<ul><li>Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC powers onePlus 11R.</li><li>The smartphone comes with a triple camera set-up but without the Hasselblad collaboration.</li><li>The smartphone features fan-favorite OnePlus features like the alert slider.</li></ul>OnePlus launching two smartphones for a new series is not a new thing. Over the years, we have seen this happening, where a new upgrade meant a revised line-up. However, generally, it is the regular variant paired with a Pro version. These twins are followed up with a mid-year upgrade dubbed a T or an R. This year, however, OnePlus has launched the 11R along with the 11, skipping on the Pro for now. We have reviewed the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-11-india-price-launch-offers-specs-and-everything-you-need-to-know/articleshow/97904720.cms">OnePlus 11</a>, an outright flagship device with the specs to back up that claim. So, in this food chain, where does the 11R fit? And is it the best OnePlus device this year? Short answer - yes. Why? I will explain this in my review. Price &amp; Availability OnePlus 11R is available in two variants. There is a base variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage priced at ₹39,999. Then there is a variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage priced at ₹42,999. You can buy the device from Amazon India and all offline retail stores. Design <div type="image" title="11R&amp;#39;s camera module resembles the OnePlus 11" msid="98474411" hostid="261" sizebytes="49152" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;11R&amp;#39;s camera module resembles the OnePlus 11&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> OnePlus surprised me last year when the 10T looked identical to the 10 Pro. However, on close inspection, the differences were evident. The lack of an alert slider, curve display, and the missing Hasselblad branding were concrete giveaways. On the 11R, the differences have been cut short to just two. There is no Hasselblad branding on the device, and the front camera has a center alignment otherwise, it looks identical to the 11. Now, this is a big device with a tall 6.7-inch display. Yet, the weight distribution here is commendable. The smartphone feels lighter in the hands, and I wasn’t tired of using it over long periods. <div type="image" title="The curved display adds to the aesthetic appeal." msid="98474424" hostid="261" sizebytes="118354" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The curved display adds to the aesthetic appeal.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Like the regular OnePlus 11, the 11R also features a curved display with flat edges on top and bottom. I like this over the 10T since having a curved screen does add to the aesthetic appeal of the device. The variant with me is Sonic Black, my favorite color. It is subtle and definitely enhances the curves. Another variant is available in a Galactic Silver color, a mix of minty green and silver. If you like colors that pop out, you can check them out. On the back, there’s a massive camera set-up. This is circular and not square, like last year we saw on the 10 series. Design is subjective to all, and the opinions are subjective to personal taste. I find this execution not very appealing, but I won’t banish it either. Over the days I have used the device, it has grown on me. That doesn’t change that it is still pretty massive, so wobbling is a persistent issue. However, slapping the cover will solve it to a large extent. OnePlus 11R also features my personal favorite feature on a OnePlus device - the alert slider. Placed on the top right, it works how it always did. You slide it to set sound profiles on the device. Even with my <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-10t-review/articleshow/93327723.cms">OnePlus 10T review</a>, I mentioned how taking the slider out impacts the useability, especially for customers from an existing OnePlus device. What surprised me was how we saw it on the<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/news/oneplus-nord-2t-review-a-balanced-all-rounder-at-an-affordable-price/articleshow/92590326.cms"> Nord 2T</a>, not the 10T. I am glad OnePlus was more democratic with the feature this time around. There are other hard-press buttons, namely the power button and volume rockers. Their quality is top-notch, and I haven’t noticed any wobbling. On top here, we have an IR blaster, which is a surprising addition to a OnePlus device. I am thoroughly happy to see it here. In my Redmi Note 12 Pro+ review, I have mentioned how it is a valuable addition for us in India. And yes, it does work well. <div type="image" title="11R features OnePlus&amp;#39; trademark feature - alert slider" msid="98474626" hostid="261" sizebytes="28802" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;11R features OnePlus&amp;#39; trademark feature - alert slider&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> On the bottom, we have the USB type-C charging port, the speaker grill, and a SIM card tray. The smartphone supports two nano SIM cards. Display OnePlus 11R features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 2772 x 1440 pixels resolution. With a peak brightness of 1450 nits, the display is reasonably bright and delivers a standard OnePlus experience. No experimentations here in terms of the visual experience. I was out last weekend with the 11R as my primary device, and looking at it outdoors wasn’t an issue. However, the brightness on the always-on screen is not apt, and I struggled to see text on it. However, once in, the device doesn’t disappoint. The auto brightness on the 11R also works surprisingly well and, more often than not, adjusts the brightness perfectly. Watching content on the 11R is a pleasant experience. I caught up with Mandalorian season 3 on Disney+ Hotstar, and I had a good time. The smartphone supports HDR10+, which reflects when you watch the content in said format. The colors looked natural, and the details were top-notch. However, the brightness in HDR content is self-adjusted on the device, which makes the experience a bit annoying. I want this to be taken care of in the future since it adds to the consistency in performance. The display is paired with a stereo speaker set-up, which is surprisingly loud. The smartphone can deliver audio output, which can fill a small room. Otherwise, the display is solid in terms of responsiveness as well. The panel supports 120Hz of max refresh rate and has the auto switch feature. Where the display switches between variable refresh rates. The execution for this is choppy here. Especially when I jumped between a web page to a game, I could notice a freeze, but nothing too serious. 120Hz is the sweet spot for the display, and I preferred keeping it maxed out. It’s smooth and easy on the eyes as well. This is a curved panel, and as I feared, there are certain mistouches here. While a side-bar touch is fine, where the curved panel troubled me was the gestures. Navigating on the device sometimes required two swipes instead of one because it wouldn't register on the first go. I would not return to the navigation buttons because of this. The in-display fingerprint sensor on the OnePlus 11R is fairly responsive. It is not as fast as the super-sonic sensors on the new Galaxy S23 devices, but it gets the job done. A quicker way to unlock the device is face unlock, which I have set up. Software <div type="image" title="OnePlus 11R runs on Android 13 paired with Oxygen OS" msid="98474594" hostid="261" sizebytes="55608" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;OnePlus 11R runs on Android 13 paired with Oxygen OS&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> OnePlus 11R runs on Android 13 out of the box with the Oxygen OS skin. Now as we know, the line between the Oxygen OS and Oppo’s Color OS has truly blurred. But the traces of the older Oxygen OS are still here, mostly because the smartphone is relatively free of bloatware. And as long as that aspect is intact, I don’t mind this amalgamation. The software experience delivers what you would expect from a OnePlus device. It’s clean and easy on the eyes. Like always, you have plenty of customization options. The one I want to suggest right away is changing the icon designs to pills instead of squares. Once you do it, the display looks less blocky. Then making its return is the shelf on the OnePlus 11R, which I have never had a problem with. If you customize it correctly and set up preferred applications, it can help you in productivity. I have set a calendar, Gmail notifications, and Instagram here. So whenever I need to access anything, I simply swipe right and enter the app. There are other OnePlus features, like Zenmode, which I use at the gym since I have set a custom profile here. It helps me shut down all notifications except the ones I chose to keep on. Overall, if you are an existing OnePlus user with doubts about the OS experience, don’t worry. It still has what you liked, for now. Performance <div type="image" title="Geekbench score for the OnePlus 11R" msid="98475032" hostid="261" sizebytes="9740" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Geekbench score for the OnePlus 11R&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> OnePlus 11R is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, which we found on the OnePlus 10T. Yes, that does make it a processor from the last generation, but that doesn’t take away the merits of the SoC. The processor works perfectly in sync with the device delivering performance across spectrums. I am talking both about general computing and complex tasks like gaming. I have been running the device on maxed-out settings for gaming and otherwise. COD: Mobile is my game of preference if you have followed my reviews. The performance here is stable, and I got a consistent frame rate of up to 60 fps. Paired with the 120Hz refresh rate on display, the gaming experience was very solid. I also played GenShin impact, an open-world title. The render speeds were quick, and the smartphone never lagged in processing the elements. Loading and sustaining the environment is challenging in a graphic-heavy game like this. Something the 11R did beautifully. I also ran a geek bench performance score on the 11R, and the results were respectful. The single-core score on the device is 1380, and the multi-core score is 3744. Of course, emails, social media, and other general tasks were handled without any worries. The 16GB of RAM in my review variant had excellent memory retention, and I could jump between apps instantly. That being said, this is a brand-new device, and the performance might dip in prolonged usage. We also have an option for memory expansion here by up to 12GB. I have yet to find a use case, but it may be useful on the 8GB variant. The 256GB should be ample for most users, and I suggest buyers opt for this variant. Considering the premium you pay over the base variant is not monumental, and the value you get out of it is a worthy investment. The 5000mAh battery on the device is a powerhouse. OnePlus, over the years, have managed to push the boundaries for fast charging. The 11R supports 100W superVOOC charging with the 150W adapter in the box. The charging speed here is fast, with the device going from 0-100% in about 40 minutes with active data connectivity and apps running in the background. The average screen on time(SOT) on the 11R is about 6 hours, which can reach 7 hours if you hypermile it. In real terms, the smartphone should last a day in heavy and light usage. Camera <div type="image" title="The 50MP resolution images can retain details and accurate colors." msid="98475006" hostid="261" sizebytes="291264" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The 50MP resolution images can retain details and accurate colors. &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The OnePlus 11R features a triple camera set-up, but unlike the 11, it is not blessed by Hasselblad. The camera set-up here comprises a 50 MP primary camera which is a Sony IMX890 sensor, then there is an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP macro sensor. <div type="image" title="The day light performance on the primary camera is solid." msid="98475019" hostid="261" sizebytes="237670" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The day light performance on the primary camera is solid.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The daylight performance of the primary camera is pleasant and can deliver some stunning results. This isn’t surprising, considering this is, in fact, the same sensor from the OnePlus 11. The color reproduction on images is mostly accurate with the white balance and HDR well in place. Details are also well captured. By default, the primary camera clicks pictures with a 12MP resolution, however, once you max it out at 50MP, there is a significant jump in detail, primarily in the shadow detailing. The files also get heavier here, but if you click pictures to edit them in the post, this is the resolution for you. <div type="image" title="With the enabled night mode low light performance improves." msid="98475087" hostid="261" sizebytes="91956" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;With the enabled night mode low light performance improves.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> <div type="image" title="Without the dedicated night mode, images tend to lose out on detail." msid="98475103" hostid="261" sizebytes="61064" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Without the dedicated night mode, images tend to lose out on detail.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The low-light performance is also respectable, mostly because the software enables the night mode throughout. The camera can deliver images with color distinction and details. <div type="image" title="From 0.6X to 10X reference. Their is a noticeable color shift." msid="98475193" hostid="261" sizebytes="124150" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;From 0.6X to 10X reference. Their is a noticeable color shift.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The 8MP ultra-wide camera here just does the job because it opens up the frame, but there is a noticeable color shift. The colors are undersaturated, and details tend to get hazy, something that becomes annoying over time. <div type="image" title="Portrait shots from the 11R deliver crisp edge detection." msid="98475287" hostid="261" sizebytes="87708" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Edge detection on portrait selfies is mostly accurate.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The dip is then recovered mildly with the portrait shots. This is all AI, but the edge detection is accurate and adds depth to the images. <div type="image" title="With some patience macro mode can deliver decent results." msid="98475317" hostid="261" sizebytes="91170" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;With some patience macro mode can deliver decent results.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Finally, the macro camera here is truly underwhelming. The camera is a wide-angle sensor, meaning you have to stick the camera next to the subject precisely for good results. Even then, the colors tend to be off sometimes. It throws a lighter shade of the colors in the frame here, which can be annoying. This bad run comes to a halt with the video mode here. The primary camera can record 4K videos up to 30 and 60fps, delivering quality footage on which serious content creators can rely on. The colors, stabilization, and dynamic range all come together to deliver a video quality that looks good on the phone and can be edited later in the post. However, I would suggest recording in 1080P if you are shooting casually to save some space, considering the files are comparatively less heavy. The video results, like the images, are underwhelming from the ultra-wide sensor. The quality is frozen at 1080P 30 fps, and the color shift is prominent. <div type="image" title="Their is a noticeable over-saturation in selfies." msid="98475241" hostid="261" sizebytes="175864" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Their is a noticeable over-saturation in selfies.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> <div type="image" title="Edge detection on portrait selfies is mostly accurate." msid="98475254" hostid="261" sizebytes="69258" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Edge detection on portrait selfies is mostly accurate.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The selfie camera here is a 16MP shooter, which can deliver some decent results. The details can be underwhelming in low lighting conditions, but with proper lighting, the color reproduction and the details are on point. The camera app adds a little processing to faces, but it’s nothing worth complaining about and makes you look good without overdoing the fixes. Although all AI, the portrait mode provides mostly accurate edge detection. Verdict The OnePlus 11R is the most well-balanced device in the OnePlus portfolio and in the market. Truly taking forward the OG OnePlus’ legacy of delivering impressive performance across all departments with minimal compromises at a reasonable cost. So unless you want a specific requirement from the camera, you can opt for the 11R instead of the 11 or any competing device in the range. The OnePlus 11R at ₹39,999 brings back the old OnePlus proposition to the masses with a flagship-level smartphone at a competitive price. It’s among the best you can get your hands on at the time of writing this article, and if you need a slight bump in the overall experience, the OnePlus 11 is also a solid value-for-money option.

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<ul><li>Realme’s first tablet is the ‘Realme Pad’ and it’s a budget Android tablet.</li><li>It comes with a large 10.4-inch display, speakers with Dolby Atmos, and more.</li><li>Here’s our detailed review of the Realme Pad.</li></ul>Realme Pad is the company’s first tablet, and it’s a simple budget Android tablet that aims to offer an all-rounded experience. The <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/gadgets/news/review-of-realme-pad-tablet/articleshow/86254670.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Realme Pad </a>starts at ₹13,999 for the Wi-Fi only model and ₹15,999 for the LTE model. It’s one of the very few options in the Android tablet market for consumers and it’s one that definitely is value for money. Other than the fact it is Realme’s first tablet, there isn’t anything outstanding about the tablet. It’s got the usual Android tablet bearings for its prices like a large display, good speakers, big battery and decent cameras. But that doesn’t make the Realme Pad boring or one to pass over. We tell you why in our detailed review. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Design and display" comment="subhead" text="Design and display">Design and display</cmsannotation> We talked much about the Realme Pad’s design in our first impressions of the tablet. The design is subtle with the gold adding a bit of premium feel to it. The flat edges also remind us of the iPad Pro but that’s something passable. Overall it’s light and slim and feels good on the hands but a case will give a better grip on the tablet. The Realme Pad has a 10.4-inch WUXGA+ display with thick bezels on all sides. The display is bright with good contrast. The brightness is also quite adequate for outdoors so you won’t find yourself squinting to see what’s on the screen. The touch response is also good but the screen is a fingerprint magnet which does get quite annoying after a certain point in time. <div type="image" title="realme pad design" msid="86783767" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt; The design is subtle with the gold adding a bit of premium feel to it. T&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;redactor-invisible-space&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The Realme Pad runs realme UI for Pad based on Android 11. This is actually near-stock Android which is great because you don’t get any bloatware and you’re instead treated to a clean UI. You still have the suite of Google apps pre-installed and plastered on the home screen which you can customise according to your preference. But there are some limitations though that might disappoint some people. These include no customisation options for the theme, colours, and app icon size. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Performance" comment="subhead" text="Performance">Performance</cmsannotation> Gaming on a tablet by nature doesn’t feel great but for those interested, we did try out a few games on the Realme Pad. We played Genshin Impact which has beautiful graphics. You can play the game but with the graphics in the lowest settings. We also tried some light games like Among Us which ran smoothly without any lags or stutters. <div type="image" title="realme pad genshin" msid="86783652" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Realme Pad can handle games like Genshin Impact but with the lowest graphic settings.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The Realme Pad has a 7,100mAh battery which during our usage lasted for around a day on a full charge. This mostly consists of watching a lot of videos, playing games and using social media apps. It also comes with an 18W charger but the tablet takes almost three hours to fully charge. The tablet’s standby time is also pretty great as you can go days without charging it and still find some battery left on it. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Audio" comment="subhead" text="Audio">Audio</cmsannotation> The speakers on the Realme Pad are quite the star and adding to that is Dolby Atmos. That’s why this tablet is an entertainment treat with a large bright screen, long battery life and great speakers. It also has Widevine L1 support so you can watch Netflix in HD. The app is however not optimised for tablets so the user experience isn’t great. While this doesn’t affect your watching experience it is annoying to see that the app doesn’t make use of the entire screen. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Cameras" comment="subhead" text="Cameras">Cameras</cmsannotation> The Realme Pad has 8-megapixel rear and front cameras. The selfie camera is placed on the side so you’ll have to hold the tablet horizontally to use it. The camera app on the Realme Pad is very simple with nothing much to play around with. But it does have an expert mode that lets you adjust some settings like the ISO. The 8-megapixel camera takes some average looking shots but don’t expect exceptional results from the camera. The selfie camera was surprisingly good though, especially for its wide-angle view. The selfie shots won’t come out great but the wide-angle photos do appear decent enough. And it’s quite useful for video calls which can be helpful for both students and working professionals, and maybe that’s why the company has used a decent sensor. The Realme Pad also has face unlock which works even when the tablet is in portrait mode given the camera placement. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Verdict" comment="subhead" text="Verdict">Verdict</cmsannotation> The Realme Pad is a no-frills Android tablet that delivers on what it promises. It has decent all-round performance and gets its basics right when it comes to the battery life, display and user experience. If you’re looking for a budget Android tablet to get your regular work done or just need a bigger device for your binge-watching needs, then the Realme Pad can definitely be considered. 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<ul class="summary-list"><li>A trend on <keyword id="6762469" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="TikTok">TikTok</keyword> juxtaposes images of animals with the lyrics of <keyword id="4687250" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="raffi">Raffi</keyword>'s "<keyword id="11502121" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="bananaphone">Bananaphone</keyword>."</li><li>The meme format appears to have originated in a 2020 Reddit post before spreading on TikTok in June.</li><li>"Bananaphone" exploded online in 2004 and has experienced sustained online popularity since.</li></ul>"Bananaphone," an iconic 1994 children's song by the singer Raffi and writer-producer Michael Creber, is having yet another meme resurgence - this time, on TikTok.The song has a long history of resurging online, particularly on YouTube. Now, the TikTok iteration juxtaposes animals with their own banana phones. For the uninitiated, "Bananaphone" is exactly what it says on the tin: it's a song about a banana that is also a phone. It's full of banana-related puns like, "it's a phone with a-peel!"The current TikTok trend associated with the song uses its chorus, in which Raffi (whose real name is Raffi Cavoukian) sings, "Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring, 'bananaphone' (boop-boo-ba-doo-ba-doop)!"Users flip a still image of an animal - typically a pet, but sometimes a stuffed animal - back and forth to the rhythm of those lyrics. When Raffi sings "bananaphone," an image of a banana appears as the animal's phone. When the "boop-boo-ba-doo-ba-doop" moment hits, TikTok videos following the trend cut to a video of the animal doing something funny. <h2>This 'Bananaphone' meme rendition appeared on Reddit first</h2>This particular version of the trend doesn't appear to have actually started on TikTok, but can be traced back to a Reddit post made by u/haiiid2 on the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/okbuddyretard/">r/okbuddyretard subreddit</a>, a Reddit meme page with over 913,000 subscribers. In 2020, that user posted a video edit with the same format that TikTok users are following now. Comments on the original Reddit post seem to indicate that the video spread to meme pages on Instagram and there are <a href="https://youtu.be/IDdRTM_Bhgo">multiple re-uploads of it on YouTube as well.</a>The format appears to have first popped up on anime and video game corners of TikTok in early June, with people posting edits involving animated characters from shows like <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@atsushisbbgg/video/6970707221642628358?sender_device=pc&amp;sender_web_id=6891259809896056326&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;is_copy_url=0s_copy_url=0">"Bungou Stray Dogs",</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@melloswh0re/video/6971123678880828678?sender_device=pc&amp;sender_web_id=6891259809896056326&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;is_copy_url=0s_copy_url=0">"Toilet-bound Hanako-kun,"</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fyodorspee/video/6971512133288774918?sender_device=pc&amp;sender_web_id=6891259809896056326&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;is_copy_url=0s_copy_url=0">"Neon Genesis Evangelion."</a> The next week, in mid-June, the trend <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@joonsprouts/video/6973562925206310149?sender_device=pc&amp;sender_web_id=6891259809896056326&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;is_copy_url=0s_copy_url=0">spread to the fandom for "Genshin Impact,"</a> an extremely popular gacha video game, which is a genre that incentivizes players to purchase in-game items with virtual currency. <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@otterbuddy/video/6973063717797776645?sender_device=pc&amp;sender_web_id=6891259809896056326&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;is_copy_url=0s_copy_url=0">At the same time, a</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vulpezvulpez/video/6973412056070425861?sender_device=pc&amp;sender_web_id=6891259809896056326&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;is_copy_url=0s_copy_url=0">version of the trend featuring stuffed animals</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@raccoonfriends/video/6973596171981950214?sender_device=pc&amp;sender_web_id=6891259809896056326&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;is_copy_url=0s_copy_url=0">spread among animal-focused accounts.</a>Around June 15, the trend began to pick up stream in more mainstream TikTok communities, with people using images of real animals rather than anime or gaming characters. <h2>'Bananaphone' has a storied online history</h2>"Bananaphone" is one of Raffi's most well-known songs, but it's particularly popular in online meme <keyword id="24504" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="culture">culture</keyword>. <a href="https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/bananaphone">As Know Your Meme reported</a>, <a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&amp;q=bananaphone,banana%20phonehone">search interest in the term peaked in 2004</a> when the song exploded online through multiple <keyword id="1605152" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Memes">memes</keyword>.In one example, a viral <a href="http://dagobah.net/flash/osakaphone.swf">animation featured a Gundam </a>- a mecha, a giant robot, from the popular anime franchise of the same name - and a character from the manga series "Azumanga Daioh." Another was <a href="https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/166521">a flash cartoon originally uploaded to Newgrounds, a pre-YouTube video-sharing site, in May 2004.</a> Both <keyword id="522707" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="viral-videos">viral videos</keyword> were soundtracked by "Bananaphone" and featured banana phone imagery. The song had continued popularity on YouTube in the 2000s, sparking several videos that have millions of views to date. One video with 22 million views, uploaded in June 2007, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5C6X9vOEkU&amp;t=124s124s">matches images and animations to the song's lyrics.</a> Another parody <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6Efod4WWos">that uses animated models of the "Potter Puppet Pals" (a "Harry Potter" puppet-based YouTube series) characters</a> also amassed millions of views. While TikTok's "Bananaphone" trend is relatively simple, it demonstrates how a '90s children's song remains one of the longest-running meme anthems in online culture.

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<ul><li><keyword id="11901183" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="samsung-galaxy-a52s-5g" source="Orion">Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G</keyword> is the company’s latest mid-range 5G smartphone.</li><li>It comes with the Snapdragon 778G processor, 64MP quad cameras, a Super AMOLED display and a 4,500mAh battery.</li><li>Here’s our detailed review on the Galaxy A52s 5G.</li></ul><keyword id="10591" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="samsung" source="Orion">Samsung</keyword> overhauled its midrange and budget smartphone segment with the revamped Galaxy A series and Galaxy M series. It currently offers multiple smartphones covering all different price segments giving consumers various choices which are also sometimes quite confusing. The Galaxy A smartphones differ from the Galaxy M phones with more focus on aesthetics. Samsung’s most recent launch in this series is the Galaxy A52s 5G, a midrange 5G smartphone. It’s an upgrade over the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/checkout-samsung-galaxy-a52-mobile-phone-review/articleshow/81756538.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Galaxy A52</a> that launched in India at the beginning of this year. The Galaxy A52s comes in the same design but with 5G, a faster processor and some upgrades under the hood. Samsung also offers the Galaxy A52s 5G at a much higher price of ₹35,999 for the base model. We used the Galaxy A52s 5G for a couple of weeks, and here’s what we think about this phone. Design, form factor The Galaxy A52s comes in a slim and light plastic body. I personally liked the form factor a lot as the phone is easy to use with one hand but it’s not too small or big at the same time. The phone is also more on the lighter side so it’s easy to carry around. We got the black colour model of the Galaxy A52s but if you want your phone to stand out more than you can go for the light violet, mint or white colours. It also has a matte-like finish at the back that tends to attract a lot of fingerprint smudges. <div type="image" title="samsung" msid="87814407" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Galaxy A52s 5G features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Display The Galaxy A52s 5G features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display. It also has an Infinity-O notch cutout for the camera. Samsung phones usually offer one of the best displays even in the mid-range segment. The Galaxy A52s 5G has a really good display with colours looking bright and rich without being an overkill. The 120Hz refresh rate really adds to the overall display and smooth scrolling experience. If you switch to the 60Hz refresh rate you will feel a difference but it doesn’t really affect the overall experience. Cameras With the Galaxy A52s 5G you get a quad-camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel primary sensor, 12-megapixel ultra wide angle lens, a 5-megapixel macro lens, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. We tried out the Galaxy A52s 5G’s cameras in different lighting scenarios and it unsurprisingly performed the best in daylight. It can nicely capture colours and also does a good job of keeping objects in focus. You’ll have to manually choose the 64-megapixel camera mode which produces better and more natural colours but prepare for a slower camera app. <div type="image" title="img (30)" msid="87814549" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Low-light camera sample.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Low-light photography on the Galaxy A52s 5G still needs a lot of work. There’s a lot of noise in photos captured in the evening and at night. It’s after post-processing that the photos turn out to look decent but don’t expect great results. <div type="image" title="img (31)" msid="87814562" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Macro mode camera sample.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> For selfies, it houses a 32-megapixel front camera. You’ll get good selfies with the Galaxy A52s 5G but the phone tends to still add that slight beautification even with no optimisation. The macro mode was also quite impressive in capturing details. The Galaxy A52s 5G also has many features to play around with like Single Take, built-in Snapchat filters, super slow motion video recording and AR doodles. Performance, battery life The Galaxy A52s 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone’s performance is quite an upgrade over the Galaxy A52 as it ran smooth during regular usage as well as multitasking. You can easily shuffle through multiple apps with ease and not face any noticeable stutters or slowness. We also tried a few games like Among Us, and Genshin Impact. With graphics set to the highest, there are noticeable lags and stutters. But it can easily handle light games like Among Us. The phone does tend to heat up a little bit while gaming but it’s quite normal. <div type="image" title="img (33)" msid="87814597" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> In terms of battery life, the Galaxy A52s 5G will last you throughout the day even if you put in a few hours of streaming and some gaming. On regular usage, it can even go for a day and half. While it does support 25W fast charging, Samsung ships a 15W adapter with the Galaxy A52s 5G. With this charger, the phone takes almost two hours to fully charge. One thing to highlight about the Galaxy A52s 5G is the massive bloatware that the phone arrives with. In addition to the default Samsung apps and Google apps, there are many other pre-installed apps including Glance for the lockscreen. Setting up the phone is also not very smooth with too much intrusion from Samsung. Yes, these apps can be uninstalled but it can really spoil the user experience. Verdict The Galaxy A52s 5G offers a decent performance overall. But it faces stiff competition from smartphones that are priced around the same. Also, the Galaxy A52s 5G seems to overcut its price as you can get the same and even better performance from phones like the OnePlus Nord 2. If you’re looking for a phone worth your money then we wouldn't recommend the Galaxy A52s 5G. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-series-launch-date-specifications-and-everything-you-need-to-know/articleshow/87643657.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Samsung Galaxy S22 series: launch date, specifications and everything you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-may-not-be-launched-in-india-despite-s20-fes-success/articleshow/87600837.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is expected to launch in January 2022</a>

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<ul><li><keyword id="6485927" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="realme" source="Orion">Realme</keyword> launched Realme GT 2 Pro today in India, starting at ₹47,999 </li><li>Realme GT 2 Pro features the Qualcomm <keyword id="1246180" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="snapdragon" source="Orion">Snapdragon</keyword> 8 Gen 1 5G chipset and a 120Hz 2K display. </li><li>Realme GT 2 Pro competes against the likes of Oneplus 9RT, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE</li></ul>Realme today launched their latest flagship smartphone the GT2 Pro. Packing every possible feature that a high-end smartphone is expected to have in 2022. With the brand covering solid ground in the mid-range category, GT2 Pro shows Realme’s ambition to get aggressive in the premium segment as well. Is the Realme GT2 Pro the right candidate for both the brand and the consumer to enter the flagship segment? I have spent 5 days with it, and here’s what I think about Realme’s budget flagship. Price &amp; Availability The Realme GT 2 Pro starts at a price of ₹49,999 for the 8GB RAM variant that packs in 128GB of storage. There is another variant offered at a price of ₹57,999 that packs in 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The phone is available on Flipkart and Realme India’s own official website. Realme GT 2 Pro Design: All elite <div type="image" title="Realme GT2 Pro features a polymer back" msid="90705838" hostid="261"></div> Realme has done a commendable job with the GT 2 Pro when it comes to the design. The phone feels premium from the moment you unbox it. It’s lightweight and ergonomically built which makes it a treat to hold and use. Unlike the industry trend of making a glass sandwich design, Realme GT 2 Pro combines a polymer back with a solid glass front put together in a stainless steel frame. The variant with me is in the paperwhite color with a textured back allowing a better grip on the phone. That being said, if your palms are dirty or sweaty they leave a smudge mark that can be cleaned only with a wet cloth, otherwise, the phone looks dirty. There is a major branding on the top right of the back which reads “Realme and designed by Naoto Fukasava’’, was it necessary to put such a bold branding there? No. I realized Realme is proud of this collaboration when I saw that even the bundled case reads the same branding. This to me was a bit much. There is also a fairly large triple camera set-up with an easily noticeable bump around it. <div type="image" title="Realme GT2 Pro features a big branding" msid="90705064" hostid="261"></div> On the right side, you will find the power lock and unlock button, volume rockers are on the left. All of these physical buttons are of good quality and give a tactile feel. On the bottom, you will find a USB Type-C port alongside a speaker grille and microphone. <div type="image" title="Realme GT2 Pro features a USB Type-C charging port" msid="90705187" hostid="261"></div> Surprisingly there is no official water resistance rating claimed by the company. However, after enquiring with the Realme team, I was told that the device is cascaded internally. Simply put it's well protected around the charging port, but it’s not completely water-resistant. Realme is proudly promoting this device as the world’s first bio-based smartphone design. What does that mean? Basically, the phone shell is made up of a bio-based polymer, which is said to reduce carbon emissions. Now, the irony is that the box comes in plastic wrapping, and so does the phone inside and its charger. These contradictions made me feel, that the above claims are more suited for a marketing pitch while there’s no way to quantify the impact. Realme has gone heavy with the branding, once again, and it spoils the perfectly good design for me. Some of you may not mind it, but I’m not a fan of this particular element. Realme GT 2 Pro Display: Best on any Realme smartphone The GT 2 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch 2K WQHD+ display, yes that’s a mouthful, but it does its job really well. One of the best display’s I have seen on a Realme device. It makes everything on the screen a visual treat, be it playing games or watching movies. <div type="image" title="GT2 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch 2K LTPO WQHD+ display" msid="90705229" hostid="261"></div> It also gets some presets like an image sharpener, video color enhancer, and video motion enhancement in case you want to tweak the display settings. All of these functions improve upon an individual characteristic of your content, but they also consume more battery. <div type="image" title="GT2 Pro has a punch-hole display" msid="90705305" hostid="261"></div> The phone also lets you choose the default screen resolution between FHD+ (2412 x 1080) or QHD+ (3216 X 1440) or Autoselect. During my testing, I kept the phone on the QHD+ setting for the maxed-out performance and I wasn’t disappointed. With accurate color reproduction and surreal detail retention, I thoroughly enjoyed watching my content. But it’s not limited just to watching movies, with an adaptive screen refresh rate the phone smoothly switches between 1Hz to 120Hz. So, casual reading on the internet, scrolling on social media, and of course, high-intensity gaming all are taken care of respectably. Realme GT 2 Pro comes with 1000Hz touch sampling which translates into visibly faster response time. The phone so far has not missed out on a tap, touch, or swipe. <div type="image" title="GT2 Pro features an always-on display" msid="90705315" hostid="261"></div> There is a Nature Tone display option on the phone that adjusts the color temperature as per the ambiance, however, I won’t suggest you keep it on since it spoils the experience. The company claims 1400 nits of max brightness on this one, while I didn’t test it with a luminance meter, I didn’t face any issues using it under direct sunlight generally. The always-on display option is also available that comes in handy. The screen also incorporates an in-display fingerprint sensor, which is snappy. Protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, you don’t have to worry about the display getting scratched easily. Complimenting the display is a stereo speaker set-up which is fairly loud and goes well with the caliber of the screen. Realme GT 2 Pro UI experience Up until now, I was convinced Realme has done it, they have outperformed themselves and have made an outright flagship. Until I realized the software woes. Mixed between an almost perfect amalgamation of Realme UI 3.0 and Android 12 was a package of applications. The usual suspects are all here - Josh, Moj, Mx Takatak, PhonePe, Sloop cut, and Bookings.com. Yes, all these can be uninstalled if you wish to, but I wished they were not there in the first place. <div type="image" title="GT2 Pro runs on Realme UI 3.0" msid="90705343" hostid="261"></div> Ignoring them, Realme UI works smoothly on the GT 2 Pro. With the fresh animation style for actions like uninstallation, or switching between tabs you enjoy using the smartphone. We do have to note here that this is a brand new unit, and the performance tends to go down with time. Before switching to the GT2 Pro, I was using the Realme 9 5G Speed Edition and even though the UI is similar on both devices, I found the execution on GT2 Pro leaps ahead. Realme also offers a ton of customization options utilizing the potential of Android 12 features and the brand's own custom skin. From generic options like selecting Dark mode, you can also go full custom. Choose a design of your liking and play around with the theme colors as you please. Realme GT 2 Pro Performance - Master of all The GT2 Pro is a device that not only looks solid on paper but also translates into real-life performance. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Processor which is top of the line and works in sync with the UI on board. The smartphone is blazing fast with non-existent boot-up times and a performance that does not lag behind in any sense. <div type="image" title="GT2 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Processor" msid="90705965" hostid="261"></div> The variant with me packs in 12GB of RAM which is more than capable of handling heavy tasks and retaining applications for upto 2 days. Yes, there have been instances where I didn’t close an app, opened it 2 days later and the phone took me to the exact same page where I had left it. This performance also shows up when you are gaming, after 2 hour long intense sessions of Genshin Impact and BGMI, I can say this is also a gaming device. With no lags or ugly frame drops the Realme GT 2 pro makes you enjoy your games. I played both the games on maxed-out settings, and I have no complaints so far. The phone did heat up, but not to the point where I couldn’t hold it. Realme’s stainless steel vapour cooling max system does work like advertised, so far. You can take the performance a notch higher with a dedicated GT Mode, which maxes out phone settings, I did my test with it turned on. The variant with me packs in 256GB of internal storage which is sufficient for high-performance users. The streak continues in battery performance as well, with the GT 2 Pro giving me a screen-on time of upto 5 hours. This includes watching content playing games and some social media scrolling. Do note, that the battery life also depends on your usage pattern. The Qualcomm chipset is working in sync with the battery and it's good news. However, I do wish that the charging speed was better. The 65W SuperDart charger takes about 1 hour to charge the 5000 mAh cell from 0 to 100%. Realme GT2 Pro Camera - There’s potential Realme GT2 Pro comes with a 50MP primary sensor which is a Sony IMX766 unit. This sensor is seen on high-end devices and performs really well in natural lighting conditions to deliver images that retain great details. The frames look beautiful and it manages to capture natural colors as well. <div type="image" title="Realme GT2 Pro 20X Zoom shot" msid="90705394" hostid="261"></div> With Optical image stabilization, the video performance is also satisfying and the outcome is generally favorable. You can also shoot 8K videos with a 60 fps setting with the GT 2 Pro, do you need this much firepower? Not really. But in case you ever want to use it, make sure the lighting conditions are favorable. <div type="image" title="GT2 Pro&amp;#39;s wide-angle shot" msid="90705553" hostid="261"></div> Then there is a 50MP ultra-wide lens which is as per Realme is the world’s first 150 Degree ultra-wide sensor. This also enables a fish-eye mode. Keeping that promotional lingo aside, it works really well and creates bigger frames. You will have a good time clicking pictures with it. <div type="image" title="GT2 Pro&amp;#39;s features 50MP primary sensor" msid="90705442" hostid="261"></div> <div type="image" title="GT2 Pro&amp;#39;s indoor photo sample" msid="90705455" hostid="261"></div> Then there is a 3MP microlens that comes with a 40x magnification feature, do you really need that? No. But does it work? Somewhat. Essentially a macro lens, it works wonders in certain situations mostly outdoor subjects. But if you try to click pictures indoors then the results are disappointing. <div type="image" title="Realme GT2 Pro&amp;#39;s micro-lens shot" msid="90705464" hostid="261"></div> The front camera is a 32 MP shooter and can click decent selfies, and comes with classic Realme AI features. I am still adjusting my head around them, but if you are a fan of changing everything about your selfies, from skin tone to Nose size, then you will have a ball. <div type="image" title="GT2 Pro&amp;#39;s 32MP selfie camera" msid="90705490" hostid="261"></div> There are other camera features on board as well, like the usual portrait mode which works well and edge detection is usually accurate. A feature that stood out for me was 3D pictures, which allow you to give different moments in a picture. Like Pan in or out, while the results do look good, there is room for improvement. You also get dual video mode on the phone. The dedicated street photography mode enables a 24mm resolution, and does add a bounce to the pictures. <div type="image" title="GT2 Pro features a street photography mode" msid="90705516" hostid="261"></div> As of now, I can say, There is the right set of hardware on the Realme GT 2 Pro, hopefully, with future software updates, we will be able to see the complete optical potential of this device. Realme GT 2 Pro - Verdict Realme has a winner in their hands with the GT2 Pro. Top-of-the-line specs, commendable camera hardware, and an intuitive UI are the hallmark of a good device, this device has it all. This smartphone is for performance-hungry users who might be bored off the obvious or want the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 experience under a budget. At a starting price of ₹47,999 this phone is a solid alternative to the likes of Samsung’s S21 FE and Oneplus 9RT.

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<ul><li><keyword id="12115193" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="samsung-galaxy-a73" source="Orion">Samsung Galaxy A73</keyword> 5G runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset</li><li>The smartphone promises 4 years of Android updates</li><li>Samsung does not provide a charger in the box with Galaxy A73 5G</li></ul>The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G was launched in India in late March. It’s the top-of-the-line device in Samsung’s A-series portfolio. It packs respectable specs for a mid-range smartphone and a design familiar to the brand’s flagship, making one curious. It lands in a very competitive market where Chinese counterparts offer more powerful internals and some additional features. While the phone in itself is a good overall package in terms of performance, display and battery, it lacks in some critical areas. One of them is slow charging and no charging brick in the box. While in the same segment, the competitors are now offering 150W charing with charger in the box. So what makes it worthy for your attention? Let’s find out the details in the review. Price Samsung Galaxy A73 5G starts at a price of ₹41,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. With an additional ₹3000, you can upgrade the storage to 256GB at ₹44,999. Galaxy A73 5G Design &amp; Build Quality - Same old. Similar to other models under the A-series, Samsung brings the Galaxy A73 with a similar design and material. The only contrasting difference from its predecessor is the color of the unit. Pleasing to the eye, the mint on this one looks exquisite. The Galaxy A73 comes in 3 colors - mint, grey and white. <div type="image" title="Galaxy A73 5G&amp;#39;s Mint color looks good" msid="91548149" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Galaxy A73 5G&amp;#39;s Mint color looks good&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The build quality and material used are premium even though the phone comes with a more durable plastic body and aluminum framing. But some buyers who are into aesthetics might be disappointed with this. Considering the competition like the Mi 11X has a better-looking glass sandwich design in the same price range. Although beyond that, Galaxy A73 comes with IP67 water and dust resistant rating which adds more value. The Galaxy A73 5G carries a 5000 mAh battery, still Samsung has done a commendable job at keep the weight at 181 grams. The weight distribution is also commendable on this one, and it’s easy to use even with just one hand. <div type="image" title="Galaxy A73 5G is great for single hand usage as well" msid="91548157" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Galaxy A73 5G is great for single hand usage as well&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Other design aspects are what you expect from a Samsung Galaxy. On the right side, we get to see volume rockers and a power lock &amp; unlock button. The USB Type-C charging port and speaker grill are at the bottom. <div type="image" title="Galaxy A73 5G has a USB Type-C charging port" msid="91548164" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Galaxy A73 5G has a USB Type-C charging port&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The SIM card slot is a hybrid one that can support either 2 nano sims or a nano sim and a microSD card. Galaxy A73 5G Display The Galaxy A73 5G features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080x2400 pixels resolution. With very thin bezels and a punch hole set-up, this is a repetition of sorts by the brand. I understand the “if not broken why fix it” mindset, but sometimes it’s important for differentiation. For example, the Galaxy A53 and A73 look identical in terms of design and even the display. A casual buyer going for a Samsung device might get confused in this situation. Even though the A73 has better specs than the A53. <div type="image" title="6.7-inch Super AMOLED Display is beautiful" msid="91548192" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;6.7-inch Super AMOLED Display is beautiful &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Speaking in terms of the quality, the colors look realistic and don't seem to disappoint. There is no oversaturation and the skin tones are mostly accurate. This is across platforms, be it content on OTT apps or Youtube. The display is also well lit with a peak brightness of 800 Nits and it is easily visible under direct sunlight. The screen is also protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, which means it won’t get scratched as easily. It also offers a screen refresh rate of 120Hz. Enriching the experience with smooth visuals while you're playing any media file or scrolling through a web page. It has a stereo speaker setup that supports Dolby Atmos and it does justice to watching content without a pair of external audio devices. The audio output is sufficiently loud and you can count on it for binge-watching a show or a movie. Galaxy A73 5G UI Galaxy A73 5G runs on One UI from Samsung which is both efficient and stable. It only gets distressing with the clutter of bloatware packed in. Falling short of expectation, Samsung does include third party apps which disapprove of the price this device comes at. Apps like Byjus, Josh, Mx Takatak, Moj, and even share chat are pre-installed. As is the case with other devices they can be uninstalled. <div type="image" title="Galaxy A73 5G runs on Samsung&amp;#39;s One UI Skin" msid="91548207" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Galaxy A73 5G runs on Samsung&amp;#39;s One UI Skin&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Here the One UI skin is paired with Android 11. With familiar animation and app icon designs, you won’t really feel a difference if you are coming from a Samsung phone. Familiarity also means the convenience of generic Samsung features like a lift to wake, navigation gesture switch, and one-handed mode. Another important factor to consider is how Samsung has promised 4 years worth of Android updates on the Galaxy A73 5G. One UI puts me in a tough spot, if you are a Samsung user who wants stability and no major changes then it will be fine for you. If you are a Samsung user who wants to experiment then it limits your endeavor. If you are using some other device and want to switch to Samsung, then you will be impressed. The privacy aspect- The Galaxy A73 is protected with Samsung's Knox security which protects your phone against unfortunate intrusions by enabling you to shift your essential files and apps to a secure folder. Samsung provides you with an in-screen fingerprint sensor and face unlock feature on the Galaxy A73 5G. The fingerprint sensor is snappy and unlocks the phone in a snap, but the case is not favorable for the face unlock. Since the phone relies just on the front camera to apply this safety net, it fails in dark environments and gives up completely if you are wearing a mask. Galaxy A73 5G Performance Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset, which breezes through any task thrown at it. Performance-wise, the Galaxy A73 5G provides a consistent result across activities. From binge-watching content or basic everyday tasks like web surfing, using multiple apps are carried out smoothly. Moving to the gaming performance, this chipset is a beast. Booting up speeds were fiery, this is despite opening multiple games one after the other without clearing the memory. I ran the tests with BGMI and Genshin Impact. Running BGMI with extreme FPS, I faced no lags whatsoever. The game ran smoothly and the overall performance was enjoyable. Yes, the phone does warm up after about half an hour of usage, but nothing that will bother you enough to keep it aside. The memory management is passable, as I witnessed it booting games after a few hours from where I left them. Multiple apps running in the background do not affect the speed or hinder the performance. The variant with me comes with 8GB RAM which I found sufficient. As for storage, the 128GB internal capacity will be enough for most of the users, but in case you still want more, you can upgrade to 256GB variant or pop in a microSD card. In the battery department, the 5000 mAh cell lasts well over a day for a light user. This involves mostly calling messaging and casual social media. For a heavy user like me, mileage does take a dip. After a long day of testing, the phone would stand at a solid 10%. Since we don’t get a charger in the box, finding the right brick is important. The Galaxy A73 supports 25W fast charging, so the usual Samsung wall adapter worked for me. I used the 20W Samsung brick and the phone charged from 10-100% in about 1 hour 20 minutes. Galaxy A73 5G Camera. The Galaxy A73 5G has a quad camera set-up at the back featuring a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 5MP macro sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. <div type="image" title="Quad camera set-up on Galaxy A73 5G" msid="91548226" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Quad camera set-up on Galaxy A73 5G&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The primary sensor performs fairly well in bright outdoor environments with crisp images and commendable color reproduction. The image quality is clean and does not look burnt out even in extreme situations. <div type="image" title="Ultra wide shot from Galaxy A73 5G retains details." msid="91548238" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Ultra wide shot from Galaxy A73 5G retains details.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> With a dedicated depth sensor onboard, the portrait shots look clean and easily worthy for your social media feed. The edge detection is impressive and the results should make you happy. <div type="image" title="10X Zoom performs well in well-lit conditions" msid="91548246" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;10X Zoom performs well in well-lit conditions&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The Optical image stabilization feature on the camera helps to create a stable frame and catch the action without losing details. The ultra-wide sensor performs its job well and creates more room for you to capture great landscapes. With 10X digital zoom, you can also close up on your subject however you will be compromising on details. The pictures do get grainy but that’s what you can expect when dealing with a digital zoom set-up. <div type="image" title="Primary sensor retains great detail" msid="91548274" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Primary sensor retains great detail&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The macro sensor is surprisingly good as well. The pictures taken in landscape mode worked better for me, since the edge detection was better. <div type="image" title="Macro sensor delivers respectable results" msid="91548290" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Macro sensor delivers respectable results&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Camera performance in low light conditions falters a bit. Without turning on the night mode, the camera performance dips significantly. The images while being well exposed, lacked sharpness. Night mode does improve the results by managing the shadows well, but the overall performance is still underwhelming. <div type="image" title="Low light photography is underwhelming on Galaxy A73" msid="91548299" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Low light photography is underwhelming on Galaxy A73&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The front camera is an 8MP shooter and gives you an option to go wide as well. The image results are decent. <div type="image" title="Selfie camera on Galaxy A73 5G will not disapoint" msid="91548354" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Selfie camera on Galaxy A73 5G will not disapoint&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Video performance is just about okay for casual shooting, but if you are a content creator then this is not the device for you. Especially if you are a vlogger. You can’t rely on the microphone to record clear audio especially outdoors with background noise. Samsung is playing big on the fun mode with Galaxy A73 5G. The fun mode integrates Snapchat’s filters into the camera itself. This does add a fun element to the user experience but you need internet access for it to work. While I am not a big fan of this feature, I am sure it will appeal to a large set of users. Verdict Samsung Galaxy A73 5G finds itself on a tough wicket. Even with every possible feature that you look for in a device in 2022, it’s the price that holds me back from recommending it. Yes, there are options like Xiaomi 11X, and Realme GT Neo 3 which you can consider. But in this case, Samsung itself is undercutting the device with its portfolio. If you want the standard Samsung experience, you can consider Galaxy A53 5G which delivers practically the same performance at a lower price point. If you want to go high-end you can also consider the S20 FE 5G currently offered at a starting price of ₹34,999. A semi-flagship smartphone from 2020 with better specs and A CHARGER. See also - <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/android-13-beta-announced-by-google-in-i/o-2022/articleshow/91534404.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Google announced Android 13 Beta at I/O 2022: Here’s what’s new</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-nord-2t-5g-with-dimensity-1300-chipset-could-launch-on-may-19-heres-what-to-expect/articleshow/91532545.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">OnePlus Nord 2T 5G with Dimensity 1300 chipset could launch on May 19 — here’s what to expect</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/how-to-buy-sony-restock-ps5-in-india/articleshow/91521215.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Sony PS5 will be up for pre-booking in India on May 13: Where, how to buy</a>

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