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Lava Play Ultra 5G India Launch Set for August 20; Teased to Go on Sale via Amazon
Lava Play Ultra 5G is all set to be launched in India soon as the company’s first gaming-centric budget smartphone. While specifications remain under wraps, the launch date of the upcoming handset has been confirmed by the brand and it will take place this week. The moniker suggests that it will support 5G capability, while teaser images also hin...
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Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 25,000 in India: From Motorola Edge 60 Fusion, Nothing Phone 3a and More
The higher end of the budget smartphone segment thanks to premiumisation is now dripping with technology, fancy designs and new features. There’s phones that really stand out like the Nothing Phone 3a and rather underrated battery beasts like the Vivo T4 5G. And there’s even the Poco X7 Pro 5G, which gets buyers a taste of everything in one sma...
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Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 15,000 in India: From iQOO Z10X, Poco M7 Pro, Moto G85 and More
Budget smartphones were always about delivering the bare minimum in terms of performance while bulking up on features. However, with newer chipsets and improved battery technology, budget smartphones today are more capable than ever before. From stereo speakers to IP64 ratings, to AMOLED displays, there’s plenty to look forward to.
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Samsung Tri-Fold Phone to Launch in H2 2025; Galaxy S25 FE Teased to Debut Earlier
During its Q2 2025 earnings call, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy S25 FE will launch earlier than its predecessor, possibly in August or early September. The company also announced plans to unveil its Tri-Fold smartphone, likely named Galaxy Z TriFold, and its XR headset, Project Moohan, in H2 2025. Project Moohan was recently spotted on Geekbenc...
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Vivo Y31 5G Budget Smartphone Tipped to Launch in India Soon
A recent report suggests that Vivo is gearing up to launch the Y31 5G in India soon as a budget smartphone. While the company hasn’t revealed its features yet, details about the phone’s specifications, launch date, and availability are expected to surface shortly. The older Vivo Y31 4G variant was priced at Rs. 16,490 and featured a Snapdragon ...
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Redmi 15 Design Renders, Specifications Leaked; Tipped to Arrive in Three Colourways
Redmi 15 has been spotted in leaked renders that hint at a triple rear camera setup and three colour options for the company's upcoming budget smartphone. Redmi has also begun teasing new smartphone launches on its website, suggesting the Redmi 15 could launch in India soon, possibly alongside a Redmi 15C model.
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Xiaomi 15 Civi India Launch Cancelled as Company Rethinks 'Premiumisation' Strategy: Report
According to a report citing industry sources, Xiaomi has cancelled the India launch of the 15 Civi, likely due to the poor sales of the Xiaomi 14 Civi. Launched at a starting price of Rs. 42,999, the 14 Civi is now selling for as low as Rs. 29,999 for the base variant. The cancellation suggests the company is shifting away from premiumisation. Mea...
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Nothing Tipped to Launch Budget-Friendly 'Lite' or 'T' Branded Smartphones
A tipster claims that Nothing may launch new budget-friendly smartphones with “Lite” or “T” branding, as existing premium and mid-range models aren’t performing well in the market. These new phones could be priced under Rs. 20,000, below the Phone 3a series, which start at Rs. 22,999. While unconfirmed, the rumour gains weight due to the ...
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Realme Narzo 80 Lite Launching Today: Price in India, Expected Features and Specifications
Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G is expected to be launched in India today. The handset is likely to be a budget offering, competing against the likes of Redmi A4 and Poco C75. If you’re contemplating a new smartphone purchase and looking at the Realme Narzo 80 Lite, here’s everything you need to know about the handset ahead of launch.
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Poco C71 Review: When You're on an Extra-Tight Budget
Poco’s C71 offers a ton of features, given its price. Buyers will get a fingerprint reader, adaptive brightness, and a large 120Hz refresh rate display. While the given hardware will perform like an entry-level smartphone, there’s the looming competition slightly above this price point which makes this smartphone hard to recommend.
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Top Smartphones Under Rs 20,000 in India (June 2025): CMF Phone 2 Pro, OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite, Realme P3, More
For those on the hunt for a budget mid-range smartphone in India, Rs. 20,000 is a very good budget to have. This price bracket proves to be a sweet spot with handsets offering a blend of decent performance, capable cameras, pleasing aesthetics, and good battery life. In this article, we list the top smartphones in India under Rs. 20,000 for the mon...
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Top Smartphones Under Rs. 15,000 in India (June 2025): Samsung Galaxy M16, iQOO Z10x, Infinix Note 50X, More
Smartphones in the budget segment usually focus on two primary factors – big, bright displays and long battery life. However, that has lately changed with manufacturers going above and beyond to incorporate features from a segment above or even two. High refresh rate screens, capable cameras, 5G connectivity, and AI capabilities, these are just s...
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Lava Bold N1, Lava Bold N1 Pro With 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications
Lava Bold N1 and Lava Bold N1 Pro have been launched in India. The new budget smartphones run on Unisoc chipsets and pack 5,000mAh batteries. The Lava Bold N1 has a dual rear camera unit, while the Lava Bold N1 Pro boasts a triple rear camera setup. Both Lava N1 and N1 Pro come with IP54 dust and water resistance.
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Harvard Mobilizes Funds For "Critical Research" After Federal Cuts In Grants
Harvard University says it will plough $250 million into funding "critical research" after the US government announced fresh budget cuts to the elite school.
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Apple Said to Follow Twice-a-Year Launch Schedule for iPhone, Budget Models to Debut in First Half of Year
Apple released its base iPhone models with the Pro variants for years. Now, the Cupertino-based tech giant seems to be planning to refresh this long-standing tradition of launching all flagship iPhone models in September every year. Apple is yet to reveal its original plans, but noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that Apple will shift to a twic...
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Lava Play Ultra 5G India Launch Set for August 20; Teased to Go on Sale via Amazon
Lava Play Ultra 5G is all set to be launched in India soon as the company’s first gaming-centric budget smartphone. While specifications remain under wraps, the launch date of the upcoming handset has been confirmed by the brand and it will take place this week. The moniker suggests that it will support 5G capability, while teaser images also hin...
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Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 25,000 in India: From Motorola Edge 60 Fusion, Nothing Phone 3a and More
The higher end of the budget smartphone segment thanks to premiumisation is now dripping with technology, fancy designs and new features. There’s phones that really stand out like the Nothing Phone 3a and rather underrated battery beasts like the Vivo T4 5G. And there’s even the Poco X7 Pro 5G, which gets buyers a taste of everything in one sma...
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Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 15,000 in India: From iQOO Z10X, Poco M7 Pro, Moto G85 and More
Budget smartphones were always about delivering the bare minimum in terms of performance while bulking up on features. However, with newer chipsets and improved battery technology, budget smartphones today are more capable than ever before. From stereo speakers to IP64 ratings, to AMOLED displays, there’s plenty to look forward to.
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Samsung Tri-Fold Phone to Launch in H2 2025; Galaxy S25 FE Teased to Debut Earlier
During its Q2 2025 earnings call, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy S25 FE will launch earlier than its predecessor, possibly in August or early September. The company also announced plans to unveil its Tri-Fold smartphone, likely named Galaxy Z TriFold, and its XR headset, Project Moohan, in H2 2025. Project Moohan was recently spotted on Geekbenc...
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Vivo Y31 5G Budget Smartphone Tipped to Launch in India Soon
A recent report suggests that Vivo is gearing up to launch the Y31 5G in India soon as a budget smartphone. While the company hasn’t revealed its features yet, details about the phone’s specifications, launch date, and availability are expected to surface shortly. The older Vivo Y31 4G variant was priced at Rs. 16,490 and featured a Snapdragon ...
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Redmi 15 Design Renders, Specifications Leaked; Tipped to Arrive in Three Colourways
Redmi 15 has been spotted in leaked renders that hint at a triple rear camera setup and three colour options for the company's upcoming budget smartphone. Redmi has also begun teasing new smartphone launches on its website, suggesting the Redmi 15 could launch in India soon, possibly alongside a Redmi 15C model.
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Xiaomi 15 Civi India Launch Cancelled as Company Rethinks 'Premiumisation' Strategy: Report
According to a report citing industry sources, Xiaomi has cancelled the India launch of the 15 Civi, likely due to the poor sales of the Xiaomi 14 Civi. Launched at a starting price of Rs. 42,999, the 14 Civi is now selling for as low as Rs. 29,999 for the base variant. The cancellation suggests the company is shifting away from premiumisation. Mea...
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Nothing Tipped to Launch Budget-Friendly 'Lite' or 'T' Branded Smartphones
A tipster claims that Nothing may launch new budget-friendly smartphones with “Lite” or “T” branding, as existing premium and mid-range models aren’t performing well in the market. These new phones could be priced under Rs. 20,000, below the Phone 3a series, which start at Rs. 22,999. While unconfirmed, the rumour gains weight due to the ...
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Realme Narzo 80 Lite Launching Today: Price in India, Expected Features and Specifications
Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G is expected to be launched in India today. The handset is likely to be a budget offering, competing against the likes of Redmi A4 and Poco C75. If you’re contemplating a new smartphone purchase and looking at the Realme Narzo 80 Lite, here’s everything you need to know about the handset ahead of launch.
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Poco C71 Review: When You're on an Extra-Tight Budget
Poco’s C71 offers a ton of features, given its price. Buyers will get a fingerprint reader, adaptive brightness, and a large 120Hz refresh rate display. While the given hardware will perform like an entry-level smartphone, there’s the looming competition slightly above this price point which makes this smartphone hard to recommend.
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Top Smartphones Under Rs 20,000 in India (June 2025): CMF Phone 2 Pro, OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite, Realme P3, More
For those on the hunt for a budget mid-range smartphone in India, Rs. 20,000 is a very good budget to have. This price bracket proves to be a sweet spot with handsets offering a blend of decent performance, capable cameras, pleasing aesthetics, and good battery life. In this article, we list the top smartphones in India under Rs. 20,000 for the mon...
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Top Smartphones Under Rs. 15,000 in India (June 2025): Samsung Galaxy M16, iQOO Z10x, Infinix Note 50X, More
Smartphones in the budget segment usually focus on two primary factors – big, bright displays and long battery life. However, that has lately changed with manufacturers going above and beyond to incorporate features from a segment above or even two. High refresh rate screens, capable cameras, 5G connectivity, and AI capabilities, these are just s...
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Lava Bold N1, Lava Bold N1 Pro With 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications
Lava Bold N1 and Lava Bold N1 Pro have been launched in India. The new budget smartphones run on Unisoc chipsets and pack 5,000mAh batteries. The Lava Bold N1 has a dual rear camera unit, while the Lava Bold N1 Pro boasts a triple rear camera setup. Both Lava N1 and N1 Pro come with IP54 dust and water resistance.
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Harvard Mobilizes Funds For "Critical Research" After Federal Cuts In Grants
Harvard University says it will plough $250 million into funding "critical research" after the US government announced fresh budget cuts to the elite school.
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Apple Said to Follow Twice-a-Year Launch Schedule for iPhone, Budget Models to Debut in First Half of Year
Apple released its base iPhone models with the Pro variants for years. Now, the Cupertino-based tech giant seems to be planning to refresh this long-standing tradition of launching all flagship iPhone models in September every year. Apple is yet to reveal its original plans, but noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that Apple will shift to a twic...
