Realme 12 Plus 5G
The Realme 12+ 5G was co-designed with luxury watch designer Ollivier Savéo. For context (if you’re like me who doesn’t know who he is), Ollivier has worked with Swiss watch brands Rolex. So, you can expect to get a sweet-looking phone, and I must say, it is a beauty. You can see the sensors and the flash on top of them. At first glance, you may mistake it to pack a quad-camera setup, but in reality, we only get three sensors.
We get a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfers, a dual nano-SIM card tray, and one of the dual stereo speakers at the bottom. Situated on the right side are its volume rocker and power button, and up top, we have another speaker and a 3.5mm audio jack. That is not a common sight these days. Moving on, the realme 12+ sports a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and a 92.65% screen-to-body ratio.
For cameras, we have a triple rear camera setup at the back comprised of a 50MP SonyLYT600 main sensor with an aperture of f/1.88, an 8MP 112 degree Wide Angle camera with an aperture of f/2.2 and lastly we have a 2MP macro sensor. Up front, we get a 16MP selfie camera.
On the software front, out of the box, we get realme UI 50 based on Android 14.
The realme 12+ is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset that is coupled with its octa-core CPU clocking up to 2.6GHz and an ARM Mali-G68 MC4 GPU. You also have 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, but there is an 8GB variant. RAM can be extended up to 12GB, giving you 24GB of total RAM thanks to Dynamic RAM Extension. A microSD card of up to 2TB can be inserted for more storage.
Oppo Reno 11 Pro 5G
The Oppo Reno 11 Pro 5G comes with a 6.74-inch OLED display that will have a resolution of 1240 x 2772 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, and an 90.3% screen-to-body ratio. Hence, you will enjoy playing games and watching videos with crystal clear.
Oppo Reno 11 Pro 5G is equipped with an Octa-core Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) processor that lets you enjoy a faster and lag-free performance.
It comes with various memory variations, up to 512GB and 12GB RAM, you will easily store your local files, videos, pictures, movies, songs, and other stuff without worrying about space constraints.
The phone features a triple camera setup on the rear that gives rich colored and life-like pictures with every click. There is a 50MP primary camera, a 32MP telephoto camera, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera.
On the front, the phone has a 32MP camera for taking selfies and making video calls.
Oppo Reno 11 Pro 5G runs ColorOS 14 based on the Android 14 operating system, giving you a clutter-free user interface.
It is powered by a Li-Po 4700 mAh non-removable battery that supports 80W proprietary fast charging. You need not worry about battery drainage in the middle of a call, playing a game, watching a video, listening to music, and doing other things.
Oppo Reno 11 5G
The Reno 11 5G comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 with 12GB RAM and 256GB. It has the same 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED curved display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. It’s also got HDR10+ support and dual stereo speakers, but only has a peak brightness of 950 nits.
Powering the device is a Mediatek Dimensity 7050 – a chipset announced back in May 2023. It’s got an octa-core CPU which consists of two ARM Cortex-A78 that’s clocked at 2.6GHz with six ARM Cortex-A55 that has a max speed of 2.0GHz. It uses an ARM Mali-G68 MC4 for its GPU.
Moving on to cameras, the OPPO Reno11 comes with a triple-rear camera setup that features a 50MP Sony LYT600 sensor with an aperture of f/1.8, PDAF and optical image stabilization. Along with this is a 32MP telephoto camera with an f/2.0 aperture, and an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultrawide lens with an aperture of f/2.2. For the selfie camera, it uses a 32MP OmniVision OV32C front-facing shooter with an aperture of f/2.4.
The OPPO Reno 11 5G runs on a 5,000mAh battery and comes with 67W SUPERVOOC support. It took about an hour and a couple of minutes to charge the device from 20% to a fully charged 100%.
Realme C67 4G
One of our favorite features of the realme C67 is its camera system. It comes with a dual camera setup highlighted by a 108MP main shooter paired with a 2MP depth sensor.
Powering the realme C67 is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset with an Adreno 610 GPU.
Our unit comes with 8GB of RAM, which is virtually expandable by another 8GB along with 256GB of internal storage. There is a microSD card slot available to expand it further.
It also runs on Android 14, and comes with realme’s new Mini Capsule 2.0, which shows you various notifications such as charging, battery status, data usage, and more.
The realme C67 features a large 6.72-inch display. It might only be an LCD, but it has great color reproduction for an IPS panel. It can get quite bright as well with a peak brightness of 800 nits, allowing it to be usable under direct sunlight. But if you want it brighter, you can activate Extra Brightness in the settings to get a maximum of 950 nits.
It even features a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth UI animations, and a 180Hz touch-sampling rate for good responsiveness when you’re gaming.
Oppo A58 4G
The OPPO A58 seeks to deliver an exceptional mobile experience suited for young people who are looking for value and reliability. Comes neatly in a simple packed compact box made of thick cardboard-type material in a matte finish. The top cover box is composed of two colors a light gray and a darker gray color used on that rectangular band design.
It has a slim profile with a thickness measuring 7.99mm and weighs in at only 192 grams.
On the rear cover, it has a 2.8D curved back cover which makes the phone visually thinner and comfortable to hold for daily usage. It is made of durable polycarbonate material. The bottom edge of the phone holds a USB-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, speaker grille, and microphone.
It has features a 6.72-inch FHD+ sunlight screen, a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels with a 60Hz refresh rate, which works well in all environments.
The two lenses on the back offer a 50MP, f/1.8 main camera with a 75.5-degree field of view using a 5P lens. While backing it up, the second lens is a 2MP, f/2.4 portrait camera with an 89.1-degree field of view.
The front-facing camera has an 8MP lens with an aperture of f/2.0 and an 80-degree field of view using a 4P lens.
Oppo A38 4G
The OPPO A38 Smartphone! A trusty companion for your day-to-day tasks, this nifty device packs an array of advanced features like a MediaTek Cortex-A75 processor, 90Hz Sunlight Display, 33W SUPERVOOC charging, 50MP AI camera, and ColorOS 13.1 interface. It is also housed in a stunning Glowing Gold finish that perfectly blends with your various ensembles.
Powered by MediaTek Cortex-A75 Octa-Core processor, which delivers a whopping 1.8GHz speed and 2GHz turbo speed. It also packs 4GB LPDDR4X RAM to run your various apps smoothly.
Intuitive Operating System: Make the most out of your OPPO Smartphone! It is preloaded with the ColorOS 13.1 interface, allowing you to take advantage of numerous handy features like Deep Phone Optimiser, Three-Finger Translate, Five-Grade Access Control, and more.
Take your photography to the next level since the A38 equips a 50MP AI camera, 2MP bokeh depth camera, and 5MP front-facing camera. It also features Portrait Mode and AI Portrait Retouching to further enhance your shots. Premium Sound: This OPPO Smartphone comes with a built-in speaker and microphone, so you can readily engage in crystal-clear calls anywhere you are. In addition, it has an Ultra-Volume Mode that provides up to 300% louder audio output.
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
The Galaxy A15 5G boasts a 50MP Main camera for your photo masterpieces, and a 5MP Ultra Wide and 2MP Macro cameras for landscapes and close-ups. These phones each have a 13MP Front camera for profile-worthy selfies. the Galaxy A15 5G even flexing a tidy camera layout and a glossy back cover with Blue Black and has panel has a 90Hz refresh rate. So will delve into the myriad of features and specifications for this phone, dissecting each aspect to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of what this device offers. The A15 5G is positioned as a successor to the Galaxy A14, and it’s crucial to evaluate how it stacks up, not just in terms of upgrades but also in addressing the shortcomings of its predecessor. With its promise of enhanced durability, a refined design, and the introduction of an OLED display, the A15 seems to be charting a course towards redefining what a budget smartphone can offer. Additionally, its camera improvements, including the introduction of an ultra-wide sensor, position it as a potentially attractive option for photography enthusiasts on a budget. Also, stands out with its Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, and a robust 5000 mAh battery, all packaged within a price tag that is gentle on the wallet.
Samsung Galaxy A15 LTE
The Galaxy A15 LTE 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display boasts vibrant clarity even in direct sunlight with Vision Booster, smooth-scrolling with improved 90Hz refresh rate, enhanced brightness up to 800 nits, and all-day comfort with reduced blue light thanks to Eye Comfort Shield.
Designed to fulfill. The Galaxy A15 showcases its refined aesthetics through an intuitive frame, glossy back cover, and tidy camera layout. Available in Blue Black, and Light Blue.Go on and express your world. The Galaxy A15 boasts a 50MP Main camera for your masterpiece, 5MP Ultra Wide and 2MP Macro cameras for landscapes and close-ups, and a 13MP Front camera for profile-worthy selfies.
Stay up and running with a copious 5,000mAh (typical) battery that recharges with Super Fast Charging to get you back out on the road.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, shares a similar 6.7-inch OLED screen and MIUI software as the rest, it stands out with a much faster chip, insane 120W fast charging, beautiful design and a few other notable features.
Other attractions of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ include an upgraded 200MP primary camera with OIS (optical image stabilization), MediaTek’s 4nm-based Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC, an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
Speaking of the display, the 6.67-inch AMOLED screen offers a sharp viewing experience with 1.5K resolution (2,712 x 1,220 pixels) and up to 1800 nits peak brightness. There’s also support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision for an immersive movie viewing experience. Xiaomi is taking cues from its competitors and maintaining a high PWM dimming to up to 1,920Hz for a reduced flicker on the screen. The display also offers 120Hz refresh rate for a smooth gaming and scrolling experience.
While there’s no Leica partnership in Xiaomi’s mid-range (yet), the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ includes an upgraded 200MP primary camera. For instance, it now utilizes an ISOCELL HP3 sensor (the previous being the ISOCELL HPX sensor), which captures sharper details and more light. As a result, when you zoom in, photos captured in 200MP mode exhibit clearer details, less noise, and more readable text at a distance. Naturally, the file size also increases when you click photos in this mode.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
This particular review is for the middle child in this family of five, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G. Notice the lack of 5G in the name and in the feature set, but also notice that this is a "Pro" phone. For this particular series, the Pro series indicates an improved 200MP main camera sensor and a faster chip inside the phone.
As for all the rest, the Redmi Note 13 Pro is a big phone with a 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED screen and it also has a 5,000mAh battery, just like all five phones in the series.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G is the second best in this family of five. It bets on a capable 200MP main camera, a zippy Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, and a big and sharp 6.7-inch display.
Speaking of the 6.7-inch size, this is part of the common DNA in the Redmi Note 13 series, and others include fast charging and, of course, the MIUI software.
Honor X9b 5G
HONOR started the new year with a bang, introducing the second-generation HONOR X9b 5G as the “toughest phone” in their 2024 lineup. Now available for purchase today, the HONOR X9b 5G is well-known for its build and durability, but there’s so much more to it!
The HONOR X9b also gets a new refined design, featuring a knurled-edge circular camera module here at the rear, that showcases the triple-camera array. It has sports a slightly curved 6.78-inch FHD+ (2652 x 1220) AMOLED display, that features a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1200 nits.
Color reproduction looks great with 100% DCI-P3 coverage. Making playing games, streaming movies and watching videos on social media a visual treat for the eyes. It’s 120Hz refresh rate paired with it’s mostly-stutter free software experience make UI animations look smooth.
Headlining the show is a 108MP main camera sensor with an aperture of f/1.8 and features PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus), followed by a 5MP (f/2.2) ultrawide and a 2MP macro sensor.
In the punch-hole display resides its 16MP selfie shooter that features an aperture of f/2.5.
The HONOR X9b 5G runs on MagicOS 7.2 based off Android 13 out of the box. MagicOS feels like a more global-friendly HarmonyOS with easy access to Google Play services and RCS support.
