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Nokia C32: Reliable Budget Smartphone for Everyday Use Under BDT 14,000
Over the last decade, Nokia has struggled to get a grip on the smartphone market. After the failure of its first few attempts, the world-renowned smartphone brand is now advancing with caution. So, its recent releases appear more balanced and thoughtful than before. The Nokia C32 was officially released in Bangladesh on 6th April 2024. Through and through a budget-friendly phone, the Nokia C32 aims to reinstall people’s trust in the brand.
Key Specs and Features of the Nokia C32
Being an entry-level phone, the Nokia C32 hardly promises to offer high-end features. However, due to its well-earned recognition for manufacturing sturdy and durable phones, Nokia is once more demonstrating its quality with its latest release. In that context, let’s find out the depth of its endeavor.
Design
The Nokia C32 confines itself within a 164.6 mm by 75.9 mm by 8.6 mm frame, having a total weight of 199.4 g.
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Plastic-built, the main body frame has glass covers on the rear and front. Against awry light, the back covering glass reflects an intangible texture, gleaming a premium look. The glass is hardy and protective against small accidental falls from hands. It can magnet dust. The back of the phone has a camera module in the upper left corner with a double lens holding capacity.
On the front, the phone lays scratch-protective glass, shielding the display and secondary lens, which sits in a water drop hole on the middle top of the display. The bezel and chin have been kept slim, without compromising the overall look.
A side-mounted power button combined with a fingerprint sensor protrudes on the right frame. Over it are the volume rockers, keeping perfect alignment with the power button. A 3.5mm headphone jack, a Type-C charging port, and a speaker are placed around the frame. The only lack users will have to accept is a noise-cancellation system.
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Display
A 6.52-inch IPS LCD screen that maintains a 20:9 aspect ratio comes as the display of the Nokia C32. With a resolution of 720 by 1600, the display fails to surface crisp videos. From some angles, the graphics revealed on the display seem a tad washed out, perhaps due to its capacity of low pixel density.
The display struggles to project explicit images on the display outdoors. Even maximizing brightness does little help in glaring daylight. The touch response of the screen often degrades, however, that doesn’t cut any hole in the overall experience. A bit higher refresh rate would be more practical and welcoming.
Cameras
Two rear cameras, one with a 50MP wide lens and another with a 2MP macro lens, don’t fall short in quality, in contrast with the other phones around a similar price range. For features, Nokia has included HDR, Portrait, and Night Mode which demand not to be expected high performance. The night mode can’t save images, captured in low light, from having a little sprinkled noise.
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Its 8 MP lens on the front snaps good-quality selfies. Like the main shooter, it also stumbles while capturing low-light images.
The primary camera can record videos at 30fps in 1080p resolution. Conversely, the front camera records at a lower frame-per-second rate in 720p resolution.
Performance
The Nokia C32 boasts a Unisoc SC9863A1 processor based on 22nm architecture. An IMG8322 GPU is incorporated to tackle graphical stress.
The phone can be divided into several variants depending on the storage and RAM capacity - 64GB storage by 3GB RAM, 64GB storage by 4GB RAM, 128GB storage by 4GB RAM, and 128GB storage by 6GB RAM. It is supported by eMMC 5.1. However, the eMMC data transfer technology is outdated.
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The processor and GPU used in the Nokia C32 are common in entry-level phones. However, a 22nm chipset is somewhat archaic compared to the competitors. High-end gaming will hardly be possible with the Nokia C32. Games that require low spec will run smoothly. The phone is designed only to support regular multitasking, scrolling over the internet, and basic app maneuvering smoothly.
The phone runs on stock Android 13 OS, keeping the user interface bloatware-free. It will provide a 2-year updating support for Android, which is praise-worthy for a low-budget phone.
Battery and Charger
The battery of the Nokia C32 is quite strong with a capacity of 5000 mAh. It will provide day-long support even for heavy use. Keeping the average usage rate, the phone will run for 3 days, as claimed by Nokia. The battery will support up to 10W menacingly low charging. At this rate, the battery will take a few hours to go from empty to fully charged.
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Pros and Cons of the Nokia C32
Pros
- Sturdy and durable build - Premium look with glass covers on both front and rear- Side-mounted fingerprint sensor- Slim bezels and chin- HDR, Portrait, and Night Mode features- Good-quality selfies - Long-lasting battery life- Multiple storage and RAM variants to choose from- Smooth performance for regular multitasking.
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Cons
- The display lacks crispness and struggles outdoors- The touch response of the screen may degrade at times- Low pixel density affects graphics quality- Limited video recording capabilities, especially for the front camera- Outdated processor, GPU architecture, and data transfer technology- Inadequate for high-end gaming- Slow charging speed at 10W.
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Price of Nokia 32 in Bangladesh
The Nokia C32 phone is officially available at BDT 13,499.
Conclusion
As a budget-friendly phone, the Nokia C32 offers good features like a 50 MP primary camera, 5000 mAh battery, glass cover on the rear, etc. It also has weaknesses in terms of performance and charging. The itel P55+ offers a better processor with UFS 2.2 data transfer technology at similar price ranges.
Considering overall features, heavy users and gamers shouldn’t opt for this device. But considering its price range the limitations are acceptable. Nokia C32 will best suit people seeking a device with browsing and essential tasking capacity.
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itel P55 Plus Review: Budget-friendly Phone with Interesting Design Elements, Fast Charging
itel was a reliable feature phone brand in the early days of mobile communication. Over the years, the brand has produced a mix of budget-friendly and mid-range smartphones which are equally popular as its predecessors. itel launched the P55+ globally on 13th February 2024. As a successor to the P40+, the P55+ brings some interesting design elements and key features. Let’s take a look at the features, pros, cons, and price of the itel P55 Plus in Bangladesh.
Key Specs and Features of itel P55+
Design and Build Quality: A Touch of Faux Leather
The thing about ultra-budget smartphones is that the room for doing something out of the ordinary is quite small. Yet itel has taken up that challenge with its Power series. The Royal Green version of the P55+ comes with faux leather on the back which gives it a premium look. There are also Galaxy Blue and Meteor Purple colorways to choose from.
The P55+ is an all-around plastic smartphone. The frame has a bright chrome finish which might look a bit cheap. A brushed finish would’ve greatly complemented the faux leather back.
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The smartphone has an 8 mm thickness. The overall form factor along with an 187 g weight greatly aids in single-hand usability. It's great to see a budget smartphone that feels well-squared and compact in hand.
The power button and volume rocker are placed in their usual spot. The former doubles as the fingerprint scanner which was fast and accurate during the test. The P55+ supports dual sim with dual standby mode. There’s also a 3.5 mm headphone jack along with expandable storage. However, users will be missing out on a secondary noise cancellation mic.
The Display: IPS LCD Panel With a 90 Hz Refresh Rate
Budget smartphones nowadays come with IPS LCD panels. The P55+ is also no different. Its 6.6-inch panel has a 90 Hz refresh rate. It sports a 720 by 1612 pixels resolution in a 20:9 aspect ratio ratio. The pixel density comes in at around 267 ppi.
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itel has done a decent job at reducing the chin. For a budget smartphone, the punch-hole camera and the overall layout don’t leave any room to complain. The display was sufficiently bright for indoor use. However, outdoor visibility might be an issue owing to the glare.
The viewing angles were also decent. Overall, it’s an okay display for the price.
The Camera: A Single Shooter Showdown
Even though there are two large camera housings on the back, the P55+ only has a single usable camera. The main sensor here is a 50 MP shooter with the secondary one being a 0.08 MP auxiliary lens. The front features an 8 MP selfie shooter.
itel didn’t elaborate much on the main shooter other than its resolution. From the looks of it, it's just another run-of-the-mill 50 MP sensor seen on most budget phones these days. What’s interesting though however is how it performs.
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Pictures taken with the P55+ came out on the saturated side. The colour popping in the images may look a bit artificial at times. On the plus side, pictures in good lighting condition came out better than most ultra-budget smartphones. The dynamic range was also pretty good in moderate daylight. The selfie camera performed well with good subject detection and focus.
However, the same didn’t hold in low light or indoors. Images came out to be noticeably softer with exposure issues. Even the night mode couldn’t make things any better.
Beyond that, itel has specific features like AI Clear Portrait, Pro Mode, and Time-lapse Mode integrated into the main camera.
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Walton NEXG N9 Review: Budget-friendly Phone with Decent Features
Walton, a leading electronics product manufacturing brand in Bangladesh, released the NEXG N9 in March 2024. It is the latest smartphone in Walton’s NEXG lineup. Refined in many aspects, the NEXG N9 appears as a next-generation effort from Walton under a budget-friendly price range. Let’s take a look at the main features, pros, cons, and price of Walton NEXG N9 in Bangladesh.
Key Features and Specs of Walton NEXG N9
Design
The Walton NEXG N9, a stylish smartphone, measures 170.6 mm in height, 77.6 mm in width, and 9.1 mm in depth, weighing 219g (including the battery). Its sleek glass front adds an element of sophistication. It is available in Mirror Black, Chrome White, and Mystic Cyan colors.
Elegance will be felt when the phone is within a grip as it uses a smooth glass back. A giant circular stage has protruded on the top mid of the back to room triple Ai cameras and a flashlight. The circular stage encompasses itself with a golden rim along the protruded part, and on its mid has an oculus branding.
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The device features the usual design, with the power button and volume rocker conveniently positioned on the phone's side. The tactile power button and volume rocker enhance the user experience, providing quick and effortless control.
Display
The Walton NEXG N9 boasts a spacious 6.82-inch (17.27cm) punch-hole FHD+ IPS display, measured diagonally for an immersive viewing experience. This expansive screen enhances productivity and multitasking, accommodating various applications and activities comfortably.
With a crisp resolution of HD 720 by 1640 pixels and a modern 20:9 aspect ratio, it ensures vibrant colors, sharp text, and commendable image quality.
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Employing IPS INCELL Technology with 2.5D Glass, the display guarantees standard color reproduction and offers a capacitive touch screen for seamless interaction. Its 90Hz refresh rate also contributes to smoother scrolling and improved responsiveness, enhancing the overall user experience.
Cameras
The Walton NEXG N9 has an impressive camera setup to capture life's moments with clarity and detail. Its rear camera features a powerful 50MP AI Triple Camera system, ensuring sharp and colorful shots with its wide aperture of F/1.8. With features like autofocus, LED flash, and various shooting modes, including portrait, video, and panorama, it offers versatility for every photography enthusiast.
The camera also boasts advanced capabilities such as AI scene recognition and digital zoom, enhancing the quality of each image. For selfie lovers, the 8MP front camera with F/2.0 aperture delivers clear and vibrant self-portraits, supported by features like face detection and digital zoom. With the ability to record 1080P Full HD videos, both rear and front cameras ensure that every moment is captured beautifully.
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Top Smartphones Being Released in April 2024: A Mix of Flagship, Midrange and Budget Options
After an exciting March release schedule, smartphone enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to in April as well. March saw most of the releases at MWC. The story would be more or less the same in April as well as Chinese releases in the previous months will have their global debut in April. With that said, here’s a list of the most anticipated smartphones to be released in April 2024.
Most Hyped Smartphones Releasing This April
OnePlus Nord CE4
The Nord CE from OnePlus has been the budget lineup of the brand for several years now. The Nord CE phones bring exceptional value for money like an ode to OnePlus’s early days.
We already have official renders of the new Nord CE4 on OnePlus India’s official website. The smartphone is expected to feature a 6.74-inch AMOLED panel with 1240 by 2772 resolution, 451 ppi density, 120 Hz refresh rate, and HDR 10+ support.
The processor will be an octa-core Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 based on the 4 Nm architecture coupled with Adreno 732 GPU. Users will be getting micro SDXC support along with 8/256 GB and 12/256 GB RAM configurations.
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The back will feature two cameras with the main one being a 50 MP f/1.8 shooter. The second camera is rumored to be an 8 MP ultrawide shooter. The front will feature a usual 16 MP sensor.
We don’t have an exact release date as of yet, but based on rumors, it is expected to be sometime in mid-April.
OnePlus Nord 4
Another smartphone from OnePlus that’s expected to hit the international market is the OnePlus Nord 4. The Nord 4 will be the global variant of the already announced OnePlus Ace 3V.
By all accounts, the Nord 4 will share a lot of similarities with the CE4. But the former will have certain features to justify its higher price.
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Unlike the CE4, the Nord 4 will come with a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor. It will also have IP65 water and dust resistance. The Nord 4 will unfortunately miss out on the extendable storage option. The rest of the configuration is expected to be the same as of now.
Samsung Galaxy M15
Samsung is gearing up with their budget and mid-range lineup in April. The first of the M series smartphones to hit the market would be the budget Galaxy M15.
The M15 will feature a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate, 800 nits HBM, and 1080 by 2340 resolutions. The 19.5:9 aspect ratio will boast 396 ppi density.
On the processor end, users will be getting the entry-level MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ based on a 6 Nm architecture. The octa-core processor has a chip design of 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55. The smartphone will come in 4/128 GB, 6/128 GB, 8/128 GB, and 8/256 GB storage configurations.
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There’s a triple camera setup on the M15 with the main sensor being a 50 MP f/1.8 shooter. The additional sensors are a 5 MP f/2.2 ultrawide and a 2 MP f/2.4 macro lens. The front will feature a 13 MP f/2.0 selfie shooter.
The expected release date of the Galaxy M15 is sometime in mid-April.
Samsung Galaxy M55
There’s a hard rumor going around about the new Galaxy M55. The initial idea that the M55 would mirror the A55 has been quelled thanks to a series of new leaks.
The M55 will feature a 6.7-inch screen with Super AMOLED tech onboard. That means a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 1000 nits HBM is on the cards.
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The Exynos 1480 found on the A55 would be replaced by a rather old Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 on the M55. The storage options will be either 128 GB or 256 GB with an extension of up to 1 TB.
The camera remains more or less the same with reduced ultrawide and macro capabilities and an enhanced selfie camera compared to the A55.
The Galaxy M55 will go live sometime in late April.
Motorola Edge 50 Pro
Motorola is gearing up with its flagship release of the year, the Edge 50 Pro.
The smartphone is expected to be powered by the new Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 processor. It’s an underclocked version of this year’s flagship 8 Gen 3. The smartphone is absolutely stacked in terms of storage as users will be getting options of up to 12 GB RAM and 512 GB of internal storage.
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The display on the Edge 50 Pro is rumored to be a 6.7-inch FHD AMOLED panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate. The smartphone will also feature a triple camera setup with the main camera tipped to be a 50 MP one.
The official India launch date of the Edge 50 Pro is set on 3rd April.
realme GT 5 Pro
Even though the realme GT5 Pro had its official launch last December, it didn’t make its global debut. Words coming from China indicate that things are about to change as the GT5 Pro may make its global debut sometime in April.
The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 4nm processor with storage options going up to 16 GB RAM and 1 TB internal.
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As for the display, the GT5 Pro has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with 1B colors, 144 Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support with 1264 by 2780 resolutions.
The triple camera setup features a 50 MP f/1.7 main shooter, a 50 MP f/2.6 periscope lens, and an 8 MP f/2.2 ultrawide lens. The front camera is a 32 MP f/2.5 selfie shooter. For more on the GT5 Pro, check out the in-depth review.
Infinix Note 40 Pro+
Infinix Note 40 Pro+ will make its global debut sometime in late April. The news comes after the smartphone had its official Chinese release on 18th March 2024.
The Note 40 Pro+ will be powered by the mid-range MediaTek Dimensity 7020 based on a 6 Nm architecture. The storage configuration comes in a single 12/256 GB option.
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The display on the Note 40 Pro+ is a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 1080 by 2436 resolution.
The camera on the Note 40 Pro+ is its key selling point. The main sensor is a 108 MP f/1.8 sensor with both PDAF and OIS. The additional sensors are two 2 MP depth and a macro shooter. The front features a 32 MP f/2.2 sensor.
Tecno Pova 6 Pro
And the last one on the list is the Tecno Pova 6 Pro slated to launch in mid-April. The news comes after the device was officially announced in February this year.
Tecno Pova 6 Pro is expected to be powered by Mediatek Dimensity 6080 based on 6 nm architecture. The storage option on the device will go up to 256 GB internal and 12 GB of RAM.
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The display on the Pova 6 Pro will be a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution featuring 1080 by 2436 pixels, and 1300 nits of peak brightness.
Pova 6 Pro will feature a triple camera setup. However, users will have the 108 MP f/1.9 main sensor only to work with, in principle. The additional rear sensors are a 2 MP depth sensor and a 0.08 MP auxiliary sensor. It also has a 32 f/2.2 MP selfie shooter.
Final Words
April 2024 is lined up with a lot of exciting smartphone releases ranging from flagships to mid-range to budget-friendly segments. Most of the releases have already been launched in the Chinese market as it always gets the exclusive first release from most local brands. Nonetheless, users will be getting a lot of choices in terms of price and performance match.
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Symphony Innova 30 Review: Budget-friendly, Powerful Camera Phone
Symphony Mobile’s latest addition, Innova 30, hit the market on 18th March 2024. The phone has struck smartphone aficionados with awe, unboxing powerful features and a premium look within an unbelievably budget-friendly price. As an expected consequence, doubt about the efficiency of these features has arisen. Is the phone keeping its promises? Let’s look at the features, pros, cons, and price of Symphony Innova 30 in Bangladesh.
Key Specs and Features of Symphony Innova 30
Design
For the look, Symphony Innova 30 has used a fairly trendy design with a 164.27 mm by 76 mm by 8.45mm flat, glossy body, rounded on the corners. A regular camera panel has protruded on the back to room three circular lenses and a flashlight, which has been a general trend for camera modules nowadays.
The back gives the feel of a glass-made frame and glows with a gradient multi-color shade when light falls on it from a certain angle. A plain, black logo of the brand name appears on the lower back.
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For the body material, Symphony has used reusable plastic, which has been renovated to look like a metal frame. The phone weighs 193g and may feel heavier than what is expected from a plastic frame body.
All the necessary buttons and ports are available. The SIM tray located on the left can house two nano SIMs and a microSD data card. The power button, located on the right, just beneath the volume rockers, has embodied a fingerprint sensor.
The phone's overall look offers nothing unique but a market-norm figure, most probably in an attempt to play safe, as the design has already been a hit among smartphone lovers.
Symphony Innova 30 has three explicit color variants- Reflective Green, Mirror White, and Space Green.
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Display
A 6.56” IPS HD+ screen is laid on the front to display Symphony Innova 30. With a pixel density of 269, the display emanates not only vivid but also colorful pictures, supporting around 16M colors. The display features Incell technology, which is integrated with multi-touch functionality. Maintaining an aspect ratio of 20.15:9, the display appears sufficient for giving a complete video-watching experience. It supports a maximum of 1612 by 720p resolution.
The display covers the whole front side of the phone, surrounded by linear chins and bezels. The thickness of these two properties is astoundingly thinner compared to other smartphones around the same budget range. The display also rooms a punch-hole front camera at its top center area.
Cameras
Symphony has put tremendous effort into providing high-end technology and hardware in the minimum possible budget with the Innova 30. But the phone manufacturing has outdone every other brand and model with the camera section of this phone.
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Equipped with a powerful rear camera setup, the Symphony Innova 30 boasts a 108MP UHD sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. Packed with features such as AI capabilities, slow motion, portrait mode, and night mode, it promises versatility in capturing moments. Additionally, users can explore Pro mode and HDR for enhanced creativity.
The front camera featuring an 8MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, offers features like display flash and front portrait mode for quality selfies. With a zoom limit of 10X for the rear camera and 4X for the front, users have flexibility in framing their shots.
While video recording is capped at 1080p for both rear and front cameras, the Innova 30 ensures users can capture moments with clarity and detail.
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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Review: A Budget-friendly Version of Galaxy S24?
The Galaxy A series has often been considered the toned-down version of the flagship S series. It has been Samsung’s reliable mid-range device that mimics the look and feel of the flagship. Samsung recently launched the Galaxy A55 on 15th March 2024 globally. As a successor of the A54, how does it stack up against its predecessor? More importantly, does it hold ground on par with its competitors? Let’s find out.
Key Specs of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Design and Build Quality
The A series has always been replicative of the S series. Users would be hard-pressed to tell the difference between the two side by side. The A55 follows the S24 with its glass front, aluminum frame, and glass back.
The frame has a brushed finish on the A55 which oddly enough, gives it a more premium look than the S24. The frame around the volume rocker and the power button is slightly raised which aids in the overall ergonomics.
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Dimension-wise the A55 comes in at 161.1 mm by 77.4 mm by 8.2 mm with 213 g weight. The overall dimension is a tad bit larger than last year’s A54. The front screen is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+, the same as that of the S24. In line with the flagship, Samsung has finally introduced a symmetrical display on the A series.
In addition to the highest 256 GB storage, the A55 also comes with a shared micro SDXC slot. There’s unfortunately no headphone jack on the A55 which was expected as Samsung stopped its inclusion in the A series. The A55 comes in Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, and Lemon colors which gives it distinction from the S24.
The Display
Samsung is often touted to create the best smartphone display in the market. The A55 stands up to that hype with its 6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ panel with 1000 nits of HBM. The symmetrical display is 0.2 inch larger than the one on A54 with a center punch hole for the front camera.
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The resolution of the display comes in at 1080 by 2340 pixels with 390 ppi and an unusual 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The screen-to-body ratio has also seen a jump at 85.8% which is the highest among any A series device to date. With over 16 M color support, the A55 is one of the most vibrant and eye-pleasing devices in the mid-range category.
The Camera The A55 features a triple camera setup just like its predecessor. The main sensor is a 50 MP f/1.8 with PDAF and OIS. The secondary sensors are a 12 MP f/2.2, 123˚ ultrawide shooter, and a 5 MP f/2.4 macro shooter. The front features the usual 32 MP f/2.2 selfie camera.
It is difficult to differentiate the camera performance of the A55 from that of the A54 as both of them feature identical sensors. The pictures came out great in daylight with good color balance and dynamic range.
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The post-processing on the A55 seems to have slightly improved as it shows better exposure and portrait details side by side with the A54. The edge detection in the portrait mode has also gotten better.
Pictures taken in artificial light or low light suffer a bit from softness and grains. The night mode is stable in low light as it does an excellent job of capturing details and maintaining the overall sharpness of the image. The quality of the selfie camera is also as usual. It produces decent pictures with good details in bright conditions.
The videography on the A55 is rated to be 4K at 30fps and 1080p at 30/60fps with gyro-EIS. OIS and EIS both work well to produce stable videos with good exposure.
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ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G Review: Surprising Features on a Budget-friendly Phone
Ever since officially launching operations in Bangladesh, ZTE has been on a roll with its smartphone releases. Their smartphones ranging from entry-level to mid-range, provide a good value-for-money option. The brand recently launched its Blade V50 Design 4G on 2nd March in the Bangladesh market. Let’s take a detailed look at the device.
Key Specs of ZTE Blade V50 Design
Design and Build Quality
The Blade V50 has the word ‘Design’ in its official name. While it might sound rather odd, the stylish look and hefty build quality would justify the naming choice. Even at an affordable price, the Blade V50 design comes with a glass front, plastic frame, and a glass back design.
The dimension of the device comes in at 165 mm by 76.1 mm by 8.3 mm with 207 g weight. Beyond the dimensions, the ports and button choices are all standard on the V50 Design. There’s a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a micro SDXC slot, and a power button that doubles as the fingerprint scanner. The only downside to an otherwise iPhone-like design is the lack of a secondary noise-cancellation mic.
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Other than that, the Blade V50 Design is everything one would expect from a budget-friendly smartphone. It will be available in three colorways - Beach Green, Sunrise Violet, and Diamond Black.
The Display
The display is one of the strong suits of the V50 Design. It’s a 6.6 inch IPS LCD panel with 1080 by 2408 pixels resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. ZTE claims that the screen has a 90.5% screen-to-body ratio with the noticeable chin on a water drop-style display design.
Being an FHD+ panel, the pixel density comes in at around 400 PPI. Users might notice a cooler tone on the color profile out of the box. However, it can be easily tweaked from the settings for a more vivid look. As for the display itself, there’s good contrast with sufficient brightness and details making it perfect for media consumption.
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The Camera
There’s a triple camera setup on the ZTE Blade V50 Design. The main sensor is a 50 MP f/1.8 wide-angle shooter with PDAF. The additional sensors are a 2 MP f/2.4 macro shooter and a depth sensor with the same configuration.
In effect, the 50 MP does all the work here. Pictures came out great in direct sunlight with good details and dynamic range. ZTE claims to have incorporated some AI features that help with subject profiling and exposure.
There’s also an 8 MP front camera which is good enough for casual selfies.
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But like any other typical budget-friendly phone, the photo quality significantly drops at night or in artificial lights. There were visible grains and noises in the image in anything other than ideal lighting. The night mode helped with the exposure issues but the softness remained.
The V50 Design can shoot up to 1080P at 30fps. However, the lack of internal stabilization makes for choppy videos.
Symphony Z70 Review: 52MP Camera under BDT 10000
Symphony Mobile, known for its innovative phones, unveiled its latest model, the Symphony Z70, a few days ago. This phone is packed with top-notch features and has a sleek design. It's expected to make waves in the mobile market due to its impressive capabilities and affordable price. Let’s take a look at the key specs and price of Symphony 270 in Bangladesh.
Key Features and Specs of Symphony Z70
Design
The Symphony Z70 boasts a modern design with a combination of materials that prioritise functionality. Its front glass and plastic back, coupled with a sturdy plastic frame, ensure durability without compromising on style. Available in a range of standard colours, including Reflective Green, Electric Blue, Honey Dew Green, and Fusion Gold, it allows users to express their individuality.
The punch-hole style of the phone's display adds a sleek touch while maximising screen space. With dimensions of 164.27 mm by 76.02 mm by 8.45 mm and weighing just 193 grams, it balances portability and usability, making it a stylish and practical choice for everyday use.
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The volume rockers, power buttons, sim-card holders, and speakers are all placed like most other smartphones—no remarkable deviation from the usual pattern in the design section of the Symphony Z70.
Display
The Symphony Z70's display has tried to bring the best possible performance for the specific budget. A visual experience with its 6.56-inch size and HD+ resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels, providing a comparably satisfactory experience. With a pixel density of 269 PPI and an aspect ratio of 20:9, the video proportion and clarity maintain a good shape. IPS LCD is The display technology that delivers vibrant colours and wide viewing angles.
While lacking display protection and a notification LED, it compensates with advanced features such as a 90Hz refresh rate, providing fluidity and responsiveness. Supporting up to 16.7 million colours and multitouch functionality, it caters to diverse user preferences and needs.
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Cameras
The Symphony Z70 features a versatile camera setup, comprising a dual rear camera with 52 and 2-megapixel sensors and an 8-megapixel front camera. It can record Full HD videos at 1080p resolution and ensure quality footage.
With LED flash support, it enhances low-light photography. The camera offers various features, including AI, portrait mode, watermarking, night mode, slow-motion, burst mode, panorama, QR code scanning, face beauty enhancement, HDR, flashlight, display flash, digital well-being tools, and face unlock for added convenience and creativity in capturing moments.
Overall, the Symphony Z70's cameras provide users with a comprehensive toolkit to capture diverse scenarios easily.
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Performance and Hardware
The Symphony Z70 is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset. Quite reliable for giving a mid-level performance with its octa-core CPU clocked up to 1.6 GHz. With a GPU boasting a speed of 650 MHz, it delivers enough smooth graphics for everyday tasks and light gaming. The device comes with 4 GB of RAM for multitasking efficiency and 64 GB of internal storage, expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card slot.
It features a range of sensors, including a G-sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, and FingerPrint Sensor, supporting user interaction and security. The Symphony Z70's hardware setup provides an average balanced performance for users' daily needs.
Software
The Symphony Z70 runs on the Android operating system version 13, offering users a familiar and efficient software experience. Its user interface is based on Android Go, optimised for smoother performance on lower-end devices. With HTML5 browser support and Java compatibility, users can enjoy a seamless web browsing experience and access a wide range of applications.
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The device benefits from the latest Android features and updates, ensuring stability, security, and compatibility with various apps and services. The Symphony Z70's software setup provides a reliable platform for users to enjoy their smartphone experience.
Pros and Cons of Symphony Z70
Pros
- Modern design with durable materials- Punch-hole display maximises screen space- Versatile camera setup with various features- Decent performance for everyday tasks- Expandable storage via microSD card slot- Runs on the latest Android version with an optimised user interface.
Cons
- Lack of display protection and notification LED- Average performance compared to higher-end devices- Limited availability of colour options- Standard placement of buttons and speakers, lacking innovation in design- Average battery life may not meet heavy usage demands.
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Price of Symphony Z70 in Bangladesh
The Symphony Z70 comes with a very affordable price tag of just 9499 Taka.
Conclusion
The Symphony Z70 lands with its blend of modern design and functionality, offering users a practical smartphone experience. Its punch-hole display offers enough screen space, while the versatile camera setup and decent performance cater to diverse user needs. The device runs on the latest Android version, ensuring a smooth software experience with access to a wide range of applications.
Despite some drawbacks, such as the lack of display protection and limited colour options, the Symphony Z70 stands out for its affordability and balanced performance. It's a compelling option for those seeking a budget-friendly smartphone without expecting a high-end experience.
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Tecno Spark 20 Pro Plus Review: Budget-friendly Phone with Premium Camera
The Tecno Spark series has always held a special allure, offering smart designs with standard features that rival any other budget-friendly phone on the market. Users adore the unique colors and skins on the back side of Tecno Spark phones. Their latest addition, the Tecno Spark 20 Pro Plus was released on 9 February 2024. Let’s take a look at the key specs and price of Tecno Pro Plus in Bangladesh.
Key Features of Tecno Pro Plus
Design
The Tecno Spark 20 Pro Plus has introduced a design that is quite remarkable, especially the rear camera panel, a giant round glass chamber housing four lenses. The front side doesn’t bring anything new. Measuring 164.7 mm by 75 mm by 7.6 mm in dimension and weighing 179g, the phone fits comfortably in hand and doesn’t feel unreasonably heavy.
It uses a premium vegan leather back, which is the standout feature, providing a smooth and luxurious feel. The circular camera module adds to its aesthetic appeal with a sophisticated metallic finish. Its color resembles a soft sunset, emitting a gentle orange hue with hints of blue from the sides. The texture resembles fine knitted cloth, reducing glare for a more comfortable viewing experience.
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With options for various colors - Temporal Orbits, Lunar Frost, Radiant Starstream, Magic Skin 2.0 Green, users can personalize their style. The shiny and frosted frame adds a touch of elegance, while neatly lined buttons ensure easy access. It features a dual speaker design for immersive audio experiences, although it lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Display
The Tecno Spark 20 Pro Plus sports a curved AMOLED display, a standard pick for streaming videos and playing high-quality mobile games. The spacious 6.78-inch screen and an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz ensure enough room for smooth visuals and responsiveness. Furthermore, Spark 20 Pro Plus features 1080 by 2436 pixels of resolution and 393 ppi density.
Users may opt for the default 'auto-switch refresh rate' setting for optimal performance, though some demanding games may feel better at 60Hz. It's recommended to disable adaptive brightness for more accurate control over brightness settings, ensuring comfortable viewing in various environments. Despite a peak brightness of 1,000 nits, it maintains vivid and bright colors with excellent viewing angles.
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The adaptive refresh strategy further enhances the viewing experience while conserving battery life. The curved AMOLED screen offers a comfortable grip, making it a top choice for those seeking superior display quality. Conversely, the Tecno Spark 20 Pro, while lacking the curved AMOLED display, still offers daily-use convenience with its straight LCD screen.
Cameras
The Tecno Spark 20 Pro Plus features a 108 MP primary camera alongside two auxiliary lenses. Daytime photography yields sharp images, with color distributed in balance, clearly capturing scenery and subjects. The Super Night Mode enhances image quality in low light conditions by effectively managing highlights and details. Additionally, a 0.08 macro camera adds versatility, enabling users to explore close-up photography.
The front-facing 32MP selfie camera performs exceptionally well, especially with the Dual-LED flash, illuminating the subject and background for striking selfies.
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It can support up to 1440p video recording with the rear sensors. Moreover, it can capture 1080P footage at 30fps by both rear and front sensors. It allows simultaneous recording with both front and rear cameras for dynamic content creation.
Performance and Hardware
The Tecno Spark 20 Pro Plus delivers commendable performance powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate chipset, coupled with 8GB physical RAM. What’s more, users can expand their RAM to 16GB with 8GB of virtual RAM.
Benchmark scores indicate decent performance, with 727 points in single-core tests and 2014 points in multi-core tests on Geekbench5.
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In day-to-day usage, users experience smooth operation with no lag, whether browsing the internet, streaming videos, or multitasking between apps. Gaming performance is satisfactory for most titles, with smooth gameplay observed in less demanding games like Candy Crush Soda Saga. However, more graphics-intensive games like Honkai Star Rail may experience slight lag, particularly during animations.
Itel P55 5G Review: Power Series Phone at Around 10000 BDT
Itel Power 55 5G smartphone promises to redefine 5G network support at an unbeatable price point. This power series phone emerges as one of the most affordable 5G smartphones in the market, democratizing high-speed connectivity for a wider audience. If you are looking for a 5G phone for around 10000 BDT, don’t miss it. Let’s take a look into the pros, cons, and price of Itel P55 5G in Bangladesh.
Key Features and Specs of Itel Power 55 5G
Design
Itel’s redesigned Power series, the latest with the title of “Itel P55”, shapes and sets itself apart from its peer series by introducing a more contemporary aesthetic and using quality materials like premium plastic embossed with a standard matte finish.
Even with a thickness of 8.4mm, the phone manages to be slender and lightweight providing a comfortable grip with tactile buttons. The bottom frame hosts essential ports, while the top remains unadorned, contributing to its streamlined profile. With a single-speaker configuration delivering crisp sound and clear voice calls, the Itel Power 55 stands as a testament to both style and functionality.
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The rear panel brings the elegance of a premium phone, offering a user-oriented design that hides fingerprints effectively. The camera module implements a design that doesn’t fall far from the one that its predecessors used, as all the cameras still use concentric rings as their housing, which is also adapted in the P55T model.
A regular LED light, located on the right side of the phone, provides additional utility and support to the selfie camera. Though not so bright, the right-side LED can become an emergency proxy torch light.
The Itel P55 phones come in different colors like Aurora Blue, Moonlit Black, and Brilliant Gold. In terms of body design features, the phone uses an ergonomic design blueprint. The usual features are all there not introducing anything too unique, for instance, users will get a triple-slot tray for dual Nano SIM cards and a microSD slot, facilitating storage expansion.
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Display
The Itel Power 55 houses a 6.6-inch HD+ IPS display that sports a resolution of 720 by 1612 pixels and a pixel density of 267 PPI. The display offers users the choice between a standard 60Hz refresh rate and a smoother 90Hz option, with the added convenience of an Auto-switch Refresh Rate feature for optimized battery usage.
The bezel around the display is consistent, while the chin can feel a bit larger. The display has a punch hole housing a front camera and a central audio speaker on the top of the frame.
P55 has introduced one key detail to its display- the adaptive brightness functionality, a feature unavailable to the phone’s ancestor series that lets users adjust the brightness of the screen depending on the surrounding lighting.
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Another feature named dynamic bar support adds a stylish flair to notifications, even without interactive functionality, contributing to an overall polished design aesthetic.
Though Itel doesn’t provide any screen protective solution to the phone, it has added numerous other features to compensate. Most of these features are to enhance the customizability of the display according to the necessity and desire.
Cameras
The Itel P55 boasts a dual-camera setup at the back, featuring a 50 MP primary camera alongside a 0.08 MP camera, delivering a satisfactory performance considering its price tag.
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The front camera, an 8MP shooter housed within a punch-hole cutout, surprises with its ability to capture detailed selfies, albeit with occasional challenges in edge detection.
Both front and rear cameras support Ai features, automatically enhancing images with various effects. Despite its budget-friendly nature, the camera setup performs decently in well-lit conditions, though it struggles with noise in low-light scenarios.
The inclusion of an LED flash on both front and rear cameras adds versatility, while the AI scene detection impresses with its accuracy.
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Software
The Itel Power 55 runs on Android 13-based Itel OS 13 which has introduced a few updates in an attempt to provide a better user experience. In a few cases, the attempt seems to fail as some features deviate from the usual Stock Android appearances and experience.
However, the navigation seems just fine with a standard home screen setup and an app drawer. Noteworthy features include a quick access panel for frequently used apps and utilities, alongside specialized applications like the itel Dialer with advanced functionalities such as flash for calls and automatic call recording. All together, the software delivers a seamless performance without any noticeable lag, ensuring a satisfying user experience.
Performance
Itel P55 shows a decent performance while handling daily tasks and gaming. Its octa-core processor equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6 nm) chipset is partnered with a Mali-G57 GPU. It can run apps and software smoothly and delivers satisfactory performance for browsing, social media usage, email management, and multimedia consumption.
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The device maintains stability without freezing or getting into hanging issues during regular activities. While not specifically tailored for heavy gaming, it handles low-resource games capably, although prolonged gaming sessions may lead to a slight warming of the device.
The standout feature is its MemFusion technology, particularly evident in resource-intensive gaming scenarios, where it enhances multitasking and overall performance. The side-mounted fingerprint reader proves swift and responsive, offering convenient security measures.
However, the absence of Widevine L1 certification restricts HD content streaming on certain platforms. Overall, the Itel Power 55 provides reliable performance for daily use, with notable enhancements in multitasking and gaming experiences.
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Battery and Charging
Users will get a robust 5,000mAh lithium-polymer battery with the Itel P55. It supports 18W fast charging, exhibiting decent charging speeds during testing. It takes almost 2 hours and 43 minutes to reach a full charge from 0 to 100 percent, achieving a 50% charge in 62 minutes and 70% in around 88 minutes.
Throughout a typical day of usage involving various tasks such as browsing, using social media, calling, and consuming multimedia, the battery held up well, with approximately 18% remaining by day's end.
Pros and Cons of Itel Power 55
Pros of Itel P55
- Sleek and contemporary design- AI features for enhanced photography- Smooth performance for daily tasks- MemFusion technology improves multitasking and gaming experiences- Decent battery life.
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Cons of Itel Power 55 5G
- Lack of Widevine L1 certification restricts HD content streamingOccasional challenges in edge detection for selfiesLimited availability of screen protective solutionsSlight warming during prolonged gaming sessions.
Price of Itel P55 5G
The Itel Power 55 is available in two variants: the 4GB/128GB model priced at INR 7,499 or BDT 9,929 and the 8GB/128GB model at INR 8,999 or BDT 11,915. However, the prices may vary depending on dealers.
Conclusion
The Itel P55 5G emerges as a reliable budget-friendly 5G smartphone, boasting a user-friendly design, standard performance, and acceptable camera capabilities. The device delivers smooth performance for daily tasks. Despite minor drawbacks such as the absence of Widevine L1 certification, the Itel Power 55 impresses with its overall reliability, making it a compelling choice in its price range.
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