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Realme C55 first impressions + Mini Capsule Mar 28, 2023

Show notes

Months after Apple repurposed its large display notch in the form of the Dynamic Island, a software-powered notification system that reimagines a pill-shaped camera cutout, the first Android smartphone that clones the same feature is here in the form of the Realme C55 - a budget phone with an expanding hole-punch camera cutout.

Gadgets 360 senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto and executive editor Jamshed Avari join Orbital host Siddharth Suvarna to discuss the new Realme C55.

Even though Realme might not want the Mini Capsule to be the defining feature of the Realme C55, it's probably the phone's most discussed hardware feature.

Why did Realme choose to introduce this feature on a budget smartphone instead of a mid-range or flagship handset? How does the feature compare to Apple's implementation? We discuss this on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
Design (06:06)
The Mini Capsule (11:11)
Dynamic Island comparison (15:59)
Hardware specifications (29:53)
Final thoughts (32:59)
Outro (33:55)
Cover: Realme C55. Photo credit: Sheldon Pinto/ Gadgets 360

Oppo Find N2 Flip review: Finding balance Mar 21, 2023

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Oppo announced its first foldable phone to debut in India, the Oppo Find N2 Flip. It's quite a mouthful of a name, just like its only competition in the country, the Sasmsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Gadgets 360 reviews editor Roydon Cerejo talks to Orbital guest host Sheldon Pinto about Oppo's new foldable phone on the latest episode.

The Oppo Find N2 Flip will compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 in India, and Samsung's foldable phones finally have some competition in the country. Oppo's first foldable phone has a slightly larger external display than its competitor.

However, there are two features that are widely available on most flagship phones are not found on the Oppo Find N2 Flip. Are they a dealbreaker? Or is this a go-to phone for foldable smartphone enthusiasts in India? Listen to the latest episode to find out.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
Displays (05:05)
Software customisation (19:43)
Camera (23:15)
Charging and battery life (27:12)
Final thoughts (30:06)
Outro (33:35)
Cover: Oppo Find N2 Flip. Photo credit: Roydon Cerejo/ Gadgets 360

Xiaomi 13 Pro review: Lots to Leica Mar 14, 2023

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Xiaomi is asking for a lot of money to purchase its latest flagship phone, the Xiaomi 13 Pro — especially when you consider the price of its predecessor. However, this year's Xiaomi 13 Pro is equipped with some notable upgrades, especially in the camera department.

Gadgets 360 reviewer Pranav Hegde, who has spent a couple of weeks with Xiaomi's latest high-end smartphone, talks to Orbital guest host and Gadgets 360 reviews editor Roydon Cerejo on the latest episode.

The Xiaomi 13 Pro is equipped with Leica-tuned cameras and features impressive specifications in the imaging department, at least on paper. It is also powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, but how does it perform in day-to-day use? Is using MIUI 14 on the Xiaomi 13 Pro a pleasant experience? Listen to the episode to find out more.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
Camera performance (01:51)
Flagship hardware (15:46)
Design and build quality (18:00)
MIUI and software support (22:17)
Final thoughts (26:57)
Outro (30:15)
Cover: Xiaomi 13 Pro. Photo credit: Pranav Hegde/ Gadgets 360

AR glasses, rollable phones and other futuristic devices at MWC 2023 Mar 07, 2023

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The annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) event is the world's biggest smartphone-centric event, giving smartphone enthusiasts an idea of what to expect from their favourite brands this year.

Gadgets 360 reviewer Pranav Hegde who was in Barcelona this week, tells senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto and Orbital guest host and Gadgets 360 executive editor Jamshed Avari that MWC 2023 was a very lively event. The annual event saw the launch of the Xiaomi 13 series in global markets and the arrival of the Xiaomi 13 Pro in India.

The OnePlus 11 Concept phone, a device with liquid cooling technology, was also unveiled at the event. Meanwhile, Motorola also revealed a new Rizr smartphone prototype that sports a unique rollable display.

Companies like Xiaomi also unveiled new AR glasses powered by Qualcomm's latest wearable technology, while Tecno launched a new foldable handset that will also be sold in India. Nokia has announced phones that can easily be repaired.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
The Xiaomi 13 series (03:23)
Motorola's rollable Rizr prototype (13:48)
OnePlus 11 Concept (27:06)
A fully repairable Nokia phone(32:15)
Xiaomi and Oppo's AR glasses (43:36)
Outro (47:06)
Cover: OnePlus 11 Concept phone

Xiaomi India's Muralikrishnan B — Orbital exclusive Feb 28, 2023

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After facing some headwinds in India last year, Xiaomi is raring to take on the competition in the country in 2023. What does the company have planned for one of its biggest markets? We ask Xiaomi's top executive on this week's Orbital episode.

The smartphone maker is gearing up to launch its flagship Xiaomi 13 Pro smartphone in India next week. It will be the first flagship handset from the company to make its debut in the country in 2023. The Xiaomi 13 Pro is also the first phone from Xiaomi to arrive in India equipped with cameras tuned by Leica.

Xiaomi India president Muralikrishnan B and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join Orbital guest host and Gadgets 360 executive editor Jamshed Avari to talk about Xiaomi in India, the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Pro, and the rollout of 5G and the company's 5G push in the country.

Will Xiaomi beat other brands in the country across various price segments this year? What does it have planned for its vast product portfolio? What do Xiaomi's customers expect from 5G networks and the company's 5G capable smartphones? Find out on this week's episode of Orbital.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
The Xiaomi 13 Pro (04:38)
The mid-range segment (15:14)
Customer expectations (22:31)
Plans for 2023 (27:38)
Make in India (29:00)
Outro (30:29)
Cover: Muralikrishnan B. Photo Credit: Xiaomi

iQoo Neo 7 5G Review: Plenty of power Feb 21, 2023

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The newly launched iQoo Neo 7 5G packs a lot of power without costing a fortune. It's the first phone to debut in India with MediaTek's recently launched Dimensity 8200 SoC under the hood.

Gadgets 360 reviewer Pranav Hegde and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join Orbital host Siddharth Suvarna to discuss the latest smartphone from iQoo and how it stacks up agasint the competition inm terms of price and performance.

The successor to last year's well-received iQoo Neo 6 has big shoes to fill — it brings significant improvements in some aspects. However,the company also appears to have cut some corners in order to sell the handset at it's current price.

We discuss how iQoo's latest smartphone, which is equipped with a powerful chipset but may not have a camera setup that appeals to every user, could fare against offerings from brands like Xiaomi and Realme. You can also read our first impressions of the iQoo Neo 7 5G on our website Gadgets 360. Stay tuned for our full review which is also expected to be out soon.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
Display (07:28)
Performance (10:13)
Software (14:09)
Cameras (21:09)
The competition (34:27)
Outro (40:17)

Cover: iQoo Neo 7 5G. Photo Credit: Pranav Hegde/ Gadgets 360

OnePlus 11 5G + OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Review Feb 14, 2023

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The OnePlus 11 5G and the company's flagship OnePlus Buds Pro 2 made their debut at the company's Cloud 11 launch event on Tuesday. If you're looking for a smartphone running Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, is one of the few options worth considering.

Gadgets 360 reviews editor Roydon Cerejo and audio expert Ali Pardiwala join Orbital host Siddharth Suvarna to get a better understanding of how these devices fit into OnePlus' portfolio.

Should you buy the OnePlus 11 5G in 2023? Or does its predecessor — the OnePlus 10 Pro — offer better value for money? How do the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 differ from the cheaper OnePlus Buds Pro 2R?

We also discuss several other products announced by OnePlus at the event, including the OnePlus 11R and OnePlus Pad, a new premium OnePlus TV, a mechanical keyboard, and a wireless router.

Don't forget to read our reviews for the OnePlus 11 5G and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 on Gadgets 360.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
Performance (03:18)
Cameras (09:28)
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 (15:01)
A new tablet (21:20)
The OnePlus 11R? (29:06)
Outro (38:21)

Cover: OnePlus 11 5G. Photo Credit: Roydon Cerejo/ Gadgets 360

Samsung Galaxy S23 series: First impressions Feb 07, 2023

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Samsung Galaxy S23 series — comprising the Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and the Galaxy S23 Ultra — were launched by the South Korean conglomerate on Wednesday. These smartphones are the successors to the company's Galaxy S22 lineup.

Gadgets 360 senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto and reviews editor Roydon Cerejo join Orbital host Pranav Hegde to discuss Pinto's first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series after he tried out the handsets earlier this week.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra brings some notable upgrades over its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. But should you consider upgrading to the new vanilla Galaxy S23 or Galaxy S23 Plus from an older S22 phone?

Should you wait for other smartphones with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset to debut, or should you pick a phone with the custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC that launched on the Galaxy S23 series? We discuss this and more on this week's episode of Orbital.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
Pricing (01:26)
Ultra upgrades (04:16)
Design (11:06)
Cameras (12:57)
The competition (25:56)
Outro (31:11)

Cover: Samsung Galaxy S23 series.

Infinix Zero Ultra 5G review: A hard sell Jan 31, 2023

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Infinix Zero Ultra 5G was recently launched in India and the smartphone packs an interesting set of features, including a curved AMOLED display and support for 180W charging.

Gadgets 360 reviewer Pranav Hegde and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join Orbital host Siddharth Suvarna to talk about Infinix's latest smartphone and how it fares agasint the competition.

This phone is touted to offer the fastest charging speed in the country at the moment, but is that enough to convince customers to but this phone? It also features a 200-megapixel rear camera, but how does that fare in day-to-day use?.

Is the Infinix Zero Ultra 5G worth it's asking price? Or should you wait for the price to fall and look at what the competition has to offer instead? We discuss this and more on this week's episode of Orbital.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
Design (3:01)
Display (05:29)
Performance (10:50)
Battery and charging (18:30)
Camera performance (23:00)
The competition (30:20)
Outro (41:07)

Cover: Infinix Zero Ultra.

iQoo 11 Review: Power meets performance Jan 24, 2023

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The first flagship phone for 2023 has finally arrived in India. Weeks ahead of the competition, the iQoo 11 was launched in the country and offers flagship-grade performance with a modern design.

Gadgets 360 reviewer Pranav Hegde and senior reviewer Sheldon Pinto join Orbital guest host and reviews editor Roydon Cerejo to discuss iQoo's latest flagship phone.

How does the iQoo 11 fare in day-to-day usage? On paper, this phone boasts impressive specifications, even though it's more expensive than last year's model.

With the OnePlus 11 and Samsung's Galaxy S23 series right around the corner, is it worth buying the iQoo 11 5G today? We discuss this and a lot more on this week's episode.

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Chapters

Intro (00:00)
Confusing lineage (10:43)
Design (06:46)
Performance (13:04)
What's new? (24:39)
Should you wait? (38:43)
Outro (46:31)

Cover: iQoo 11. Photo credits: Gadgets 360/ Pranav Hegde.

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