2. iPhone X Launched at a price over a lakh, iPhone X was the notch trendsetter. iPhone X still remains the best-notched phone with minimal bezels around. The smartphone comes with a 5.8 inch Super Retina display with the A11 Bionic chip under, a top rated dual camera and a premium built on the. The price remains one of the biggest factors choosing the iPhone X, but if you can afford, it’s one of the flagships available in the market right now.
3. Honor 10 Considered as a OnePlus 6 competitor, Honor 10 comes with a glass sandwich design and a 5.84 inch full HD+ IPS LCD panel with a notch at the top. With 6GB of RAM and 128 GB storage, it packs in a Kirin 970 under with a rear dual camera at the back (16MP + 24MP) and a 24MP up front. The Honor 10 is a complete package with top of the line specifications and a display notch at the top.
4. Huawei P20 Pro The new Huawei flagship comes with Hisilicon Kirin 970, 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, much like Honor 10. But Huawei P20 Pro currently has the best smartphone camera in the world where it features a the rear triple camera module consisting of a 40MP, 20MP and 8MP shooters. Up front, it features a 24MP shooter with a 6-inch full HD+ OLED FullView display and a notch.
5. Nokia X6 Launched in China, the Nokia X6 is the first Nokia smartphone to come with a notch. It features a 5.8 inch Full HD+ IPS LCD 19:9 elongated display with the notch. It houses the sensors and the front camera. The smartphone is powered Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset coupled with 4GB or 6GB of RAM with 32GB or 64GB storage. Nokia X6 is expected to launch in India by the end of June or early July.
6. Vivo V9 The heavily marketed Vivo V9 also features a 6.3 inch 19:9 elongated full HD+ display with a notch at the top of the front panel. With an octa-core Snapdragon 626 under the hood, the Vivo V9 comes with 4GB of RAM, 64GB storage, a rear dual camera setup comprising a 16MP primary sensor coupled with a 5MP depth sensor and a 24MP front camera.
7. Lenovo Z5 The recently-launched Lenovo Z5 is the cheapest notched phone which comes with a 6.2-inch Full HD+ 19:9 elongated display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels with a whopping 90% screen-to-body ratio and a Corning Gorilla glass layer on top. The smartphone comes with a rear dual camera, a Snapdragon 636 chipset coupled with 6GB of RAM, 64GB or 128GB storage and fast charging support.
8. Xiaomi Mi 8 The newly-launched Xiaomi Mi 8 packs a notch on its beautiful 6.21 inch AMOLED Full HD+ 19:9 elongated display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2248 pixels in an 18.7:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it packs in a Snapdragon 845, 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. Mi 8 also features the latest MIUI 10 and an AI-powered rear dual camera and front camera.
9. Huawei P20 Lite A toned down version of the Huawei flagship P20 Pro, the P20 Lite also comes with a notch on a 5.84 inches IPS LCD full HD+ 19:9 elongated screen at 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution. The P20 Lite doesn’t feature three cameras, but the FullView display has a notch on the top and the device gets powered by an octa-core Kirin 659 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
10. Oppo F7 Last on the list, the Oppo F7 also features a notch on the display. The smartphone comes with a 6.23 inch full HD+ IPS 19:9 elongated display with a notch. Apart from the notch, the Oppo F7 features budget internals. Under the hood, the smartphone gets powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 chipset which couples with 6GB of RAM, 64GB internal storage and an AI-powered 25-megapixel front camera.

Apple iPhone X's 'notch display' seems to have become the hot favourite of Android smartphone companies. Though introduced by Essential Phone in March 2017, the notch (a cutout in the display) became widely popular after it came on Apple's tenth-anniversary iPhone. In fact, research company Counterpoint has forecasted that approximately 300 million smartphones sporting the notch will be launched in the year 2018. Of these 300 million smartphones, 55% will be Android phones and the remaining 45% will be from Apple. Here are 6 Android smartphones currently available in India that are iPhone X 'look-alikes' as well as the ones that are set to launch in the country in the coming days.
1. OnePlus 6 (starting Rs Rs 34,999) : The latest smartphone to sport the 'much-famed' notch is OnePlus 6 (review). The device offers a 6.28-inch full-HD+ (1080x2280 pixels) Full Optic AMOLED display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. OnePlus 6 runs on Qualcomm's latest flagship processor Snapdragon 845 and Adreno 630 GPU. For imaging duties, the OnePlus 6 offers a 16MP primary camera with Sony IMX519 sensor with a 1.22-micron pixel size and f/1.7 aperture. The secondary camera is 20MP with Sony IM376K sensor. On the front, there's a a 16-megapixel with a Sony IMX371 sensor and f/2.0 aperture. OnePlus 6 comes in two variants based on RAM and internal storage capacity, 6GB RAM/64GB storage and 8GB RAM/128GB storage priced at Rs 34,999 and Rs 39,999 respectively.
2. Oppo F7 (starting Rs Rs 21,990) : Oppo's flagship smartphone too comes with an iPhone X-like display. It features a 6.23-inch full-HD+ display with 1080x2280 pixel resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. Oppo F7 (review) has an iPhone X-like notch on the top. Powered by an 64-bit octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 processor, it comes in two storage options -- 4GB of RAM with 64GB ROM and 6GB of RAM and 128GB ROM. Oppo F7 boasts of the AI Beauty 2.0-powered 25-megapixel front-facing camera and a 16-megapixel camera with LED flash. The Oppo F7 is priced at Rs 21,990, for the 4GB RAM variant and Rs 26,990, for the 6GB RAM variant.
3. Huawei P20 Pro (Rs 64,999) : World's first smartphone with a triple rear camera, Huawei P20 Pro (review) too has notch like iPhone X on its 6.1-inch full HD+ OLED display. Backed by a 4000mAh battery, the device is powered by an octa-core Kirin 970 processor and offers 6GB RAM and 128GB inbuilt storage. The triple rear camera setup includes a 20MP monochrome sensor with f/1.6 aperture, 40MP RGB camera with f/1.8 aperture and an 8MP telephoto camera with f/2.4 aperture. The Huawei P20 Pro is priced at Rs 64,999.
4. Vivo V9 (Rs 23,990) : Vivo's flagship smartphone Vivo V9 (review) too has iPhone X-like 'notch display'. Priced at Rs 22,990 ,it has a 6.3-inch IPS LCD ‘FullView’ display with 2280 x 1080 pixels resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. In other specs, Vivo V9 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage. It features a 24MP selfie camera along with f/2.0 aperture and a dual rear camera setup of 16MP (f/2.0 aperture) and a 5MP (f/2.2 aperture).
5. Honor 10 (Rs 32,999) : Huawei's sub-brand Honor 10 features a 5.84-inch full HD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and the notch. It is powered by the latest octa-core company's own Kirin 970 processor paired with 6GB of RAM and offers 128 GB of internal storage. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo-based EMUI 8.1 interface and is powered by a 3400mAh battery with support for Fast Charging.
6. Huawei P20 Lite (Rs 19,999) : The other Huawei smartphone with the notch is the P20 Lite. As the name suggests, it is the toned down version of the P20 Pro. The device has a 5.8-inch TFT LCD full HD+ display. It is powered by an octa-core Kirin 659 processor and has 4GB of RAM along with 64GB inbuilt storage. Backed by a 3,000mAh battery, it offers a dual rear camera setup that includes a 16MP and a 2MP sensors at f/2.2 aperture. On the front, there is a 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture.
7. Soon to be launched: Asus Zenfone 5Z : The flagship smartphone from Asus was first launched at the Mobile World Congress 2018, and is soon expected to launch in India. The iPhone X-like notch marks a major design change for the Zenfone series smartphone. In terms of specs, the handset has a 6.2-inch full HD+ IPS display with 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, coupled with 8GB RAM and 256GB inbuilt storage.
8. Soon to be launched: Asus Zenfone 5 : Launched along with the Zenfone 5Z at MWC 2018, Asus Zenfone 5 has the same notch and a vertically-placed dual rear camera setup. The handset runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, clubbed with 4GB RAM or 6GB RAM and 64GB in-built storage. Other specifications of the ZenFone 5 match those of the ZenFone 5Z, with the primary differences seen in the processor, RAM, and storage sections.
9. Likely to be launched soon: Nokia X6 : Nokia's first smartphone to sport the notch, Nokia X6, is also expected to launch in India soon. It is not as premium as the Nokia 8 Sirocco based on the specifications and price and can be placed in the mid-range segment. It offers a 5.8-inch FHD+ display of 2280x1080 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 19:9. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, the smartphone comes in two storage options -- 4GB/6GB RAM and 32GB/64GB storage. On the camera front, the Nokia X6 has a dual rear camera setup that includes a 16MP autofocus sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a 5MP monochrome sensor with f/2.2 aperture. At the front there is a 16MP camera with f/2.0 aperture.
10. Likely to be launched soon: LG G7 ThinQ, G7+ ThinQ : Both the latest handsets from South Korean tech giant also feature the iPhone X-like notch. With most of the specs same, the LG G7 ThinQ, G7+ ThinQ smartphones differ in terms of RAM and internal storage. The G7 ThinQ has 4GB RAM with 64GB inbuilt storage, the LG G7+ ThinQ has 6GB RAM with 128GB inbuilt storage. Rest stays common. Both handsets feature a a 6.1-inch QHD+ FullVision display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. They have dual rear camera setup of two 16MP sensors. At the front, there is an 8MP camera. Both smartphones are backed by a 3000mAh battery that also supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 tech. There is no confirmation about the India launch of both LG handsets, but they are expected to hit the market soon.

While traditionally Dual SIM smartphones offered 4G VoLTE support in single SIM, smartphone makers are now bringing dual SIM dual VoLTE support for their devices. This means both SIM 1 and SIM 2 slots offer 4G VoLTE connectivity. There are a limited number of smartphone makers that support Dual 4G VoLTE as of now and here’s a list of the same. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Taiwanese manufacturer Asus launched its mid-range ZenFone Max Pro M1 in India late last month. The smartphone sports 5.99-inch IPS LCD Full HD+ display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM. This chipset enables the dual SIM dual VoLTE 4G connectivity. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 packs massive 5000mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo with stock Android experience. The smartphone is priced at Rs 10,999 for 3GB/32GB model and Rs 12,999 for 4GB/64GB variant. A 6GB RAM and 64GB storage variant with better camera specs is priced at Rs 14,999.
Oppo Realme 1 Oppo sub-brand Realme’s first smartphone the Realme 1 is one of the cheapest devices with dual 4G VoLTE support, allowing HD calls to be made through both SIM cards. The Realme 1 features 6-inch Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio, MediaTek Helio P60 SoC, 13MP rear camera and 8MP selfie shooter and 3410mAh battery. The Realme 1 price has been set at Rs 8,990 for the base 3GB RAM + 32GB storage model while the top model with 6GB RAM + 128GB storage goes for Rs 13,990. The Realme 1 will be exclusively available on Amazon India store starting May 25th, 12 noon onwards.
Oppo F7 Oppo F7 powered by Helio P60 SoC also supports Dual SIM dual VoLTE. The “perfect selfie” phone comes with a 6.23-inch Full HD display trendy notched design, and a glass rear. The device packs AI-powered 25MP (f/2.0) selfie shooter and on the rear, a 16MP (f/1.8) camera with LED flash. The Oppo F7 price in India starts at Rs 21,180 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while the 6GB + 128GB storage model priced at Rs 26,990.
Honor View 10, Honor 10 Huawei sub-brand’s Honor View 10 was the first phone in India that could support dual SIM dual VoLTE. Sporting 5.9-inch Full HD+ display, the View 10 is powered by Kirin 970 chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The device has a dual 20+16MP primary camera with a dual-LED flash and a 13MP front-facing camera. Available exclusively on Amazon, Honor View 10 starts at Rs 29,999. The Honor 10 is yet another phone from the Huawei’s sub-brand that supports Dual SIM Dual VoLTE feature. The Honor 10 boasts of 5.84-inch Full HD+ display resolution with a notch at the top. It is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The Honor 10 price in India starts at Rs 32,999.
Huawei P20 Pro Huawei’s top of the line Huawei P20 Pro is a flagship smartphone with a triple set of Leica branded cameras. The smartphone comes with triple 40+20+8MP rear sensors and a 24MP front-facing shooter. It is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 970 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM. Huawei P20 is expected to be launch later this month in India and the phone is priced at Rs 64,000.
Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6.1 Nokia licensee HMD Global launched Nokia 7 Plus powered by Snapdragon 660 SoC in India in April, but the smartphone offered 4G VoLTE only in one slot despite support for dual VOLTE feature in the chipset. Following user complaints, Nokia rolled out a software update to Nokia 7 and Nokia 6 (2018). With the latest update, the Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 (2018) get 4G LTE network support to the second SIM card slot, as well as the May 2018 security update. The Nokia 7 Plus in India is priced at Rs 25,999. The Nokia 6 (2018) 3GB RAM version price in India is Rs 16,999, while the 4GB version is Rs 18,999.

We have already seen some of the major smartphone launches of the year. However, there are many that still remain. While some of the big names have already entered India such as Samsung Galaxy S9, Huawei P20 Pro and more, the popular budget handsets such as Moto G6 series, Honor 10 and others are likely to enter the Indian market in the coming weeks. So here are 14 smartphones that are expected to show up in the Indian shelves in or before the end of June quarter.
1. OnePlus 6 : The wait is almost over for OnePlus fans. OnePlus 6 has already been confirmed by the company and the India launch dates too are out. The smartphone will be arriving in India on May 17. There is no word on the pricing yet. The device, like last time, will be exclusively available on Amazon India's website. Some of the expected features include Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, display with ‘Notch’, similar back panel as OnePlus 5T and dual rear cameras among others.
2. Oppo ‘Realme’ phones : Oppo has confirmed that it will soon be launching a new ‘online-only’ smartphone brand in India with the name ‘Realme’. This series is said to come with handsets that will aim to undercut the market captured by the likes of Xiaomi and Motorola.
3. Apple iPhone SE 2 : Apple iPhone SE 2 is one of the widely rumoured smartphones that is said to launch in June at the company's annual developers event WWDC 2018. Few reports suggest that the smartphone will sport a glass back and will essentially come with a similar design as its predecessor. However, some reports also indicate it to feature a ‘Notch’ like with the iPhone X.
4. Honor 10 : Honor 10 has been officially confirmed to arrive in India soon. The Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart has been running teasers of the smartphone since past few days. The smartphone has already been launched in China so the specifications are out in the open. Some of the key specs included are 5.84-inch FHD+, Kirin 970 processor, 6GB/8GB RAM, 24MP+16MP rear camera, 24MP front camera and 3400mAh battery.
5. Asus Zenfone 5, Zenfone 5Z : Asus Zenfone 5 has already been launched in India but is still to go on sale. The smartphone comes with the famed Apple iPhone X-like ‘Notch’ design and top-of-the-line specifications. The series includes the Zenfone 5 and the Zenfone 5Z. The Zenfone 5Z includes a 6.2-inch FullHD+ display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 8GB RAM, dual rear cameras and 8MP front camera.
6. Moto G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play : Moto G6 smartphones are already out in select markets outside India. The series includes G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play. The G6 includes 5.7-inch fullHD screen, 12MP+5MP rear cameras, 8MP front camera, 32GB inbuilt storage, 3000mh battery. The other two handsets come with a slightly different set of specifications.
7. Moto E5, E5 Plus and E5 Play : Like Moto G6 series, Moto E5 series could also launch on or before June this year. The list includes the Moto E5, E5 Plus and E5 Play. Moto E5 features a 6-inch HD+, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, 5000mAh battery, 12MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. Other variants feature slightly different specifications.
8. Xiaomi A2 (Mi 6X) : Xiaomi is also expected to launch its Mi 6X smartphone in India soon as the Mi A2. The A2 is likely to run on stock Android OS. The smartphone is already out in China and features a 5.9-inch full HD+, octa-core Snapdragon 660 SoC, 4GB/6GB RAM, 12MP+20MP rear cameras, 20MP front camera and 3010mAh battery.
9. Samsung Galaxy A6, A6+ : Samsung has just launched its Galaxy A6 and the Galaxy A6+ smartphones with ‘Infinity Display’. The company has not yet confirmed when these will come to India but has mentioned that the two smartphones will reach Europe, Asia and Latin America in early May. Some of the key features of the smartphone 5.6-inch HD+ octa-core processor, 3GB/4GB RAM, 3000mAh battery, 16MP rear and front camera.