articles by Rehan Hooda

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Nokia 8 Sirocco review: Good work Nokia, but buyers can skip this flagship

Given the Nokia Sirocco branding, I expected a smartphone that was as luxurious as it was functional, a phone that could take on the Samsung Galaxy S9

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ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 vs Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Honor 9 Lite vs Redmi Note 5 vs Moto X4: Mid-range showdown

The launch of the ASUS Max Pro M1 seems like the right time to find out how it stacks up against the competition in the budget and mid-range segment.

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Vivo V9 Review: An iPhone X wannabe with one of the best selfie cameras around

The first thing that you notice when you first switch on the Vivo V9, or see someone using it, is that lovely display and it's almost ‘edge-to-edge' design

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Huawei P20 Pro vs Apple iPhone X vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S vs Samsung S9 Plus: 2018 flagships fight it out for the crown

With the launch of new flagships from Xiaomi and Huawei, we feel that it is the right time to compare the P20 Pro and Mi Mix 2S against iPhone X and Galaxy S9 Plus

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Vivo V9 first impressions: Influence of iPhone X is strong as it pushes bezel-less displays and the notch to the mid-range

Let's find out if Vivo V9 break new ground by bringing the ‘near bezel-less’ display along with the ‘notch’ to the mid-range pushing rivals to innovate.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Sony Xperia XZ2 vs Nokia 8 Sirocco vs Apple iPhone X vs Google Pixel 2 XL: The flagships showdown

With the launch of Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9 Plus, and Nokia 8 Sirocco, it is only right to see how these devices stack against the competition.

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Nokia 7 Plus vs Honor View 10 vs Moto Z2 Force vs Mi Mix 2 vs OnePlus 5T: Mid-range showdown

The launch of Nokia 7 Plus is the right time to find how it stacks against the competition including Honor View 10, Moto Z2 Force, Mi Mix 2 and OnePlus 5T.

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Fujifilm X-E3 mirrorless camera review: A great camera that's only let down by its price tag

Fujifilm is renewing its focus on the Indian market in a big way. Here is the review of its first major launch after the announcement, the Fujifilm X-E3

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Note 5 comparison: Here is how they stand against the competition

We selected these devices for comparison with Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Note 5 Pro because they belong to the same price segment and pack similar hardware.

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10.or D review: A good entry-level smartphone that manages to mount an admirable challenge to the Xiaomi Redmi 5A

10.or and Amazon manage to mount a surprising challenge to the market by creating a compelling smartphone in their first attempt with some minor issues.

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Moto X4 (6 GB) impressions: An excellent smartphone that neither needs the extra RAM nor the accompanying price tag

Let's find out if Moto X4 with 6 GB RAM and Android Oreo worth your hard earned money and how significant is the change in the overall user experience.

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Nokia 8 Review: HMD Global has produced a device that can carry the Nokia legacy, but camera needs a lot of work

Nokia 8 is a stellar device from HMD Global and it almost checks all the right boxes for the first Nokia-branded flagship. But here is the thing, ‘almost’.

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Honor 9 Lite comparison: Huawei's latest smartphone faces off against the Redmi Note 4, Moto G5S Plus and others

The reason we selected these devices for Honor 9 Lite comparison is that these smartphones belong to the same pricing segment and pack similar hardware.

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Smartron t.phone P first impressions: Smartron is taking the fight to its competition with a compelling package

Smartron has created a compelling device which rivals the competition in both what the hardware it is offering as well as the pricing of the device.

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OnePlus needs to stop falling over itself in an attempt to meet its own unrealistic deadlines

With its earnest and active fan base, OnePlus is in a great position, but that won't last long if it continues to lie like this.

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Best mid-range smartphones of 2017: Winners include Honor 8 Pro, followed by Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Vivo V5 Plus and others

The days where one would expect a smartphone with polished design instead of something that resembles a smartphone in this segment, have finally arrived.

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Huawei Honor View10 First Impressions: A solid package that is likely to push AI-powered experiences to the masses

Has Honor managed to improve upon 8 Pro and does it give stiff competition to its rivals? Let’s have a quick peek at how the Honor View10 stacks up.

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Moto X4 Review: Another design winner from the Lenovo stable, but needs some polish in the camera department

This is a comprehensive review of Lenovo's Moto X4 after using the device as my main smartphone for more than two weeks. Here is how it fares.

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Xiaomi Redmi 5A First Impressions: An incremental update at an unbeatable price

Check out if Xiaomi Redmi 5A offers a substantial upgrade over the 4A and manages to maintain the winning formula.

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Nokia 2 launched at Rs 6,999: Here is how it stacks up against Xiaomi Redmi 4, Redmi 4A, Moto C Plus and Micromax Infinity

Here is how the recently launched Nokia 2 stacks up against its competition in the entry-level and budget smartphone segment of the market.