articles by Sheldon Pinto

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Realme X7 5G review: It’s all about 5G

Sitting at the upper end of the budget smartphone segment, the Realme X7 has one thing going for it... and that just happens to be 5G.

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Realme X7 Pro 5G review: Solid feature set at a very attractive price

With Realme X7 Pro 5G, you get really capable hardware that’s better than anything you can get, not just for under Rs 30,000 but also above it.

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Poco C3 review: Gets the job done

The Poco C3 is an entry-level smartphone that gets you the basics at a low price tag.

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Realme 7 Pro review: The ultimate budget smartphone under Rs 20,000

While the chipset inside the Realme 7 Pro remains the same, there are some class-leading features that place it at the very top of the budget segment.

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Oppo Watch review: The fusion of ColorOS and Wear OS is not a good one

The complexity of multiple mobile apps aside, the Oppo Watch impresses with its feature set, but fails when it comes to execution.

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Oppo Reno 4 Pro review: A mid-range smartphone with a premium feel

Oppo’s Reno 4 Pro excels as a mid-range device and gets you a premium-looking smartphone, but needs some polish when it comes to the camera.

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Redmi Note 9 review: A basic Note that could do with a little love

It’s a brand-new Note 9 through and through, but software and performance issues leave this Note in the dust, well behind the Pro and Pro Max.

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Poco M2 Pro Review: It’s more Poco vs Redmi than Poco vs Realme

A re-skinned Redmi Note 9 Pro, is the Poco M2 Pro a case of old wine in a new bottle?

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Microsoft’s tryst with smartphones over the years has been a mixed bag, but things are looking up

It’s a really good idea to recognise changing times and go with Android instead.

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Surface Duo: Microsoft's first 'phone' in years sidesteps perils of foldables, but faces other concerns

And part of the reason why it feels that way is because of its partnership with Google.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus review: High on 'premiumness', playing catch up with innovation

Samsung’s best impresses with design, but doesn't give enough of a reason to upgrade.

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Xiaomi Mi A3 review: Stock Android, triple camera, AMOLED display at the right price

The Xiaomi Mi A3 has become an all-rounder but Android One is not as special as it used to be.

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From ToF to pixel binning, here are the latest smartphone camera features explained

Most only worry about a good photograph, but it’s always good to know what’s under the hood.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 launch: Samsung needs a better Note to compete with OnePlus

With OnePlus wooing away customers with lower price tags, Samsung needs to work twice as hard on its second flagship.

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All the answers about the OnePlus 7 Pro camera, upcoming features and future plans

OnePlus 7 Pro's camera limitations explained; future features and software updates revealed.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e review: An Android tablet that makes sense

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e offers the right balance of hardware and features at the right price.

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Hongmeng OS (Ark OS): Google’s absence could create big problems for Huawei

There are more questions than answers and that’s not a good sign for a Huawei customer and a Google user.

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Asus 6z review: Fun flip camera, immense value for money but it’s not a OnePlus

Flip Camera aside, there’s plenty more features that make Asus 6z better than a OnePlus 7.

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OnePlus 7 review: At Rs 32,999 this is a more sensible alternative to the OP7 Pro

Apart from being great value for money, the OnePlus 7 offers some Pixel-beating camera capabilities.