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Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
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Vivo V60 5G mobile launched in India at ₹36,999: Detailed specs, features, and more
Vivo has officially announced its new generation V series model, the Vivo V60 5G, in India. It is a camera-centric smartphone that flaunts exclusive features for wedding photography, portraits, and other ZEISS integrated features. Alongside the camera, the smartphone also offers a sleek and attractive design, lasting battery life, and a plethora of AI-powered features. Starting at just Rs.36,999, the Vivo V60 5G could be a perfect smartphone for photography enthusiasts. In addition, the smartphone also claims to offer powerful performance with the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor. Here are the detailed specifications and features of the new Vivo V60. Vivo V60 5G will come at a starting price of Rs. 36,999, sale starts on August 19.(Aishwarya Panda-HT) Vivo V60 5G mobile: Specifications and features Design and display: The Vivo V60 5G mobile features a sleek and lightweight design that may catch buyers' attention. Vivo has also revamped the camera module, bringing a more modern look to the V series model. It features a 6.77-inch quad curved display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 5000nits peak brightness. The smartphone also offers advanced durability with an IP68 and IP69 rating for water and dust protection. Camera: The Vivo V60 5G features a triple camera setup that includes a 50MP ZEISS OIS main camera with a Sony IMX766 sensor, a 50MP ZEISS Super telephoto lens with a Sony IMX882 sensor, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. For selfies, the smartphone relies on a 50MP ZEISS group selfie camera. The smartphone includes new features such as 10x telephoto stage portrait, Wedding vLog, ZEISS multifocal portrait, and more. Performance and software: The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 powers the new Vivo V60 5G, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It will run on Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15. Vivo claims to offer 4 years of software updates and 6 years of security updates. With FuntouchOS, users can access AI features like AI Four Season Portrait, AI Magic Move, AI Reflection Removal, and other productivity features. Battery: The Vivo V60 5G is backed by a 6500mAh battery that supports a 90W FlashCharge. Vivo V60 5G mobile: Price and availability The Vivo V60 5G will be available in three colour options: Auspicious gold, Moonlit blue, and Mist grey. The smartphone will come at a starting price of Rs. 36,999 for 8GB+128GB storage. The sale starts on August 19.
Hindustan Times
02-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
OnePlus Pad Lite review: Best Android tablet at ₹15,999?
OnePlus Pad Lite review: OnePlus has introduced a new, affordable tablet, the OnePlus Pad Lite, in India. Priced at just Rs. 15,999, the tablet aims to stand out in the budget segment, since there are already less compelling options available. The tablet offers a large 11-inch display, sleek and simplistic design, massive 9340mAh battery, and much more. While the offerings look quite promising in papers, is it really worth the hype? Well, I have been using the new OnePlus Pad Lite for a couple of days and believe it is quite a strong contender, especially for users who are students, casual users, or multimedia users. OnePlus Pad Lite could be your next daily companion with a clean UI, crisp display, and other promising features.(Aishwarya Panda-HT) As per the initial usage, the OnePlus Pad Lite swiftly manages multitasking, offers a crisp viewing experience, has a clean UI, and its lasting battery life ensures effortless productivity throughout the day. So far, I am quite satisfied with what it has to offer in real-life usage. But first, let's dive deep to understand if this affordable tablet can be your next everyday companion by breaking down its strengths, weaknesses, and overall value. OnePlus Pad Lite review: Design OnePlus Pad Lite comes in a single Aero Blue colour variant with matte finish. (Aishwarya Panda-HT) OnePlus Pad Lite comes with an attractive design, despite having simple and subtle design features. Its lightweight and sleek build is what makes the tablet look and feel premium. Once you get a hands-on experience, you will surely notice the premium feel, despite its affordability. The OnePlus Pad Lite is just 7.39mm thick, and it weighs 530 grams, which is quite impressive for an 11-inch tablet. The tablet comes in a single Aero Blue colour option, which has a matte-finish texture on the rear panel. At the top centre, it sports a single circular camera lens and at the centre, you'll find the OnePlus logo. Surprisingly, the tablet has a comfortable grip and does not slip often. It also does not attract dust. On the top frame, it includes a power button and a SIM slot, on the right, it features volume controls, and lastly, it has a USB-C port at the bottom. However, the OnePlus Pad Lite also offers an IP42 rating for water and dust resistance. Overall, the OnePlus Pad Lite comes with a promising design and a premium build, take may compel buyers OnePlus Pad Lite review: Display OnePlus Pad Lite features an 11-inch display that offers crisp visuals and accurate colours.(Aishwarya Panda-HT) The OnePlus Pad Lite features an 11-inch LCD display with an 85.3% screen-to-body ratio, offering a crisp visual experience. If you are someone who consumes a lot of media, then this is a great tablet option, and you can enjoy watching HD content on most of the OTT platforms, including Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. The colour also appears vibrant and accurate, and I was quite hooked during the time of usage. Additionally, it comes with a quad speaker system that delivers an impressive audio quality; it's crisp and loud when needed. It is also powered by OnePlus's own Omnibearing Sound Field technology, which offers a spatial audio-like experience. Furthermore, the display also offers a 90Hz refresh rate, making the tablet quite responsive and smooth when it comes to multitasking, switching between apps, or even playing games. The tablet also offers up to 500nits peak brightness, which is adequate to browse social media, watch OTT content, or play games indoors. Since it has been cloudy in Delhi for a couple of days, I was not able to test the brightness levels during direct sunlight, but it does a promising job outdoors as well. OnePlus Pad Lite review: Performance and software OnePlus Pad Lite is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G100 octa-core processor. (Aishwarya Panda-HT) A MediaTek Helio G100 octa-core processor powers the OnePlus Pad Lite. I received the LTE model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, which offered quite a smooth performance. The app does not take a lot of time to open, offers smooth multitasking, and provides a decent gaming experience as well. I mostly used the tablet for browsing, scrolling social media, and entertainment purposes, and it managed these tasks without any lag or stutter. I also ran BGMI on the OnePlus Pad Lite, which surprisingly offered a decent gaming experience at the lowest graphic setting. If you are a casual gamer, then this tablet will not disappoint. Another that I noticed is that the tablet does not have heating issues, despite continuous usage, which is quite impressive for a budget tablet. The OnePlus Pad Lite runs on OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15, which offers a clean and clutter-free user experience. Additionally, the tablet supports several productivity features such as split-screen and floating windows, providing smooth multitasking. The UI is well optimised for tablets, such as the keyboard, settings app, Play Store app, and others. Being a OnePlus user myself, I quite enjoy OxygenOS, and testing it on a tablet for the first time surely left a good impression. OnePlus Pad Lite review: Battery OnePlus Pad Lite offers a full day of battery life with a 9340mAh battery capacity.(Aishwarya Panda-HT) The OnePlus Pad Lite is backed by a 9340mAh battery that offers a full day of battery life in a single charge. Despite being heavily used, such as hours of viewing OTT content, casual gaming, and browsing through the web and social media, I was left with 15% at the end of the day, which is quite impressive for a tablet in this price segment. For charging, the OnePlus Pad Lite supports 33W SuperVOOC charging, which takes slightly over 1 hour and 30 minutes to fully charge the device from 15% to 100%. Considering it has a massive battery, the charge time is not a letdown. OnePlus Pad Lite review: Verdict Should you buy the OnePlus Pad Lite at Rs. 15,999? Well, in my opinion, it's quite an outstanding tablet in the given budget. It not only offers crisp visuals, but its quad speaker system gives a premium performance. The performance and UI were also smooth throughout the usage, offering effortless multitasking, a promising gaming experience, and it's perfect for day-to-day tasks. Therefore, if you are a student or looking for a budget-friendly tablet for basic tasks and entertainment purposes, getting the OnePlus Pad Lite is a great choice.
Hindustan Times
29-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
iPhone 16e gets a price cut of over ₹10,000 on Amazon: Check offer
If you missed buying the iPhone 16e during the recent Amazon sale, now is another opportunity to get the phone for under ₹50,000. The phone is currently retailing for much lower than its MRP, and you can combine bank offers to sweeten the deal further. If you are interested in how to get the best possible deal on the iPhone 16e, read on. iPhone 16e sports a single camera setup, and misses out on the ultra-wide lens.(Aishwarya Panda-HT) iPhone 16e Under ₹ 50,000: Deal Explained On Amazon India, the iPhone 16e is currently listed at ₹53,600, which is much lower than its MRP of ₹59,900 for the 128GB model. This is applicable for both the white and black colourways. To get an even better deal, you can combine bank offers from ICICI or SBI. You can get ₹4,000 off, which brings the net price down to ₹49,600. Alternatively, you can use the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card. This provides an instant discount of ₹2,500, and after your billing cycle, you will receive an additional ₹2,555 cashback, bringing the net discounted price down to ₹48,545. Loading Suggestions... iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16e: What's Different? If you are in the market for a new iPhone and confused about which one to buy: the iPhone 16 or the iPhone 16e, there are a set of key differences. Firstly, you get a single-camera setup; of course, there is no ultrawide lens. So, if you want camera versatility from your iPhone, you will get more of it with the iPhone 16. Secondly, there is no Camera Control button like the iPhone 16; however, you do get the Action button that debuted with the iPhone 15 Pro. Another difference is that you do not get the Dynamic Island like the iPhone 16 series. Instead, you get the old, tried-and-tested notch. Therefore, if you are comfortable with these changes, the iPhone 16e can be a good option, especially at around ₹48,000. It features the same Apple A18 chipset as the iPhone 16, and the battery life is great, too.
Hindustan Times
22-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Oppo K13x 5G review: Is it the best mobile phone under ₹12000 with a big battery?
Oppo K13x 5G review: Oppo's K series has been in the market for quite some time, bringing powerful specifications and features at an affordable price. The affordable series has been going strong for a good three years, offering value-for-money phones in the Indian market. Oppo K13x shines in the budget segment with reliable performance and a rugged build at an affordable price of under ₹ 12,000.(Aishwarya Panda-HT) Now, in 2025, Oppo has been gradually launching Oppo K13 5G series devices, with the latest being the K13x 5G in India. Since it's a budget-friendly smartphone, I did not have many expectations from the device, but surprisingly, the Oppo K13x is a perfect day-to-day companion. From offering a rugged build to swiftly managing multitasking, it showcased a promising experience, but not without a few bottlenecks. I have been using the Oppo K13x 5G for about 3 weeks, and the smartphone beautifully manages moderate performance, offers a promising battery life, and comes with a punchy display, which is perfect for OTT views. However, the smartphone struggles in a few areas, including camera, software, and a few more. Therefore, if you are looking for a reliable budget phone, know if the Oppo K13x should be on your list or not. Also read: OpenAI prepares to take on Google Chrome with AI-driven browser, launch expected in weeks Oppo K13x 5G review: Design and display Oppo K13x offers an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. It also offers military-grade certifications for durability. (Aishwarya Panda-HT ) The Oppo K13x 5G flaunts several durability features that make it more attractive. However, in terms of design, the smartphone comes with a very simplistic design with a matte finish rear panel and a plastic frame. It has a boxy look, but it weighs only 194 grams. Overall, the Opoo K13x 5G offers a promising in-hand feel. For durability, the smartphone offers an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance, as well as military-grade certifications, ensuring that the device can withstand minor bumps. Considering it's a budget smartphone, I would recommend carrying it cautiously, especially if you're prone to clumsiness. Coming to the display, the Oppo K13x 5G features a 6.67-inch LCD display with HD resolution, an 84.9% screen-to-body ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 850 nits. In real-time usage, the display feels quite vibrant, and colours appear mostly accurate when watching content on YouTube or Netflix. The brightness levels of the smartphone were also promising, and I did not have any problem using the smartphone outdoors in daylight conditions. Therefore, the Oppo K13x offers quite a good display experience at Rs. 11999. In addition, the 120Hz refresh rate is the cherry on top since the usability gets smoother with swift navigation and scrolling. Oppo K13x 5G review: Camera Oppo K13x 5G features a dual camera setup that includes a 50MP main sensor.(Aishwarya Panda-HT) The Oppo K13x 5G features a dual camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. While the specs look decent on paper, the camera performance falls short. The daylight images appear fine with vibrant tones and sharpness, but the colours are faded and not very accurate, making the images look very faded. The smartphone also struggles to balance out the white tones, and it is mostly on the cooler side. The low-light images also have a grainy effect, and the faded persists. But, somehow, colour remains punchy if the scene is well-lit. Therefore, I was not quite convinced by the Oppo K13x camera performance. There are several budget phones in the market that offer better quality images with colour accuracy and warm tones. Also read: iPhone 18 Pro likely to ditch Dynamic Island for under-display Face ID- Details Oppo K13x 5G review: Performance Oppo K13x 5G offers a reliable performance with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor(Aishwarya Panda-HT) The Oppo K13x 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage, which is sufficient for a budget phone. Coming to real-life performance, the smartphone offered a smooth and lag-free experience with day-to-day usage such as browsing, scrolling on social media, OTT viewing, light gaming and others. For intensive gaming, Oppo also offers Game Mode and Game Toolkit, which boost the smartphone's performance, but after 30 minutes of gaming, the smartphone struggles to offer an optimum frame rate, and the experience gets slightly choppy. Therefore, I recommend light gaming on lower graphics settings on the Oppo K13x should not be a problem, and the device also runs smoothly. The Oppo K13x 5G runs on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15, offering all the latest UI features such as Smart Sidebar, floating windows, Split screen, etc. But the bloatware is annoying and cluttered. With the budget phone, Oppo is offering 2 years of OS upgrades and 3 years of security patches, which is quite promising. Oppo K13x 5G review: Battery This budget phone is backed by a 6000mAh battery.(Aishwarya Panda-HT) The Oppo K13x 5G is backed by a massive 6000mAh battery that easily lasts an entire day with a single charge. You can easily get up to 10 hours of usage with medium to heavy usage, which is quite impressive for a budget smartphone. In terms of charging, the smartphone supports 45W charging, which takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to fully charge the device from 0 to 100%. Oppo K13x 5G 5G review: Verdict Oppo K13x comes with some impressive features and specifications at under Rs. 12000. The display is crisp, the day-to-day performance is smooth, it offers a longer battery life, and finally has a rugged and attractive design, making it an all-rounder smartphone. However, the smartphone also has shortcomings when it comes to camera performance and the heavy bloatware, which makes the experience slightly choppy, but considering the price tag, the Oppo K13x 5G is quite a reliable smartphone for daily functions.
Hindustan Times
18-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Vivo V60 5G mobile: Price in India, specifications, camera, OS upgrade and more
Vivo only recently released the Vivo X200 FE and now it looks like the company is on the horizon of launching yet another camera centric phone. And this time it could be the Vivo V60. Vivo V50e (representative image)(Aishwarya Panda-HT) This information comes from the tipster Abhishek Yadav on X who says that the Vivo V60 isn't far away and could launch the very next month on August 19, 2025. He also reveals another interesting detail that will be a big differentiator with the phone compared to Vivo's launches so far. Here are the details. Vivo could switch up the OS with Vivo V60 Tipster Abhishek Yadav says that the source who revealed the launch of the Vivo V60 also says that Vivo could bring in Origin OS which is based on Android 16 alongside the Vivo V60 for its debut in India. And this is going to be a big differentiator compared to the Funtouch OS that we see in Vivo's phones. Origin OS is notably for Vivo's phones in China and globally the company has shipped Funtouch OS. Here are the anticipated specs of Vivo V60 Reports suggest that the Vivo V60 could be a tweaked version of the Vivo S30 and if the Vivo S30 specifications are to go by, the Vivo V60 could get a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, support 120Hz and could get the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. For optics, the phone could get a triple camera setup, likely consisting of a 50MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto camera and an 8MP ultrawide shooter. The Vivo S30 also packs a 6500mAh battery and support 19W Flash charging support. But again, these are the specifications of the Vivo S30 and while reports do suggest that the Vivo V60 could resemble this one, it should be taken with a grain of salt especially considering Vivo has yet to reveal details about the Vivo V60 in India. Vivo V60: Expected Price Vivo's last few phones in the V series have launched around the ₹40,000 price bracket, and considering its latest Vivo X200 FE launched upwards of ₹50,000, it wouldn't make sense for Vivo to launch the new phone around the same price point, especially since other lineups are occupying the sub- ₹35,000 bracket as well. MOBILE FINDER: iPhone 16 LATEST Price
