Tech news of this week has been bustling with activity in the world of smartphone launches and upcoming releases. iQOO launched its Neo 9 Pro smartphone in India. Alongside the much-awaited debut of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Meanwhile, Realme set the stage by revealing the launch date of the highly speculated Realme 12+.
The anticipation surrounding the forthcoming Nothing Phone (2a) reached a peak this week, with the brand revealing details about its chipset. Additionally, OnePlus made headlines with the announcement of a full refund option for dissatisfied customers of the 12R due to its lack of UFS 4.0 support.
Let’s dive deeper into the notable tech updates from this week.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro launched in India
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro has been launched, starting at an attractive price point of Rs 35,999 for the base variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also comes with two additional variants: 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB. This smartphone is set to impress with a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED 120Hz display, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and fueled by a 5,160mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.
Nothing Phone (2a) Unveils its Chipset Details
The Nothing Phone (2a) has officially confirmed its powerhouse, opting for the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset. Adding to it, the phone will be complemented by 12GB of RAM and the support of 8GB of virtual RAM. Leaked renders of the Nothing Phone (2a) showcase a center-positioned punch-hole selfie camera, symmetrical bezels and a boxy chassis with rounded corners.
Realme 12+ 5G India Launch Date Revealed
Realme has officially announced the launch date for the Realme 12+ 5G in India, scheduled for March 6th at noon IST. The smartphone will first hit the Malaysian market on February 29th. The Realme 12+ is poised with a 50MP Sony LYT600 sensor featuring OIS support and 2x optical zoom, along with an IP54 rating and Rainwater Smart Touch. The smartphone will also debut the Snap Portrait System, the first custom dynamic portrait capture system on a smartphone.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra Enters the Scene
Xiaomi has unveiled its latest flagship offering, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Price starting from RMB 6,499 (₹74,900 approx.) in China. It boasts a 6.73-inch QHD+ LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and running on Android 14-based HyperOS. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra also impresses with its 5,300mAh battery featuring 90W wired charging and 80W wireless charging capabilities.
OnePlus 12R Refund Initiative
OnePlus recently made an error in the specifications of the OnePlus 12R, stating UFS 4.0 instead of UFS 3.1. To rectify this, the brand is offering a full refund on the OnePlus 12R 256GB variant until March 16th. Customers who have purchased the device can initiate the return and refund process by contacting OnePlus customer service.
