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Android Phone vs iPhone: Why Android Phone is Better than iPhone – Pros & Cons

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Is Android better than iPhone? Well, this is one topic that evokes a lot of strong opinions! Some might even argue. In October last year, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the Company’s business has doubled in India. Market researchers too indicated that iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 are very popular with Indian users. But, despite its rising popularity in the country, there is always a comparison between iPhone and Android phones. It’s a tricky question for users of either handset. So, here we are with a curated list of pros and cons of both to make it easier for you to decide what to pick!

Pocket friendly

When it comes to buying a new phone on a limited or pocket-friendly budget, you can get a wider range of Android smartphones. On the other-hand, buying an iPhone is always a costly affair. The budget Android phones available in the market are coming with powerful front and rear cameras for selfie, click and post lovers. Additionally, these smartphones are equipped with more powerful hardware to support all your on-the-go computing needs. High refresh rate displays, fascinating design, and hassle-free software are other advantages of having an Android phone.

Pocket Friendly

Limited choices

Those who are planning to buy an iPhone have limited choices as compared to Android phones. With many models by various brands such as Samsung, MI, Realme and OnePlus give users an option to choose from.

LIMITED CHOICE

Camera

Quality cameras have become a must-have feature in smartphones. Even though Apple is known for its camera quality in the iPhone but, the availability of high-end cameras in Android phones has compelled users to rethink it.

android phone camera vs iPhone camera

Design

On the design front, Android phones have given fierce competition to their rival. Android phone manufacturers have not disappointed users by offering them excellent design experience. On the other-hand, iPhones are known for their sleek designs every time. They are compared with their previous models.

Market Share

Android, which has been leading the market share since 2012, is being used by more than 70% of all mobile devices globally as of July 2021. According to International Data Corporation (IDC), Android users will increase to 1.36 billion by this year.

MARKET-SHARE

Customizability

 What makes Android a better choice as compared to iOS is that it can be customized as per the taste of the user. iPhones all have the same design, although great, cannot be customized to the user’s taste.

Multitasking

Android users enjoy the flexibility to split screen and use two applications simultaneously. On the other hand, iOS users can use multiple applications by switching apps back and forth. Android users can reply to WhatsApp messages while watching videos on YouTube or OTT platforms.

MULTITASKING

Other observations

Android phones offer waterfall displays and USB-C ports. Headphone jacks, SD card slots, are some of the other advantages of having Android phones that too at a comparatively lower price range.

That’s all folks! Hope our curated list has made the task of picking the right phone for you a lot easier. Tell us in the comment section what factors you would consider to pick Android Phone over iPhone.

Meta makes Reels available in more than 150 countries, monetization tools for creators to earn money

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With an aim to make Reels the best place for creators to connect with their community and make a living, Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO, Meta has announced to launch new monetization tools.

“We are expanding tests of new monetization tools for Facebook Reels, starting with overlay adds like banner and stickers ads so that more creators can earn ad revenue, and we are rolling out full-screen and immersive ads between Reels soon,” reads a Facebook post by Zuckerberg.

He has also announced to make Reels available to everyone on Facebook globally. According to Zuckerberg, Reels is already the fastest growing content format by far. From today, Meta has made it available to everyone on Facebook globally. “We want Reels to be the best place for creators to connect with their community and make a living, so we are launching new monetization tools too,” he adds.

Facebook Reels is now available in more than 150 countries for creators around the world to grow their communities.

Creative tools

Meta CEO has also announced to add creative tools to Facebook Reels like remix, and the ability to create Reel from an existing story.

Also, Meta is building video clipping tools to allow creators who publish live or long-form, recorded videos can test different formats.

FB Reel

“To give creators more visibility and reach, they can share their Instagram Reels as recommended content on Facebook. We are also rolling out Reels in Facebook Watch and letting people share Public Reels to Stories,” adds Zuckerberg in his Facebook post.

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Budget 2022: A Booster Shot to Wearables and Hearables

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My Mobile spoke to a few stakeholders and industry players to find out their opinion on what this move by the government would translate on the ground

The government has presented the Union Budget for the year 2022-23 and the speech of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has since February 1 triggered innumerable debates, discussion and analysis. Whether or not we give thumbs up or thumbs down to this year’s budget, we cannot ignore the fact that the Finance Minister’s speech did encapsulate the latest trends in spaces like wearable, hearable consumer electronics space etc. The speech categorically mentioned that “Customs duty rates have been calibrated to provide a greater rate structure to facilitate domestic manufacturing of wearable devices, heareable devices and electronic smart meters”, thereby hinting at the widespread implications of growth in the sector registered during the new normal.

We spoke to a few stakeholders and industry players to find out their opinion on what this move by the government would translate on the ground. When asked as to how the wearable makers look at this development, Arnav Kishore, the co-founder of one of India’s fastest growing smartwatch brands, Fire-Boltt, said, “We are happy that the government is paying attention to this massively growing segment and wants to aid domestic manufacturing. If the calibration of customs duty rates facilitates economical inflow of raw materials, we consider it a win-win proposition. If implemented effectively and taking into account the existing bottlenecks for homegrown brands, then the impact on the wearable sector would be exponential. While we would definitely witness a barrage of domestic manufacturers, the key for all brands would be to offer innovative features and premium quality.”

“We are happy that the government is paying attention to this massively growing segment and wants to aid domestic manufacturing. If the calibration of customs duty rates facilitates economical inflow of raw materials, we consider it a win-win proposition”

–          Arnav Kishore, Co-founder, Fire-Boltt

Elaborating on the factors that might have led the government to look into this burgeoning sunshine sector, he added, “The smartwatch market in India registered more than 450% YoY growth during Q3 2021 vis-à-vis Q3 2020. Also, the dominant players driving the growth were not established foreign brands but a few innovative homegrown brands, with Fire-Boltt registering the maximum growth rate. The period has been like what we saw years ago when mobile phones made their way in, and similarly it is here to stay for long. The government is witness to the same and could envision the future of wearables or consumer electronics per se. This combined with the health, fitness and lifestyle elements associated with smartwatches could be the factors that led the government to look into the sector.”

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Lifestyle brand ZOOOK, which recently forayed into the wearable space but has been a leading player for long in audio, hearable and lifestyle electronics space, feels that the wearable market is exploding like never before and boosting domestic wearable and overall electronics technology would yield multifold benefits. “To boost Indian manufacturing, wearable is one of those segments where there is a scale and will encourage domestic manufacturing. The acknowledgement of this by the government in budget is a welcome development. Boosting domestic manufacturing in the sector would definitely generate a lot many jobs. Also, since wearable has scalability, it will further encourage electronic industry and tech companies to invest in India and bring technology to India,” said Achin Gupta, ZOOOK Country Head-India.

“Moves like customs duty concessions results in level playing field, thereby enabling the manufacturers to indulge in a healthy competition driven by innovation and R&D. Also, we definitely need PLI scheme as it will control the product cost while also making manufacturers competent enough to scale and export”

–          Achin Gupta, Country Head-India, ZOOOK

“This is definitely delayed but a very important step. India has to be self-reliant, and the country has got the potential to manufacture to feed local needs. A push from the policy makers is a boon also because it would further bridge the gap of our trade deficit. Moves like customs duty concessions results in level playing field, thereby enabling the manufacturers to indulge in a healthy competition driven by innovation and R&D. Also, we definitely need PLI scheme as it will control the product cost while also making manufacturers competent enough to scale and export,” he further said.

Echoing the sentiments of the development being a much-awaited yet welcome move, Komal Agarwal, the co-founder of homegrown smart wearable brand Pebble, said that by lowering the custom duty rates, the government has given a much-needed push to the domestic manufacturing market, especially in wearable space. “This move will help the industry be self-sufficient and less dependent on imports, which I feel will be the biggest impact. It has certainly given a breather to the electronics industry. It will indeed help to make wearable more affordable. The global electronic products market has surpassed $1 billion and is majorly China dependent. There is an opportunity for us to reduce this dependency and have a larger share in the manufacturing of electronic products globally.”

“This move will help the industry be self-sufficient and less dependent on imports, which I feel will be the biggest impact. It has certainly given a breather to the electronics industry. It will indeed help to make wearable more affordable”

–          Komal Agarwal, Co-founder, Pebble

Archit Agarwal, the co-founder of Indian consumer technology brand Crossbeats, however opined that even as boosting domestic manufacturing would definitely be the right way ahead, owing to the growth of smartwatches and TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation etc, but the key to long-term growth trajectory lies in focusing on innovation and developing products based on research and development. He said, “Nearly two third of the market is currently dominated by homegrown brands. It shows that there is immense scope of scalability in the sector and it would be a fruitful proposition for all stakeholders. If implemented effectively on ground zero, the policy of calibrating customs duty rates for facilitating domestic manufacturing can have major implications in the long run. While the increased manufacturing activities would result in more job opportunities as well as scalability, the pricing would also get positively impacted in the long run. Also, with manufacturing being done within the country, we would have a better control and scope of ensuring innovation. Coupled with thorough R&D, the results can be exceptional,” he added.

“The policy of calibrating customs duty rates for facilitating domestic manufacturing can have major implications in the long run. While the increased manufacturing activities would result in more job opportunities as well as scalability, the pricing would also get positively impacted in the long run”

–          Archit Agarwal, Co-founder, Crossbeats

Another company that has been a part of the evolving consumer electronics and lifestyle technology space in India for the past three decades, Quantum Hi-Tech feels that huge investment is expected to come into domestic manufacturing of wearable and audio products post the development. Arnav Mutneja, Director at Quantum Hi-Tech, said, “While huge investments will come into domestic manufacturing, the announcement by the Finance Minister would also expedite manufacturing for local consumption. With regard to the impact it’s going to have on the audio sector and on the overall electronics industry, a large portion of products will be made in India and expertise will come in along with a developed ecosystem.”

It is quite apparent that the sector looks at the recent budget announcements in a positive light. The concerns, however, remain on its implementation on the ground and how the opportunity would be availed by the stakeholders.

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Gamers spend record 4.35 billion minutes on Games on MX in 2021

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MX Player has shared an overview and performance of its gaming platform from the last year. The past year saw a huge rise in the number of visitors on the platform and the total time spent on it. According to the report MX noted 20% higher engagement from non-metro users as compared to the metro user’s engagement. Patna, Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, and Mumbai were among the top 10 cities that contributed to 66% of the gameplays on the platform. The report also reveals that Bihar topped the list in terms of gameplays.

The online gaming industry has seen an upward trend since 2020 on the back of a ‘mobile first’ phenomenon. Launched in February 2020, Games on MX now hosts over 100 hyper casual games that can be played for free and come with multiple layers of tournaments and rewards for winners. The past year saw a huge rise in the number of visitors on the platform and the total time spent on it.

With an average of 56 minutes per day, users spent a total of 4.35 billion minutes gaming on the platform. A total of 3.7 billion gameplays were recorded in the year with the highest being 16.1 million in a single day. More than 8000 game sessions are completed on the platform every minute.

Genres

Casual, Arcade, Survival, Strategy and Action constituted nearly 71% of the total gameplays on the platform. Among these, Bubble Blast was India’s most favorite game with over 336 million gameplays. In the MX City Cricket Battle, more than 80,000 sixes were hit every hour out of the total number of runs scored by the users. Similarly, more than 57,000 missiles were launched every hour during the Boom Knight game.

Audience

The report also confirms that nearly 96% users were below the age of 35, and 74.3% of them are millennials. The male to female ratio was 80:20.

Curated with an aim to enhance the gaming experience for gamers, Games on MX has become hugely popular among the audiences since its debut, going from 9 hyper-casual games to over 100+ games that are now available across its Android and iOS apps. Its gaming inventory ranges across categories from popular Indian board games to strategy, quizzes, racing, arcade, sports, action amongst others and caters to diverse users across the length and breadth of the country, that they can enjoy for free!

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Yamaha launches wireless headphones with Adaptive Technologies and True Sound

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To optimize the listening experience for each person and realize true sound, Yamaha Music India has launched its range of wireless headphones. Six new models comprise the line-up, ranging from wireless neckband earbuds to active noise-cancelling over-ear headphones, all models feature new technology from Yamaha. The newly launched headphones are priced between Rs 4,890 and Rs 43,300.

The hero models in the new line-up feature Listening Optimizer. Unlike alternatives that take a single measurement at one moment in time, Listening Optimizer works in real-time, making ongoing measurements and subtly adjusting if the fit or wearing conditions happen to change, to ensure the best sound.

The top of the line, YH-L700A wireless noise-cancelling headphones features, head tracking and 3D sound Advanced ANC, which goes beyond standard active noise cancelling by incorporating new proprietary technology from Yamaha. Unlike typical noise-cancelling, which can often “colour” or degrade the sound, Advanced ANC analyzes and removes background noise while keeping the music signal pure and untouched. For situations where a listener wants to stay aware of their surroundings or communicate with another person, these and other noise-cancelling models include an Ambient Sound mode.

Listening Care

All models offer Listening Care, a technology that allows listeners to hear the full-range sound – from high to low frequencies – even at low volume settings. This overcomes a challenge faced by typical headphones, where low volume listening goes hand-in-hand with a pronounced reduction to certain frequency ranges, resulting in listeners cranking up the volume to levels that may affect hearing health. The long-term impacts may be specially compounded by daily wear. Listening Care solves this, by encouraging lower volume listening by intelligently adjusting sound frequencies to maintain the full-range sound. Select models feature enhanced functionality, which analyzes music and background noise in real-time to automatically achieve the optimum balance to a listener’s selected volume setting.

“By adapting to each person and his or her surroundings, our headphones allow listeners to stay true to themselves and truly enjoy the music that shapes them,” said Venkatesh P Manyam, Manager, Home Audio Division, Yamaha Music India. “Now, with our new line of headphones, from the moment you wake up and head out for the day, to when you return home and relax with your favorite shows at night, Yamaha is there for you with unparalleled audio every step of the way.”

All of the new headphones feature app control, in addition to simple controls to make phone calls, activate your favorite voice assistant and control your music with easy-to-find buttons. Each model offers a carrying case, charging cables and extended battery life. Additional features and accessories vary by model.

All Yamaha headphones will be available online on Amazon, Yamaha Music store and Bajaao.com

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Ambrane launches round dial FitShot Sphere Smartwatch on Amazon India

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The ‘Make in India’ mobile accessories brand Ambrane brings a new addition to its smartwatch portfolio with the launch of FitShot Sphere smartwatch in India at Rs 4,999. The watch brings a circular design, a faster processor, a brighter display, and several other health functionalities. The product in shades of Black and Peach comes with 365 days warranty and is launched with Amazon India.

The smartwatch exudes a trendy but luxurious appearance with a circular display and a 1.28-inch screen size. With 450 nits of brightness, the wristwatch provides customers with a vibrant experience. Furthermore, the Sphere’s silicon strap is not only suited to an outdoor lifestyle but also adds to its stylish factor. The smartwatch provides customers with various watch designs and customizing choices, including 3 Watch Faces and 46 Cloud Watch Faces for a wonderful user experience.

Ambrane FitShot Sphere Smartwatch

In terms of health & fitness-related features, Ambrane FitShot Sphere has a heart rate monitor and a SpO2 blood-oxygen-level monitor. The data acquired by these sensors is available with full analytics in the app. In addition, the smartwatch offers 17 Sports Modes, including the new Stationary Bike and Rowing Machine. The wristwatch also has a sleep tracker. The Sphere with a 270mAh battery, offers a weeklong battery life for a seamless experience.

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Ambrane FitShot Sphere is equipped with Bluetooth v5.0 and also supports smart alerts like incoming call alerts, FB Messenger, WhatsApp, SMS, etc., and controls for music and photography apps on the phone. The watch has an IP68 rating and is water-resistant.

Ambrane round dial FitShot Sphere Smartwatch

“The FitShot Sphere isn’t your average smartwatch. It’s for those of you who are equally obsessed with technology and fashion. The smartwatch comes with a slew of smart capabilities as well as additional health-related sensors, designed for the fast-paced lifestyle,” says Sachin Railhan – Director, Ambrane India.

Earlier this month, Ambrane debuted the FitShot line’s first smartwatch, the ‘Zest,’ which received an overwhelming response on Amazon India. With its series of wearables launches, Ambrane aims to revolutionize and strengthen its position in the wearable industry.

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Mobile accessories brand Mivi plans to expand into offline segment

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After building a brand name on the ecommerce platforms, Hyderabad-based mobile accessories maker Mivi is set to embark on an offline journey by introducing its products in select physical stores.

Eyeing an extensive presence via the modern trade model, the brand will be available across front-running stores, including Croma, Reliance Digital, Universal Stores, among others, Mivi said in a statement.

Mivi will initially focus its offline efforts on large distributors and retailers in Tier I and Tier II cities throughout India. Mivi’s entire made-in-India collection of consumer electronics will be available at these stores with an aim to bolster the brand’s omnichannel presence. This will help the brand to build connections with customers drawing in more customers by allowing them to see and experience the brand.

Midhula Devabhaktuni, Co-founder and CMO, Mivi, said, “The Indian electronics market is evolving at a breakneck pace and witnessing several brands adopting an omnichannel model to capture a larger share of the market. As Mivi’s Made-in-India range of audio gadgets with best-in-class features continue to become popular among Indian consumers, developing offline sales channels was the next natural progression for us. The increased offline presence will enable us to get closer to our customers, recognize their needs, and offer them a seamless customer experience.”

Mivi is looking for offline to contribute to 20-25% of their revenues in the next year.

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Oppo set to showcase new green technology at MWC 2022

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Ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 to be held in Barcelona from February 28 to March 3, Oppo unveiled its 2021 sustainability report, detailing the company’s actions in integrating sustainability and eco-friendly concepts into its entire product lifecycle as it continues to pursue its brand mission of “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World”.

Oppo said that it is committed to implementing the internationally recognized “3R+1D” sustainable packaging principles, and sticks to reducing weight of packaging, reusing recycled materials, using recyclable and biodegradable materials in its packaging. Starting from the European market, the overall plastic used in packaging of its smartphone products has reduced by 95% since 2019. For plastic materials that cannot be replaced for now, Oppo choose to use the biodegradable polylactic acid material. Additionally, approximately 45% of its smartphone packaging in the European markets was made by recycled fiber, reducing the use of raw materials.

To increase product durability, the smartphone maker has introduced the self-developed Battery Health Engine to increase the lifespan of its batteries. With this innovative technology, the battery capacity is able to maintain at as high as 80% after up to 1600 charging-discharging cycles.

Oppo has already established a product recycling system, offering trade-in services in domestic and international markets to promote the recycling and reuse of used mobile phones. In China, more than 1.2 million phones have been recycled through the scheme to date, equating to more than 216 tons in electronic waste. In the European Union and other regions, Oppo provides local recycling systems with financial support, participates in the Green Dot recycling program for packaging waste, and works with professional third-party recycling companies.

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Alongside its own actions, Oppo has also been working closely with other partners to promote sustainability. Oppo was one of the first to join the Eco Rating Labeling Scheme and perform well. The scheme is initiated by leading European mobile operators to evaluate the environmental performance of mobile phones in five key areas: durability, resource efficiency, repairability, recyclability, climate efficiency.

Apart from its efforts on environment protection, the company has been taking actions to contribute to sustainable development, with focus on key areas including digital inclusion, health and wellbeing, and youth empowerment. For example, Oppo developed the Colour Vision Enhancement feature which offers 766 display profiles, providing personalized solution for people with colour vision impairment. Oppo has long taken actions to empower young people. For three consecutive years, it has also run its Renovators Emerging Artists Project, which provides a platform for young creatives to imagine how art and technology will intertwine in the future.

Later this month, Oppo will exhibit at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 in Barcelona under the theme of “Shape the Future”. During MWC 2022, Oppo will showcase its innovative mobile technologies, latest achievements in AR and 5G, and success stories in sustainability.

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Flipkart Electronics Day:  Thomson doles out amazing offers on its complete range of smart TV

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Europe’s leading consumer electronics Thomson, yet again doles out amazing offers on its complete range of Android TV  during the five-day ‘Flipkart’s Electronics Day, starting February 23. The Flipkart Electronics Day will end on February 28.

Thomson is offering its top sellers – 32PATH0011 at Rs 11,999, 40PATH7777 at Rs 16,999, 43PATH4545BL at Rs 22,999 and  55PATH5050BL at Rs 32,999 during the sale. The entire range of Thomson Smart Tv’s from 24”, 32”, 40”, 42”, 43”, 50”, 55”, 65” and 75” series will be available at discounted prices, during ‘Flipkart’s Electronic Day.’

Thomson’s newly launched OATH PRO MAX Series comes in three sizes- 43 inches, 50 inches, and 55 inches, with ultra-high-definition resolution & HDR10+. Bundled with sound output of 40W and powered by Dolby MS 12, Dolby Digital Plus & DTS Trusurround, the processors of these TVs are powered by Amlogic that offers a clocking speed of 1.4 GHz along with MEMC for a perfect gaming experience. Supported by ANDROID 10, these Smart TVs have an in-built Chromecast and support Airplay too. The TV remotes have shortcuts for Google Assistant for voice search, Netflix, YouTube, Google Play.

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Vivo V23 5G Review: A stylish feature-heavy smartphone for selfie lovers

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Vivo, ever since it has been launched in India, has disrupted the smartphone market segment in more ways than one. Apart from delivering phones packed with multi-features, it also ensures that they’re not hard on your pocket. And of course the camera!  Its X70 Pro+’s camera was touted by many as one of the best for any Android smartphone for 2021. It was very well-regarded in terms of build quality and hardware performance as wellVivo has dropped some really amazing and budget-options for mobile users in the market.

Vivo V23 5G

Now, it has tried to update their game with the recently launched new-gen 5G model, namely Vivo V23. But is all that enough to change the fortunes of Vivo in the mid-range segment? Let me throw some light on that — I’ve been using the smartphone for more than three weeks now!

What’s inside the Box Vivo V23 5G

  1. Vivo V23 Pro Handset
  2. Vivo FlashCharger Brick
  3. Protective Case
  4. Type-C Data Cable
  5. SIM Ejector Tool
  6. Earphone Jack Adapter
  7. Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card
  8. Earphones with 3.5mm jack

 

Design

The V23 5G variant comes in two colour options – Stardust Balck and Sunshine Gold. The Gold variant also comes with a colour-changing trick after getting exposed to sunlight, coming from the Fluorite AG glass. Additionally, it’s Fingerprint free as well! The Stardust Black variant is subtle yet stunning, delivering an excellent soft-touch matte finish. This is the one I have tested, and I’m truly impressed with how it feels in my hands.

Vivo V23 5G

Vivo has achieved great heights in crafting the best designs for smartphones, and the V23 5G is the best example of it. The design of the phone is unquestionably stylish, and with the soft-touch matte finish, it feels truly premium to hold. Also, Vivo has done some commendable job with the weight distribution specs on Vivo V23 5G. The smartphone feels light and is one of the slimmest phones available in the Indian market. Furthermore, the elongated and boxy construction with sharp edges resembles the recent iPhone design. Also, the dual selfie camera confirms the resemblance of the iPhone-inspired design.

Vivo V23 5G

Vivo is one of the few OEMs that provide a clear silicone case inside the box. The front camera has circular rims around the perimeter of the lenses with an excellently built camera hump. It also has a USB-C port and a dual-SIM slot at the bottom with a speaker grille on the side.

Display

The smartphone comes with a curved 3-D display. Even though the V23 5G comes with a 90Hz refresh rate, I haven’t faced any issues with the multi-scrolling. It gives fluid and smooth controls and was impressive enough.

Vivo V23 5G

Vivo V23 5G offers a massive screen size of 6.56-inches AMOLED display and hands-down offers ultimate visual delight. The display is radiant enough to use in most lightings without any hindrance. To sum up, in a line, it is bright enough in the sunlight and very crisp indoors. Furthermore, the panel is colour accurate and give justice to photos, videos, and games.

Vivo V23 5G

I have binged watch my favourite Korean drama, ‘Sweet Home’ on it, and I loved the streaming quality. It was surely the most comfortable time after my long working day. All thanks to the AMOLED display. Also, the curved sides add extra comfort while holding the device, preventing any accidental touches while streaming.

Performance

Vivo V23 5G is a heavy-duty power-packed performer. It runs on MediaTek 920 processor and is definitely a value-for-money SOC. I have used the device for regular activities like gaming, clicking photos, taking down notes, scrolling through my social media feeds, responding to emails and, I faced zero issues with no lag whatsoever. Also, paired up with 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage, the device is praiseworthy enough.

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Coming to the awaited part, the gaming part, it is definitely a treat for you. Along with Netflix streaming, I have spent quite a long time playing our favourite PUBG on V23. And the experience!!!! I have thoroughly enjoyed the gaming. The device is great for high-end gaming. It supports high graphic settings without any noticeable frame drops. The battery health also doesn’t drop easily, even if you’re playing video games for longer durations. It heats a little bit which is normal for a high-end device supporting HD graphics and ultra frame rates, nothing abnormal.

Cameras

When testing the camera, we generally go for the rear one first. However, for Vivo, it’s the other way around. Being a selfie expert, Vivo hasn’t failed to impress in this one as well. Let’s first discuss the camera setup on both front and back.

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It has a triple camera array on the back consisting of a 64MP primary camera 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro shooters act as the supporting cast. Housed in the notch up top is a 50MP selfie camera alongside which sits an 8MP ultra-wide lens.

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Rightly being named selfie expert, I must say this one has the finest selfie camera so far. All the claims and promises the device made are true and up to the mark. You get clear and sharp images with good depth and details. As per the video quality of the camera, it is a good choice for the video creators as well.

Vivo V23 5G

Additionally, you get the in-built filter and sticker options for creative and fun selfies. This is what I most liked about it because now I don’t have to look for camera alternatives. It’s a no-fuss formula!

Talking about the rear camera, the 108MP lens is the star! It captures pretty impressive images in perfect lighting and decent under challenging light conditions. The wide lens is also great and produces sharp images even around the image corners. The low-light selfies were also excellent as the V23 Pro comes with a one-of-a-kind dual-flash array right above the selfie module, helping to improve the quality! Even portrait mode on the selfie cameras delivered brilliant photographs. Overall, it is a worth buy for all our photogenic community!

Battery

Battery space is another field where Vivo V23 showed immense power. The 4300mAh cell here is enough for the phone to easily last a day of typical usage, and lighter users will probably find it stretch to the end of a second day too. I’m a heavy PUBG player and I must say the battery power has impressed me enough. At 100% charge, it only drained to 55% after giving me easy 4-5 hours playing time.

Vivo V23 5G

Furthermore, talking about Netflix streaming, gave me a pretty long screen-time while watching my favourite dramas. Obviously, a 4300mAh battery isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but it will suffice your regular needs. The battery backup is quite amazing.

The supplied 44W charger was enough to return 70% of that battery back in half an hour of charging in my test – even faster than the 63% that Vivo advertises. Also, it takes 60 minutes to charge from 0-100%.

Final Verdict : Is Vivo V23 for you?

Overall, Vivo V23 is a powerful phone offering excellent design and breezy multitasking. It has definitely one of the best selfie cameras available in the Indian market with no performance issues. It’s a fantastic option for budding bloggers, creators to invest in a good camera phone for maintaining their social aesthetics as well as for the heavy-gamers and Netflix lovers. And if you’re a light-user, it’s the cherry to your cake. No phones in the market stands in front of its camera under this price segment. Also, the display is very crisp and sharp with 90hz Refresh rate HDR videos viewing quality take you to another level.

The design feels premium and elite and the battery backup is definitely a head-turner. I would say my experience with Stardust Black has been really great and with that, I must say it’s worth the money.

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