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Popular technology majors such as Motorola, Sony, Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, Asus, and TCL and launched new smartphones, camera, smart TVs, AC, and accessories such as SSDs this week (March 7-12).
DH's Gadgets Weekly edition lists the latest prominent personal technology products to keep you abreast of everything that's happening in the world of consumer electronics.
Sony Alpha 1 full-frame mirrorless camera
Japanese consumer electronics major Sony launched the next-gen Alpha 1 full-frame mirrorless camera in India.
It boasts a new 50.1MP (approx., effective) full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor, which comes paired with an upgraded BIONZ XR imaging processing engine with eight times more processing power.
It comes with Blackout- free feature, that allows continuous shooting at up to 30 frames per second. It also supports 8K 30p 10-bit 4:2:0 XAVC HS video recording with 8.6K oversampling for extraordinary detail and resolution, in addition to 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 movie shooting capabilities.
It features enhanced Real-time Eye AF (autofocus) for humans and animals, and new Real-time Eye AF for birds, as well as Real-time Tracking that automatically maintains accurate focus.
Sony Alpha 1 also comes with an S-Cinetone color matrix similar to the FX9 and FX6 series. It promises to deliver an expressive cinematic look. The S-Log3 gamma curve makes it possible to achieve 15+ stops of dynamic range, Sony says.
It features 5-axis optical in-body image stabilization for a 5.5-step shutter speed advantage
Also, Sony Alpha 1 is touted to be the world’s first to boast anti-flicker shooting with both mechanical and electronic shutter. Electronic shutter flash sync up to 1/200 sec. for the first time in the Alpha series. World’s fastest5 mechanical shutter flash sync up to 1/400 sec.
Furthermore, it comes with built-in Wi-Fi, SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, 1000BASE-T Ethernet, and more.
Sony Alpha 1 full-frame mirrorless camera will be available across all Sony Centers, Alpha Flagship stores, Sony online portal, and other major electronic stores across India from March 12 onwards for Rs 5,59,990.
TCL P725 Android 4K TV and Ocarina smart AC series
Chinese technology major TCL announced the global first launch of P725, the first model in India to run Android 11. It comes in four sizes-- 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch. They come with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos system to deliver immersive visual and sound delivery. The company will first roll out the 65-inch exclusively on Amazon at Rs 89,990.
They are powered by AiPQ Engine with a TCL algorithm that can process content in real-time, detect the environment, and upscale the display and audio quality. The picture is optimized according to content; so oceans appear bluer, and rainforests lusher, the company said,
Also, the audio quality is compensated dynamically based on volume; eliminating distortion of signal and speakers, and providing a more authentic listening experience at any sound level.
The 43-inch model costs Rs 41,990, whereas the 50-inch and the 55-inch are priced at Rs 56,990 and Rs 62,990, respectively.
Ocarina smart AC features several modes including Gentle Breeze (GB), B.I.G Care & UVC Sterilization Pro, which has a bacteria eliminating rate of more than 98.66%.
With GB mode, the air flows gently. Around 1,422 micro-holes are arranged on S-Shape vanes to create a soft laminar flow, dispersing air more widely throughout the room. This will avoid a harsh, direct, and cold draft.
Additionally, the bipolar iconic generator built in the air outlet is designed to generate large volumes of plasma, atoms, and strong oxidization substances to eliminate bacteria and virus from the air. The UVC sterilization, on the other hand, emits radiation (240nm-280nm) to kill the bacteria by damaging their protein and DNA. Together, these technologies ensure bacteria eliminating rate of more than 98.66%, thus enabling users to live comfortably and safely in a virus-free environment. Users can control the AC with TCL Home mobile application.
Also, it promises up to 60% energy saving, as AI Inverter helps reach the set temperature more quickly, cooling coils to 180C in 30 seconds, and keep the temperature stable with + or - 10C.
TCL's new Ocarina smart AC comes in three variants-- 1 ton, 1.5 ton, and 2 tons-- with prices starting at Rs 33,990.
Motorola 4K Android TV Stick
After launching a wide range of consumer electronics products such as smart TVs, refrigerators, smart washing machines, and smart ACs under the Motorola brand, Flipkart earlier this week unveiled Motorola 4K Android TV Stick.
It comes equipped with a high-performing Cortex A53 quad-core 2 GHz 64-bit processor and Mali G31 MP2 - 850 MHz graphic engine. It is powered by Android 9.0 OS and it tick is compatible with all Android TVs and has a built-in Chromecast that allows users to project their mobile screens onto the TV. It is equipped with 2 GB RAM, which enables smooth browsing. With resolutions of 2160P, 1080P, 720P at 60 frames per second, the streamer provides an Ultra HD and Full HD viewing experience. It also supports the HDR10 and HLG video formats and has hotkeys for popular streaming apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, and YouTube.
It costs 3,999 and is available on Flipkart.
Samsung 980 NVMe SSD
Samsung earlier this week launched the 980 NVMe SSD (Solid State Drive ) storage. It new Samsung SSD utilizes Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology, which links the drive directly to the host processor’s DRAM to overcome any performance drawbacks. This technology, coupled with the company’s latest sixth-generation V-NAND as well as optimized controller and firmware, enables the 980 to provide NVMe performance with six times the speed of SATA SSDs.
It supports sequential read and write speeds come in at up to 3,500 and 3,000 MB/s, while random read and write performances are rated as high as 500K IOPS and 480K IOPS, respectively.
Also, it comes with a newly upgraded Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0, which offers significantly enhanced sustained performance over the previous iteration by allocating a much larger buffer storage area inside the drive.
For users working with extremely large files or running graphics-heavy games, the new ‘Full Power Mode’ added to Samsung’s Magician 6.3 software allows the drive to continuously run at peak performance for uninterrupted work and play.
Samsung 980 NVMe SSD comes with advanced thermal design and with Dynamic Thermal Guard technology, the nickel-coated controller and heat spreader label solutions available in Samsung’s high-end 980 series, users can enjoy the stable and reliable performance even during prolonged use.
The SSD further features improved power efficiency of up to 56% when compared to the previous 970 EVO, allowing laptop users to better manage power usage.
Samsung 980 SSD is available at Rs 6,499 for the 250GB, Rs 8,999 for the 500GB and Rs 16,999 for the 1TB.
Motorola Moto G10 Power and G30
Lenovo-owned Motorola unveiled the new budget phone Moto G10 Power along with the mid-range G30 series.
Motorola's Moto G10 Power comes with 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720p) screen with MaxVision design language. It features a 20:9 aspect ratio and on the back, it has a capacitative fingerprint sensor. Also, the device comes with an IP52 rating, meaning it can sustain accidental water splashing.
Inside, it houses an 11nm class Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 octa-core CPU with 600MHz Adreno 610 GPU, Android 11, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage (expandable memory up to 1TB), hybrid Dual SIM (nano SIM-1 + nano SIM-2 or microSD) and a 6000mAh battery with 20W Turbocharging.
It boasts quad-camera module-- main 48MP (with Samsung GM1 sensor, f/1.7 aperture, Quad Pixel technology) + 8MP 118-degree ultra-wide-angle camera (f/2.2) + 2MP depth + 2MP macro cameras (f/2.4) with LED flash. On the front, it features 8MP (f/2.2).
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On the other hand, the Moto G30 features a 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720p) screen with MaxVision design having 20:9 aspect and also 90Hz display refresh rate, fingerprint sensor on the back, an 11nm class Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 with Adreno 610 GPU, Android 11, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage ( expandable up 1TB), hybrid Dual SIM (nano SIM-1 + nano SIM-2 or microSD), 5,000mAh battery with 20W TurboPower
It features quad-camera module-- main 64MP (f/1.7 , Quad Pixel technology) + 8MP 118-degree ultra-wide-angle camera( f/2.2) + 2MP depth + 2MP macro (f/2.4) with LED flash. On the front, it comes with a 13MP (f/2.2).
Both the devices come with a dedicated Google Assistant button. Users can directly summon Google Assistant to get the information or do a task with voice commands.
Motorola Moto G10 Power comes in aurora gray and breezes blue colours-- for Rs 9,999 and the G30 will be available in two shades- dark pearl and pastel sky-- for Rs 10,999 on Flipkart from March 17 onwards.
Oppo F19 Pro series
The Oppo F19 series comes in two variants-- one a top-end F19 Pro+ 5G and a standard F19 Pro. They come with pretty much the same hardware but differ in processor and battery charging speed.
The F19 Pro and the Pro+ 5G sport a 6.43-inch full HD+ (2400 ×1080p) AMOLED screen with up to 800 nits brightness with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. They come with in-screen fingerprint sensor, triple slots ( SIM-1 nano + SIM-2 nano + microSD) and Android 11-based ColorOS 11.1 OS out-of-the-box.
As far as the photography hardware is concerned, they come with a quad-camera module--48MP (with OV48B sensor, f/1.7) + 8MP 119-degree ultra-wide angle (f/2.2) + 2MP 4cm macro sensor + 2MP depth sensor (f/2.4).
On the front, they feature 16MP (f/2.4) snapper for selfies and video calling.
Oppo F19 Pro price starts at Rs 21,490.
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Asus ROG Phone 5
It features a 6.78-inch full HD+ (2448 × 1080p) 144Hz OLED screen and supports 10-bit HDR, 20.4:9 aspect ratio display, 300Hz touch sampling rate, Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1, peak brightness up to 1200nits, and features an in-display fingerprint sensor. It is protected by Corning's sturdiest Gorilla Glass Victus shield.
Asus ROG Phone 5 is powered by Qualcomm's latest and most powerful chipset to date-- Snapdragon 888 octa-core CPU, which comes paired with Adreno 660 GPU and Android 11-based ROG UI. Additionally, it is integrated with the all-new GameCool 5 multi-layer cooling for maximum sustained performance, now with X-mode+ and X-mode and all new system performance manager.
The new ROG Phone 5 comes with 8GB/12GB/16GB/18GB LPDDR5 RAM with 128GB /256GB/512GB (UFS 3.1) storage and a massive 6000mAh battery with 65W fast charger and supports 30W Quick Charge 4.0, USB Power Delivery 3.0 and Direct Charge adapter.
Asus ROG Phone 5 series price starts Rs 49,999.
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Samsung Galaxy M12
It comes with 6.5-inch HD+ (720×1600p) Infinity-V screen with support for a 90Hz display refresh rate, Samsung's proprietary Exynos 850 octa-core chipset backed by Mali-G52 GPU, 4GB/6GB RAM with 64GB/128GB (expandable memory up to 1TB), Android 11-based One UI 3.1, triple slots (nano SIM-1 + nano SIM-2 + microSD), quad-camera module--main 48MP + ultra-wide-angle 5MP + 2MP macro + 2MP depth on the back, an 8MP front camera and a 6,000mAh battery with Type-C 15W fast charger. The new phone's price starts at Rs 10,999.
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