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Nothing Phone (1) camera details out

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Nothing Phone 1
Nothing Phone 1

The UK-based technology company Nothing has revealed the camera specifications of its first smartphone. The brand is all set to introduce its much-anticipated Phone (1) on July 12.

The brand has revealed detailed specifications of the camera of Nothing Phone (1) via a blog post. According to the latest update, the upcoming Nothing Phone (1) will have just two cameras. Nothing claims that they have selected the best.

Phone (1) is equipped with just two cameras and it is superb ones, not four mediocre ones, claims Nothing. The main camera of the Phone (1) features the flagship 50 MP Sony IMX766 and it promises to give exceptional images all the time. It has senor. With the ƒ/1.88 aperture and 1/1.56” sensor size, the camera is said to offer extraordinary detail in any light.

The brand has taken the 10-bit colour from flagship phones. And gave it to our videos. That means every video can capture 1 billion colours. For smoother gradients and powerfully true-to-life realism.

Additionally, the camera has dual OIS and EIS stabilization. It even packs more life into every shot for you, from any vantage point, with a 114° field of view.

Furthermore, the camera is equipped with features such as night mode and scene detection that automatically identifies what you are capturing, and suggests the best settings for your shot. Pets, portraits, landscapes, panorama. Always looking at their best.

Highlighting the specifications of the camera, it says that there is no unnecessary complexity. Just clever tech users don’t see for simply stunning images.

Other official details of the Nothing Phone (1) will be released during the launch event.

Earlier, it was confirmed that Phone (1) will be launched without a charger. The upcoming smartphone is said to be priced between Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 40,000.  The mid-range smartphone Nothing Phone (1) is believed to feature an under-display fingerprint sensor.

Powered by a Snapdragon 778G+ SoC, the Phone (1) is reported to feature a 6.55-inch OLED display with support for up to a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The device is expected to have Gorilla Glass for protection of the rear panel and the display. The smartphone is said to run on Android 12 out of the box.

Also, Read Here: Nothing Phone (1): Want to pre-order it, here is how you can do it

The Nothing Phone (1) is expected to be launched in three storage variants. The base model with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant may be priced Rs 38000. While the top-end 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant and the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage might be priced Rs 44,000 and Rs. 40,000, respectively.

iQOO offers deals and discounts during the two-day iQOO Service Day

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iQOO

iQOO is holding a two-day service day. The event is aimed to offer an opportunity to its customers to get their smartphones repaired. According to the latest update, the brand is offering deals and discounts during the two-day service day.

The smartphone company has announced to offer zero labour cost, back cover screen guard, software update, handset cleaning, sanitization of the handset, and handset check-up are being offered during the iQOO service day. iQOO started its service day on July 9. The event will conclude on July 10.

Additionally, the iQOO has also announced to offer 10% discount on mobile accessories. Interested customers can visit the nearest service centre or can call 1800 572 4700 to book an appointment.

Upcoming iQOO phones

The brand is reportedly planning to launch the iQOO 10 series in India. The company is expected to launch two flagship models iQOO 10 and the iQOO 10 Pro under 10 series. Both the smartphones are also expected to launch in China later this month. The exact launch date is not yet confirmed, the brand has started teasing the smartphone via its official social media handles in China.

Specifications of the upcoming smartphone is yet to be revealed, but there has been a TENNA listing revealing most of its specifications. Additionally, the listing also shares a glimpse of its BMW edition coming along.

iQOO 9T: Expected specifications

According to sources, the iQOO 9T is said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which is the latest SoC. It is said to ship with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. However, the display resolution isn’t immediately clear. The iQOO 9T is said to come in two models: 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB models. Sources have revealed it would come in a Black colour option. Earlier reports suggested it would come with a 120W fast charging support.

Also, Read Here: iQOO 10 Series confirmed to feature Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Soc, likely to launch soon

The brand is also preparing to expand its presence in India by launching iQOO 9T under its iQOO 9 series that debuted in India earlier this year. The new device under the iQOO 9 series is expected to be launched during this month. However, exact launch date is yet to be confirmed. It is pertinent to mention here that, the device has obtained BIS certification under the I2201 model number.

iQOO recently conducted iQOO flagship days on Amazon where brand offered deals and discounts on purchase of its devices.

Nothing to launch Phone 1 without charger

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Nothing Phone-

The internet is flooded with rumours and updates about the upcoming Nothing Phone (1). The latest rumour about Phone (1) indicates that the Nothing Phone (1) will be launched without a charger.

The UK-based tech company is all set to launch Nothing Phone (1) globally on July 12.

The upcoming device by Nothing is said to be priced between Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 40,000.  One of the sensors from its dual rear camera setup is expected to be equipped with a wide-angle lens. The mid-range smartphone Nothing Phone (1) is believed to feature an under-display fingerprint sensor. Nothing Phone (1) is likely to feature

According to tipster Yogesh Brar, the Nothing Phone 1 offers a good camera performance for its price point. He further says that the ultra-wide sensor of Nothing Phone (1) can take macros. Hence they have eliminated those 2MP sensors.

Furthermore, the previously reported under-display fingerprint sensor is now believed to be an ultrasonic one.

Nothing founder Carl Pei has already confirmed that the Phone 1 will be powered by a Snapdragon 778G+ SoC. The much-anticipated smartphone is likely to feature a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup. Reports have claimed that the smartphone will come up with a 6.55-inch OLED display with support for up to a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Furthermore, for protection of the rear panel and the display, the device is expected to have Gorilla Glass. The smartphone is said to run on Android 12 out of the box.

Expected to be launched in three storage versions, the Nothing Phone (1) is likely to carry a price tag of Rs 38,000 for the base8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. While the top-end 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant and the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage might be priced Rs 44,000 and Rs. 40,000, respectively.

About Nothing Phone  (1)

Featuring illuminating light strips on the rear of the phone, Nothing Phone (1) is being promoted as a design marvel with a back that appears to be made from a transparent material. Compared with other brands such as realme that offer better specs in the mid-range segment, it will be interesting to see if the upcoming Nothing Phone (1) will be able to compete with those already available in the market.

Also, Read Here: Nothing Phone (1): Want to pre-order it, here is how you can do it

Nothing Phone (1) is among those five high-profile smartphones that will define the second half of 2022. In addition to Nothing Phone (1), iPhone 14 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, OnePlus 10T, and Xiaomi 12s Ultra are scheduled to be launched this year.

Elon Musk pulls out of the Twitter deal, social media company plans legal action

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Elon Musk
Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk who initially kept the Twitter deal on hold has decided to pull out of the much-hyped deal. Explaining the reason behind his decision, Musk alleges that Twitter had breached multiple provisions of the merger agreement

Reacting to his Musk’s decision, Twitter chairman Bret Taylor has said that the Company plans to pursue legal action to enforce the merger agreement.

According to Taylor, the Twitter Board is committed to closing the transaction on the price and terms agreed upon with Musk. He expressed confidence that Twitter will prevail in the Delaware Court of Chancery.

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twitter

However, Twitterati asked Taylor why is he eager to be owned by someone who does not want to own him. While other user @artasbartas wrote if the business is so great, why are you so desperate to sell at this price? And if it’s not, maybe focus on building a great product instead of pursuing legal battles.

Not only the chairman but Twitter Inc employees also expressed disbelief and exhaustion after Musk announced his decision to terminate the $44 billion merger agreement struck in April this year. They post memes and jokes. However, employees are more worried about the road ahead.

Twitter on April 25 confirmed it would be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk at approximately $44 billion. Twitter was to become a privately held company after the completion of the transaction.

Musk who has been critical of Twitter’s moderation policy had said he wants Twitter’s algorithm to prioritize tweets to be public and was against too much power on the service to corporations that advertise.

Shares of Twitter were down 6% at $34.58 in extended trading. That is 36% below the $54.20 per share Musk agreed to buy Twitter in April.

Musk, who is the chief executive of automaker Tesla and rocket company SpaceX, connected with Twitter staff on a video town hall and said that he wanted to grow the company to at least 1 billion users from 229 million. Employees were also told that users should be allowed to post “pretty outrageous things.”

Also, Read Here: Twitter deal temporarily on hold, tweets Elon Musk

Musk, a prolific user of Twitter, has said in owning a social media service, he could make it more entertaining and maintain it as an essential public forum.

Earlier, employees expressed widespread concern about Musk taking over Twitter because of his preferences for cutting headcount and other costs, decreasing content moderation, and limiting remote work.

‘Xiaomi Turns 8′ anniversary sale announced in India

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Xioami anniversary sale
Xioami anniversary sale

To mark the celebration of its eighth anniversary, Xiaomi has announced its eighth anniversary sale. As part of the anniversary sale, t𝘩𝘦 brand has announced offer on its slimmest and the litest   𝘟𝘪𝘢𝘰𝘮𝘪11𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘕𝘌5𝘎. P𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 with 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦s, the 6GB+128GB version of Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G is available at Rs 21,999.

In addition to smartphone, the brand has also announced offer on its Redmi smartphones, laptops, televisions and IoT products. The sale is now live and will continue till July 13.

Xiaomi 11i, Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Redmi 9A, Redmi 10A, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G can be purchased during the sale. The Xiaomi OLED 55, Mi TV QLED TV 4K 55, and Mi TV QLED TV 75 will also be available for purchase at discounted rates, during the sale.

Customers can get upto 60% off on smartphone, smart TVs, laptops and lifestyle products during the anniversary sale.

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Xioami sale

Deals on Xiaomi Smart TVs

As for the smart TVs, you can get discounts on the following smart TVs: Xiaomi OLED 55, Mi TV QLED TV 4K 55 Mi TV QLED TV 75, Xiaomi Smart TV 5A 80cm 32-inch, and Xiaomi Smart TV 5A 100cm 40-inch. You can also get an additional discount with the SBI card.

Redmi Smart TV 32 HD Ready is available at Rs 10,999 while Mi TV 4A 80cm (32) Horizon Edition can be purchased at Rs 13,999. Redmi Smart TV X Series and Xiaomi Smart TV 5A Series is offered at Rs24,999 and Rs 12,999, respectively. Both the TVs are priced Rs 42999 and Rs35999.

Deals on Laptops

Coming to the laptops, RedmiBook 15 i3 and Mi NoteBook Ultra are available at slashed prices. These two laptops can be grabbed at Rs30,499 and Rs54,499, respectively.

During the sale, the the RedmiBook 15 Pro Core i5 8GB+512GB is available for Rs 39,999 and RedmiBook Core i3 8GB+256GB is available for Rs 32,999.

The brand is also offering discounts on premium laptops. Mi Notebook Pro Core i5 16/512GB variant can be grabbed for Rs 57,999 while the Mi NoteBook Ultra Core i5 16/512GB is available for 57,999.

Discounts is also offered on phone accessories such as powerbanks, chargers and more. Smartwatch, smartband are among other things available at discounted price during the ongoing anniversary sale.

Order ID 8 Contest

Those who shop on Mi.com during the sale can participate in the Order ID 8 Contest, where one lucky person can get their entire order for free if their order ID ends with the number 8.

Also, Read Here: Xiaomi launches Mi Band 7 Pro, may also arrive in India

Besides, Xiaomi is also offering up to Rs 600 off on SonicBass Wireless earphones and Mi Super Bass Wireless headphones to mark its anniversary sale.

In addition discounts, Xiaomi has also announced eight surprises for the customers. The brand has announced to launch new products to celebrate its eighth anniversary.

ControlZ expands the market of renewed phones with the introduction of OnePlus

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OnePlus

To amplify its mission of building ahead the renewed category in the smartphone segment, ControlZ has expanded its product portfolio by adding one more phone for its customers.

ControlZ has added introduced OnePlus to expand its product portfolio for its customers. The decision has been taken after witnessing the significant volumes of sales of renewed iPhone devices on ControlZ.

The Compnay sells as good as new phones and continues to amplify its mission of building ahead the Renewed Category in the smartphone segment.

According to the ControlZ, industry leading technology and features of OnePlus and iPhone make it popular amongst customers from nooks and corners of the country.

Post the addition of OnePlus on ControlZ, customers will be able to buy renewed Oneplus 5, 5t, 6 and 6T, etc from the official ControlZ’s website.

ControlZ extends 12 months of warranty on OnePlus devices along with Dash charger and cable for fast charging.

“With the addition of OnePlus the company has made yet another promising move to expand the market of renewed devices,” said Yug Bhatia, CEO & Founder, ControlZ.

ControlZ is known for selling as good as new phones in the preowned market.

Earlier, ControlZ, acquired Overcart, the country’s first marketplace for overstock, unboxed, reconditioned and pre-owned merchandise. The acquisition is aligned with ControlZ’s growth strategy to set a new benchmark in the renewed smartphone market in India.

Also, Read Here: So what’s the difference between renewed and refurbished smartphones

Refurbished phone

Smartphone prices have increased by almost two fold during the past five years, and they continue to rise. Instead of paying extra money for a phone, users can think of considering a refurbished smartphone. Such phones are comparatively cheaper than their brand new counterparts. By opting for a refurbished smartphone users can get their favorite handset for an economical price.

What are Refurbished Phones?

Available at much cheaper rates, refurbished phones are basically the phones that are returned to the seller due to some minor performance defect or dislike. These phones are taken back and repaired by the seller and after which they become like new and are sold again.

It is important to keep in mind that refurbished smartphones must be bought from authentic e-commerce market only. Additionally, you must focus on the return policy so that buyers can return the phone immediately if they do not like it. While taking the old refurbished phone, check each port and sensor of the phone as well.

Asus Zenfone 9 Revealed

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Asus-Zenfone9

Smartphones have become an indelible part of our life and losing is akin to amputating your right hand. Asus is a massive electronic giant that has given us some of the best electronic gadgets available.

After a year since the launch of Zenfone 8 series, Zenfone 9 is just around the corner although there were key specifications announced by Asus last year but the latest news is that Asus has deliberately leaked information about the new Zenfone 9 model.

Asus did release an official trailer of the model which is a clear indication that the launching of the new device isn’t far and it remains to be seen as to what we can expect from it.

You can visit the official YouTube channel of Asus to watch the trailer and understand the important things about the new device because it will be similar to a movie trailer that creates suspense and leaves you in a state of anticipation.

Model Design

Comparisons are inevitable when a new model of any device, especially smartphone, comes out in the market and whether it will be better than its predecessor because the Zenfone 9 design is said to be inspired by the design of iPhones that have come out in the past decade.

According to the details leaked by Asus, the device will be 5.9 inch with Samsung AMOLED display with an HD+ resolution panel and the selfie camera will be hole-punch cutout at the top left corner of the screen.

The refresh rate will be 120Hz while there will be a dual camera setup at the back where they will be totally upgraded with a 50 MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor that will have a six axis gimbal stabilization.

For security reasons, there will also be a fingerprint lock and sensor that has a ZenTouch support that acts as a slider so that you can scroll the page up and down while browsing any page.

The 3.5mm headphone jack will be retained for Zenfone 9 along with many other accessories that will be revealed once the device comes out in the market. Like its predecessor, it will have four colour options which are Red, Green, Black and Blue.

Asus-Zenfone

While the official date of release for Zenfone 9 is yet to be revealed, the trailer has excited many people who can barely wait to lay hands on the new model.

Also Read Here: ASUS ROG Phone 6 is set to debut on July 5, here is what we know about the smartphone so far

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2022 dates annouced: Check dates and running offers

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Amazon Prime Day Sale 2022 dates annouced: Check dates and running offers

It’s time to beat the heat with some refreshing offers coming with the Amazon Prime Days Sale 2022. Like every year, the biggest e-commerce platform is all set to amaze its users with some great deals and offers. The sale dates are also being revealed along with the discount offers running on various electronic items.

For those who are not aware of the Prime Day Sale, it is the grand shopping fest hosted by the e-commerce platform, Amazon. It’s a long shopping feast on Amazon held just exclusively for the Prime members with some best tech deals, new launches and the greatest discount offers across categories.

Also Read: Mark Zuckerberg introduces Meta Accounts and Meta Horizon profiles for VR

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2022: Sale timings and date

Amazon has announced the dates for its grand sale. The sale will commence from the upcoming July 23 and July 24, 2022. Furthermore, the sale will start at 12 pm and will run through 11:59 PM on July 24.

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2022: Deals on Amazon devices

Amazon will provide the most affordable prices on Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle gadgets during the Amazon Prime Day 2022 event. The business has previously offered discounts of up to 60% on combination devices, 50% off on Fire TV, Echo smart speaker, and Smart Display products, and up to Rs 4,000 on Kindle e-readers.

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2022: Deals on smartphones

The Prime Day Sale in 2022 will include the biggest offers and discounts on smartphones from Amazon. The online retailer is anticipated to provide an additional discount on smartphones of up to INR 5000. Additionally, certain phones will be eligible for free EMI for up to 12 months. Another standout aspect of Prime Day will be dealt like increased exchange value and up to 6 months of a free screen replacement.
Amazon Prime Day Sale 2022: Deals on smartphones
Amazon Prime Day Sale 2022: Card and bank offers
For the Prime Day Sale, Amazon is collaborating with SBI Bank and ICICI Bank to provide a flat 10% discount. Customers may take advantage of the deal by using EMI transactions and credit/debit cards from SBI and ICICI Bank to make payments.

The Prime Day event will also bring the release of two Indian Amazon Original series- Modern Love Hyderabad which is debuting in Telugu on July 7 and Comicstaan Season 3 in Hindi on July 14. Two other “highly anticipated” games that will be revealed soon to the Prime Day sale are also hinted at as being available to Prime subscribers.

Additionally, Amazon will provide Prime subscribers discounts of up to 50% on the majority of add-on subscriptions for the 12 video streaming services that make up Prime Video Channels.

Additionally, all Indian Amazon Music users will also get two exclusive playlists: Desi Vibes in Hindi and Fully Tolly in Telugu. The Hindi language playlist will also include top performers from Bollywood, Indian Pop, and independent pop scenes, such as Ritviz, Jubin Nautiyal, and AR Rahman.

Prime Reading users will get 18 e-books to read for free across fiction, history, investing, philosophy and children’s books, including the bestseller One Indian Girl by Chetan Bhagat, Think Straight: Change your thoughts, change your life, Chanakya in the Classroom, Irrfan Khan: The Man, The Dreamer, The Star, among others.

Mark Zuckerberg introduces Meta Accounts and Meta Horizon profiles for VR

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Meta-Accounts

Introducing a new way for people to log into their VR headsets, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that users will no longer be needed to have a Facebook account to log into their VR headsets.

Those who are new to Meta VR devices or have previously merged their Oculus account with their Facebook account will be needed to create a Meta account and Meta Horizon profile from August this year.

Users who logged into their VR device with their Oculus account can continue to do so until January 1, 2023. After that users will be needed to create a Meta account and Meta Horizon profile to continue using your Meta VR device.

Meta account lets users to login into your VR devices and view and manage their purchased apps in one place. According to the Meta, the Company will also extend Meta account functionality so users can use it to log into other Meta devices.

Meta account can be added to the same Accounts Center as users’ Facebook or Instagram account to unlock connected experiences across Meta technologies. Users can find Facebook friends to play games with in VR or chatting with friends on Messenger through their account.

Meta Horizon Profile

Once users finish creating a Meta account, they will be prompted to create a Meta Horizon profile which is the social profile in VR and other surfaces, like from a web browser.

Users can customize how they appear to others on Meta Horizon profile. Users can choose their unique Meta Horizon profile username. One Meta Horizon profile can be created per Meta account.

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Meta-Accounts

Privacy Controls

As part of privacy control, users will now find a menu with three privacy options to help guide users through which privacy settings are the best fit for you: Open to Everyone, Friends and Family, and Solo.

Also, Read Here: Metaverse- Alternate Reality in a Virtual World

After making selection, users will have the opportunity to review and confirm their individual privacy settings the way they want them. Settings can be changed at any time.

As part of these privacy settings, you have the option to set your Meta Horizon profile to private, which means you’ll be asked to review and approve follower requests. If you choose this option, only your followers can see who you follow and who follows you. Keep in mind that people who don’t follow you will still be able to view your profile picture, avatar, username, display name, follower count and the number of people you follow. People can also still search for your name or username and send you follow requests.

People between the ages of 13 and 17 will have their Meta Horizon profiles set to private by default.

Infinix Note 12 5G Series smartphone launched with 108 MP camera in India

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infinix-note-12

Infinix has launched its Note 12 5G series smartphone in India. Before Note 12 5G , Infinix has already introduced a couple of phones under the 12 series but the phones did not support 5G.

With the launch of Note 12 5G series, the brand is also adding a phone with 108-megapixel primary camera under its product portfolio. The smartphone is equipped with powerful processor and more. The Infinix Note 12 5G is the first phone from the brand with a 108-megapixel camera.

With 6.7′ FHD+ AMOLED Display and 33W fast charge , the device has been launched under the affordable segment. The Note 12 Pro 5G and Note 12 5G is priced Rs 17999 and Rs14999, respectively.

The Flipkart exclusive smartphones has been launched in India today at 12 pm. The smartphone will be available for sale from July 14.

Under the hood, the device is powered by a mid-range MediaTek Dimensity 5G chipset, paired with at least 8GB RAM and at least 128GB internal storage.  As for the software, the device will most likely rely upon Android 12 out of the box.

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Other Infinix smartphones under Note 12 series

Currently, the brand has Infinix Note 12 and Note 12 Turbo phones in India under its Note 12 series. Available in two variants, the Infinix Note 12 is priced Rs 11,999 for the 4GB and 64GB variant, while 6GB variant is priced at Rs 12,999.  The Note 12 Turbo is priced at Rs 14,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant.

Talking about the features, the Infinix Note 12 and Note 12 Turbo has a triple camera set up with 50 MP as the primary camera lens, it is accompanied by a secondary lens and, a 2MP depth sensor. These smartphones are equipped with a 16-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.

Also, Read Here: Flipkart Electronics Sale: Grab these amazing smartphones from Infinix under Rs 15000

Infinix devices

Infinix Smart 6, Infinix Hot 12 Play, Infinix Hot 11 2022, Infinix Zero 5G, Infinix Note 11 and Infinix Note 11s are other prominent devices offered by the Infinix.

Infinix smart 6 comes with an antibacterial back panel, which is a first in the industry to reduce the spread of bacteria and ensure instant health protection for its users. The all-rounder smartphone stands has a 6.82” display with HD+ resolution, the biggest in the segment with a first-in-segment 90 Hz Refresh Rate & 180 Hz of Touch Sampling rate, making the device supremely smooth.