<ul><li>The <keyword id="11211146" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Samsung-Galaxy-S21-FE-5G" source="Orion">Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G</keyword> is the latest premium offering from the smartphone maker.</li><li>The device has been launched with a price tag of ₹54,999, making it the most affordable S21 series phone.</li><li>Here’s our review of the Galaxy S21 FE 5G that will help you decide whether you should buy the device or not.</li></ul>After the success of the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-smartphone-review-price-in-india-features-performance/articleshow/78694873.cms">Galaxy S20 FE</a>, the most affordable device in the Galaxy S20 lineup, <keyword id="10591" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="samsung" source="Orion">Samsung</keyword> introduced the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/samsung-launches-galaxy-s21-fe-5g-in-india-featuring-a-triple-camera-setup-starting-at-49999/articleshow/88805757.cms">Galaxy S21 FE 5G</a> as the first device from the company in 2022 in India. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is placed in the upper mid-range segment and is aimed at offering a premium device with flagship features at a relatively affordable price. Like its predecessor, the Galaxy S21 FE is offered in several eye-catchy colours to appeal to the younger generation. I’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G for a couple of weeks now and here’s my full review of the latest premium smartphone from the company. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G price and availability" comment="subhead" text="Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G price and availability">Samsung <keyword id="12876090" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Galaxy-S21-FE-5G-price" source="Orion">Galaxy S21 FE 5G price</keyword> and availability</cmsannotation> The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is priced at ₹54,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant and ₹58,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage variant. It is available in four colour options – Olive, Graphite, Lavender and White. The device is available from Amazon India, Samsung online store and Samsung authorized retailers across the country. As part of the launch offer, buyers can avail an instant cashback of ₹5,000 using HDFC Bank debit or credit card. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Design" comment="subhead" text="Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Design">Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Design</cmsannotation> <div type="image" title="20220110_150002" msid="89614932" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G camera bump.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is like the other Galaxy S21 series devices and it’s easy to confuse it with the other devices, especially the S21 and the S21 Plus. While it features an identical camera bump, the S21 FE 5G uses plastic instead of metal. <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G back" msid="89614948" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G back&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The device comes with a plastic back and sports a matte finish, with an aluminium frame running around the sides. Overall, it feels good to hold and the plastic back means it doesn’t get too cold or too hot in either weather condition. <div type="image" title="20220110_150208" msid="89615093" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G volume rockers and power button&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> While some may think the lack of glass or metal makes the S21 FE 5G a less premium phone, it looks and works just as well. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Display" comment="subhead" text="Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Display">Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Display</cmsannotation> The Galaxy S21 FE 5G sports a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a punch-hole notch in the centre, just like its other S21 siblings. It comes with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. <div type="image" title="Display" msid="89614962" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G display&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> In day-to-day usage, I found the display to be bright and vibrant enough, even under direct sunlight. The touch response is good and there’s some good news for fans of both flat and curved displays – while the display itself is flat, the edges of the glass are slightly curved. This makes it easier to use gestures and swiping from the edges is smooth, while flat sides add a break of sorts while swiping. The display also houses a fingerprint sensor, which is optical this time around. While this makes it less secure than Samsung’s ultrasonic solution, it is faster and more responsive. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Performance and battery life" comment="subhead" text="Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Performance and battery life">Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Performance and battery life</cmsannotation> The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is equipped with the same Exynos 2100 chipset as its more expensive S21 siblings. This is paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. From playing graphic-intensive games like Call of Duty: Mobile to multitasking throughout the day, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G handled everything I threw at it well enough. I also tried a wide range of activities such as streaming videos, playing music in the background and simply using social media apps and surfing the internet – the phone breezes through everything. Coming to the battery department, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 25W wired charging support and 15W wireless charging support. On a typical day, the phone lasted me through the evening with moderate gaming, multitasking, plenty of texting and phone calls and clicking a few photos. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Camera" comment="subhead" text="Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Camera">Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Camera</cmsannotation> <div type="image" title="Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G camera" msid="89614975" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G camera&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is equipped with a 12MP primary camera with optical image stabilisation, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor and an 8MP telephoto sensor with 3X optical zoom. On the front, the device sports a 32MP selfie camera. <div type="image" title="Day" msid="89614984" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Image captured in daylight&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Images captured in daylight turned out to be very well balanced, both in terms of details as well as colour reproduction. The primary camera also performed very well in terms of close-ups, with a great amount of detail and clarity. <div type="image" title="Indoor" msid="89615003" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Image captured indoors&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Even while indoors under artificial light, the S21 FE 5G’s primary camera worked well, with well-saturated colours and detailed photos. <div type="image" title="Closeup" msid="89615047" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Image captured outdoors&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The ultrawide angle camera took decent photos, but it misses out on autofocus so you have to be careful, especially if there are moving objects. Other than that, the overall image quality remained good. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Wrapping up" comment="subhead" text="Wrapping up">Wrapping up</cmsannotation> The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is a great option if you are looking for a value flagship. It faces tough competition from the likes of the OnePlus 9R and OnePlus 9RT, among others, especially if you are a fan of fast charging speeds. However, the overall performance is well-rounded and makes a lot of sense for those who want a powerful Samsung smartphone at a good price. 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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G review – Fan edition, round two, still affordable

Clamping down heavily on the fresh Covid-19 surge, <keyword id="6354953" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="punjab">Punjab</keyword> Chief Minister <keyword id="6361287" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="amarinder-singh">Amarinder Singh</keyword> on Friday ordered massive statewide <keyword id="6413318" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Restrictions">restrictions</keyword> with closure of educational institutions till March 31 and restrictions on <keyword id="5491" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Cinema">cinema</keyword> and mall capacities. The restrictions will come into force from Saturday. All educational institutions, other than medical and nursing colleges, will remain closed till March 31, with restriction of 50 per cent capacity in cinema halls and not more than 100 persons in a mall at any time. He appealed to the people to keep social activity in their houses to the bare minimum for the next two weeks to break the transmission chain. Not more than 10 visitors should be entertained in homes, he urged. In the 11 worst-hit <keyword id="68358" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="districts">districts</keyword>, a complete ban has been ordered on all social gatherings and related functions, except for funerals, cremations and weddings, which will be allowed with only 20 persons in attendance. In these districts, which will remain under night curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m, the Chief Minister ordered cinemas, multiplexes, restaurants, malls, etc., to remain closed on Sundays, though home deliveries will be allowed subject to night curfew. Industries and essential services will be allowed to function, but barring these, all restrictions shall be strictly enforced, the Chief Minister directed the top civic and police officials in these districts. Also, starting next week, one hour of silence will be observed across the state every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, in memory of those who lost their lives to Covid, with no vehicles to ply during that time. The Chief Minister asked the district administration to involve the general public, along with market committees, sarpanches, etc., in this initiative, which will, however, remain voluntary for them. In the 11 worst affected districts of Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala, Mohali, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, SBS Nagar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ropar and Moga, the Chief Minister ordered restrictions on in-person public dealings in the government offices, with citizens to be encouraged to visit offices only for essential services. Amarinder Singh directed officials to encourage online and virtual modes for grievance redressal, and asked departments concerned to issue necessary instructions for limiting appointments per day for registries, etc. Though other districts will not be placed under such stringent restrictions for now, the Chief Minister ordered immediate reinforcement and strict monitoring of the strategy of micro-containment and containment zones where there are evident clusters. He made it clear that if necessary, strict curbs will also be imposed in other districts if the situation worsens and Covid protocols and norms are not adhered to be by the people. The situation will be reviewed after two weeks, said the Chief Minister, chairing a meeting of the <keyword id="8947530" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="covid-task-force">Covid Task Force</keyword> with top officials. Directing health officials to ramp up testing per day to 35,000, the Chief Minister said special focus should be on super spreaders, and government employees, teachers in educational institutions, etc., must be tested routinely. RAT testing should be stepped up along with RT-PCR testing, he ordered, while directing contact tracing and contact testing to be taken up to 30 per positive person. K.K. Talwar, who heads the state government's expert team on Covid, said the surge in cases appeared to be the result of opening of schools and colleges, with young asymptomatic people appearing to be spreading the virus. There was no evidence as of now to show that the spike was due to the mutants, as only two cases of new strains had been found in Punjab so far. The state currently has almost 40 per cent cases from under 30 population, he added. 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Punjab imposes statewide restrictions, educational institutes to be shut till March 31

<ul><li><keyword id="874458" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="xiaomi" source="Orion">Xiaomi</keyword> has announced the <keyword id="12488369" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="xiaomi-12-pro" source="Orion">Xiaomi 12 Pro</keyword>, <keyword id="13723556" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="xiaomi-oled-vision" source="Orion">Xiaomi OLED Vision</keyword>, Pad 5 and the Smart TV 5A in India.</li><li>The <keyword id="12104581" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="xiaomi-pad-5" source="Orion">Xiaomi Pad 5</keyword> is the company’s first tablet and the OLED Vision is its first OLED TV in the country.</li><li>Check out the prices, features and availability of the new Xiaomi 12 Pro, OLED Vision, Pad 5 and the Smart TV 5A.</li></ul>Xiaomi today announced a slew of products at its Xiaomi Next 2022 event. The company has unveiled the flagship Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphone, the Pad 5A tablet, the Xiaomi OLED Vision and the Smart TV 5A in the country. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is the company’s latest flagship offering and comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The launch saw many firsts for Xiaomi in the country, including the first tablet from the company and the first OLED TV from the company in India. The company has launched the Smart TV 5A in three variants – 32-inch, 40-inch and 43-inch. Let’s look at all the products Xiaomi has launched in India today. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Xiaomi 12 Pro price and availability" comment="subhead" text="Xiaomi 12 Pro price and availability"><keyword id="12830230" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="xiaomi-12-pro-price" source="Orion">Xiaomi 12 Pro price</keyword> and availability</cmsannotation> The Xiaomi 12 Pro has been priced at ₹62,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant and ₹66,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB of internal storage. The company has announced an introductory discount of ₹4,000 on the device. The will be available from May 2 in Noir Black, Couture Blue, and Opera Mauve colour options from Amazon India, Mi online store and Mi authorized stores across the country. ICICI Bank credit card users can avail an instant discount of ₹6,000 <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Xiaomi 12 Pro specifications" comment="subhead" text="Xiaomi 12 Pro specifications">Xiaomi 12 Pro specifications</cmsannotation> The Xiaomi 12 Pro runs on Android 12 with the company’s custom skin MIUI 13 on top. It features a 6.73-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Protection. <div type="image" title="Xiaomi-12-Pro" msid="91121722" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Xiaomi 12 Pro&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Coming to the camera department, the Xiaomi 12 Pro features a triple camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 50MP portrait camera. On the front, the device sports a 32MP selfie camera. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is powered by a 4.600mAh battery with 120W fast charge that can charge the device from 0 to 100% in just 18 minutes. It also supports 50W wireless charging which can fully charge the device in 42 minutes. The device comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Xiaomi OLED Vision price in India" comment="subhead" text="Xiaomi OLED Vision price in India"><keyword id="13723557" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="xiaomi-oled-vision-price" source="Orion">Xiaomi OLED Vision price</keyword> in India</cmsannotation> The Xiaomi OLED Vision is priced at ₹89,999. It will be available with an instant discount of ₹6,000 for HDFC Bank credit card users. The OLED Vision TV will go on sale from May 19 on Flipkart, Amazon India, Mi online store and the company’s authorized stores across the country, <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Xiaomi OLED Vision specifications" comment="subhead" text="Xiaomi OLED Vision specifications">Xiaomi OLED Vision specifications</cmsannotation> The Xiaomi OLED Vision is a 55-inch TV and is the first OLED TV from the company in India. It is 4.6mm thin, making it the thinnest TV from the company and one of the thinnest TVs in the country. <div type="image" title="FRVYn9HaIAEPVQh" msid="91121764" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Xiaomi OLED Vision.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> It offers the Dolby Vision IQ technology and is also equipped with IMAX enhanced certification. The TV comes with Android TV 11 and features the company’s Patchwall UI on top. It offers 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The TV comes with a 1.48L speaker cavity and is equipped with 8 speaker drivers that deliver a total sound output of 30W. The TV comes with Dolby ATMOS support. In terms of connectivity, the TV offers Wi-Fi 6 support and features three HDMI ports, two USB ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack and an optical port. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Xiaomi Smart TV 5A price in India" comment="subhead" text="Xiaomi Smart TV 5A price in India">Xiaomi Smart TV 5A price in India</cmsannotation> The Xiaomi Smart TV 5A has been priced at ₹15,499 for the 32-inch variant, ₹22,999 for the 40-inch variant and ₹25,999 for the 43-inch variant. As part of an introductory offer, HDFC Bank credit card users can avail an instant discount of ₹2,000. The Smart TV 5A will go on sale from April 30 on Flipkart, Mi online store and the company’s authorized stores across the country. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Xiaomi Smart TV 5A specifications" comment="subhead" text="Xiaomi Smart TV 5A specifications">Xiaomi Smart TV 5A specifications</cmsannotation> The Xiaomi Smart TV 5A has been launched in three variants – 32-inch, 40-inch and 43-inch. All three TVs come with a Full HD resolution and feature the company’s Vivid Picture Engine technology. <div type="image" title="Xiaomi-Smart-TV-5A-series" msid="91121650" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Xiaomi Smart TV 5A 32-inch, 40-inch and 43-inch.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The Smart TV 5A comes with Android TV 11 with the company’s PatchWall UI on top. The 40-inch and 43-inch TVs are powered by the quad-core A55 chipset coupled with 1.5GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage. On the other hand, the 32-inch TV is powered by a quad-core A33 chipset coupled with 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage. While the 40-inch and 43-inch TVs are equipped with a 24W speaker, the 32-inch TV comes with a 20W speaker. The three TVs come with support for Dolby Audio and DTS-X Virtual. Coming to the connectivity options, the TVs come with dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI port, USB port and a headphone jack. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Xiaomi Pad 5 price in India" comment="subhead" text="Xiaomi Pad 5 price in India"><keyword id="12162817" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="xiaomi-pad-5-price" source="Orion">Xiaomi Pad 5 price</keyword> in India</cmsannotation> The Xiaomi Pad 5 is priced at ₹24,999 for the 128GB variant and ₹26,999 for the 256GB variant. The tablet will go on sale from May 3 on Amazon India, Mi online store and the company’s authorized stores across the country. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Xiaomi Pad 5 specifications" comment="subhead" text="Xiaomi Pad 5 specifications">Xiaomi Pad 5 specifications</cmsannotation> The Xiaomi Pad 5 features a 10.95-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support. <div type="image" title="Xiaomi-Pad-5-1024x944" msid="91121619" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Xiaomi Pad 5&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 860 chipset coupled with 6GB RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It features a 13MP primary camera with 4K recording support and comes with an 8MP selfie camera with 1080p video recording support. The Xiaomi Pad 5 comes with a huge 8,720mAh battery with 22.5W fast charge support. The device features four speakers and comes with Dolby Audio support. <div type="image" title="Mi-Pad-5-stylus-and-keyboard" msid="91121615" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Mi Pad 5 with the stylus and the keyboard. &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The company has also announced a Smart Pen and a Keyboard for the Pad 5, which can be purchased separately. 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Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi Pad 5, Xiaomi OLED Vision and more launched in India – specs, price and everything you need to know

<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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