HIGHLIGHTS

* Many smartphones are launching this week in India.
* The list includes the Realme Narzo N55, Vivo T2 series, Tecno Phantom V Fold, and more.
* Here’s everything you need to know about these upcoming smartphones from its price , design to its specifications & features .

Several smartphone brands are going to launch their new smartphones in India this week. If you are waiting for a new smartphone to launch and are interested in buying one, this week is going to be a fairly interesting one for you, as plenty of devices, ranging from mid-range phones, all the way up to the flagship territory are launching this week.

We have a dedicated gaming phone in store, a cost-effective foldable smartphone, and a new mid-range series coming up from the house of Realme’s Narzo.

Let’s take a look at all the smartphone launches that are going to take place this week.

Tecno Phantom V Fold: April 11th

Starting the list with a foldable smartphone, we have the upcoming Tecno Phantom V Fold smartphone which will launch in the country on April 11th.

The Tecno Phantom V Fold has already made its global debut, and is all set to launch in India now.

Tecno Phantom V Fold sports a 7.8-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED main display with 2296×200 pixel resolution.
The display offers 120Hz of refresh rate. On the other hand, the smartphone features a 6.42-inch FHD+ AMOLED outer display with 1080×2550 pixel resolution.

The flagship Tecno smartphone runs Android 13 operating system topped with the company’s own HiOS 13 Fold UI.

“Large-screen capabilities such as split screens, picture-in-pictures, parallel windows, and drag and drop across screens, as well as differentiated interactive animation designs create a system that empowers users’ productivity and overall enjoyment.Foldable customizations have been made to the top 1,000 apps with the highest download frequency globally, of which 90% have been adapted to support split-screen and multi-window modes. In total, over 2000 apps have been adapted for HiOS13 Fold,” said the company.

The dual SIM foldable smartphone supports two nano SIMs and it comes equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The smartphone features a triple rear camera which comprises 50MP main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, 13MP ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and 50MP portrait telephoto camera. The smartphone offers dual selfie camera, the outer display houses a 32MP selfie shooter while the inner front camera is 16MP.

The foldable smartphone comes with stereo speakers and is backed by a 4,500 mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.

The Tecno Phantom V Fold comes in two variants — 12GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB. The company has priced the 256GB variant at Rs 89,999 and the 512GB version at Rs 99,999.

Vivo T2, Vivo T2x: April 11th

The Vivo T2 series of smartphones will launch in India on April 11th. The lineup will include the vanilla Vivo T2 and the Vivo T2x smartphones.

Both devices will be sold in India via Flipkart. The landing page for the devices has already been made live on Flipkart, which has revealed the rear design of both Vivo T2 and Vivo T2x.

The promotional posters suggest that the Vivo T2 series will be a 5G series, so we expect both devices to come with 5G capabilities.

The Vivo T2 and Vivo T2x exact prices details are not revealed but rumours suggest the phones will be priced under Rs 20,000. One of these models is claimed to be Vivo’s most affordable 5G phone yet.

Vivo T2 series is confirmed to ship with an FHD+ AMOLED display, 1300nits peak brightness, 6000000:1 contrast ratio, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and probably at least a 90Hz refresh rate. Both models will have 5G network support.

While the Vivo T2 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, the Vivo T2x could get the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset. The Google Play listing confirms the Vivo T2 will run on Android 13 OS out of the box.

According to the listing by Flipkart, the Vivo T2 series will have dual cameras on the back, with a 64MP primary sensor with OIS and EIS support and a 2MP bokeh secondary sensor.

However, it is unclear whether the Vivo T2x will also have a similar camera configuration. Rumours suggest the chipset will be paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage for both models.

Lastly, details regarding battery are under wraps at the moment but the phones might get 44W fast charging support, which is similar to the Vivo T1 44W from last year. We should learn more details when the phones launch tomorrow.

Realme Narzo N55: April 12th

Realme will launch a new Narzo-branded smartphone, dubbed the Realme Narzo N55 in India on April 12th. The device will sell in the country via Amazon India and will feature 33W fast charging support, a punch-hole selfie camera, a USB Type-C charging port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The device will also flaunt the new Mini Capsule feature, which the brand debuted with its Realme C55 smartphone a little while ago.

The Realme Narzo N55 is likely to launch in Prime Black and Prime Blue colour options. The Prime Blue variant of the device has officially been teased by the brand in the past. Moving on, the Realme Narzo N55 is said to feature a 5,000mAh battery.

The device, as per previous reports, will feature up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB storage. Lastly, we can expect the Realme Narzo N55 to boot Android 13– based Realme UI 4.0 skin out of the box.

ASUS ROG Phone 7: April 13th

Last on the list is the flagship gamer-centric ASUS ROG Phone 7.

While we are not sure as to how many smartphones the ASUS ROG Phone 7 series will consist of, at least the vanilla ASUS ROG Phone 7 is set to launch in India and in the global markets on April 13th. The ASUS ROG Phone 7 will sell in India via Flipkart.

ASUS is gearing up to launch the ASUS ROG Phone 7 series smartphones on April 13. Ahead of the launch, we have been learning new details of the ROG Phone 7 lineup through several certifications and other leaks.

A few days back, the ROG Phone 7 was spotted at Geekbench and 3C certification. Now, in a recent development, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has availed the NBTC certification ahead of the official launch.

Coming to the specifications of the device, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is expected to feature a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which will likely be coupled with up to 16GB RAM and up to 512GB internal storage.

In terms of software, the device will boot the latest Android 13 OS out of the box. Speaking of the cameras of the device, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is tipped to flaunt a 50MP + 13MP + 5MP triple rear camera setup and a 32MP selfie camera.

Lastly, the device is said to feature a 6,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.

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ASUS ROG Phone 7 KEY SPECIFICATIONS

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REALME NARZO N55 KEY SPECIFICATIONS

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FAQ’s on Upcoming Phone Launches

1) What are the colour options in Realme Narzo N55?

Ans) Realme Narzo N55 will launch in Prime Black and Prime Blue colour options.

2) What is the memory storage in Realme Narzo N55?

Ans) As for the memory options, the device will be made available in a bunch of memory configurations. The base variant will feature 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.
There will be another 4GB variant with 128GB storage. The mid-tier variant will feature 6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage. Lastly, the device will launch in an 8GB

3) When is Realme Narzo N55 Launch Date Confirmed for ?

Ans) Realme has finally confirmed the launch date of its Realme Narzo N55 smartphone.
The Realme Narzo N55 will launch in India on April 12th, 2023, at 12:00 noon.

The device is going to launch in multiple storage options, including the base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, the mid-tier variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, and the top-tier one with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

So the device will launch in Prime Black and Prime Blue colour options. The device will be sold via Realme’s own website and via Amazon India. The landing page for the device has already been made live on Amazon.

Furthermore, the Realme Narzo N55 will feature a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C charging port at the bottom.

At the back, the device will feature a dual-tone rear finish with a dual camera module. The power button and the volume rocker will be on the right side of the device.

The remaining specifications of the Realme Narzo N55 are kept under wraps for now, but since the launch date has already been confirmed, we can expect the brand to drop more teasers ahead of the official release.

4) What is the Indian release date of the Vivo T2?

Ans) The Vivo T2 will be made available in India on April 11 at 12 p.m. IST. Similar to its previous models, the Vivo T2 will be sold online via the Vivo India shop and on Flipkart.

5) How is the Cool design of Vivo T2?

Ans) Comparing the Vivo T2 series to previous-generation devices, the design is highly recognizable.

The selfie camera is located in a waterdrop notch on the front, which also has thin bezels.
On the right spine are the power and volume rockers, while the left spine is empty. The SIM tray area and the auxiliary microphone are located at the top.

At the bottom are the speaker grill, main microphone, and USB Type-C connector. The phones are available in the colors blue and gold.

6) What is Vivo T2 pricing range (expected)?

Ans) Although specific pricing information for the Vivo T2 and Vivo T2x has not been made public, reports indicate that the phones would cost less than Rs 20,000. Vivo claims that one of these devices is their most cheap 5G phone to date.

7) Specifications for the Vivo T2 series ?

Ans) The FHD+ AMOLED display, 1300nits peak brightness, 6000000:1 contrast ratio, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and most likely at least a 90Hz refresh rate will all be included in the Vivo T2 series. Both variants will be compatible with 5G networks.

The MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor may be used in the Vivo T2x, whilst the Vivo T2 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC.

The Vivo T2 will operate on Android 13 OS out of the box, according to the Google Play listing.

The Vivo T2 series will include twin cameras on the back, with a 64MP primary sensor with OIS and EIS support and a 2MP bokeh secondary sensor, per the listing by Flipkart. It’s unclear, though, whether the Vivo T2x will have a comparable camera setup.

According to rumors, both variants of the chipset would have up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage.

Finally, while battery information is still being kept under wraps, the phones may feature 44W fast charging, which would be comparable to the Vivo T1 44W from last year. When the phones go on sale tomorrow, we should discover additional information.

8) What are Tecno Phantom V Fold First impressions?

Ans) Since the only horizontal foldable phone that sells in India right now is the Galaxy Z Fold 4 — that will be the point of reference or comparison with the Tecno Phantom V Fold.
So, at first glance, you see the outer screen, which is a rather conventional one.

Galaxy Fold 4 has a tall screen, and since it is a thick phone, you still can’t use it as a traditional candy-bar smartphone.

However, with the Phantom V Fold, the phone felt light and manageable in the hand for the first time experience.

While folded, it feels as if its a normal 6.4” phone, and also because the phone is relatively slim for a foldable.

As for the specs, the front screen is a 120Hz LTPO AMOLED, featuring a 32MP centre-aligned hole punch at the top.

So, no cost-cutting here, which is great.

Tecno has used some textured sort of finish at the back of the phone, and it is definitely not leather.

I mean, I could be wrong, but whatever they have used here, it gives a satisfying feeling in the hand along with a reassuring grip. There’s a circular camera housing featuring three lenses — 50MP primary, 50MP telephoto and 13MP ultra-wide.

Moving on to the inside, the Tecno Phantom V Fold features a large 7.85” 2K LTPO AMOLED display, which honestly looks gorgeous.

It is fast, it is responsive, it is vibrant, there’s barely any gap between both the screens when the phone is shut and the crease is non-existent.

And this is again, something that I have lately noticed with many other foldables, such as the Honor Magic Vs or the OPPO Find N2, that the crease is non-existent. However, while the Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a noticeable crease, what it does best over all the other foldables is able to prop itself on a flat surface, even at extreme angles.

Now, I am not complaining about the Phantom V Fold’s hinge mechanism. In fact, the phone’s hinge feels solid and every time I shut the phone, that satisfying snap is always there. But, doing something simple like propping the Tecno foldable at a 90-degree angle is just not possible. Either the phone goes flat, or it snaps shut. Now, Tecno says, the company will be providing a case that will let users prop the phone like a laptop on a table, but without the case, just know, that it is not possible.

On the inside also, there’s a corner-aligned 16MP hole-punch camera which I believe should be okay for video calls. Tecno has also got us covered in providing the rest of the top-notch specs.

Things such as a Dimesnity 9000+ SoC under the hood, 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, up to 512GB UFS 3.1 storage, 5,000mAh battery and most importantly, HiOS 13 atop Android 13, which the company claims has about 1000 popular apps optimised for the phone. Out of which, 90 per cent of which are optimised to work perfectly fine in multi-window and split-screen modes.

Of course, tall claims, but something that I will only check first and comment on later. For now, I can say that in terms of looks and responsiveness, HiOS 13 is fine.

9) What is the price of Tecno Phantom V Fold?

Ans) The Tecno Phantom V Fold comes in two variants — 12GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB. The company has priced the 256GB variant at Rs 89,999 and the 512GB version at Rs 99,999.

10) What are the colour options for Tecno Phantom VFold?

Ans) The smartphone Tecno Phantom VFold comes in black and white colour options.

11) What are Tecno Phantom V Fold specifications?

Ans) Tecno Phantom V Fold sports a 7.8-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED main display with 2296×200 pixel resolution.

The display offers 120Hz of refresh rate. On the other hand, the smartphone features a 6.42-inch FHD+ AMOLED outer display with 1080×2550 pixel resolution.

The flagship Tecno smartphone runs Android 13 operating system topped with the company’s own HiOS 13 Fold UI. “Large-screen capabilities such as split screens, picture-in-pictures, parallel windows, and drag and drop across screens, as well as differentiated interactive animation designs create a system that empowers users’ productivity and overall enjoyment. Foldable customizations have been made to the top 1,000 apps with the highest download frequency globally, of which 90% have been adapted to support split-screen and multi-window modes. In total, over 2000 apps have been adapted for HiOS13 Fold,” said the company.

The dual SIM foldable smartphone supports two nano SIMs and it comes equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The smartphone features a triple rear camera which comprises 50MP main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, 13MP ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and 50MP portrait telephoto camera. The smartphone offers dual selfie camera, the outer display houses a 32MP selfie shooter while the inner front camera is 16MP.

The foldable smartphone comes with stereo speakers and is backed by a 4,500 mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.

12) What are the details of ASUS ROG Phone 7 Receives NBTC Certification?

Ans) As per the NBTC certification, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 possesses model number as ASUS_Al2205_C. Additionally, the certification confirms the moniker as ROG Phone 7.

Apart from revealing the model number and moniker, the NBTC certification doesn’t disclose any specifications of the device. If the past leaks are to be considered, the device will sport a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate support.

The device will have a HDR10+ support and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. Powering the device under the hood there will be an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The device is expected to pack up to 16GB of RAM.

On the software side of things, the ROG Phone 7 is expected to boot Android 13 out of the box.

As for the optics purpose, the device is expected to feature a triple-camera setup, consisting of a 50MP (Sony IMX766 sensor) camera.

Accompanying the 50MP lens there could be a 13MP ultra-wide camera and 5MP macro sensors. For the selfies and video-calling purpose, the smartphone might rely on a 13MP camera.

The handset is expected to pack a 6,000mAh battery which could offer 65W fast charging support. In a piece of related news, recently, the ROG Phone 7 live images were leaked via NCC certification.

The NCC certification revealed that the device will feature a 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C port, and dual speakers.

As mentioned above, the official launch date of the ROG Phone 7 is set as April 13. We should get to know the official pricing, specifications, and availability details of the device once it launches on April 13.

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