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  • iQOO Neo 9 Pro Price In India Leaked Ahead Of Official Launch; Pre-Booking Starts Today, Check Expected Specs |

    New Delhi: The iQOO Neo 9 Pro, which was introduced in China in December 2023 alongside the vanilla iQOO Neo 9, will make its debut in India on February 22. The smartphone will be available for sale via Amazon and through iQOO India’s online store. Ahead of the official launch, the price of one of the variants of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro has leaked.

    A tipster has shared a product image on X (formerly Twitter) which shows the price of the smartphone. For the 8GB + 256GB variant, the price is listed at Rs 37,999. Moreover, the effective price of this variant can go down to Rs 34,999 after a bank offer of Rs 3,000. Previous reports suggest that the phone will be priced in India at under Rs. 40,000 for the second variant. 

    [Exclusive] iQOO Neo9 Pro price in India (8GB/256GB variant)
    Effective price – ₹34,999 (Including ₹3,000 bank offers). Pre-booking starts tomorrow (additional offers and extended warranty).
    Crazy deal at around ₹35,000 IMO.#iQOO #iQOONeo9Pro pic.twitter.com/NO3rPsJYsB
    — Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) February 7, 2024

    iQoo Neo 9 Pro Pre-Bookings

    The pre-bookings of the smartphone started today. Customers can pay a refundable Rs. 1,000 to pre-book the handset. Additionally, they will receive a Rs. 1,000 discount on their final order. (Also Read: Google To Block Android Users From Installing ‘Risky’ Apps; Details Here)

    Chinese smartphone maker iQOO hasn’t disclosed key specifications of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro smartphone

    The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here! #iQOONeo9Pro – PreBook is LIVE!  The sale goes live on Feb 22nd at @amazonIN & https://t.co/7tsZtgDjuv.

    Know More – https://t.co/dPe2UipJBT #iQOO #PowerToWin #iQOONeo9Pro pic.twitter.com/SDvYIfeXhp


    — iQOO India (@IqooInd) February 8, 2024

    iQOO Neo 9 Pro Camera

    In the camera department, the smartphone features a 50MP main camera with OIS support and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. However, the Amazon listing doesn’t provide any details about the selfie camera that will be packed with the smartphone.

    iQOO Neo 9 Pro Colour

    The upcoming handset will be available in Fiery Red and Conqueror Black colors.

    iQOO Neo 9 Pro Battery

    The handset is equipped with a 5,160mAh battery, similar to the China variant. Notably, it supports rapid 120W charging, and users can expect the adapter to be bundled in the box.

    iQOO Neo 9 Pro Processor And Storage

    Powering the device is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 System-on-Chip (SoC), coupled with options for either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and a capacious 256GB storage.

    iQOO Neo 9 Pro For Gaming Fans

    Gaming enthusiasts will appreciate the addition of a dedicated Q1 gaming chip, enhancing the gaming experience by optimizing the device for increased gaming rates. This chip will be able to offer a 144 fps frame rate and 900p resolution to provide an immersive gaming experience. (Also Read: Redmi A3 Price In India Leaked, Set To Launch On Valentines Day; Check Tipped Specs, Colour)

    iQOO Neo 9 Pro AnTuTu Score

    The Indian version of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro has achieved an impressive score of 1.7 million on the AnTuTu benchmark platform, according to the company. This score is claimed to be the highest in its segment.

  • Tecno Spark 20 Price, Colour and Other Specs Tipped via Amazon Microsite Ahead Of India Debut |

    New Delhi: The Tecno Spark 20 is set to make its debut in India soon. The company has started releasing crucial specifications of the upcoming smartphone via a microsite on Amazon. Ahead of the official launch, the price, colour, and key specifications of the smartphone are teased on the e-commerce giant Amazon. The much-anticipated handset is likely to come in Cyber White, Gravity Black, Magic Skin Blue, and Neon Gold colour options.

    It is rumored that the price of the smartphone will be around Rs 10,499. Notably, the price of the Tecno Spark 20 is expected to be announced by the company in the coming days when the smartphone is launched in the country. (Also Read: Amazon Prime Video Will Start Serving Ads From January 29; Know Why)

    Here are the expected specifications of the Tecno Spark 20

    Tecno Spark 20 Processor

    The smartphone boasts a powerful Octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 processor, comprising a 2 GHz Dual Core and a 1.8 GHz Hexa Core, ensuring seamless performance. With 8 GB of RAM, multitasking becomes effortless, enhancing overall user experience. The device offers substantial storage flexibility, incorporating a dedicated microSD card slot for expanding the inbuilt storage up to an impressive 1TB.

    Tecno Spark 20 Display

    Moving on to the display, it features a generous 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen with a 267 PPI density, delivering vibrant visuals. The added advantage of a 90 Hz refresh rate ensures smooth and responsive interactions.

    Tecno Spark 20 Camera

    On the photography front, the handset is equipped with a powerful 50 MP + 0.08 MP dual primary camera setup accompanied by dual LED flash, while the 32 MP front camera caters to high-quality selfies. (Also Read: Infinix Smart 8 Pro Launched; Check Camera, Battery And Other Specs)

    Tecno Spark 20 Battery and Connectivity

    The device is fueled by a robust 5000 mAh battery, complemented by fast charging capabilities and a USB Type-C port, ensuring prolonged usage with quick charging convenience. 

  • Niti Aayog releases draft battery swapping policy

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: Government think tank Niti Aayog on Thursday released a draft battery swapping policy under which all metropolitan cities with a population above 40 lakh will be prioritised for development of battery swapping network under the first phase.

    The Aayog in its draft policy further said all major cities such as state capitals, UT headquarters and cities with population above 5 lakh will be covered under the second phase, given the importance of the two-wheeler and three-wheeler vehicle segments in growing cities.

    According to the draft policy, vehicles with swappable batteries will be sold without a battery, providing the benefit of lower purchase costs to potential EV owners.

    It said any individual or entity is free to set up a battery swapping station at any location, provided that the specified technical, safety and performance standards are adhered to.

    Considering the constraint of space in urban areas for setting up charging stations at scale, Finance Minister in her Budget speech 2022-23 had announced that the Centre would be introducing a battery swapping policy and interoperability standards in order to improve efficiency in the EV ecosystem.

    According to an official statement, in this regard, Niti Aayog held an inter-ministerial discussion to formulate a robust and comprehensive battery swapping policy framework in February 2022.

    It also held an extensive pre-draft stakeholder discussion with a wide spectrum of stakeholders representing battery swapping operators, battery manufacturers, vehicle OEMs, financial institutions, think tanks and other experts.

    The draft is up for consultation, and Niti Aayog has invited comments on it until June 5.

  • Kanye West named in ‘battery’ report being probed by LAPD

    By IANS

    LOS ANGELES: Influential American rapper and fashion icon Kanye West has been named as a suspect in a battery report taken by the LAPD’s Newton Division early on Thursday morning (US Pacific Time), ‘Variety’ has confirmed. He was not arrested; a rep for West did not immediately respond to requests for comment.According to LAPD spokesperson Redina Puentes, quoted by ‘Variety’, the incident occurred around 3 a.m. at South Santa Fe Avenue and Bay Street in downtown Los Angeles. The location is outside of Soho Warehouse, a members-only club.Online newspaper TMZ first reported the news, citing police sources as saying that the incident is being investigated as misdemeanour battery, which carries a maximum jail sentence of 6 months.TMZ also posted a secretly filmed video of West, which it says was “shot sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning,” in which a clearly aggravated West is heard yelling, “Did y’all say that or not? Did y’all say that or not? … Cuz that’s what happened right f…ing now.”