The Honor X7c, released on October 18, 2024, is another addition to Huawei’s sub-brand Honor's mid-range X series. With improved hardware, modern features, and a sleek design, it competes fiercely with rivals. Let’s dive into a detailed review of Honor X7c’s key specs, price, pros, cons, and see how it stacks up.  Key Features of Honor X7c . Design and Build Quality The Honor X7c boasts a slim profile, 166.9 mm by 76.8 mm by 8.1 mm, and a 194-196 g weight. Its ergonomic design features a polycarbonate body with a glossy finish and IP64 water and dust resistance, making it stylish and durable. Compared to the Honor X7b, which is slightly thicker and heavier (199 g), the X7c feels more refined to hold. Compared to competitors like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13, which has a premium Gorilla Glass 5 front, the X7C’s tempered glass display falls short but remains excellent for its price. Read more: realme GT7 Pro Review: Speed, Style, and Gaming Excellence at a Competitive Price Display Quality The X7c features a 6.77-inch IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 by 1610 pixels (~261 PPI). While the refresh rate ensures smoother scrolling and transitions, the HD+ resolution is somewhat underwhelming. In contrast, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 offers a superior AMOLED display with 1080 by 2400 pixels resolution, delivering sharper visuals and vibrant colours. The Honor X7b has a 90Hz refresh rate, which is lower than the X7c, but it offers 1080p resolution for crisper details. The Oppo A92, with its 1080 by 2400 pixels IPS LCD, also outperforms the X7c in clarity, though it lacks the higher refresh rate. Camera Performance The Honor X7c comes with a dual rear camera setup, including a 108MP (f/1.8) primary sensor and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor, alongside an 8MP (f/2.0) front camera. The primary sensor captures impressive detail in well-lit conditions, though low-light performance introduces noticeable noise. Read more: ZTE Blade A55 Review: Affordable Excellence with Modern Features Compared to the Honor X7b, which features a triple camera setup with an ultrawide lens, the X7c lacks versatility. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 also edges ahead with a similar 108MP primary sensor but includes an 8MP ultrawide lens, offering more flexibility for photography. The Oppo A92, though older, delivers decent shots with its quad-camera setup, including a 48MP primary sensor and ultrawide and macro capabilities. Offering a maximum video capture of 4k at 30fps, Oppo A92 steps ahead of Honor X7c and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13, as they can shoot 1080p at 30fps footage at best. Processor Performance The Honor X7c is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm) chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) and an Adreno 610 GPU. This configuration ensures smooth performance for everyday tasks, like browsing, streaming, and multitasking. Read more: Walton NexG N74 Review: A Competitive Budget-friendly Smartphone Worth Considering Honor X7b offered the Snapdragon 680 chipset, but the X7c offers higher clock speeds for faster processing. The Oppo A92, using the older Snapdragon 665, lags in terms of processing power. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 outshines with its MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset, which delivers better performance, especially for demanding tasks.  Software and User Interface The Honor X7c runs on Android 14 with MagicOS 8, providing a clean and intuitive interface with minimal bloatware. Features like split-screen multitasking and one-handed mode add to its usability. Though the Honor X7b also runs MagicOS 8, there are a few noticeable differences with X7c. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 introduces HyperOS, offering better customization and performance optimizations. The Oppo A92, limited to Android 10 with ColorOS 7.1, feels outdated in comparison. Read more: vivo V40 Lite Review: A Stylish Performer or Just Another Mid-Range Option? Storage Options The X7c offers two configurations: 128GB with 6GB RAM and 256GB with 8GB RAM, ensuring ample space for apps, media, and multitasking. However, the lack of a dedicated microSD card slot is a downside for users needing expandable storage. The Honor X7b provides similar storage options but includes microSD support, giving it an edge. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 and Oppo A92 both offer expandable storage, with the Redmi Note 13 supporting up to 512GB. Gaming Performance The X7c handles casual games like Candy Crush and Free Fire with ease, thanks to its 120Hz refresh rate and optimized GPU. While playing heavier titles like PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty: Mobile, it performs adequately on medium settings, though frame drops may occur during prolonged sessions. Read more: vivo iQoo Neo9s Pro Review: The Mid-Range Gaming Powerhouse You’ve Been Waiting For? Compared to the Honor X7b, the X7c’s slightly upgraded chipset offers a marginal improvement in gaming. However, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 stands out as a better gaming device, courtesy of its more powerful GPU. The Oppo A92 struggles to keep up with modern games, making the X7c a preferable choice for casual gaming. Battery Life The X7c comes with a 5200 or 6000mAh battery (depending on the region) and supports 35W fast charging. This ensures more than a day of moderate usage and quick recharging times. In comparison, the Honor X7b offers similar battery capacity but charges at the same speed, making them nearly identical in this aspect. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 has a smaller 5000mAh battery with 33W charging, while the Oppo A92 offers a 5000mAh battery with a slower 18W charging. The X7c’s combination of large battery capacity and fast charging places it ahead of its rivals in longevity. Read more: Tecno Spark 30 Pro Review: Power-packed Performance at a Budget-friendly Price Pros and Cons of Honor X7c Pros - IP64 dust and water resistance- 6.77-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate- Snapdragon 685 processor- 108MP main camera- 5200-6000mAh battery with 35W fast charging- Android 14 with MagicOS 8. Cons - Display resolution is only HD+, not Full HD- No ultrawide lens for versatile photography- No microSD card slot- Limited low-light camera performance- The plastic body feels less premium- No 5G support- No reverse charging support- No wireless charging support. Read more: Motorola Edge 50 Neo Review: Strong Contender in Mid-range Segment Price of Honor X7c The Honor X7c is priced at approximately 22,999 BDT. However, the official price of the Honor X7C in Bangladesh may vary depending on Tax and other issues. Final Words The X7c is perfect for budget-conscious users who value long battery life, a smooth display, and reliable performance. However, it may not be an ideal choice for gamers or photography enthusiasts seeking high-end features. Its lack of 5G and Full HD display may also deter future-focused buyers. On the whole, the Honor X7c is a standard budget-friendly smartphone for everyday use. Read more: Infinix Hot 50 Pro Review: A Budget-Friendly Powerhouse

Regarding budget-friendly smartphones, itel has been a consistent name that is reliable for its price and performance aspect. Last year, itel S23 offered good features at a highly affordable price. On 23rd April 2024, itel released the successor S24 with an updated design and specs. Does the S24 live up to the expectations? Let’s find out the key specs, pros, cons, and price of the itel S24 in Bangladesh.  Key Features of Itel S24   Design and Build Quality  The thing about entry-level smartphones is that the design constantly changes from one iteration to the other. The S24 is also no different here albeit with minor tweaks and cosmetic changes.  The device is still an all-plastic build with a refractive frosted back and chromed frame. The camera housing became larger but it is still asymmetrically positioned in the top left corner.  The dimension of the S24 comes in at 163.5 mm by 75.5 mm by 8.3 mm with 192 g weight. There’s a dedicated micro SDXC slot along with dual stereo speakers.  Read more: Walton Walpad 10H Pro Review: Budget-friendly Tablet with Decent Performance The S24 now supports eSIM with a dual nano-SIM option as well. Ports, buttons, and headphone jack are all neatly arranged around the frame. The power button doubles as the fingerprint scanner as expected on a budget-friendly device.  The itel S24 comes in three colors, Dawn White, Coastline Blue, and Starry Black. The Dawn White variant features color-changing technology, changing to pink in contact with UV rays.  The Display  The display on the itel S24 is a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate and HD+ resolution. It's typical to see 720 by 1612 pixels displays on entry-level smartphones today. The 90 Hz refresh rate worked smoothly, making everything snappy on the S24.  Due to the sizable bottom chin, the single punch-hole display has a screen-to-body ratio of 84.8%. The aspect ratio comes in at 20:9 with 267 ppi density.  Read more: Meizu 20 Review: A Solid Performer in the Mid-range Segment Overall, the display performs well considering the price. It has good contrast and great legibility outdoors thanks to the 480 bits of peak brightness. However, competitions like the Redmi 13C offer a better HBM at a similar price.  The Camera  Even though its rear side camera housing looks like there are three sensors, the S24 comes with two. But in effect, it’s a single shooter as the main camera is a Samsung HM6 ISOCELL 108 MP f/1.6 wide-angle shooter with 1/1.67" sensor size. It has a 0.64µm pixel size along with AF. The secondary camera is just an auxiliary sensor of 0.08 MP.  The camera performance of the S24 is a mixed bag. The device was able to shoot good photos in well-lit environments. Outdoor photos had good contrast, color balance, and dynamic range. However, the images lack details and sharpness after zooming.  Read more: Symphony Innova 20 Review: An Affordable Phone with Smart Features The night mode performed well thanks to the sensor size. However, it took forever to process the images. Nevertheless, the final output was good for its price.  The front camera is an 8 MP selfie shooter.  The S24’s main rear and front sensors can shoot up to 1440p videos at 30fps. These cameras can also capture 1080p footage at 30fps.  Compared to the Redmi 13C and Tecno Spark 20, the S24 falls a bit short even with its 108 MP sensor.  Read more: Samsung Galaxy S24 Review: Striking Balance Between Flagship Features and Price Processor and Performance  The processor on the itel S24 is Mediatek Helio G91 Ultra. It’s a welcome upgrade over the G85 and G88 commonly seen at this price point. The G91 Ultra is an octa-core processor with a 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 chip design. The processor is accompanied by Mali-G52 MC2 GPU.  Itel S24 is released in several variants, including 8/256GB, 8/128 GB, and 4/128 GB. It features eMMC 5.1 data transfer technology. In reality, the G91 Ultra brings a minor upgrade over the G88. The Antutu V10 score of the G91 comes in at 269266 which suggests entry-level capabilities.  The S24 can be best described as a moderate performer. It can handle day-to-day tasks like a breeze. Media consumption, web browsing, and social media, everything felt fast and snappy thanks to the high refresh rate panel. But gaming is where the line is drawn with the S24.  Read more: How to Extend Laptop Battery Life 2D games like Temple Run and Fruit Ninja can easily run on the device. However, games like PUBG and Asphalt 9 can be played with basic graphics settings. However, gaming, media, or multi-tasking can lead the device to heat up.  The performance of the S24 holds up on par with its competitors. It isn’t meant to be a gaming phone and in this price range, there isn’t any room for complaints.  Software  The S24 is based on Android 13 running itel OS 13. The itel UI is nothing special as it feels like just another run-off-the-mill Android skin. It also has its fair share of bloatware which might impede the overall experience. Thankfully, almost all the bloatware can be uninstalled after setup. Read more: OPPO A60 Review: Durability within Budget Battery and Charge Time The battery on the itel S24 is 5000 mAh. It comes with 18W wired fast charging which can take the device from 0 to 50% in under 40 minutes. In day-to-day use expect to get around 6 to 7 hours of screen time. 

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.  Read more: Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Review: A Budget-friendly Version of Galaxy S24? 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.  Read more: Infinix Hot 40 Review: Is It A Good Deal Under BDT 18000? 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.  Read more: ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G Review: Surprising Features on a Budget-friendly Phone 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. Read more: Symphony Z70 Review: 52MP Camera under BDT 10000

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.  Read more: Itel P55 5G Review: Power Series Phone at Around 10000 BDT 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.  Read more: Balmuda Phone Review: Is This Compact Smartphone Worth Buying? 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.  Read more: Infinix Hot 40 Pro Review: Budget-friendly Phone with Premium Features 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.  Read more: realme C67 Review: Budget-friendly Phone with A Premium Camera 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. 

C67, the latest addition to realme’s C series is quite a paradigm shift in the realm of budget-friendly smartphones. Released in December 2023 in China the phone also made its debut in Bangladesh on 14 February 2024. With its modern features, the C67 promises to redefine what users can expect from an affordable smartphone. Let's take a look into the key specs, pros, cons, and price of realme C67 in Bangladesh. Key Features of realme C67 Design The realme C67 shapes in dimensions of 164.6 mm by 75.4 mm by 7.6 mm, making it sleek and manageable. Weighing in at 185g, it's a bit hefty for its slim profile. The back panel sports a captivating color-shifting design, adding flair to its appearance. Notably, it repels fingerprints even under sweaty conditions, making a case optional.  Available in Sunny Oasis and Black Rock colors, it caters to diverse preferences. The dual-camera setup, housed at the top left corner, protrudes slightly, susceptible to scratches.  Read more: Benco V91 Review: Android experience at BDT 10000 Conveniently, it offers a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom. Volume rockers and the power button reside on the right side, with dual SIM and microSD slots on the left. Additionally, dual-loud speakers enhance audio output, elevating the user experience. Display The realme C67 boasts a spacious 6.72-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1080 by 2400 pixels, delivering clear and sharp visuals. Its 20:9 aspect ratio provides ample screen space for multimedia consumption and reading.  Notably, the display offers a peak brightness of 950 nits, ensuring readability even in bright outdoor environments, with a typical brightness of 800 nits suitable for indoor use.  Read more: itel A70 Review: A standard entry-level phone While its IPS LCD panel may not match the vibrancy of AMOLED displays, it offers accurate colors and satisfactory contrast levels. The screen-to-body ratio of approximately 87.8% minimizes bezels for an immersive viewing experience.  C67 features 90Hz refresh rate that enhances scrolling smoothness and provides a more immersive experience, especially in gaming scenarios.  However, no information is provided about the corning gorilla glass protection. Read more: Honor X6a Review: A minimalist budget-friendly phone with standard features