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Best phones under Rs 100,000 (June 2025): Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Apple iPhone 16 to Vivo X200 Pro
In the final smartphone buying guide of the current batch, we will look at premium phones priced up to a lakh Rupees. This is sufficient money to get pretty much anything one needs, be it great features, performance, camera output or style. Even better, this time you may not have to blow up your full budget to get our shortlisted phones, most of which were priced closer to a lakh or higher just a quarter ago. Here are your best options under Rs 100,000 at the moment. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Best phones to buy under Rs 100,000 in India Apple iPhone 16/ iPhone 16 Plus You get not one but two options from the latest Apple iPhone 16 series to choose from. You can opt for either the iPhone 16 or the iPhone 16 Plus, both with 256 GB storage. Both phones have the exact specifications barring the display and battery capacity. The iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 2556 x 1179 pixels, 2000 nits peak brightness and HDR10 and Dolby Vision compliance. The 16 Plus has a larger 6.7-inch screen with a higher resolution of 2796 x 1290 pixels. Other display features are identical. The iPhone 16 feels better in hand due to its compact size and lower weight, but the iPhone 16 Plus has a significantly larger 4674 mAh battery that lasts a lot longer than the 16's 3561 mAh unit. Both phones have IP68 rated ingress protection and support wireless charging. These devices are powered by Apple's A18 chip and have a USB-C charging port. The Apple iPhone 16 and 16 Plus run the latest iOS 18 with more OS updates to follow over the years. Camera department hasn't seen a major change from the iPhone 15 series on paper. You get a 48MP main camera with dual-pixel PDAF and optical image stabilisation (OIS). The secondary 12MP ultra-wide camera now gets auto-focus, and thus, macro capabilities; a welcome addition. The 12MP front camera here has been around for a few generations now. The performance in photography and videography is excellent, as one expects from an iPhone. And you also get the new physical Action button that offers a few new tricks. One can even get the 512 GB variant of the iPhone 16 under a lakh, but we would advise against it given the Rs 20,000 premium for just the extra storage. Apple iPhone 16 price in India: Rs 79,999 for 256 GB storage Apple iPhone 16 Plus price in India: Rs 89,999 for 256 GB storage STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra One of the absolute top phones of 2024, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is now available for an even better price. From raw performance to a stacked photography department to the versatile S Pen, this is a true flagship device in every sense. It is powered by Qualcomm's previous flagship, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and you can get its 12 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage variant comfortably in this budget. It handles everything effortlessly, be it day-to-day apps or gaming or photo editing with a dash of AI, without overheating or lagging. The showstopper of the photography department on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a 200MP primary camera with multi-directional PDAF and OIS. Giving it company is a 10MP telephoto camera with OIS for 3X optical zoom and a second 50MP periscope telephoto camera for 5X optical zoom. There's also a 12MP ultra-wide camera with dual-pixel PDAF. The cameras do a stellar job across the board in photography and videography both and can record videos in up to 8K resolution. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The S24 Ultra has a sharp and vivid 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with HDR10+ compliance and 120 Hz refresh rate. The phone launched with OneUI 6.1 based on Android 14, and Samsung has committed to seven more years of OS and security updates, keeping this device secure and relevant for a long time. A 5000 mAh battery keeps it powered for well over a day of moderate use and supports both wired and wireless charging. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra price in India: Rs 84,999 for 12 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage Google Pixel 9 Pro Moving on from one flagship phone of the year to another, the Pixel 9 Pro can now be purchased under 90K without any credit card hacks. The phone is packed with great features and AI tricks that seem to get better with time. It is powered by Google's current flagship Tensor G4 processor and you get 16 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage to go with it. It sports a sharp 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with HDR10+ compliance, 2856 x 1280 pixels resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and 3000 nits peak brightness. The screen as well as its glass back are protected against scratches by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This phone too sports an IP68 rating to keep it safe from dust and water ingression. As you expect from Pixel phones, you get the purest version of Android 15 with the Material You design language. Just like Samsung, Google too promises an incredible 7 years of OS and security updates for this phone, keeping it fresh and secure for long. Other than speedy OS updates, Pixel phones are known for their camera capabilities, and the Pixel 9 Pro is among the very best camera phones on the planet. You get a 50MP primary camera with dual-pixel PDAF and OIS and a 48MP ultra-wide camera with 123-degrees FOV and dual-pixel PDAF that lets you capture some excellent macro shots in addition to its primary functionality. And let's not forget that excellent 48MP periscope telephoto camera with OIS that sets it apart from its non-Pro variant and provides 5X optical zoom. The cameras do a stellar job across different lightings and modes. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Google Pixel 9 Pro price in India: Rs 89,999 for 16 GB RAM/ 256 GB storage Vivo X200 Pro The Vivo X200 Pro is not just a powerful phone but one that has managed to take on the Big 3 in the photography game too. Just competing with them is an achievement but beating them in certain areas is just incredible. The photography department here, assisted by Zeiss optics, consists of a 50MP primary camera with Sony's LYT-818 sensor, one of the most versatile 200MP periscope telephoto cameras around with Zeiss colour correction and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. Image Credit: Vivo Collectively with Vivo's V3+ image processor, they do a phenomenal job across the board, be it regular, low-light, macro photography or clicking some great portrait shots and more. And its video quality is comparable to that of the latest iPhones; that's saying something! While that would have been enough, Vivo hasn't left other bases uncovered either. The X200 Pro is powered by a flagship Mediatek Dimensity 9400 chip with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage and also has one of the best displays around. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Its 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision compliance, 4500 nits peak brightness and a resolution of 2800 x 1260 pixels is mighty impressive. In addition, its 6000 mAh battery provides ample battery backup and charges briskly. While the above phones offer IP68 ingress protection, the Vivo X200 Pro goes a step further with an IP69 rating which lets you do some underwater photography too. It runs Android 15 with four major Android updates expected. Vivo X200 Pro price in India: Rs 86,999 for 16 GB RAM/ 512 GB storage
India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
iPhone 17 Air to replace iPhone 16 Plus: 5 biggest changes expected
iPhone 17 Air to replace iPhone 16 Plus: 5 biggest changes expected By Divya Bhati Apple is reportedly planning to discontinue the iPhone 16 Plus and introduce a new model called the iPhone 17 Air in the 2025 iPhone lineup. Replacement of "Plus" model Photo: AppleHub/X The iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature a thinner and lighter design, potentially making it the thinnest iPhone ever, measuring around 5.5mm to 6.0mm. Ultra-Slim design The display size will be about 6.6 inches, sitting between the Pro and Pro Max but slightly smaller than the 6.7 -inch screen of iPhone 16 Plus. Smaller display Unlike the iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 17 Air (and likely all iPhone 17 models) is rumored to feature a ProMotion OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. ProMotion display for all Photo: iDeviceHelp/YouTube The iPhone 17 Air is also expected to get a 24-megapixel front camera – this upgrade is expected across the entire iPhone 17 lineup. Upgraded front camera To achieve its ultra-slim profile, there are reports that the iPhone 17 Air could compromise with a camera featuring just a single 48-megapixel rear camera, potentially relying heavily on computational photography. Single rear camera Photo: iDeviceHelp/YouTube The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be powered by Apple's next-generation A19 chip, providing significant performance and efficiency over the A18 chip of iPhone 16 Plus. New A19 Chip Despite its premium "Air" designation and new features, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to be priced similarly to the iPhone 16 Plus around Rs 89,900. India pricing Photo: Majin Bu
India Today
3 days ago
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- India Today
iPhone 16 Plus selling at the lowest price
iPhone 16 Plus selling at the lowest price By Ankita Garg The iPhone 16 Plus is currently selling at the lowest possible, with Flipkart offering a flat discount of Rs 9,901. This is a bit surprising because it is not running any specific sale. Here are the details. The iPhone 16 Plus is listed on Vijay Sales at Rs 79,999, which is down from its original launch price of Rs 89,900. This means that people are getting a flat discount of Rs 9,901. This is a great deal because you will hardly see almost Rs 10,000 discount offer on a Plus model which is hardly 9 months old. There is no bank offer on this deal, but people can check out the exchange offers on this Plus model to get even more discount on it. The iPhone 16 Plus comes equipped with Apple Intelligence features. Also, apart from a bigger battery and display, the rest of the specs of the Plus model is same as the standard version. Powered by the latest A18 chip with a 5-core GPU, it delivers better speed and performance over its predecessor. In comparison to the standard iPhone 16, the Plus model has a much bigger 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. The rear camera system includes a 48MP main and 12MP ultra-wide rear camera. Compared to the standard version, you get a bigger battery with the Plus model and this one can survive for almost a day with average usage. The iPhone 16 Plus is IP68-rated, offering splash, water, and dust resistance for added durability.
Time of India
10-06-2025
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- Time of India
Buying an iPhone in Dubai vs buying an iPhone in India? The major pros and cons
For Apple fans in India, a big question every time they plan to buy an iPhone is whether to buy in India or get it from abroad. Here, two of the countries usually considered a good option to buy iPhones are UAE and USA. In fact, every time new iPhones launch, social media is full of posts showing price comparison of iPhones in India vs that in other countries. Usually, what these price comparison stories and tables do not factor in is local taxes, which in the case of the USA varies from state to state. In Dubai, it does not include GST. Here we will look at buying iPhone 16 series models in Dubai. What are the pros and cons of the same? iPhone 16 series price in India vs price in Dubai iPhone 16: Rs 79,900 onwards iPhone 16 Plus: Rs 89,900 onwards iPhone 16 Pro: Rs 1,19,000 onwards iPhone 16 Pro Max: Rs 1,44,900 onwards by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo iPhone 16 series price in UAE iPhone 16: AED 3399 (Rs 81,000 approximately)) iPhone 16 Plus: AED 3799 (Rs 91,000 approximately) iPhone 16 Pro: AED 4,299 (Rs 1,03,00 approximately) iPhone 16 Pro Max: AED 5099 (Rs 1,21,000 approximately) Pros of buying iPhone in Dubai vs India Cost savings: The obvious advantage is cost savings. The price of iPhones in Dubai is lower than in India for Pro models. The price difference can be significant, potentially saving up to Rs 30,000, depending on the variant you buy. But please note that there is no savings if you plan to buy non-Pro iPhone models, it may be slightly more. Cons of buying iPhone in Dubai No cost savings: If you are buying a non-Pro model, there is absolutely no cost savings. In fact, you may end up paying a little bit more. Reason being, Apple authorised retailers in India offer discounts on non-Pro models, which brings their prices down. Some of the best exchange and card offers are available on non-Pro iPhone models. Lose out on Bank offers and exchange discounts: Buying from Dubai means you will miss out on Bank offers and exchange discounts. You will not get an exchange discount on any smartphone not bought in the UAE. Retailers in India offer trade-in deals and discounts that can offset the price difference. iPhones bought online may have different terms and conditions of warranty: Apple offers international warrant on all its products. However, if the product is not portable, warranty service may be restricted to the country where the device was purchased from. Service options, parts availability and response times will vary according to country. You may be responsible for shipping and handling charges if the product cannot be serviced in the country it is in. FaceTime restrictions: UAE policy against video calling may affect FaceTime usage on iPhones bought from Apple Store in Dubai. Potential import duties: You may have to pay import duties and taxes on your iPhone when you bring it back to India. One way to avoid it is to get it without packaging, but that again is a trade off. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
CNET
06-06-2025
- Business
- CNET
iPhone 17 Rumors: Latest News and Leaks
We're still months away from Apple's anticipated reveal of the newest iPhone, which we expect will happen in the fall. In the meantime, plenty of rumors are swirling about what the upcoming device, likely called the iPhone 17, could look like, from a redesigned camera module to a slimmer "Air" version of the handset. We might even see a fresh blue color option for the Pro models, and there are rumors about increased RAM on at least some of the upcoming iPhones. Reports also suggest Apple will overhaul the look and feel of its software with the launch of its next version of iOS. Perhaps the biggest news is that iPhones could get pricier, thanks to tariffs. President Donald Trump has said Apple will have to pay a 25% tariff on iPhones made outside the US. This would almost certainly lead to a price hike for consumers. We'll have to wait and see how Apple responds, and if shoppers really do end up shouldering that extra cost. Here's what analysts and leakers predict about the iPhone 17 lineup. A slimmer iPhone 17 'Air' One of the hottest rumors surrounds a possible iPhone "Air," a thinner version of Apple's flagship device that would replace the iPhone Plus option. The Air could feature a 6.6-inch screen, making it slightly smaller than the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max but still bigger than the baseline model, according to analysts Jeff Pu and Ming-Chi Kuo. A Bloomberg report from March supports those rumors, and notes that the iPhone Air could measure 5.5mm thick. The report also suggests the phone will cost around $900, putting it on par with the iPhone 16 Plus and maintaining its place in the iPhone hierarchy. But it's not clear if tariffs will affect that price. See also: Thinking About Buying a New iPhone? Here's Why You Should Wait For Apple to slim down a device, it would need to make hardware trade-offs, and that might include the phone's camera. According to both Kuo and Bloomberg, it's possible this version of the iPhone 17 would have only one main camera, doing without the ultrawide and 5x telephoto lenses that have been staples of Apple's premium iPhones for years. This would place the slim iPhone in the same camp as the $600 iPhone 16E when it comes to cameras, as that phone has only one rear lens. The good news, though, is that the selfie camera on the iPhone Air could get a boost; more on that later. Now Playing: iPhone 17 Rumors: What Analysts Say Apple Is Doing Next 04:06 One key challenge will be maintaining a high battery capacity, since a slimmer build typically means less space for the battery and thus a potential compromise on battery life -- as is the case with the skinny Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. A May report from AppleInsider suggests the thinner iPhone could use a silicon-anode battery to help extend battery life. Along with tackling battery shortcomings, Bloomberg suggests Apple will pack the iPhone 17 Air with superslim bezels, a Camera Control button and the Dynamic Island. In May, Pu noted the iPhone 17 Air will feature an A19 chip, while the baseline model would have the same A18 chip used in the iPhone 16. The Air could also include the Apple-developed 5G modem, called the C1 chip, which debuted on the iPhone 16E. A higher refresh rate across the board Rumor has it that all models of the iPhone 17 will feature a 120Hz display, bumping the non-Pro models up from their current 60Hz refresh rate. That could be a welcome change, as the discrepancy between the Pro and non-Pro refresh rate is surprising; when Apple debuted the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus with a 60Hz display, there was a bit of an outcry from folks who expected more in 2024. This rumored update could remedy that -- and possibly bring the always-on display to the baseline model. What we likely won't see is a new anti-reflective display that Apple was reportedly working on, according to MacRumors. A source reportedly told the publication that Apple scrapped plans for a more scratch-resistant display coating that could have appeared on the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. This would have made them the first iPhones with an anti-reflective screen, giving them a feature that CNET's Patrick Holland deemed one of the best attributes of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. According to MacRumors, "Apple ran into problems scaling up the display coating process, and it is currently no longer a planned feature for the iPhone 17 Pro models." Camera upgrades James Martin/CNET It's not an iPhone release without a camera upgrade, and there have been plenty of rumors about what the camera module could look like on Apple's upcoming phones. In January, a leaked image from Majin Bu on X suggested the phone could feature a pill-shaped camera bar, essentially resembling what you'd find on Google's Pixel 9 phone. In February, Bu followed up with CAD renders of what's said to be the iPhone 17 lineup, featuring horizontal camera bars, as well as larger rectangular bars on the iPhone 17 Pro models. Front Page Tech also shared iPhone 17 Pro renders in a video in February, depicting a larger camera bar that maintains the lens' stacked layout. A separate video on the iPhone 17 Air shows a smaller camera bar, with one lens on the left. In April, Bloomberg reported the "iPhone 17 Pro will look a lot more like the 16 Pro than anticipated," adding, "From the front, the 17 Pro will appear quite similar to the 16 Pro. It's the back camera that will look meaningfully different." The latest rumors suggest the iPhone 17 Pro's three-lens camera arrangement will be maintained, but will sit on a new panel that stretches across the phone's width. Later in April, Bu again posted an image of the purported iPhone 17 lineup, showing those wider camera bars with the stacked lenses still configured to the left. Not until next year, for the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, will Apple be "preparing a major shake-up" for the phone's design, Bloomberg says. That includes a (long-rumored) foldable version and a "bold new Pro model that makes more extensive use of glass." Another camera-related rumor is that the selfie camera on all iPhone 17 models, including the Air, will be upgraded to 24 megapixels, according to Pu. That's a decent bump from the current 12-megapixel front-facing camera on the iPhone 16 lineup, though it's important to remember that more megapixels don't automatically mean better photos. Still, given how much people increasingly rely on their front cameras to snap selfies and record videos for TikTok and Instagram, this will surely be a welcome advancement. A sky blue iPhone 17 Pro It's not clear what colors will be included in the iPhone 17's lineup. But in April, Bu said the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could include a sky blue option. In an article, Bu wrote that "sources close to the supply chain confirm that several iPhone 17 Pro prototypes have been made in various colors, with Sky Blue currently the frontrunner." Bu describes the sky blue color as being "even more stunning than the much-loved Sierra Blue of the iPhone 13 Pro, with a brightness and refinement that make it irresistible." (My colleague Jeff Carlson isn't so thrilled about this rumor.) iOS 26 (not 19) could bring a fresh look Regarding what's on the inside, Apple is reportedly looking to revamp its mobile operating system -- starting with how it's named. The follow-up to iOS 18 will be called iOS 26, according to Bloomberg, based on the last two digits of the upcoming year. iPadOS, MacOS, WatchOS, TVOS and VisionOS will all reportedly follow this same model, creating more uniformity across the operating systems. The appearance of iOS 26 and Apple's other operating systems will also reportedly get a refresh. According to Bloomberg, this "includes updating the style of icons, menus, apps, windows and system buttons." Sources reportedly told the publication that Apple is "working to simplify the way users navigate and control their devices," and that the design borrows from the Vision Pro's operating system. For instance, VisionOS features more circular app icons and translucent navigation panels. It's possible that what you'll see on your future iPhone could more closely mirror this aesthetic. The software overhaul would also bring consistency across Apple's devices. Bloomberg notes this would be the biggest software shakeup since macOS Big Sur's release in 2020 and iOS 7's release in 2013. Other possible features Rumors on what frames the iPhone 17 lineup will feature have gone back and forth. In February, Pu suggested the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will all have aluminum frames. He noted that the iPhone 17 Air could be the outlier with a titanium frame. There have also been contradictory reports on whether the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 17 lineup will look any different. In May, Pu said all iPhone 17 models will use a new metalens technology for the proximity sensor, which could allow Apple to reduce the size of the Face ID sensor and the Dynamic Island, according to 9to5Mac. Kuo, on the other hand, said in January that the Dynamic Island would remain "largely unchanged" in the iPhone 17 lineup compared to the iPhone 16. We'll have to see what ends up being true. In February, Kuo noted Apple will swap out Broadcom's Wi-Fi chips for in-house chips across the iPhone 17 lineup, stating this would "enhance connectivity across Apple devices." It's not yet clear what exactly this would mean, but it would be interesting if Apple's C1 chip were also accompanied by its own Wi-Fi chip. In April, tipster Digital Chat Station noted that given the use of Apple Intelligence and AI on a "large scale," the iPhone 17 lineup will come with 12GB of RAM, instead of the current 8GB. Kuo noted the iPhone 17 Air and Pro models would sport that increased 12GB of RAM, but that Apple was still deciding whether to equip the baseline model with 8GB or 12GB of RAM. In May, Pu noted the baseline would remain at 8GB. We'll continue to update this piece as more rumors surface, so be sure to follow along.
