Top phones launched this week: Google Pixel 7a, POCO F5, Realme 11, and more

This week has been exciting for smartphone enthusiasts as several new devices have hit the market, promising cutting-edge features and technological advancements. Google unveiled new devices under its Pixel series, including its grand entry to the foldable space. POCO, Redmi, Realme, and more have also launched new smartphones in India and globally. Join us as we take a closer look at the smartphones launched this week, along with their key specs and prices.

Google Pixel 7a

  • Price: Rs 43,999
  • Display: 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate
  • Rear cameras: 64MP+13MP
  • Selfie camera: 13MP
  • Chipset: Tensor G2 chipset with Titan M2 security chip
  • Battery: 4300mAh battery with fast charging and Qi wireless charging

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    POCO F5

    • Price: Rs 29,999 for 8GB/128GB and Rs 33,999 for 12GB/256GB model
    • Display: 6.67-inch DHS+ 12-bit AMOLED display with 120Hz
    • Rear cameras: 64MP+8MP+2MP
    • Selfie camera: 16MP
    • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 chipset
    • Battery: 5000mAh with 67W fast charging

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    POCO F5 Pro

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    • Price: $449 (around Rs 36,900) for the 8GB/256GB model, $499 (approx Rs 41,000) for the 12GB/256GB version, and $549 (around Rs 45,100) for the 12GB/512GB version.
    • Display: 6.67-inch WQHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision
    • Rear camera: 64MP+8MP+2MP
    • Selfie camera: 16MP
    • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1

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    Realme 11

    Realme 11
    • Price: RMB 1,599 (around Rs 19,000) for the 8GB/256GB model and RMB 1,799 (around Rs 21,400) for the 12GB/256GB version
    • Display: 6.43-inch FHD+ sAMOLED display with 90Hz refresh
    • Rear camera: 64MP+2MP
    • Selfies camera: 8MP
    • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6020
    • Battery: 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging

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    Realme 11 Pro

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    • Price: RMB 1,799 (around Rs 21,300) for the 8GB/256GB version, RMB 1,999 (approx Rs 23,700) for the 12GB/256GB model, and RMB 2,299 (around Rs 27,300) for the high-end 12GB/512GB variant.
    • Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
    • Rear camera: 108MP+2MP
    • Selfie camera: 16MP
    • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset
    • Battery: 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging

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    Realme 11 Pro+

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    • Price: RMB 2,099 (approx Rs 24,900) for the 12GB/256GB version, RMB 2,399 (around Rs 28,500) for the 12GB/512GB model, and RMB 2799 yuan (Rs 33,200) for the high-end 12GB/1TB variant.
    • Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate
    • Rear camera: 200MP+8MP+2MP
    • Selfie camera: 32MP
    • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset
    • Battery: 5000mAh battery with 100W fast charging

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    Google Pixel Fold

    • Price: $1,799 (approx Rs 1,47,000)
    • Display: 5.8-inch OLED cover display with 120Hz refresh rate and 7.6-inch primary OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
    • Rear camera: 48MP+10.8MP+10.8MP
    • Selfie camera: 8.3MP cameras on both screens
    • Chipset: Tensor G2 chip
    • Battery: 4800mAh battery with 30W fast charging

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    Redmi Note 12S

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    • Price: Polish Zloty 1,499 (around Rs 29,500) for 8GB/256GB variant
    • Display: 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate
    • Rear camera: 108MP+8MP+2MP
    • Selfie camera: 16MP
    • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G96
    • Battery: 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging

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    Aside from these smartphones, we also saw a bunch of other launches as well. Over in Nigeria, Tecno launched the Camon 20 series with prices starting at NGN 133,300 (approx Rs 23,800). All devices in the series featured MediaTek chipsets and AMOLED displays. There was also the OPPO A98 5G that was launched in Malaysia. This phone is priced at RM 1,399 (approx Rs 25,700) and comes with a 64MP triple rear camera, 120Hz display and 67W fast charging.

    vivo launched the vivo Y78 5G in China this week for CNY 1399 (around Rs 16,600). The phone comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC and a 50MP dual camera. The final release this week comes from Nokia. The company launched the Nokia C22 in India at a very pocket-friendly Rs 7,499. The phone packs a 6.5-inch HD+ display, Android 13 (Go Edition), and a 5000mAh battery.