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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026: Best Deals on Vivo and iQOO Smartphones
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026 is now live with discounts on Vivo and iQOO smartphones across price segments. Offers include price cuts on the Vivo X300 Ultra, Vivo X Fold 5, iQOO 15, and iQOO 15R, along with affordable models such as the Vivo V60e and iQOO Z10 Lite 5G. Buyers can also avail HDFC Bank discounts, cashback, no-cost EMI, and exchange o...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026: Best Deals on Redmi Smartphones
Shopping for a new smartphone? The Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026 could be a good opportunity to upgrade without spending too much. The sale event, which began on May 8, brings discounts across categories, but smartphone deals remain among the biggest highlights. As part of the sale, limited-time price cuts have been announced on several budget and ...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026: Best Deals on Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, Redmi A7 Pro 5G and More Redmi Phones
Amazon’s Great Summer Sale is now live with discounts on Redmi smartphones across budget and premium mid-range segments. Buyers can also avail HDFC Bank instant discounts, cashback offers, and other partnered payment benefits during the sale. Among the key deals, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is listed at Rs. 37,249, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is...
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Honor Play 80 Plus Launched With 7,500mAh Battery, 13-Megapixel Camera: Price, Specifications
Honor Play 80 Plus has been launched in China as the newest member of the smartphone maker's budget Play 80 family. The handset is available for pre-order in China via the Honor online store. It is offered in Aquamarine, Floating Gold, and Inkstone Black (translated from Chinese) colour options. It sports a 6.61-inch (720 x 1,604 pixels) TFT LCD to...
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Vivo Y6t Launched With 6,500mAh Battery, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC: Price, Specifications
Vivo Y6t has launched in China as a budget 5G smartphone with a 6,500mAh battery, 120Hz LCD panel, and Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. It comes in three variants, starting at CNY 1,699 (roughly Rs. 23,300), and supports up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The phone runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 and features a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapix...
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Poco M8s 5G Launched With 7,000mAh Battery, 50-Megapixel Camera: Price, Specifications
Poco M8s 5G has been launched in select global markets as the latest addition to the Chinese smartphone maker’s budget M lineup. The handset is slated to go on sale globally via the Xiaomi online store. The new Poco M8s 5G will be available for purchase in Black and White colour options, while being offered in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB RAM and ...
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Why Budget Smartphones Are Suddenly Getting So Expensive
As prices rise, people are getting their old smartphones repaired instead of buying new ones.
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Samsung Galaxy A06, A56, F17 Prices Tipped to Increase in India From April 10
Samsung is said to be revising the prices of several Galaxy A- and F-series smartphones in India yet again. According to details shared by a tipster, the alleged price hike is expected to come into effect from April 10 and could impact a range of budget and mid-range models, including the Galaxy A06, Galaxy A56, and Galaxy F17. While Samsung has ye...
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Realme Teases New Narzo Phone on Amazon, Launch Expected Soon
A new Narzo smartphone from Realme has appeared on an Amazon microsite, pointing to an upcoming budget 5G launch in India. The listing includes an illustrated teaser that hints at the phone’s rear design, including a triple camera layout. References to the Narzo 80 Lite 5G suggest this could be its follow-up model. While the official name remains...
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Redmi A7 Pro Launched With 6,000mAh Battery, 13-Megapixel Rear Camera: Price, Features
Redmi A7 Pro has launched in select global markets as a budget smartphone with a 120Hz display, a 6,000mAh battery, and Android 16-based HyperOS 3. It is powered by the Unisoc T7250 chipset and offers up to 128GB storage. The phone features a 13-megapixel dual rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. It is priced at EUR 129.99 (roughly Rs. 14,1...
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Best Mobiles Under Rs. 30,000 in India: From Motorola Edge 70, Realme P4 Power and More
The mid-range smartphone segment is where buyers usually get access to premium features and hardware. But things have taken a turn for the worse this year as prices have gone up due to rising memory costs. The mid-range is no longer a glimpse of the premium segment, but now the new budget segment where most devices meet basic expectations of users,...
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Oppo A6s 5G vs iQOO Z11x vs Lava Blaze Duo 3: Price in India, Specifications and Features Compared
Oppo A6s 5G, iQOO Z11x 5G, and Lava Blaze Duo 3 are budget 5G smartphones in a similar price range. The Oppo A6s 5G offers a large battery and AI features, while the iQOO Z11x 5G stands out with a bigger 7,200mAh battery and stronger durability ratings. The Lava Blaze Duo 3 features a unique dual display setup and a lower starting price. All three ...
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Tecno Spark Go 3 Review: Last of the Sub-Rs. 10,000 Budget Phones?
Tecno Spark Go 3 was recently unveiled in India. In the 10,000 price segment, the handset offers decent overall performance for its price. However, as smartphone component prices have risen incessantly, phones across segments have become more expensive. Last year, it would have been easier to recommend the Tecno Spark Go 3 to somebody looking for a...
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India Prepares Smartphone Export Incentives in a Boost for Apple
The proposal — effectively a second phase of New Delhi’s flagship phone production program — will start rewarding companies for shipping devices overseas, the people said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private. Unlike the current Production-Linked Incentive, or PLI, program which retires March 31 and is primarily foc...
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Best Mobiles Under Rs. 20,000 in India: From Poco M8, Moto G96, CMF Phone 2 Pro and More
Rising memory prices have once again shuffled and shaken up the budget smartphone segment. Devices that could once pass off as basic budget smartphones now fall in the upper-end of the budget smartphone segment. And with these increasing price tags is the obvious decreasing value. Luckily we do have a bunch of smartphones that have received price c...
![Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: News of the Week [March 30, 2024]](https://c.ndtvimg.com/2023-09/a52v5vec_news-of-the-week_640x480_16_September_23.jpg?downsize=245:163 "Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: News of the Week [March 30, 2024]")
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026: Best Deals on Vivo and iQOO Smartphones
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026 is now live with discounts on Vivo and iQOO smartphones across price segments. Offers include price cuts on the Vivo X300 Ultra, Vivo X Fold 5, iQOO 15, and iQOO 15R, along with affordable models such as the Vivo V60e and iQOO Z10 Lite 5G. Buyers can also avail HDFC Bank discounts, cashback, no-cost EMI, and exchange o...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026: Best Deals on Redmi Smartphones
Shopping for a new smartphone? The Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026 could be a good opportunity to upgrade without spending too much. The sale event, which began on May 8, brings discounts across categories, but smartphone deals remain among the biggest highlights. As part of the sale, limited-time price cuts have been announced on several budget and ...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026: Best Deals on Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G, Redmi A7 Pro 5G and More Redmi Phones
Amazon’s Great Summer Sale is now live with discounts on Redmi smartphones across budget and premium mid-range segments. Buyers can also avail HDFC Bank instant discounts, cashback offers, and other partnered payment benefits during the sale. Among the key deals, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G is listed at Rs. 37,249, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is...
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Honor Play 80 Plus Launched With 7,500mAh Battery, 13-Megapixel Camera: Price, Specifications
Honor Play 80 Plus has been launched in China as the newest member of the smartphone maker's budget Play 80 family. The handset is available for pre-order in China via the Honor online store. It is offered in Aquamarine, Floating Gold, and Inkstone Black (translated from Chinese) colour options. It sports a 6.61-inch (720 x 1,604 pixels) TFT LCD to...
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Vivo Y6t Launched With 6,500mAh Battery, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC: Price, Specifications
Vivo Y6t has launched in China as a budget 5G smartphone with a 6,500mAh battery, 120Hz LCD panel, and Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. It comes in three variants, starting at CNY 1,699 (roughly Rs. 23,300), and supports up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The phone runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 and features a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapix...
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Poco M8s 5G Launched With 7,000mAh Battery, 50-Megapixel Camera: Price, Specifications
Poco M8s 5G has been launched in select global markets as the latest addition to the Chinese smartphone maker’s budget M lineup. The handset is slated to go on sale globally via the Xiaomi online store. The new Poco M8s 5G will be available for purchase in Black and White colour options, while being offered in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB RAM and ...
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Why Budget Smartphones Are Suddenly Getting So Expensive
As prices rise, people are getting their old smartphones repaired instead of buying new ones.
-
Samsung Galaxy A06, A56, F17 Prices Tipped to Increase in India From April 10
Samsung is said to be revising the prices of several Galaxy A- and F-series smartphones in India yet again. According to details shared by a tipster, the alleged price hike is expected to come into effect from April 10 and could impact a range of budget and mid-range models, including the Galaxy A06, Galaxy A56, and Galaxy F17. While Samsung has ye...
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Realme Teases New Narzo Phone on Amazon, Launch Expected Soon
A new Narzo smartphone from Realme has appeared on an Amazon microsite, pointing to an upcoming budget 5G launch in India. The listing includes an illustrated teaser that hints at the phone’s rear design, including a triple camera layout. References to the Narzo 80 Lite 5G suggest this could be its follow-up model. While the official name remains...
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Redmi A7 Pro Launched With 6,000mAh Battery, 13-Megapixel Rear Camera: Price, Features
Redmi A7 Pro has launched in select global markets as a budget smartphone with a 120Hz display, a 6,000mAh battery, and Android 16-based HyperOS 3. It is powered by the Unisoc T7250 chipset and offers up to 128GB storage. The phone features a 13-megapixel dual rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. It is priced at EUR 129.99 (roughly Rs. 14,1...
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Best Mobiles Under Rs. 30,000 in India: From Motorola Edge 70, Realme P4 Power and More
The mid-range smartphone segment is where buyers usually get access to premium features and hardware. But things have taken a turn for the worse this year as prices have gone up due to rising memory costs. The mid-range is no longer a glimpse of the premium segment, but now the new budget segment where most devices meet basic expectations of users,...
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Oppo A6s 5G vs iQOO Z11x vs Lava Blaze Duo 3: Price in India, Specifications and Features Compared
Oppo A6s 5G, iQOO Z11x 5G, and Lava Blaze Duo 3 are budget 5G smartphones in a similar price range. The Oppo A6s 5G offers a large battery and AI features, while the iQOO Z11x 5G stands out with a bigger 7,200mAh battery and stronger durability ratings. The Lava Blaze Duo 3 features a unique dual display setup and a lower starting price. All three ...
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Tecno Spark Go 3 Review: Last of the Sub-Rs. 10,000 Budget Phones?
Tecno Spark Go 3 was recently unveiled in India. In the 10,000 price segment, the handset offers decent overall performance for its price. However, as smartphone component prices have risen incessantly, phones across segments have become more expensive. Last year, it would have been easier to recommend the Tecno Spark Go 3 to somebody looking for a...
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India Prepares Smartphone Export Incentives in a Boost for Apple
The proposal — effectively a second phase of New Delhi’s flagship phone production program — will start rewarding companies for shipping devices overseas, the people said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private. Unlike the current Production-Linked Incentive, or PLI, program which retires March 31 and is primarily foc...
-
Best Mobiles Under Rs. 20,000 in India: From Poco M8, Moto G96, CMF Phone 2 Pro and More
Rising memory prices have once again shuffled and shaken up the budget smartphone segment. Devices that could once pass off as basic budget smartphones now fall in the upper-end of the budget smartphone segment. And with these increasing price tags is the obvious decreasing value. Luckily we do have a bunch of smartphones that have received price c...
