Here are 4 smartphones that have just been launched this month, July 2023, complete with information on their specifications and prices.
POCO F5: A Powerful Mid-Range Smartphone with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Processor
POCO, the sub-brand of Xiaomi, has launched its latest mid-range smartphone, the POCO F5, in India and other markets. The POCO F5 is a successor to the popular POCO F3 and features a powerful Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor, which is a 5G-enabled chipset that offers up to 20% faster performance and 35% lower power consumption than the previous generation.
The POCO F5 also comes with two variants of RAM: 8 GB or 12 GB, which can handle multitasking and gaming smoothly. The storage options are 128 GB or 256 GB, which can be expanded via a microSD card slot.
The POCO F5 sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate, which ensures a smooth and responsive user experience. The display also supports HDR10+ and has a peak brightness of 1300 nits. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and has a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.
The POCO F5 boasts a quad-camera setup at the back, which consists of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The camera supports various modes such as night mode, portrait mode, pro mode, AI scene detection, and more. The front-facing camera is a 16MP sensor that can capture selfies and video calls.
The POCO F5 packs a 4500mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging, which can charge the phone from 0 to 100% in about an hour. The phone also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual stereo speakers, an IR blaster, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone runs on MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 and has POCO Launcher as the default launcher.
The POCO F5 is priced at Rs. 21,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant and Rs. 23,999 for the 12GB+256GB variant in India. The phone is available in three colors: Phantom Black, Frost Blue, and Metal Bronze. The phone will go on sale from July 26 via Flipkart and other offline and online channels.
Realme 11 Pro Series 5G: A Powerful Smartphone with SuperZoom Camera and 5G Network Support
Realme has launched its latest flagship smartphone series, the Realme 11 Pro Series 5G, which features a powerful processor, a large RAM, a stunning camera and a fast 5G network support. The series consists of two models, the Realme 11 Pro and the Realme 11 Pro Max, which differ mainly in their battery capacity and screen size.
The Realme 11 Pro Series 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050G chipset, which is a 7nm octa-core processor that can deliver high performance and efficiency. The chipset also supports dual 5G SIM cards, which means users can enjoy faster and more stable internet connectivity on both SIM slots. The series also comes with a large RAM of 12 GB, which can handle multitasking and gaming smoothly.
The highlight of the Realme 11 Pro Series 5G is its camera system, which features a SuperZoom lens that can capture up to 200 MP photos. The SuperZoom lens uses a periscope mechanism that can achieve up to 10x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom, allowing users to capture distant details with clarity. The series also has a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2 MP macro camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 32 MP selfie camera that supports AI beautification and face unlock.
The Realme 11 Pro Series 5G has a sleek design with a curved glass back and a punch-hole display. The Realme 11 Pro has a 6.6-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, while the Realme 11 Pro Max has a larger 6.9-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. Both models have an in-display fingerprint sensor and support HDR10+.
The Realme 11 Pro Series 5G has a large battery capacity that can last for a long time. The Realme 11 Pro has a 4500 mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging, while the Realme 11 Pro Max has a bigger 5000 mAh battery that supports 125W fast charging. Both models can charge up to 50% in just 15 minutes and up to 100% in less than an hour.
The Realme 11 Pro Series 5G runs on Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0 on top, which offers a smooth and customized user experience. The series also supports NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Atmos, stereo speakers and a USB Type-C port.
The Realme 11 Pro Series 5G is available in three colors: Phantom Black, Glacier Blue and Sunrise Gold. The Realme 11 Pro is priced at $499 for the base variant with 12 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, while the Realme.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Series: The Ultimate Gaming Smartphone
ASUS has just launched the ROG Phone 7 Series, the latest generation of its flagship gaming smartphone. The ROG Phone 7 Series features the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, the advanced GameCool 7 thermal system, and a host of gaming features that make it the ultimate device for mobile gamers.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor is the first in the world to use a 4nm process, delivering up to 20% faster performance and 30% lower power consumption than the previous generation. The processor also supports 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2, ensuring fast and stable wireless connections.
The GameCool 7 thermal system is designed to keep the ROG Phone 7 Series cool and responsive even under heavy load. The system consists of a vapor chamber, a graphite sheet, and a copper heat spreader that efficiently dissipate heat from the processor and other components. The system also features an external AeroActive Cooler 7 accessory that attaches to the back of the phone and provides additional cooling and airflow.
The ROG Phone 7 Series also boasts a range of gaming features that enhance the user experience. The phone has a stunning 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a 300Hz touch sampling rate, and HDR10+ support, delivering smooth and vivid visuals. The phone also has dual front-facing stereo speakers with Dirac audio tuning, providing immersive sound quality.
The phone also has several gaming-specific buttons and sensors that offer more control and customization options. The phone has two AirTrigger 7 ultrasonic sensors on the side that can be mapped to different functions or gestures, as well as two additional touch sensors on the back. The phone also has a motion sensor that can detect tilting or shaking movements, as well as a proximity sensor that can detect when the phone is near the face or ear.
The ROG Phone 7 Series also comes with a range of accessories that enhance the gaming experience. The phone can be connected to an external monitor or TV via the Mobile Desktop Dock or the ROG Kunai Gamepad, which adds physical buttons and joysticks to the phone. The phone can also be paired with the ROG Clip, which attaches the phone to a compatible Xbox or PlayStation controller.
The ROG Phone 7 Series is available in two models: the ROG Phone 7 Pro and the ROG Phone 7. The Pro model has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, while the standard model has 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Both models have a massive 6000mAh battery that supports fast charging and reverse charging.
The ROG Phone 7 Series is priced at $999 for the Pro model and $799 for the standard model. The phone is expected to be available in select markets by August.
Huawei P60 Series: A Premium Design with Leica Quad Camera and Large Capacity Battery
Huawei has launched its latest flagship smartphone series, the Huawei P60, which features a premium design, a Leica quad camera system, and a large capacity battery. The Huawei P60 series consists of three models: the Huawei P60, the Huawei P60 Pro, and the Huawei P60 Pro+.
The Huawei P60 series boasts a sleek and elegant design, with a curved glass back and a metal frame. The devices come in various colors, such as black, white, blue, and silver. The Huawei P60 series also has a punch-hole display, which houses the selfie camera and the earpiece.
The highlight of the Huawei P60 series is the Leica quad camera system, which consists of a main camera, an ultra-wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, and a depth sensor. The main camera has a 50-megapixel sensor with an f/1.9 aperture and optical image stabilization (OIS). The ultra-wide-angle camera has a 16-megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 120-degree field of view. The telephoto camera has a 12-megapixel sensor with an f/3.4 aperture and OIS, which supports 5x optical zoom and 50x digital zoom. The depth sensor has a 2-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, which helps to create bokeh effects.
The Huawei P60 series also has a 32-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture, which supports face unlock and portrait mode. The devices can record 4K videos at 30 frames per second (fps) with both the rear and front cameras.
The Huawei P60 series is powered by the Kirin 9000 chipset, which is based on a 5-nanometer process and supports 5G connectivity. The devices have 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via a nano memory card. The devices run on Android 11 with EMUI 11.1 on top.
The Huawei P60 series has a large capacity battery, which can last for a whole day of usage. The Huawei P60 has a 4200 mAh battery, while the Huawei P60 Pro and the Huawei P60 Pro+ have a 4500 mAh battery. The devices support 66W fast charging, which can charge the battery from zero to 100 percent in about an hour. The Huawei P60 Pro and the Huawei P60 Pro+ also support 50W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.
The Huawei P60 series has other features, such as an in-display fingerprint scanner, dual stereo speakers, IP68 water and dust resistance, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6, and USB-C port.
The Huawei P60 series is priced at $699 for the Huawei P60, $899 for the Huawei P60 Pro, and $1099 for the Huawei P60 Pro+. The devices are available in select markets from July 2023.